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Excerpt from course description

Law in the Digital Age

Introduction

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 This course introduces students to a various set of legal norms which regulate today’s digital world.

The digital realm is an essential part of our everyday lives – and of the global economy. Since the widespread adoption of the Internet in 1990s, the need to regulate certain aspects of digital interactions became apparent. Yet, developing rules which could be universally applied proved to be a challenging task.

Technology is transforming legal profession, from the use of smart contracts to the application of predictive analytics in litigation, bail determinations and sentencing. This course offers students a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory challenges arising from emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Further, it provides a deep dive into the world of Legaltech, elucidating how technology is shaping the way legal professionals approach their practice. 
 

Course content

  • Digital contracts
  • AI and Intellectual property
  • Introduction to GDPR
  • Digital platforms. Liability rules and intermediary liability.
  • E-Discovery & Predictive Analysis
  • Legal implications of the use of Generative AI

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