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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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Haskell v Haskell and Its Implications for Divorce Law

9th March 2020
The headline-making case has broad implications for divorce settlements and how prepared High Court is to tackle complex legal arguments.
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Everything You Need to Know about Equal Pay

6th March 2020
With gender pay disparity coming under increasing scrutiny, Claire Woolf explains the legal requirements behind equal pay.
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Budget 2020: Will Coronavirus Change Everything?

5th March 2020
Ahead of the budget on 11 March, Bob Trunchion says it may be time for VAT and other taxes to take a vacation.
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What's Next for Brexit?

4th March 2020
What can we expect from the UK's post-Brexit trading landscape?
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Coronavirus: Should Employees Be Paid If They Have to Self-Isolate?

4th March 2020
The number of coronavirus cases is continuing to rise – sending ripple effects across the globe as health organisations work to contain and treat the outbreak.
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