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Uber to Grant Worker Benefits to 70,000 UK Drivers

17th March 2021
Following a landmark ruling in February, Uber will now grant British drivers a living wage, pensions and paid holiday.
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FCA Begins Proceedings Against NatWest for Alleged Money Laundering

16th March 2021
The case is the first to be prosecuted under the UK’s Money Laundering Regulations 2007, though no individuals are being charged.
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Court Suspends US Ban on Investing in Xiaomi

15th March 2021
Two months after the Trump administration designated it a security threat, a federal judge has reversed the measure.
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Zurich Bank Rahn+Bodmer in US Settlement Over Clients Defrauding IRS

12th March 2021
The Swiss bank will pay $22 million to settle charges that it helped US clients evade taxes.
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MinterEllison CEO Departs Days After Porter Email Scandal

11th March 2021
After criticisng a top partner for advising an Australian politician accused of rape, Annette Kimmitt has departed the firm.
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Thinking of a 'No Jab No Job' Policy? Tread Carefully.

9th March 2021
While the global health crisis still presents a threat to firms and staff, the legality of mandatory vaccine policies remains in doubt.
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COVID-19 Loans – Business Under Scrutiny

25th February 2021
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic caused a rush of government lending to impacted firms. Now regulators are assessing the damage of fraudulent borrowing.
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Australia Passes Media Code Targeting Facebook and Google

25th February 2021
After a stand-off between Australia and the world’s largest social media platform, a landmark new media law has been signed.
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Lawmakers Discuss Mandating Cyberattack Disclosures

24th February 2021
Microsoft President Brad Smith spoke with senators on the potential benefits of a law to require the reporting of cyberattacks.
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Facebook to End Australia News Ban After Government Amends Media Law

23rd February 2021
The Australian government has signalled its intent to alter portions of the proposed media code after a standoff with social media.
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