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Hausfeld & Co LLP to Represent 5 Million Children in Landmark Class Action Against Google

14th September 2020
The claimants are represented by Hausfeld & Co LLP, and Gerry Facenna QC and Nik Grubeck of Monckton Chambers. Foxglove serves as co-counsel. The claim – brought in the UK High Court on behalf of more than 5 million British children aged under 13 and their parents – alleges that YouTube’s methods of targeting underage […]
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Bar Standards Board Allows Opportunities for Resits

11th September 2020
After one third of students sitting online exams in August faced technical difficulties, traditional pen and paper resits have been scheduled.
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The Importance of a Prenuptial Agreement for Business Owners

10th September 2020
Despite the stigma it sometimes carries, drafting a prenuptial agreement can be a wise choice for business owners.
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Tiffany Sues LVMH Over Failure of $16 Billion Merger

10th September 2020
The luxury goods conglomerate has already announced its intention to counter-sue.
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Apple Counter-Sues Epic Games for Breach of Contract

9th September 2020
Apple slammed the arguments used in the Fortnite creator’s antitrust lawsuit as “self-righteous” and “self-interested”.
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Wills Act To Be Amended, Allowing Virtual Witnessing of Wills

8th September 2020
The temporary measure will validate wills witnessed virtually since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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California Exempts More Professions from Contractor Limitations

7th September 2020
The changes will allow certain professionals to be classed as contractors without needing to pass the “ABC” test.
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Portuguese Youth Activists Sue 33 Countries for Climate “Failures”

4th September 2020
The lawsuit seeks to bring European nations in line with emissions goals to safeguard the plaintiffs’ future wellbeing.
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Apple Must Pay Workers Overtime for Security Screenings

3rd September 2020
A new ruling from the Ninth Circuit entitles Apple employees for compensation under California law for time spent going through security checks.
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Spike in Redundancies Could Lead to More Settlement Agreements

2nd September 2020
As the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme winds down, many furloughed employees will not have jobs to return to.
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