Getty Images v Stability AI: Another Legal Win for AI Against Copyright Holders
On 4 November 2025, the High Court in London delivered judgment in Getty Images (US) Inc & Ors v Stability AI Ltd. Summary The dispute centred on Getty Images’ claims that Stability AI’s generative model, Stable Diffusion, had unlawfully used its copyrighted material and trade marks. The judgment delivered mixed outcomes: Getty secured limited trade […]
Reddit vs. Perplexity: A Closer Look
On Oct. 22, 2025 Reddit filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York accusing the defendants Perplexity AI and three scraping intermediaries – Oxylabs UAB, AWMProxy and SerpApi (“intermediaries”) of participating in an “industrial-scale” operation to harvest Reddit comments and use them for commercial purposes. The complaint seeks damages and an injunction to […]
How Does India Regulate AI? 10 Things You Need to Know
1. What are the India AI Governance Guidelines? On November 5, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the India AI Governance Guidelines under the India AI Mission. Unlike prescriptive regulatory models adopted elsewhere, India has chosen to leverage existing legal frameworks rather than creating new standalone AI legislation. The Guidelines address […]
The UK Streamlines Market Entry for Medical Devices: A Closer Look
In May last year, the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) published a policy statement regarding international recognition of regulatory approvals of medical devices. In July this year, MHRA announced it had reviewed feedback from stakeholders on its proposed policy from May and that it has decided to move forward with its proposal. […]
Come Quietly or There Will Be Trouble: Robotaxis and The Law
When Elon Musk announced earlier this year that Tesla would have fully autonomous robotaxis ready for public service, regulators and investors alike took notice. However, following Tesla’s first public test of its robotaxis in late June in Austin, Texas, videos showed the vehicles speeding, braking suddenly, driving over a curb, entering the wrong lane, and […]
India Finally Stands (Tentatively) Up to AI Deepfakes
On 22 October 2025, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) published and invited comments on draft amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“IT Rules”). The IT Rules are India’s online content regulatory framework, outlining due diligence, grievance, and content obligations for digital intermediaries, including social […]
Islamic Fund Regulations in UAE: What Fund Managers Need to Know
Islamic finance has become a cornerstone of the UAE’s financial sector, reflecting the country’s commitment to providing Shari’a-compliant investment opportunities. Several regulatory bodies in the UAE have set up a legal framework to govern Islamic Finance. These regulations combine international standards with local legal requirements. Understanding Islamic Funds An Islamic fund is a collective investment […]
REIT Formation in UAE: Legal Requirements & Process
Real estate has always been one of the most powerful drivers of investment in the Middle East, and the UAE has become a leading hub for structuring regulated property funds. In recent years, Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs, have taken centre stage as a vehicle for investors who want access to income-producing property without […]
Step-by-Step Guide to Launching a Family Office Fund in UAE
A Family Office Fund provides a structured way for high-net-worth families to manage wealth, investments, and governance across generations. By consolidating assets under a dedicated framework, families can ensure long-term preservation of capital, plan for succession, and optimise investment strategies. The UAE has emerged as a highly attractive destination for family offices due to its […]
DIFC vs ADGM: Which Jurisdiction Is Best for Your Fund Setup?
When fund managers compare DIFC vs ADGM, they are choosing between two of the world’s most active financial free zones. Both offer a familiar common law environment, minimal corporate tax for qualifying entities, and full foreign ownership, but they differ in legal form, regulatory style, speed to market and the types of fund families they […]
