August 2018

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Autostar Friulian Acquires Two Branches of Treviso and Belluno

31st August 2018
With a half-year report with a + 18.5% turnover, and an EBITDA of 30%, in sharp contrast with the general downturn in the automotive sector, Autostar, already a licensee for the brands Mercedes-Benz, Bmw, Smart, Mini and Maserati, extends its market by purchasing two business branches from Motorsport. "Together with BMW Italia, we have embarked […]
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McDermott and CB&I Merge and Create USD 6 Billion Company

31st August 2018
In May, McDermott International, Inc. (“McDermott” or the “Company”) (NYSE:MDR) announced that it has completed its combination with Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (“CB&I”), creating a premier, fully integrated provider of technology, engineering and construction solutions for the energy industry. “This is an exciting day for McDermott,” said David Dickson, President and Chief Executive […]
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CVC Acquires 51.8% Stake in Recordati

31st August 2018
CVC announced that a consortium of funds (the "Consortium") led by CVC Fund VII has agreed to buy the holding company that owns a majority interest in Recordati. Andrea Recordati, CEO, said: "I believe that this is a great outcome for the company and its employees who will benefit greatly from having CVC as a […]
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Jorge Jesus Moves to Alhilal Saudi Football Club

31st August 2018
Saudi Arabia’s football team Al-Hilal approached the Portuguese market in order to secure a coach that will lead Saudi Arabia’s premier club to a third AFC Champions League title. With a year left on his contract to Sporting, Jorge Jesus opted to join Al-Hilal amid financial and political problems in Lisbon, and even though Jesus […]
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Talking in your Tweets: Client Confidentiality in the Age of Social Media and Beyond

31st August 2018
The information age is in full bloom. People live their lives on social media. They post all of their life’s experiences in the open society for all to see. The impulse is compelling, and many succumb to the lure without giving it a second thought. And lawyers are no different. Below Mark Fulks of Baker […]
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ESMA to Renew Prohibition on Binary Options for a Further 3 Months

30th August 2018
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has agreed to renew the prohibition of the marketing, distribution or sale of binary options to retail clients, in effect since 2 July, from 2 October 2018 for a further three-month period. ESMA has also agreed on the exclusion of a limited number of products from the scope […]
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EU Net Migration Halves Since Referendum

30th August 2018
Total EU net migration to the UK has more than halved since the referendum and the estimate of net migration of citizens from Poland and other A8 countries was negative for the first time since the expansion of the EU, latest data from the Office for National Statistics has shown. A8 net migration to the […]
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Supreme Court Handcuffed by the Law

29th August 2018
Below Lawyer Monthly hears from top family law specialist at Excello Law, Lindsay Yateman, who discusses the intricate case of Owens Vs Owens and the concept of the UK’s legal system being confined to following the law rather than sense when it comes to judgements. The case of Owens v Owens is unusual. Not because […]
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Which US Law Schools Do Female Lawyers Go To?

29th August 2018
Where do US female lawyers get their education? Below, Enjuris has collated a number of statistics on US law schools, female, enrollments and more. The New York Times recently reported that women form less than 20% of partner positions at top US law firms. It also reported that although more women were being enroled in […]
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The Introduction of Charlie’s Law

28th August 2018
Following the death of Charlie Gard last year from a rare genetic illness, Charlie’s parents are pressing for ‘Charlie’s Law’ to be introduced. Rebecca Fitzpatrick, partner and specialist in health law at Browne Jacobson, discusses its legal implications with Lawyer Monthly. The Charlie Gard case was a best interests case in 2017, involving an infant […]
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