Ship Collisions — Striking vs. Collision — What to Do in the First Hours After a Collision?
An incident in which a vessel strikes port infrastructure with its bow, side, or stern is referred to in maritime doctrine as an allision. This is a situation in which a vessel (a moving vessel with momentum) collides with a completely stationary object, such as a quay, pier, dolphin, or navigational mark. A collision, on […]
Behind the Scenes of Legal Services for a Liner Shipping Contract – [Case Study]
The sea is associated with freedom and unlimited possibilities. But when large commercial vessels, international shipowners, and strategic seaports are involved, there is no room for improvisation. The scale of the issues to be resolved in a liner shipping agreement can be a real headache. In such situations, a good law firm is like a […]
NIS2 Self-Identification Requirement — New Cybersecurity Rules
Cybercrime is becoming increasingly professional at a pace that is hard for us to imagine today. Hacking groups operate like well-organized, global corporations. They attack hospitals, paralyze supply chains, and shut down the systems of transportation and manufacturing companies. Disruptions to business operations result in enormous financial and reputational losses. History has seen cases where […]
Digital Regulations in China in 2026: Changes in Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and AI
In 2026, China is undergoing a true regulatory revolution in the digital sphere. From the amendment to the Cybersecurity Law (CSL) to the development of the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), and on to the first comprehensive AI ethics review system. The Chinese legal landscape is becoming increasingly complex and challenging for companies operating in […]
The “personal performance” trap in construction bids—and how to avoid it?
Public procurement in the construction industry resembles a chessboard. General contractors, seeking to remain competitive and maintain operational flexibility, often base their business model on extensive collaboration with specialized subcontractors. From an economic and logistical perspective, this makes sense. A single company rarely has the full range of machinery and engineering staff needed to carry […]
The Use of AI in Court Proceedings
China has made the greatest strides in the use of artificial intelligence in the judicial process, becoming the first country in the world to integrate artificial intelligence into its legal system. In the People’s Republic of China, artificial intelligence algorithms have been used in court proceedings since 2017. In December 2019, China announced that the […]
The Use of AI in the Work of Lawyers
Artificial intelligence can be successfully applied to most aspects of social and professional life, including the work of lawyers and the justice system. The possibilities for its use in legal practice and court proceedings are very broad, ranging from streamlining lawyers’ work—for example, by drafting contracts and verifying documents—to AI issuing judgments. Can AI judges […]
The Digital Services Act (DSA) – How Will It Affect Startups?
Digital services encompass a broad category of online services, ranging from simple websites to internet infrastructure services and online platforms. Digital services—and intermediary services in particular—play an important role in our daily lives and in the EU economy. We use these services every day, for example, when shopping online, ordering meals, searching for information, communicating, […]