Tax Reform in the UAE: Shifting Sands
A dramatic transformation is underway in the Middle Eastern fiscal landscape, with states becoming increasingly willing to tax income and business profits. The region has historically relied on minimal tax regimes, with most Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states using oil revenues to support government spending. However, these countries are now witnessing a decisive shift toward […]
Healthtech Startups Take on Epic: A Closer Look
Particle Health and CureIS, two healthtech startups have recently filed lawsuits against Epic Systems, the largest provider of electronic health record (EHR) systems in the United States. Epic, known for supplying EHR software to major hospitals and healthcare providers across the country, is being accused of engaging in anticompetitive conduct that allegedly stifles innovation and […]
EU AI Act GPAI Guidelines: A Closer Look
On July 18, 2025, the General-Purpose Artificial-Intelligence (GPAI) guidelines were released by the European Commission pursuant to the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (Act), which took effect on August 1, 2024. While these guidelines are not legally binding, they reflect how the European Commission interprets the Act and provide guidance for future enforcement actions and compliance […]
U.S. Tariffs vs Pharma: A Closer Look
As global trade tensions escalate under the second Trump administration, the U.S. pharmaceutical and clinical research industries are bracing for impact. A new wave of proposed tariffs threatens to raise the cost of critical components, from active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and lab reagents to diagnostic devices, with potentially serious implications for R&D pipelines, drug pricing, […]
New Digital Asset Regulations in the US – The Genius and Clarity Acts
On June 17, 2025, the U.S. Senate, with broad bipartisan support, passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, or the GENIUS Act (“GENIUS Act”), creating an unprecedented federal regulatory structure for payment stablecoins. President Trump signed the bill on July 18, 2025. Additionally, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (“CLARITY Act”) […]
The Windsurf Saga: OpenAI, Google, and Cognition
OpenAI’s ambitious $3 billion attempt to acquire AI coding startup Windsurf has officially collapsed as of July 11, derailed by tensions with Microsoft over intellectual property access and the expiry of a key exclusivity period. But the story doesn’t end there. Now that OpenAI is out of the picture, Google has swiftly stepped in with […]
The Legality of Training AI on Copyrighted Material: Kadrey vs. Meta and Bartz vs. Anthropic Compared
On June 25, a district court in California delivered a major decision that added great momentum to the conversations around fair use and the intersection of artificial intelligence with copyright law. In Kadrey v. Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta judgement”), Judge Vince Chhabria ruled that Meta’s use of the plaintiff-authors’ copyrighted works can be considered fair […]
Intellectual Property Law in the UAE: A Closer Look – Part I
Warren Buffett famously said he only invests in businesses with “moats” around them; meaning durable competitive advantages that protect a company from its rivals and help secure its own growth. While moats can take many forms, one of the most powerful and enduring in today’s times is intellectual property (IP). This is especially important in […]
The Trump Administration Vs European Tech Legislation: A Closer Look – Part IV
Introduction EU regulations have imposed fines totalling €1.2 billion on U.S. tech companies in 2025 alone. These include €200 million against Meta, €500 million against Apple, and €530 million against TikTok. Furthermore, companies face substantial compliance costs and significant penalty exposure. As a result, US tech firms have had to undertake major operational overhauls including in […]
Bartz V. Anthropic: Generative AI and The Fair Use Doctrine
In a major victory for artificial intelligence (AI) companies across Silicon Valley, a California district court passed an order on fair use on 23 June whereby it upheld Anthropic’s use of published literary works to train its large language model, Claude. This decision was delivered in the case of Bartz et al. v. Anthropic PBC […]
