Submission guidelines

The ALTeR Blog features contributions on the topics addressed by ALTeR. We welcome contributions from a broad variety of disciplines, including but by no means limited to contributions from the legal discipline. ALTeR accepts posts within the following topics:

Topics

1. Technology and Regulation

• Regulating Emerging Technologies: Balancing Innovation with Accountability
• Governing Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity and Data Protection: Evolving Legal Frameworks in the Tech Age

2. Business and Innovation

• The Rise of Legal Tech: Innovation and Disruption in the Legal Industry
• Scaling Startups in a Regulated Environment: Innovation vs. Compliance
• Corporate Responsibility in a Tech-Driven World: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas

3. Sustainability and Technology

• Sustainable Innovation: How Technology is Driving Green Business Models
• The Role of AI and Blockchain in Tackling Global Environmental Challenges
• Regulating Green Technologies: Legal and Ethical Considerations

4. Law, Technology, and Business

• Data as a Commodity: Legal and Business Implications of Data Ownership
• The Role of Contract Law in Emerging Technologies and New Business Models
• Business Ethics in the Age of Disruptive Technology: Regulatory Perspectives

5. Innovation and Regulation

• The Role of Government in Fostering Innovation Through Regulation
• Antitrust Laws and Tech Companies
• Navigating the Regulatory Landscape for FinTech and Cryptocurrencies

6. Law and Sustainability

• Legal Challenges in Implementing Corporate Sustainability Initiatives
• The Role of Law in Advancing Circular Economy Models
• Legal Standards for Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business Practices

7. Technology, Law, and Social Impact

• Regulating Big Tech: Ensuring Fairness, Trust and Access in the Digital Economy
• The Role of Technology in Facilitating Access to Justice
• Legal Implications of Automation on Employment and Human Rights

8. Innovation, Sustainability, and Business

• Corporate Sustainability Reporting: Business Innovation and Legal Frameworks
• The Role of Technology in Sustainable Business Practices
• Financing Sustainability Innovations: Regulatory Models for Green Business Growth

9. International Regulation of Technology

• Global Tech Regulation: Challenges in Harmonising Laws Across Borders
• Cross-Border Data Flow: Legal and Regulatory Considerations
• Trade Regulations in a Tech-Driven Global Economy

and others…

Please reach out to us if you have an idea for a relevant contribution that falls outside the scope of these topics.

Submission Instructions

• The blog posts shall provide high-level analysis, regulatory insights, practical perspectives, and technical and/or philosophical commentaries.
• We differentiate between:
• opinion pieces,
• research pieces, and
• current awareness pieces.

• All blog posts are to be written in English.
• The word limit for submissions is 2,000 words.
• Please, instead of footnotes, use direct links in the text.
• Blog posts are subject to an editorial review and will be handled on a continuous basis.