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The Supreme Court Examines Restraint of Trade Clauses in Leases

30th October 2020
The Supreme Court's decision in Peninsula Securities Limited v Dunnes Stores (Bangor) could have a knock-on effect for property litigation across the UK.
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New Zealand Votes to Legalise Euthanasia

30th October 2020
In a referendum, a majority of New Zealand voters supported the legalisation of assisted dying – but not cannabis.
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Big Tech Heads Suggest Openness to Greater Transparency Rules

29th October 2020
The CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Google told Congress that new regulatory requirements could bolster user trust.
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Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed to Supreme Court by Divided Senate

27th October 2020
In a victory for Republicans, Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation has sealed a 6-3 conservative majority a week before Election Day.
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800 Legal Professionals Call for Apology From Johnson and Patel

26th October 2020
The signatories, drawn from a range of professions across the legal sector, called for an end to the government’s “hostility” against lawyers.
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How the Gig Economy Is Changing the Working World

22nd October 2020
Love it or hate it, one thing is certain: the gig economy has transformed the world of work and is here to stay. What remains unclear, however, are the ways in which the gig economy will continue to evolve given broader societal changes and a shifting legal and regulatory landscape.
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Purdue Pharma Agrees to $8 Billion Opioid Plea Deal

22nd October 2020
The maker of OxyContin will plead guilty to three federal charges over its role in driving the US opioid crisis.
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House Antitrust Report Takes on Big Tech and Classic Antitrust Opinions

21st October 2020
With the Department of Justice filing suit against Google, what hints does Congress's antitrust report reveal about how other Big Tech firms may be tackled?
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Google Hit With Landmark Antitrust Lawsuit

21st October 2020
The US government has accused the tech giant of using its platform to disadvantage rivals and build a monopoly.
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JCB Faces Human Rights Complaint Over Equipment Used in West Bank

14th October 2020
The complaint from an NGO concerns the sale of JCB vehicles that were then used to destroy Palestinian villages.
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