Bowmans has joined the South African AI Association’s Advisory Board, strengthening the focus on responsible AI, governance and regulation as South Africa develops its national AI policy.
Tag: Legal
Epiq Unveils Agentic AI Platform as Part of the Epiq Service Cloud
Epiq has unveiled a cutting-edge Agentic AI platform integrated into its Service Cloud, designed to transform the legal industry. By combining proprietary Epiq technology, third-party tools, and human expertise, the platform enhances decision-making, efficiency, and effectiveness for legal professionals. With applications across contracts, litigation, compliance, cyber response, and more, the Agentic AI platform accelerates complex legal workflows, reduces costs, and offers rapid, insightful results.
New Crypto Compliance rules – what Directive 9 means for CASPs
This article discusses the tightening of crypto regulations in South Africa, particularly Directive 9, which mandates Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) to implement stringent measures for tracking and reporting crypto asset transactions. The directive includes a ‘travel rule’ requiring detailed client information to accompany crypto transfers over R5000. It emphasizes the responsibility of CASPs to comply with South African regulatory frameworks like FICA, to ensure transactions are free from criminal activities such as money laundering and terrorism financing. The article also highlights the use of tools like VOCA to help CASPs stay compliant.
Epiq launches new AI tool to help legal teams with HSR pre-merger filings
In response to the new requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act, Epiq has launched an AI-driven tool to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of pre-merger filings. The HSR Discovery Services tool integrates advanced AI technology, including a chat Q&A interface, automated document tagging, and multi-language document analysis, offering legal teams a faster, more cost-effective way to manage the increased complexity of filing requirements. With the potential to process up to 500,000 documents per hour, the tool delivers enhanced defensibility and predictable pricing, addressing the increased demands for compliance. This innovation supports legal teams in navigating regulatory shifts and helps businesses maintain efficiency during M&A processes.
TLP Advisory Celebrates 10 Years with New Report on Nigeria’s Startup Ecosystem
The report identifies talent shortages, funding challenges, and regulatory barriers as key obstacles, emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships and policy advocacy.
Valuable insights for African companies doing business overseas – International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Report: The Truth About B2B Cross-Border Relationships
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has recently published an in-depth Report on the differences in attitude and approach around the world to commercial contracts and disputes, providing valuable insights and guidance for African businesses trading overseas.