Pavan Gill

Proof that things are really starting to change now..... Insurance-focused law firm Kennedys has formed a partnership with Spellbook to support legal AI training for its junior lawyers as entry-level work gets automated away because of AI. The move comes as its Kennedys IQ tech group is restructured, with key staff, including partner Richard West, having left the firm, (see statement in AL article). Going back to the partnership, it will equip the next generation of lawyers with ‘the skills, judgement, and adaptability needed to thrive in ***a market where many traditional entry-level tasks are increasingly automated**’, they said. Congrats to Scott Stevenson > LINK: https://lnkd.in/eqear97N #legaltech #legalAI #itshappening....!

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“A massive step in the right direction” – Kennedys partners with Spellbook to rethink junior training in the AI era UK top 50 law firm Kennedys has partnered with generative AI startup Spellbook to build a training programme for junior lawyers that helps them to build new tech skills and overcome fears about their ability to thrive in a world where entry-level tasks are increasingly automated. I spoke with chief knowledge officer Catherine Goodman about how the new training will work, plus why it is so important to help juniors learn tasks in new ways and change the damaging narrative around the future of work. #legaltech #generativeai #genai #legaltraining #learninganddevelopment #trainees #younglawyers #legalservices #futureofwork #legalindustry https://lnkd.in/eKnMW52W

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UK Information Commissioner's Office publishes and debunks 9 popular myths about "cookies and similar technologies" Myth 1: The rules only apply to personal data The rules cover any information stored or accessed on a device, not just personal data. Myth 2: The ICO has changed what ‘strictly necessary’ means ‘Strictly necessary’ still means only what is essential to provide the service the user requests, not what is just useful for the business. Myth 3: ‘Strictly necessary’ should be judged from the service’s perspective What is ‘strictly necessary’ is decided from the user’s point of view, not the service provider’s. Myth 4: The ICO is too focused on online advertising Online advertising is a major area for tracking, but the ICO’s focus is on protecting people’s privacy and giving them control. Myth 5: The ICO hasn’t completed an impact assessment The ICO has done an impact assessment and will publish the final version after consultation feedback. (initial version is here: https://lnkd.in/ecW9yehv) Myth 6: We can rely on legitimate interests for non-exempt purposes If consent is required under the law, you cannot use legitimate interests as a reason instead. Legitimate interests may be appropriate in cases where PECR doesn’t require you to get someone’s consent. But you must still go through the three-part test. Myth 7: We can use legitimate interests to process data we obtained on the basis of consent You cannot switch from consent to legitimate interests for processing data collected with consent. Myth 8: PECR is only about cookies and the ICO is expanding the definition The rules apply to all technologies that store or access information on devices, not just cookies. Myth 9: The ICO wants online services to stop using storage and access technologies for advertising The ICO wants these technologies used in a way that is fair, transparent, and gives people real choice and control. Pic by ChatGPT https://lnkd.in/eYKtDKkb

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🚨 Simmons & Simmons has launched what it says is the UK’s first dedicated AI law internship. The two-week programme starts in April 2026 and will take eight students into Simmons’ London AI team. Interns will work on "projects shaping the future of AI law and governance, as well as AI enablement and transformation." Top-performing interns could be in line for a future role at Simmons, with the firm keeping opportunities open for "outstanding individuals" on the programme. Global AI lead Minesh Tanna said: "This is the only dedicated AI internship of its kind in the UK - offering young professionals a rare opportunity to work at the heart of a law firm with world-class expertise in both AI law and governance, and legal technology." https://lnkd.in/epJ7QYG6

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