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Uber To Halt App In Brussels Following Court Ruling

25th November 2021
From November 26, ride-hailing giant Uber will halt operations in Brussels following a court ruling that a 2015 ban on private individuals offering taxi services also applies to those driving professionally. Uber says the decision by the Brussels Appeals Court will impact around 2,000 drivers and the company has urged the Belgian government to swiftly […]
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Uber Sued By United States Over Alleged Disability Discrimination

11th November 2021
The lawsuit by the Justice Department takes aim against an April 2016 policy by the transport service of charging passengers “wait time” fees. This is a practice that started in several cities and eventually spread nationwide.  The lawsuit claims that Uber’s policy discriminates against people with disabilities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, […]
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Three Historical Copyright Disputes

2nd November 2021
In keeping with this month’s Intellectual Property spotlight, Lawyer Monthly is taking a look at some of the most famous copyright cases ever.
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The Importance of Due Diligence When Buying a Law Firm

1st November 2021
 It is crucial to conduct due diligence ahead of the purchase of any business. When the company in question is a law firm, however, the factors at play change.
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The Texas Legal Market is Big — And Booming

1st November 2021
Texas may not be the most immediately obvious destination for an aspiring lawyer or law firm, but a combination of economic factors are slowly wooing BigLaw.
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Schrems II: The Implications for Data Transfers and SCC

1st November 2021
More than a year on, the consequences of the SCHREMS II ruling for data regulation are still being determined across the legal and business worlds.
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Improving Dispute Resolution in Cultural and Creative Industries

1st November 2021
What obstacles still stand in the way of effective mediation and arbitration in the cultural and creative sector, and how can lawyers deal with them?
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Why Generic Drug Price Fixing is Holding Your Health Plan Hostage

1st November 2021
As generic drug manufacturers begin to exercise more power, what are US consumers’ options for recourse against inflated drug prices?
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South Korean Broadband Firm Sues Netflix Over "Squid Game" Traffic Surge

13th October 2021
The move comes as a court in Seoul said Netflix should “reasonably” give something in return to SK Broadband for network usage. Several South Korean lawmakers have also voiced concerns over content providers, such as Netflix, who do not pay for network usage despite generating heavy traffic.  In response to SK Broadband’s complaint, Netflix said […]
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Challenge To New York Tax On Opioid Companies Rejected By US Supreme Court

5th October 2021
The justices declined to hear an appeal of a lower court’s decision upholding the surcharge by two trade groups representing generic drug makers and drug distributors, and a unit of UK-based pharmaceutical company Mallinckrodt, which filed for bankruptcy protection last year.  Amongst the law’s challengers were the Association for Accessible Medicines, whose members include Mallinckrodt, […]
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