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Bernie Sanders, a Bank Fraudster?

26th June 2017
The FBI are investigating Bernie Sanders, former Democrat Presidential Candidate and Independent Senator from Vermont, and his wife, Jane Sanders, for bank fraud. According to CBS News, Senator Sanders and his wife have both called on attorneys to represent them during this probe, which has been ongoing since 2016, but kept hush. During an interview in […]
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Here’s Why Your Privacy Policy Can Cost You a Lot of Business

23rd June 2017
Privacy Policies, whether a small or large firm can often play a crucial role in retaining customers, but when your privacy policy doesn’t meet the standard required by its platform, sector or market, for example on an app store, then you may be in for losing a lot more business. Here Cleland Thom, principal of […]
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Expert Legal Comments on Today’s Queen’s Speech

21st June 2017
At the heart of the Queen’s speech today were an array of proposed bills that prepare the UK for a smooth exit from the European Union. Of 27 bills, eight pertain directly to Brexit and its implications for key sectors. There are bills to convert EU laws to UK laws and some measures on immigration, […]
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Could Barclays Determine SFO’s Future?

21st June 2017
After a five-year investigation, the SFO announced that it has charged Barclays PLC and four former executives with conspiracy to commit fraud and the provision of unlawful financial assistance. The SFO charges relate to the bank's fundraising at the height of 2008's financial crisis; when it entered into funding arrangements with Qatar. Former chief executive […]
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Barclays & Top Executives Face Fraud Charges on the Back of Qatar Loans

20th June 2017
The SFO has charged Barclays, its former CEO and three other former top executives with fraud pertaining to the funding of billions of pounds from Qatar during the 2008 financial crisis. The bank’s shares fell 0.5% on the news. There have not been any other charges or investigations in regard to the financial crisis, but […]
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Southern Rail Drivers Refuse £75,000 Settlement, Public Disruption to Continue

20th June 2017
A total £75,000 offer to settle has been rejected in an ongoing 14-month dispute between Southern Rail and its drivers. This means disruption to the public rail service may continue indefinitely. Around 1,000 drivers were offered an equivalent of 23.8% increase to their salaries over four years, but an agreement could not be met. A […]
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University Personal Information Leak Stresses the Importance of Data Protection

20th June 2017
The University of east Anglia accidentally sent an email to hundreds of people with highly sensitive information pertaining to over 40 students there, who were suffering from extenuating circumstances. The types of circumstances extensions were given for include suicidal thoughts, sexual assault, bereavements and family illness. There were also some with anxiety, depression and more […]
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