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Insurers Escape Paying NHS Tens of Millions in Costs Due to Outdated Legislation

16th May 2016
The insurance industry is failing to pay the NHS tens of millions of pounds in costs of patient care due to inadequate and outdated recovery legislation, warns specialist lawyers Moore Blatch. The NHS is faced with a likely £3 billion overspend in the current financial year, and the lawyers believe that it’s unacceptable that legislation […]
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UK Government Announces Property Law Changes & Anti-Corruption Summit

12th May 2016
The UK’s Prime Minister, David Cameron has announced intentions to combat global corruption by creating a global register of foreign firms that own property in the UK. According to the BBC, Downing Street says the planned register would include companies currently in the UK, potential buyers, and those looking to win government contracts. Firms on […]
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Economists Urge New Global Tax Disclosure Rules

9th May 2016
A group of around 300 economists worldwide have been calling for new rules to be implemented, forcing companies to publicly disclose tax activities country-by-country. Reports state that a letter, published by the group of economists and sent to world leaders, urges the UK to take the lead in the battle for corporate tax transparency. Some […]
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Winston & Strawn Strengthens Transportation Finance Capabilities with the Addition of Two Partners in London

5th May 2016
Winston & Strawn LLP, a leading global law firm, recently announced that two partners have agreed to join its Transportation Finance Practice. Christopher Boresjo and Mark Moody plan to join the firm’s London office in the coming weeks from Simmons & Simmons LLP, where Mr. Boresjo led the firm’s Asset Finance Practice. Messrs. Boresjo and […]
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Millions of Jobs at Risk as 370,000 UK SMBs Plan to Cease Trading

5th May 2016
With 1 in 5 businesses struggling to handle the increased burden of red tape, is it time for further support for the UK’s small businesses? Over 1.8 million UK jobs are at risk as 370,000 small businesses plan to cease trading over the next five years, according to a survey commissioned by a newly introduced […]
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Chinese Firm Wins iPhone Trademark Case Against Apple

4th May 2016
An ongoing trademark battle has concluded in favour of Xintong Tiandi Technology over the use of the name ‘IPHONE’, the globally recognised trade name of Apple Inc.’s mobile technology.   According to the official Legal Daily newspaper, Beijing Municipal High People's Court ruled in favour of the Chinese firm, which sells ‘IPHONE’ branded products in […]
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New EU Tobacco Pack Criteria Upheld by Court

4th May 2016
As of 20th May, the EU’s new regulations stressing the need for 65% of cigarette packs to be covered with appropriate health warnings will come into force. This week, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the new measures are “appropriate and necessary” to reduce smoking.   The Court’s decision also upheld a future […]
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EU Set to Curb Data Dominance by Google & Other Large Companies

28th April 2016
The European Commission has informed Google of its preliminary view that the company has, in breach of EU antitrust rules, abused its dominant position by imposing restrictions on Android device manufacturers and mobile network operators.   The Commission's preliminary view is that Google has implemented a strategy on mobile devices to preserve and strengthen its […]
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UK Retailer Files Administration, 11,000 Jobs at Risk

26th April 2016
Though it is set to continue trading, British Home Stores (BHS), a UK high street based retailer, has filed for administration and began selling the company this week. Up to 11,000 employees are now at risk of losing their jobs, but BHS has assured that for the time being nobody will be made redundant. The […]
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Uber Transport Firm Settles $100 Million Over ‘Employee Status’

22nd April 2016
Following an ongoing case since 2015, taxi competition firm Uber has agreed to settle for as much as $100 million. According to Uber’s website, around 450,000 drivers use the Uber app in the US every month.   The case began last year with a focus on individuals claiming to be employees of Uber rather than […]
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