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WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Can Be Extradited To US, Rules UK Court

10th December 2021
The decision comes as a major blow to Assange’s effort to prevent his extradition to face espionage charges in the US. However, his finance immediately expressed that an appeal would be launched against the court’s ruling. Assange is wanted in the US over the publication of thousands of classified documents in 2010 and 2011. Senior […]
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Does Force Majeure Force Business Interruption?

10th December 2021
As businesses continue to navigate the various challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including supply chain shortages, many are asking not only whether they can seek relief from performance through force majeure clauses, but also whether these disruptions could trigger business interruption insurance.  Unfortunately, the answers are not straightforward. Force majeure contract provisions relieve contracting […]
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Tesla Sued By Second Female Employee Over Sexual Harassment

10th December 2021
In a lawsuit filed in California on Wednesday, Tesla assembly line worker Erica Cloud has accused defendants, including her former manager, of “continuous and pervasive” sexual harassment. Tesla and other defendants subjected Cloud to "a hostile work environment stemming from animus towards her gender, sexual harassment," the lawsuit says. Cloud claims her former manager hugged […]
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5 Legal Trends To Look Out For In 2022

9th December 2021
Over the past several years, the legal sector has undergone some of the most substantial changes in decades, prompted by several factors including technological advances and client demand. However, there’s no doubt that the past two years have accelerated this shift further still. With the pandemic not yet over, and technology forever growing smarter, and […]
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Tips For Finding The Right Personal Injury Lawyer

9th December 2021
Hiring the right personal injury lawyers to handle your case can seem like an overwhelming process. It doesn't matter if you were injured in a car accident or lost a loved one due to medical malpractice; finding the right attorney for the job is essential. It's worth noting that anyone can have a great-looking website […]
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Houston Attorney Criticises Travis Scott’s Handling Of Astroworld Tragedy

9th December 2021
Houston attorney James Lassiter has criticised American rapper Travis Scott as he denies allegations, including negligence, in lawsuits filed against him over the Astroworld Festival tragedy.  Speaking to CNN, Houston attorney James Lassiter, said, "Travis Scott's attempt to escape responsibility for creating a deadly situation from which his fans could not escape is shameful and, […]
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Microsoft Settles Immigration-Related Claims With US Justice Department

8th December 2021
The US Justice Department says Microsoft asked job applications for unnecessary immigration documents to prove they could work for the company without requiring its sponsorship for work visas.  It was found in an investigation that Microsoft discriminated against at least six lawful permanent residents by requesting that they show a Permanent Resident Card to prove […]
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Elizabeth Holmes Denies Misleading Investors In Trial Testimony

8th December 2021
Former investors in the now-defunct company have testified at the trial that Holmes had led them to believe that Theranos’ technology had been adopted by the US military. As Holmes’ testimony in defence against fraud charges nears its end, she denied making such statements to investors.  Holmes also said she did not recall telling an […]
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Rohingya Refugees Sue Facebook For $150 Billion Over Myanmar Violence

7th December 2021
Rohingya refugees from Myanmar are suing Meta Platforms Inc, formerly known as Facebook, for $150 billion over claims it failed to act against anti-Rohingya hate speech that fueled violence in the country.  On Monday, a US class-action complaint was filed by law firms Edelson PC and Fields PLLC, alleging that Meta’s failures to monitor content […]
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Russia Fines Google For Failing To Delete Content Deemed Illegal By Government

7th December 2021
On Tuesday, Moscow’s Tagansky District Court said that Russia has fined Alphabet’s Google 9 million roubles in the latest chain of penalties against the tech giant for failing to delete content deemed illegal by the Russian government. Moscow’s Tagansky District Court cited legislation that said this may include posts containing child pornography, extremist activities, or […]
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