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Netflix Fails to Dismiss Patent Infringement Claims

31st July 2020
The streaming giant failed to convince a New York federal judge to throw out claims that its streaming technology infringed patents.
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Iran, Peace and Economic Prosperity

31st July 2020
Manuchehr Ahmadvand offers insight into the state of the Iranian economy amid US sanctions and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ACLU Sues Portland Police Over Livestreaming Protests

30th July 2020
The American Civil Liberties Union has issued a legal challenge to the Portland Police Bureau for its “unlawful surveillance” of protestors.
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The Solicitors’ Charity Launches New Survey to Shape Post-COVID-19 Support

30th July 2020
The Solicitors’ Charity has launched a new survey and needs the legal profession’s contribution to be able to shape its support as it looks forward to recovering from COVID-19.
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Fennemore Craig Merges With Dowling Aaron

29th July 2020
The shareholders and directors of both firms have approved the deal, finalising one of the year’s rare law firm mergers.
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Is Keytruda FDA-Approved for Mesothelioma?

29th July 2020
As of 2020, Merck & Co.’s Keytruda (also known as Pembrolizumab) has been approved for use in metastatic mesothelioma patients to diminish tumour volume, but only if they have certain specific genetic markers. It is most effective when it’s used in combination with other therapies, but even then its effect is moderate at best.
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HM Land Registry to Accept Electronic Signatures

28th July 2020
In a sign of the times, the Land Registry will now accept “witnessed electronic signatures” in addition to physical documents.
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Australia Commits to Overhaul of Defamation Laws

27th July 2020
Australian states have agreed to revamp “outdated” laws that have resulted in excessive payouts and caused frivolous claims to clog courts.
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Bar Council Survey Reveals Beleaguered Justice System

27th July 2020
New data reveals the reduction in work faced by UK barristers and the dire need for financial aid.
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Goldman Sachs Agrees $3.9 Billion 1MDB Settlement With Malaysia

24th July 2020
The Wall Street giant has made a key step towards extricating itself from its greatest scandal.
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