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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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Tech Mogul Robert Brockman Faces “Largest Ever” US Tax Charge

16th October 2020
Brockman, CEO of Reynolds and Reynolds, is alleged to have hidden $2 billion of income from authorities over two decades.
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Four in Five Legal Firms Looking to Invest in Speech Recognition

15th October 2020
With legal firms now forced to make provisions for remote working, new technologies are coming into wider use.
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DOJ Fines Pilgrim’s Pride $110 Million Over Price-Fixing Charges

14th October 2020
The fine comes as the Department of Justice ramps up pressure on chicken industry executives over antitrust practices.
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JCB Faces Human Rights Complaint Over Equipment Used in West Bank

14th October 2020
The complaint from an NGO concerns the sale of JCB vehicles that were then used to destroy Palestinian villages.
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Seyfarth Shaw Targeted in Ransomware Attack

13th October 2020
The AmLaw 100 firm confirmed that many of its systems were encrypted, but its client data had not been accessed.
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The Consumer Rights Act: Fifth Anniversary

13th October 2020
When it came into force in October 2015, the Consumer Rights Act has played a vital role in shaping retailer transparency and modernising the law.
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5,000 Lawyers Sign Letter Opposing Barrett Nomination

12th October 2020
Altogether, the signatures make up the largest known lawyer opposition letter to a Supreme Court nominee.
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Over Half of UK Legal Professionals Feel Their Mental Health Is in Decline

9th October 2020
In addition, more than four fifths name being unable to find a job as having the worst impact on their mental health.
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