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Was Facebook’s £500,000 ICO Fine Enough?

16th July 2018
Below Gareth Oldale, Partner at Sharpe Pritchard, comments on the news that the ICO intends to issue a fine of £500,000 to Facebook following its investigation of Cambridge Analytica and the related misuse of personal data during political campaigns. This is significant for a number of reasons. Firstly, this would be the highest fine that […]
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House Buyers Seek ‘Consultative Conveyancers’

13th July 2018
Nearly half (44%) of UK consumers find it hard to choose between conveyancing firms because they ‘all seem the same’, according to research from conveyancing software company, InfoTrack. The study found that UK home movers perceive conveyancing as predominately process-driven, putting the onus on the sector to differentiate by providing added value to home movers. […]
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“Facebook Doesn’t Care About Users”

13th July 2018
More than a third (37%) of Brits think Facebook does not care about its users, according to new research from the7stars. The findings highlight how public sentiment towards the social network has changed in the wake of the fallout from the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Overall, 28% of survey respondents now claim to be more cautious […]
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Pensions Freedoms: Where Are We in the Battle to Protect Investors?

12th July 2018
There have always been fraudsters and thieves, but Pensions Freedoms, which came into force April 2015, may have made it easier for scammers to prey on the unwary looking for higher rates of return on investments. This is according to Geoff Bouchier, Managing Director at Duff & Phelps, the global advisor that protects, restores and […]
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5 Things to Look Out for When Switching to a New Law Firm

12th July 2018
Starting a new role is a big change that is not to be overlooked, especially in the legal industry. There are a number of variables to consider to make sure your move is actually going to improve your career, rather than be a strain. One thing that is vital, is making sure you always put […]
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Blind Justice or Justice That Turns a Blind Eye?

11th July 2018
Following previous news that Danske Bank has been reprimanded for weak AML controls by Danish regulators, this week’s featured analysis comes from global banking expert, Robert Lyddon. Below Robert compares the penalties imposed on major Western banks with the treatment of smaller, non-systemic banks, and suggest that the current regulatory environment is governed by an […]
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New MOT Test a Surprising Ride for Motorists

11th July 2018
Major changes to the MOT test rules in Britain could have huge legal ramifications warns Cristina Parla from leading law firm Roythornes Solicitors. She cautions motorists to fully understand the system as the law may not be on your side if you are involved in an accident. The rules around MOT tests in Britain changed […]
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Your Thoughts: Lawsuit Against Trump’s US Steel Tariffs

10th July 2018
The American Institute for International Steel (AIIS), SIM-TEX, LP and KURT ORBAN PARTNERS, LLC, the latter two both companies owned by the AIIS, recently filed suit in the United States Court of International Trade in New York City against the 25% tariff imposed on imported steel by US President Donald Trump. The filed lawsuit aims […]
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The EU Anti-Fraud Budget Has a Problem: Cheap Is More Expensive

10th July 2018
Below Neil Williams, of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli, considers the EU’s latest efforts to tackle fraud in its budget. With quite a fanfare, the European Union has announced that is has found money to help member states tackle EU budget fraud. The new EU Anti-Fraud Programme will provide €181m to support the fight against […]
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5 Areas Law Firms Should Focus on for Continued GDPR Compliance

10th July 2018
GDPR is currently in full force, and we’ve already seen businesses like Facebook and Google come under fire for potential non-compliance within days of its advent. Only a month before the deadline, a Crowd Research report declared that 93% of respondents were not yet “in full compliance” with the regulation. Here Natasha Bougourd, TSG’s Lead […]
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