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🌟 One Month On: Celebrating FutureLaw Conference 2025! 🌟

It’s been a month since the extraordinary FutureLaw Conference 2025, and we're still energized by the inspiring ideas, collaborations, and innovations shared!

As the proud academic partner of FutureLaw for the third consecutive year, TalTech Law School was thrilled to welcome over 500 participants from more than 50 countries, exploring the dynamic intersection of law, education, and technology.

🔹 Highlights from our contributions included:

The insightful panel “Future of Legal Education and Integrating Legal Tech in the Curriculum,” moderated by Prof. Tanel Kerikmäe, featuring remarkable perspectives from esteemed speakers Dan Shefet, Valerie Saintot, Barbora Obračajova, and Lilla Nóra Kiss.

An engaging and interactive workshop, “Tech Literacy for Modern Lawyers,” expertly facilitated by our doctoral researcher Ebru Metin. Participants learned practical strategies for mastering digital platforms, embracing emerging technologies, and enhancing legal service delivery in the digital age.

We sincerely thank LEGID for organizing such an impactful event and for their ongoing partnership in advancing global conversations around legal innovation.

💡 Together, we’re shaping the future of legal education and practice.
We look forward to many more years of collaboration and shared success!

Prof. Tanel Kerikmäe, Assoc. Prof. Holger Mölder, and Dr. Archil Chochia of TalTech Law School participated in the international scientific conference "Best Practices in National Security Law: The Frontline State Perspective", held at the University of Bergen, Norway, on June 10–11, 2025. The event was organized in collaboration with Syracuse University, USA.

Our colleague, Dr. Javad Keypour’s latest commentary has been published in Trialoog: "EU’s Legal Gambit to Ban Russian Gas – What Next?".
In this piece, he explores the legal and strategic implications of the EU’s attempt to curb imports of Russian LNG, examining the delicate balance between energy policy, internal market rules, and international law. A timely analysis for anyone interested in EU law, sanctions regimes, and the evolving legal tools of geopolitical strategy.
Read it here: https://trialoog.taltech.ee/en/javad-keypour-eus-legal-gambit-to-ban-russian-gas-what-next/ and in Estonian: https://trialoog.taltech.ee/javad-keypour-kuidas-valjuda-gaasmojust/

Javad Keypour: kuidas väljuda gaasmõjust? - Trialoog Euroopa Komisjon soovib lõpetada Vene gaasi impordi, kuid plaan põrkub õiguslikele takistustele ja liikmesriikide erimeelsustele.

🌐 Thank you for joining us!
On May 28, TalTech Law School was honored to host the agora “Cyber-Enabled Crimes, Rome Statute and Tallinn Manual 3.0.” The event brought together leading voices in international law to examine how legal systems—both national and international—are adapting to the growing complexity of cyber-enabled crimes.
The discussion focused on evolving interpretations of international law, the role of international institutions, and the legal frameworks being developed to ensure accountability in the digital age. From the Tallinn Manual 3.0 to the International Criminal Court’s draft policy on cyber-enabled crimes, it is clear that collaboration and clarity are essential as we move forward.
A warm thank you to our distinguished speakers:
🔹 Professor Marko Milanovic, Special Adviser on Cyber-Enabled Crimes to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Co-General Editor of the Tallinn Manual 3.0, University of Reading
🔹 Kati Reitsak, Prosecutor, State Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Estonia
🔹 Harriet Moynihan, Head of Accountability in International Law, Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford; Associate Fellow, International Law Programme, Chatham House
🔹 Keith Hiatt, Chief of the Information Systems Management Section, United Nations International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria
Moderated by:
🔹 Professor Katrin Nyman-Metcalf, Adjunct Professor of Communications Law, TalTech Law School

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this insightful and timely conversation. We look forward to continuing to explore how law can meet the challenges of our increasingly digital world.

✨ What an inspiring day at the TalTech Legal Lab Annual Research Forum! ✨
On 28 May 2025, we gathered at TalTech Law School to explore ground breaking ideas. Thank you to all our amazing speakers and participants who made the event a true success!
🔍 Our program featured thought-provoking presentations by:
Prof. Tanel Kerikmäe (Opening & Moderation), TalTech Law School
Prof. Soili Nysten-Haarala, University of Lapland
Dr. Anna Hurmerinta-Haanpää, Aalto University
Assoc. Prof. Helena Haapio & Assoc. Prof. Marika Salo-Lahti, University of Vaasa
Dr. Lilla Nóra Kiss, Information Technology & Innovation Foundation
PhD Candidate Anastasia Dardykina, University of Vaasa
PhD Candidate Naji Shah Mohammadi, University of Vaasa
🗣️ The forum sparked rich discussions around legal innovation, proactive law and interdisciplinary research.
🤝 We ended with a vibrant networking session that left everyone energized and connected!
Special thanks to everyone who attended and contributed. 💡

🚨 TOMORROW! We’re thrilled to welcome you to the FutureLaw Conference, taking place May 29–30 at the stunning Cruise Terminal of the Port of Tallinn.
Join TalTech Law School as we partner with LEGID and Visit Estonia to host this landmark event for the legal innovation community. Connect with 500+ legal visionaries, hear from 50+ top-tier speakers, and dive into 8 hands-on workshops — all designed to shape the future of law.
🔍 Explore the agenda, speakers, and grab your final tickets: https://futurelaw.ee
Let’s build the future of legal practice, together.
FutureLaw

📣The 2025 Space Law Summer School of the European Centre for Space Law will be held from the 18-29 of August 2025 at TalTech! The overarching theme is “Cybersecurity in the context of Space Law and Policy”. Details for eligibility criteria, how to apply and the form to use are found at the website of the ECSL https://www.esa.int/About_Us/ECSL_-_European_Centre_for_Space_Law/ECSL_Summer_Course_on_Space_Law_and_Policy
Applications are open until 22 June 2025 and shall be sent to the National Contact Point, Adjunct Professor Katrin Nyman Metcalf ([email protected]).

