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Kingly’s Unsecured Creditors May Lose £16.5 Million

28th October 2020
The firm was shuttered earlier this year by the SRA, but still owes creditors almost £17 million.
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Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed to Supreme Court by Divided Senate

27th October 2020
In a victory for Republicans, Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation has sealed a 6-3 conservative majority a week before Election Day.
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800 Legal Professionals Call for Apology From Johnson and Patel

26th October 2020
The signatories, drawn from a range of professions across the legal sector, called for an end to the government’s “hostility” against lawyers.
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Appeals Court: Uber, Lyft Must Reclassify Drivers as Employees

23rd October 2020
A California appeals court found that the ridesharing companies likely violated the law by classifying drivers as contractors.
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Purdue Pharma Agrees to $8 Billion Opioid Plea Deal

22nd October 2020
The maker of OxyContin will plead guilty to three federal charges over its role in driving the US opioid crisis.
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Google Hit With Landmark Antitrust Lawsuit

21st October 2020
The US government has accused the tech giant of using its platform to disadvantage rivals and build a monopoly.
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Hogan Lovells Sets Diversity Targets for US, UK Partnerships

20th October 2020
The firm has set new goals to increase diversity among its partners, which it aims to achieve by 2025.
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Arrest Warrants Issued for Founders of Panama Papers Firm

20th October 2020
German authorities are seeking the former heads of the company at the centre of 2016’s far-reaching financial scandal.
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Prosecutors Given New Guidance on Rape ‘Myths’

19th October 2020
Prosecutors in rape cases must disregard use of dating sites and “sext” messages as evidence of consent, according to CPS guidance.
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BA Fined £20 Million Over Customer Data Breach

16th October 2020
While a significant reduction from earlier statements, the new sum represents the largest fine ever issued by the regulator.
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