SCL Podcasts – Tech Law for Everyone

In this episode, our host Mauricio Figueroa travels to Singapore to sit down with Professor Irene Calboli, founder of the IP & Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Network. Their conversation ranges widely: from the evolving landscape of legal scholarship and practice across Asia, to the way IPIRA’s annual conference brings together a diversity of voices from around the world. They also expl...

Every time you click “generate” on a generative tool, a battle materialises: on one side, copyright holders; on the other, AI companies using that content to train their models. In this episode, we’re unpacking the AI copyright wars: how we got here, why everyone’s suddenly suing each other, and what it all means for creativity, jobs, and corporate responsibility. Host Mauricio Figueroa is joined...

Projects are not always delivered on time. Delay can give rise to disputes. There are accepted methods developed in the construction industry that are frequently deployed in relation to disputed IT delay, but changes in approach to technology projects to favour iterative delivery over traditional waterfall projects render construction delay methods increasingly inappropriate. David Chaplin and Wil...

We live our lives online and, increasingly, we die there too. Our data, social media, and the relationships we build in virtual spaces often outlive us, sometimes reshaping how others experience loss. For this episode, Mauricio Figueroa chats with two world-leading voices in the field, a lawyer and a philosopher, Edina Harbinja (University of Birmingham) and Patrick Stokes (Deakin University), to...

The digital realm is built on earth, steel, and wires. Behind every byte lies a network of warehouses drawing power, cooling systems consuming water, and land once belonging to local communities. As AI expands, so do its environmental demands. Can the drive for technological innovation align with the fight for environmental justice? Host Mauricio Figueroa is joined by three leading voices from civ...

Latin America is an incredibly diverse region. Yet, from the shores of Baja California to the windswept plains of Argentinian Patagonia, it arguably shares more cultural common ground than Europe does as a whole. Despite this, it lacks a unified market zone like the European Union. Where does the region stand on tech and privacy legislation and policy? Are the debates unfolding across Latin Americ...

In two common law nations where regulation intersects with digital innovation, and with relatively small populations, Australia and New Zealand offer distinct yet complementary perspectives on technology regulation and privacy law. How do their legal systems address issues of safety in the digital age, privacy rights, and the interests of Indigenous communities? And in what ways do they align with...

In a country where cutting-edge technology is both embraced and shaped by cultural norms, Japan presents a fascinating case study for the future of privacy and tech law. How does Japan’s technological landscape influence its legal frameworks, and how do those frameworks differ from or align with Western counterparts? In this episode, host Mauricio Figueroa is joined by two leading legal experts fr...

The U.S. legal system is at a crossroads in the field of technology: Can it keep up with the rapid experimentation and deployment in AI ? While some states push for stronger privacy and AI laws, the federal government appears to lean toward deregulation. How does this fragmented approach impact businesses, consumers, and the future of technology? Mauricio Figueroa sits down with legal professional...

How is India governing personal data, AI systems, and content moderation? Mauricio Figueroa is joined by Jhalak Kakkar, Divij Joshi and Krishna Deo Singh to discuss the evolution of privacy and technology law in India, the largest common law jurisdiction in the world, and the challenges presented by its unique approach to technology and governance. The Panel: Mauricio Figueroa in an early career r...

Is society ready to accept legal decisions made by an algorithm? Mauricio Figureroa is joined by Anca Radu, Tomas McInerney and Cari Hyde-Vaamonde to discuss the implications of AI on judicial decision making and spotlight where algorithms are already making an impact. The Panel: Mauricio Figueroa in an early career researcher that has published peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on digital...

In celebration of International Women's Day, Natalie Kan of SCL Student Bytes talks to: Catherine Bamford , CEO and Founder, BamLegal Dana Denis-Smith , CEO and Founder, Obelisk Support Mary Bonsor , CEO and Founder, Flex Legal Sue McLean , Technology and FinTech Partner, Baker McKenzie