My comments in this Politico article are based on years of research on sandboxes, and this paper in particular.

papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

TL;DR @carnage4life.bsky.social is correct - these AI sandboxes are a bad idea

Given the interest in AI sandboxes, it's worth revisiting experience with fintech regulatory sandboxes.

I've IDed a number of reasons for caution with these, but @dougsarro.bsky.social has uncovered another important one in his research on Canadian crypto sandboxes papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

I've spent a long while thinking about regulatory sandboxes and how Canadian securities regulators used them to get a handle on the cryptoasset sector. Pleased to finally be able to share the product of this work, which is forthcoming in the Osgoode Hall Law Journal! ssrn.com/abstract=5101135

Today, the SCC heard Lundin Mining v. Markowich, which centres on public companies’ obligation to timely disclose material changes in their business. Some thoughts on the hearing (and shameless plugs):

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Our Startup Law Clinic students just wrapped up their last legal education townhall for 2024--they came to present on corporate law, but the audience started quizzing them on everything from insolvency to tax planning. It was AMAZING to see how well the students handled all of it!

I've been having a tonne of fun leading uOttawa's new Startup Law Clinic this fall, but sitting in on the legal education townhalls led by our student caseworkers has been a highlight. They did a fantastic job w/today's townhall on IP and Tech Law issues for startups!

Glad to now have this much healthier excuse to avoid doing work.