EM Law | Commercial Lawyers in Central London

Welcome to the EM Law Blog

Our team of experts is here to share the latest legal developments, insights, and practical tips for you or your business. We cover a wide range of topics, including tech, software, AI, data protection, and compliance.

Filter by: Legal Area
Filter by: Month / Year
Miniature AI robot next to computer online in an EM Law blog on the legality of personal data scraping to train AI models AI Law Data Protection Law Software & Technology
May 29, 2026

The Legality of Personal Data Scraping to Train AI Models

Summary Current ICO position: The ICO believes that AI companies scraping personal data to train generative AI is ‘high-risk’ and ‘invisible’, and must comply with UK GDPR. The Only Lawful…
Corporate Law
May 14, 2026

Due Diligence: What is it and why does it matter?

Summary From a corporate law perspective, due diligence is a core part of a transaction. Key points:  Introduction The term due diligence can have a wide variety of meanings in…
Commercial
April 30, 2026

Property (Digital Assets etc.) Act 2025: Ownership of Digital Assets

Property in the legal sense does not refer to real estate such as land or buildings. Rather it encompasses any tangible or intangible asset capable of being owned. However, with the…
image of a woman raising a hand Case Studies Dispute Resolution
April 24, 2026

A Win for Anti-SLAPP Laws

On 11 March 2026, the High Court delivered a significant judgment that has notable implications for “anti-SLAPP” litigation.  In Kamal v Tax Policy Associates and Daniel Neidle [2026] EWHC 551 (KB), Mrs…
Commercial contracts guide 2025 Chambers & Partners Contract Law
April 15, 2026

Commercial Contracts in England & Wales: A Practical Legal Guide

1. General Overview of Regulatory Field  1.1 Applicable Law Individuals and companies are generally free to choose the applicable law of a contract to which they are a party. The…
image of a sand clock heading an article about time is of the essence meaning Contract Law Uncategorized
April 10, 2026

What “Time Is of the Essence” Means in Contracts – and When It Applies

The phrase ‘time is of the essence’ is often heard in everyday life, to give a sense of urgency and prioritisation. But what does it mean for legal contracts? In…
picture of mining machine in mine in an EM Law about the UK AI strategy AI Law Intellectual property
March 31, 2026

Recent report on UK AI strategy after consultation into AI and copyright

Summary On 18 March 2026, the UK government published a report following a lengthy consultation into potential changes to UK IP legislation in response to growing concerns amid training generative AI models…
image of a man sitting in a noise proof booth making a call Law Business Uncategorized
February 17, 2026

Legal Privilege: A Guide for Businesses

In the course of doing business, you may hear phrases like “this is legally privileged” or be advised not to share certain documents because of legal privilege.  But what does that…
image of a globe with pins stuck in it Data Protection Law International Law
February 4, 2026

Updated ICO Guidance on International Transfers of Personal Data

The UK’s data protection regulator, the ICO, has issued long awaited additional guidance on the international transfers of personal data to organisations based outside the UK.  Much of what has…

Contact Us

EM Law
White Collar Factory, 1 Old Street Yard, London EC1Y 8AF
+44 (0) 203 637 6374
Main Services
Policies
More Info

© 2026 EM Law. All rights reserved | Company number - 08349476