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Credit Suisse To Face Investors’ Currency Rigging Lawsuit

2nd February 2022
Credit Suisse is the final bank defendant left in the antitrust litigation which began in 2013. Since, 15 other banks have reached $2.31 billion of settlements.  Investors claim Credit Suisse traders shared non-public pricing information with traders at other banks, including in an online chat room called “Yen Cartel.” US District Judge Lorna Schofield said […]
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Russian Court Overturns Ban On The Sale Of Samsung Smartphones In Patent Lawsuit

1st February 2022
A Russian court has overturned a previous October ruling that banned Samsung from importing and selling 61 smartphone models in the country in an intellectual property lawsuit over the Samsung Pay system. The ban included Samsung's model Galaxy Fold 3 Flip 3 Samsung introduced its online payments system Samsung Pay in 2015, with the system […]
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Twitter Challenges German Online Reporting Rule

1st February 2022
Twitter’s lawsuit challenges a provision under Germany’s expanded anti-hate speech rules, with the social media giant claiming that the regulations allow users' data to be handed over to law enforcement before it is clear whether a crime has been committed.  In 2018, Germany introduced its anti-hate speech law, largely intended to combat right-wing extremism online. […]
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Crypto Crisis: Why Are Countries Banning Virtual Currencies?

31st January 2022
Week by week, more countries partially or wholly ban the usage of cryptocurrencies. Why are regulations suddenly tightening, and what does the future hold?
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Win For Co-Op Workers In Equal Pay Battle

31st January 2022
Over 1,600 Co-op employees have taken action against the company over complaints that they are being paid less than their colleagues at Co-op’s distribution centres.  The complaint is from mostly female shop-workers who argue that they should receive pay similar to their predominantly male colleagues in the company’s distribution centre, who receive up to £3 […]
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Delivering Justice for SMEs

31st January 2022
Following the 2008 financial crisis, there was a wave of complaints by SMEs against banks that has yet to be fully resolved. How does the BBRS aim to tackle it?
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Could the United States Legally Ban Asbestos Forever?

31st January 2022
Despite the carcinogenic properties of asbestos, it can still be found in many imported products in the US. But could an end to asbestos be on the horizon?
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Zero Trust: Why Your Firm Should Care

31st January 2022
What does "zero trust" imply, and how can it help law firms to tackle the security challenges of the post-COVID era?
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A Cautionary Tale for Professional Advisers Over Duty of Care

31st January 2022
Rosling King partner Laura Matthews examines the implications of a Privy Council decision on the test for ascertaining a professional’s duty of care.
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US States Say Apple Stifles Competition Through Its Mobile App Store

31st January 2022
Thursday’s claim came in a lawsuit against app store fees and payment tools between the tech giant and game maker Epic Games. The US states, led by Utah and including Texas, Indiana, and Colorado, argued that “Apple's conduct has harmed and is harming mobile app-developers and millions of citizens.” "Meanwhile, Apple continues to monopolize app […]
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