V-Lex Nov 23 Newsletter

We are proud to announce that we have launched a major upgrade to Vincent AI, our award-winning legal research assistant. The new artificial intelligence tool completes first-draft research memos, builds arguments, summarizes documents and more, with global coverage. Read the full announcement to learn about Vincent’s groundbreaking features, or join the upcoming Vincent AI webinar on November 9 and discover a revolutionary approach to AI-powered legal analysis.

Big Data and SEC FOIA Requests
An analysis of Freedom of Information Act requests to the Securities and Exchange Commission over the past six months highlights investor interest in several of the leading… (See article)

Online Travel Agencies See Steady Uptick in Lawsuits 
OTAs, or online travel agencies, offer travel services in the web-based marketplace, and are playing an increasingly large role in the marketing, distribution, and selling of travel… (See article)

Q3 Roundup: U.S. Dealmakers Lead Resurgence
U.S. M&A activity rebounded in Q3 even while international dealmaking slumped. U.S. activity surged by 35% compared to the same period 2022, when M&A was tanking… (See article)

The vLex International Law and Technology Writing Competition has officially reached the halfway point! Please ensure that you have submitted your entry by December 1, 2023, to be in with a chance of winning the £1,500 prize. If you are looking for some inspiration to start writing, check out the quality of some of the previous entries we have received here.

Following vLex’s acquisition of NextChapter earlier this year, a dedicated team of trainers will be running a series of webinars and Q&A sessions in November and December. These webinars are designed to answer any questions you may have, and ensure you are using the platform to its full potential. Explore all NextChapter webinars, and register your interest while there is still space.

Catch Tom Atkinson, Head of Business for North America, on a panel today (Nov. 3) at the Law Librarians North East International Conference. Tom will be discussing some of the issues that arise when conducting foreign and international legal research, and exploring the ways vLex can alleviate these problems with automatic language translations, as well as AI-powered, cross-jurisdictional search functionality across documents from over 100 countries, and much more.

Before our teams take a well-deserved break for the festive season, you can catch us at a variety of upcoming events. We’ll be at the ILTACON Europe conference from November 15, before heading to Florianópolis, Brazil, for the XXII SNBU Seminário Nacional de Bibliotecas Universitárias event. You can also find us at the IABOGATEC 2.0 Congress in Spain on November 30, or in London for the Offshore Alert conference from December 4, 2023. Remember to visit the vLex booth to gain exclusive insights into the exciting products coming soon!

Also, don’t miss vLex’s NextChapter team at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s third annual virtual conference Consumer Practice Extravaganza (CPEX), which spans two weeks and offers quality sessions on key consumer bankruptcy topics, including AI and technology.

Get ready for a number of new partnerships in 2024, which will provide coverage across many new jurisdictions, alongside brand-new intuitive research technology. Want to be the first to hear about our news and announcements? Invite your friends and colleagues to sign up to receive our monthly newsletter, follow our social media pages on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and keep an eye on our blog for all press releases.

Covering over 100 countries, vLex offers regularly updated news from around the world, alongside updates and commentaries from major law firms. This content is provided by LexBlog, JD Supra and Mondaq, or curated by our expert editorial team.

The New UK-U.S. Data Bridge
The UK and U.S. Governments have now formalized the UK-U.S. Data Bridge. The U.S. Attorney General designated the UK as a “qualifying state” for the purposes of the Executive Order 14086 on September 18, 2023, and the UK regulations implementing the Data Bridge… (See article)

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: FDA Guidance on Cybersecurity in Medical Devices
Cyber incidents are on the rise with no signs of slowing down, particularly in the healthcare industry. To combat this trend, on September 27, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released guidance on cybersecurity in medical devices for quality… (See article)

The French Finance Bill for 2024 creates a Tax Credit for Investments in Green Industries
The French Finance Bill for 2024, released on September 27, 2023, includes a tax credit for investments in green industries (the Crédit d’impôt “Investissement Industries Vertes” or C3IV) aimed to restore France’s industrial base and reduce the carbon footprint of French… (See article)

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