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Lessons From How The SFO Handled The Amec Bribery Case

26th November 2021
Richard Cannon, partner at Stokoe Partnership, takes a look at the SFO's handling of the Amec Bribery Case. The SFO recently dropped its investigation into individuals being investigated for allegedly being involved in bribery at Amec Foster Wheeler Plc. Amec’s new parent company had agreed to a $177 million global agreement in June 2021. The […]
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Self-Studying For A BAR Exam: Should You Go For It?

26th November 2021
After law school, students are faced with the challenge of choosing the right option to study for their BAR exam. The most common options include the use of online materials, BAR prep courses, self-study, and the use of study groups. A significant percentage of law school graduates often go for the self-study option since it […]
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Amazon Asks India’s Supreme Court To Pause Antitrust Review

26th November 2021
In June, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) alleged that the e-commerce giant concealed facts and made false submissions when it sought approval for its investment into a Future unit in 2019, worth $200 million.  Future has accused Amazon of illegally interferring in its business decisions and claims it derailed a potential deal which it […]
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UK/US Treaty: Equivalent Beneficiary – Competent Authority Agreement

25th November 2021
A Competent Authority Agreement (CAA) between the UK and US was published on 28 July. The CAA confirms that despite the UK no longer being a member state of the EU, it will be treated as such for the purposes of applying paragraph 7(d) of Article 23 of the UK/US double taxation agreement (DTA). The […]
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Uber To Halt App In Brussels Following Court Ruling

25th November 2021
From November 26, ride-hailing giant Uber will halt operations in Brussels following a court ruling that a 2015 ban on private individuals offering taxi services also applies to those driving professionally. Uber says the decision by the Brussels Appeals Court will impact around 2,000 drivers and the company has urged the Belgian government to swiftly […]
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4 Considerations When Choosing The Right Legal Marketing Software

25th November 2021
So, if you want to take your legal marketing to the next level, you need to invest in reliable legal marketing software. However, with thousands of marketing solutions available, choosing the right platform for your law firm can be daunting. With that said, we listed some key factors you need to consider to find the right […]
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New York Real Estate Lawyer Kossoff To Plead Guilty

25th November 2021
Mitchell Kossoff, a New York real estate lawyer accused by creditors of misusing client funds, has reached a plea agreement and is expected to surrender for arrest next month.
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Apple Sues Spyware Firm NSO Group

24th November 2021
The move marks a sharp U-turn for Apple and emphasises the growing concern among tech companies about the proliferation of attacks on customers. Apple had previously downplayed the threat by the spyware.    In its complaint, Apple alleges that NSO’s Pegasus had been used to “attack a small number of Apple users worldwide with malicious malware […]
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ESG In Hong Kong – The Regulatory Implications

24th November 2021
In this context, Hong Kong is committed to taking action under the Paris Agreement to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050. While Hong Kong has not enacted any specific ESG focused legislation, Hong Kong’s regulators of listed companies and securities and investment firms –the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the HKEX”) and the Securities and […]
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US Jury Finds Pharmacy Chains Helped Fuel Opioid Epidemic

24th November 2021
Jurors in Cleveland federal court concluded that actions by the pharmacies led to an oversupply of addictive painkiller drugs and thus the diversion of those drugs to the black market.  Mark Lanier, a lawyer for the two Ohio counties, has labelled the verdict a “landmark decision” that will pave the way for the counties to […]
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