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EU Introduces Digital Services Act to Curb Tech Giants’ Power

15th December 2020
The EU is set to unveil landmark acts that may fine rule-breaking tech companies up to 10% of annual turnover.
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Windrush Compensation to Be Increased and Accelerated

14th December 2020
The UK government will issue thousands of pounds in increased compensation to the victims of the deportation scandal.
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Swing States Ask Supreme Court to Reject Texas Election Lawsuit

11th December 2020
Four state attorneys general have urged the US Supreme Court to throw out a Texas lawsuit aimed at overturning election results.
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Can My Employer Make Me Get a Vaccine?

10th December 2020
Given the serious risk posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, how far does an employer’s authority extend over their employees’ health?
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UK Drops Controversial Clauses from Internal Market Bill

9th December 2020
The clauses, which would have broken international law, were removed after reaching an “agreement in principle” with the EU.
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Ninth Circuit Rejects Permit for Arctic Oil-Drilling Project

8th December 2020
The Trump administration’s approval of Hilcorp’s drilling project off the coast of Alaska was blocked on environmental grounds.
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US Supreme Court to Hear Nazi Art Dispute

7th December 2020
The landmark case will determine to what extent US courts can be used to resolve international disputes.
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DOJ Claims Facebook Discriminated Against US Workers

4th December 2020
The department claims that Facebook “created a hiring system” that prioritised visa-holders over US workers.
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Vitol to Settle Brazil Oil Bribery Case for $163 Million

4th December 2020
The world’s largest independent oil company admitted to bribing officials to secure lucrative contracts and other benefits.
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Burges Salmon to Repay UK Government for Job Retention Scheme

3rd December 2020
The company becomes the latest law firm to reimburse the government for funds received under COVID-19 support measures.
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