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Vietnam’s National Assembly Unleashes Innovation: Five Groundbreaking Laws to Propel Digital and Industrial Transformation

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HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed five significant laws aimed at bolstering the country’s science, technology, and innovation sectors. This legislative move is a key step toward promoting digital transformation, industrial growth, and sustainable development within the nation. The new legislative framework includes the Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation; the Law on Digital Technology Industry; amendments to the Law on Product and Goods Quality; revisions to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations; and an updated Law on Atomic Energy. Each of these laws has been developed with contributions from the Ministry … Read more

Supio Secures $60M in Series B Funding to Propel Legal AI Forward in Plaintiff Law

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In Palo Alto, California, Supio has unveiled a $60 million Series B funding round aimed at advancing the integration of artificial intelligence in plaintiff law. This capital infusion comes as the legal industry increasingly seeks innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and decision-making in a landscape traditionally reliant on manual processes. The latest round of funding is led by prominent investment firms, reflecting growing confidence in the potential of AI to transform legal practices. Supio plans to utilize the investment to enhance its technological capabilities, expedite product development, and broaden its market reach. The funds are … Read more

China Enacts Comprehensive Energy Law to Propel Carbon Neutrality Ambitions and Strengthen Energy Security by 2025

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Beijing, China — After an extensive legislative process that began over a decade and a half ago, China’s comprehensive Energy Law was finally ratified on November 8, 2024. Initially drafted by the Office of the National Energy Leading Group in 2007 and undergoing multiple revisions, the law seeks to address and consolidate regulations across various energy sectors, signifying a major step towards achieving the country’s ambitious energy and environmental goals. China’s journey towards a sustainable energy policy gained significant momentum as the National Energy Administration (NEA) welcomed public feedback on an early draft in 2020. … Read more

Transforming Trauma into Tenacity: Attorney Alreen Haeggquist Discusses How Personal Challenges Propel Her Advocacy for Abuse Survivors

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Alreen Haeggquist, an attorney dedicated to advocating for abuse survivors, shared her personal and professional journey on the latest episode of The Jabot podcast, hosted by Kathryn Rubino, a senior editor at Above the Law. During the podcast, Haeggquist discussed her book “Fired Up! Fueling Triumph from Trauma,” where she describes how personal hardships propelled her into a legal career centered on compassion and advocacy. In an industry often dominated by cutthroat competition and rigid professionalism, Haeggquist’s approach to law is refreshingly empathetic. She emphasized the importance of sharing personal stories, not only as a … Read more