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The Limitations of the Competition and Markets Authority

26th June 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the shortcomings of the Authority into sharp relief. Overburdened and under-equipped, the CMA's ability to enforce the law is weakening.
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Germany’s Highest Court Rules Against Facebook on Data Collection

24th June 2020
The ruling is a blow against the social media giant’s data collection systems and the broadness with which they are allowed to operate without user consent.
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£1.3 Billion Lawsuit Brought Against HSBC

23rd June 2020
Several hundred investors, represented by Edwin Coe, are suing HSBC for alleged losses relating to a Disney film financing scheme.
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The Government’s Future Fund Is Not Fit for Purpose

23rd June 2020
An in-depth legal look at why the UK government's Future Fund is not providing the relief that start-ups need to survive the COVID-19 crisis and what more effective solutions may exist.
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Tom Petty Estate Issues Cease and Desist Notice to Trump Campaign

22nd June 2020
In a formal letter, Tom Petty’s family said that the Trump campaign’s use of the late singer’s music was “in no way authorized”.
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UK Retailers Win Legal Battle Against Mastercard and Visa

17th June 2020
The UK’s highest court upheld a ruling that multilateral interchange fees unfairly restrict competition, opening the way for retailers to receive potentially billions of pounds in damages.
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Commercial Litigation: COVID-19 Recognised as Force Majeure

8th June 2020
With COVID-19 having now been recognised as a 'force majeure' event in French case law, we examine the landmark ruling and what it implies for commercial litigation.
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Devising a Good Commercial Contract

29th May 2020
We speak with Advocate Ra’ed Qawasmeh, the contract and legal advice manager at Truth Law Firm, where he briefly outlines the contract strategies you should adopt when constructing a commercial contract and the important clauses to include, as well as discussing the law firm at which he practises, sharing how having a ‘dream team’ helps […]
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Cross-Border Disputes in Russia: The Complexities and Strategies

29th May 2020
 Marat discusses how a strategy is important when dealing with disputes which fall across many jurisdictions, and the importance of a good team when handling challenging situations abroad.  Do you often have cases whereby Russian individuals or entities invest in companies based abroad? Generally, yes. Of course, one cannot fail to notice that the measures […]
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The DGCCRF and Online Platforms' Duty to Inform Consumers

28th May 2020
An in-depth analysis of the results of the French market surveillance authority's investigation of digital platforms and their duty to their users.
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