Emerging Matters

Conflicts in emerging industries and technologies

We are developing capabilities in emerging industries such as autonomous vehicles, commercial space travel, and digital assets.

Overview

Innovation brings opportunity — and new kinds of disputes. As technology advances and industries evolve, companies and individuals face legal challenges that are often novel, complex, and untested in the courts. We are developing capabilities in emerging industries where the law is still taking shape, including:

Autonomous vehicles — liability and regulatory disputes arising from self-driving technology.
Commercial space exploration — litigation involving private spaceflight, passenger safety, and contractual obligations in the aerospace sector.
Digital assets and blockchain — disputes over cryptocurrency, token offerings, and blockchain-based transactions.
Artificial intelligence — conflicts involving AI-driven decision making, data usage, and intellectual property rights.
Other frontier industries — including biotechnology, renewable energy, and next-generation communications.