Do not miss this opportunity to learn more about a cutting-edge topic from the best experts in the field, in the company of people from all over Europe!

ECSL Summer Course on Space Law and Policy One of ECSL’s most successful activities is the ESA/ECSL Summer Course on Space Law and Policy, which is open to students of all levels of study, as well as a few young professionals already working in space or space-related sectors. The course is now in its 33rd year and boasts a large famil...

On 15 and 16 May, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs Kirsti Rumma and Tenured Associate Professor Thomas Hoffmann represented TalTech at the annual MIPDal-consortium meeting at TUD Dresden University of Technology. Being funded by the European Commission with 1 968 000 Euro until 2030, the joint Master of IP and Data Law (MIPDaL) will from next semester also accept students at TalTech, who joined Queen Mary University London, University of Exeter, Carlos III University Madrid, CEIPI at University of Strasbourg as well as TUD Dresden University of Technology as their partner in the Nordics.
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📣 TalTech Law School is pleased to invite you to an Evening Agora, bringing together leading international experts to explore how international law is responding to the challenges of the digital age:

🎯 Evening Agora: Cyber-Enabled Crimes, Rome Statute & Tallinn Manual 3.0
🗓️ Date: 28 May 2025
🕕 Time: 18:00
📍 Venue: Tallinn 1 Hall, Radisson Collection Hotel Tallinn (Rävala 3)
🎤 Moderator: Prof. Katrin Nyman-Metcalf, Adjunct Professor of Communications Law, TalTech

💡 As technology – particularly cyber capabilities and artificial intelligence – evolves rapidly, it poses serious legal and ethical questions in both peacetime and armed conflict. How should international criminal law adapt to hold perpetrators accountable for cyber-enabled crimes? What guidance does the evolving Tallinn Manual 3.0 offer in this context?

This Agora will bring together voices from academia, international justice institutions, and legal practice to reflect on two key developments:
🔹 The ongoing work on the Tallinn Manual 3.0, clarifying how international law applies to cyber operations
🔹 The International Criminal Court’s new draft policy on cyber-enabled crimes, released for public consultation in March 2025

👥 Featured Speakers
Prof. Marko Milanovic – Special Adviser on Cyber-Enabled Crimes, Office of the ICC Prosecutor Co-General Editor, Tallinn Manual 3.0 | University of Reading

Kati Reitsak – Prosecutor, State Prosecutor’s Office, Republic of Estonia

Harriet Moynihan – Head of Accountability in International Law, Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford | Associate Fellow, International Law Programme, Chatham House

Keith Hiatt – Chief of Information Systems Management Section, the United Nations International, Impartial, and Independent Mechanism for Syria (IIIM)

🗣️ The event will feature presentations from each speaker followed by an interactive Q&A session — open to students, academics, practitioners, and anyone interested in the future of cyber law and international accountability.

✅ Attendance is free of charge
📋 Register via link: https://forms.office.com/e/GuhrTbe6HK

Law school cooperates with blockchain developers

Prof. Tanel Kerikmäe contributed to Xahau Spring Conference with the presentation titled "Blockchain in Legal: Market vs Law School". Xahau is a smart contract sidechain for the XRPL ecosystem that incorporates the useful and innovative features of the XRPL, while also supporting smart contracts and ensuring environmental sustainability.
The conference brought together developers and innovators from Japan, Netherlands, Austria, UK and elsewhere and was organised by cooperation partner Inclusive Financial Technology Foundation (InFTF).
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Prof Tanel Kerikmäe andis Xahau kevadkonverentsile oma panuse ettekandega "Plokiahel õigusteenustes: turg vs õigusõpe". Xahau on XRPL plokiahela ökosüsteemi külgahel, mis sisaldab senituntud XRPL-i kasulikke ja uuenduslikke funktsioone, toetades samal ajal nutikaid lepinguid ja tagades keskkonnasäästlikkuse.
Konverents tõi kokku arendajad ja uuendajad Jaapanist, Hollandist, Austriast, Suurbritanniast ja mujalt ning selle korraldas koostööpartner Inclusive Financial Technology Foundation (InFTF).

ARVAMUS | Tanel Kerikmäe: juuraharidus ei vasta enam ühiskonna ootustele Kuna õigusharidus seisab pöördelisel teljel, traditsioonide ja tehnoloogilise revolutsiooni ristteel, siis tuleks tõsiselt vaagida, kuidas ja milliste oskustega juriste tuleks edaspidi ülikoolis koolitada. Endisel viisil me edasi minna aga ei saa.