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Cyber attack on a UK staffing company: a 'war story'

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:32:59 +0100

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What lessons can workforce solutions companies draw from a recent ransomware attack that likely affected 250,000 people?

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Authorised push payment frauds in England: are receiving banks in the line of fire?

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:33:06 +0100

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Two recent English High Court judgments have focused attention on the role of receiving banks where a customer of a paying bank has been scammed

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English Upper Tribunal upholds Gravesham's appeal in limited setback for 1954 Act telecom renewals

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:06:18 +0100

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Has a safety net for Operators now been lost?

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What would a UK Labour government mean for tax disputes?

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:54:14 +0100

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Labour's plans for closing the tax gap suggest that taxpayers may face an increasingly aggressive HMRC

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Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024

Fri, 31 May 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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HM Treasury publishes AML/CTF supervision report | JMLSG consults on revisions to AML/CTF guidance

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Could the UK Health and Safety Executive take a leaf out of the Environment Agency’s enforcement book?

Wed, 29 May 2024 13:09:51 +0100

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Health and safety enforcement is evolving with an eye on the approach of other regulators

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Finishing Parliamentary business in the 'wash-up' ahead of UK general election: what legislation has survived and what has fallen?

Tue, 28 May 2024 11:58:01 +0100

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Prorogation brought Parliamentary business to an end, meaning all draft legislation not passed is lost

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New role proposed for alternative dispute resolution in Spanish civil court system

Thu, 23 May 2024 15:54:03 +0100

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A bill discussed in Congress proposes that parties first attempt ADR before filing a legal claim

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SRA warns claims management law firms in England and Wales about high-volume financial services claims

Fri, 17 May 2024 13:05:02 +0100

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Guidance emphasises importance of acting in line with expected professional standards

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Conflicts of interest in international arbitration: updates to the IBA Guidelines

Thu, 16 May 2024 13:07:11 +0100

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The International Bar Association proposes updating the Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration for the first time in a decade

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English litigation toolkit: how a typical English High Court contractual claim is dealt with

Wed, 15 May 2024 11:00:37 +0100

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Osborne Clarke's litigation toolkit includes timescale, cost, proving the case, enforcement, settlement and considers the advantages of English law and jurisdiction

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UK government introduces bill to reverse the effect of Paccar

Wed, 01 May 2024 17:11:05 +0100

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The future looks bright for litigation funding in England and Wales

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UK and global cyber threats require robust supply chain risk management

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:25:22 +0100

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New cyber security legislation has reinforced the protection of organisations and the need to reassess strategies

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UK FCA confirms final guidance to accompany anti-greenwashing rule

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:10:03 +0100

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Firms should review all communications that refer to the sustainability characteristics of products and services

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Belgium's new Civil Code introduces new extracontractual liability for auxiliary persons

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:16:53 +0100

Businesses will need to address their liability concerns around auxiliary persons, including directors and employees

Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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Financial Conduct Authority 2024/2025 Business Plan | Delegated regulation amending list of high-risk third countries under MLD4

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UK Litigation Brief | April 2024

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:26:28 +0100

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Welcome to the latest edition of Osborne Clarke's Litigation Brief

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EU strengthens its arsenal in fight against environmental crime

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:59:31 +0100

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Revised legislation brings in 'qualified' offences to criminalise serious environmental damage and replaces the 2008 law

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English County Court rules against landlord opposing statutory renewal lease on 'ground f'

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:34:36 +0100

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A tenant can temporarily vacate part of the premises affected by the works to defeat a landlord's opposition

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English High Court considers 'balance of convenience' in Sparta damages ruling

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:56:23 +0100

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The decision demonstrates how disputes about restrictive covenants are highly fact sensitive and evidence based

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European Parliament formally adopts Product Liability Directive

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:21:12 +0100

What changes and practical actions should businesses be considering?

UK government unveils draft procurement regulations for public sector bids

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:17:51 +0100

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Authorities and suppliers will need to keep an eye on information published about procurements and resulting contracts

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UK FCA reaffirms tackling financial crime as a top priority

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:03:05 +0000

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The financial regulator has set out areas of focus for preventing and reducing financial crime in 2024

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Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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The Payment Services (Amendment) Regulations 2024 | ECCTA 2023 explanatory notes | Government updates AI-powered fraud detection tool with sanctions data

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District Court of Amsterdam declares green claims of KLM misleading and unlawful

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:41:10 +0000

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First Dutch greenwashing case brought in a class action on the legality of advertising statements

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