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EU-Mexico Trade Agreement Finalised

30th April 2020
The new deal has significant implications for customs agreements and international commitment to climate change measures.
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Class Action Filed Against Amazon in California

23rd April 2020
Amazon and its third-party sellers have been accused of violating a Californian law for price gouging as the cost of some essential items reportedly increased by at least 500%. Lawyers at Hagens Berman filed a proposed class action stating that Amazon had violated the law that bars price increases of more than 10% during declared […]
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Baker McKenzie Announces Staff Pay Cut

16th April 2020
In a statement shared with Law360, Baker McKenzie announced that their lawyers, mainly high-paid staff, will be impacted by a pay-cut. Those affected will be lawyers who earn more than USD 100,000, including nonequity partners, timekeepers and business professionals.  US attorneys will see a 15% pay cut, whereas Canadian attorneys will see a 10% cut. […]
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Clio Donates $1 Million to Help Law Firms Endure COVID-19

24th March 2020
The legal software provider has offered financial aid to law firms impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, with a focus on enabling them to work remotely.
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How the Senior Managers and Certification Regime Improves Accountability

19th March 2020
The aim of the FCA's new regulatory framework is to improve compliance and accountability throughout the financial sector.
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Ashurst Expands Corporate Practice with Hong Kong Partner Hire

18th March 2020
International law firm Ashurst is bolstering its international equity capital markets/US securities and M&A practices with the appointment of Melody He-Chen as a partner in Hong Kong.
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Coronavirus Shuts Down Courts Across the US

17th March 2020
From the local level to the federal, courts all over the US are putting proceedings on hold as the coronavirus crisis continues.
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The Implications of the Ruling Against Sheikh Mohammed

16th March 2020
The media frenzy surrounding the case about the wardship of Sheikh Mohammed bin Al Maktoum’s children will not have escaped the notice of those who are going through a divorce and are concerned about their family's privacy.
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As Coronavirus Spreads, How Safe Is Your Supply Chain?

12th March 2020
The developing pandemic poses concerns to all areas of business, and may impede parties from delivering on their contracts.
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Australian Government Sues Facebook for up to $529 Billion

10th March 2020
The Australian Information Commissioner seeks damages for the divulging of 311,127 citizens' personal data to Cambridge Analytica in 2018.
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