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The Key to Successful Franchising in Canada

30th June 2021
We speak with Joanne Gilbert-Wiens, Lawyer at KMB Law, about the legal obstacles faced by Canadian franchisors. She discusses the hurdles that new business owners must overcome and how they can best set themselves up for success.
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The Regulatory Sandbox – a Wake-Up Call for the Legal Industry?

30th June 2021
Stephen Cheeseman, VP of Legal and Compliance at Canada Protection Plan, explores the global surge of interest in the concept of the Regulatory Sandbox and the significant shifts it may prompt in the financial and legal industries.
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US Judge Dismisses Antitrust Lawsuits Against Facebook

29th June 2021
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of state attorney generals launched the antitrust lawsuit against Facebook. The case was introduced in December by the US government alongside 48 states. They accused the social media giant of abusing its market power to trump its smaller competitors. However, on Monday in Washington DC, US district […]
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Johnson & Johnson To Pay $230 Million In Opioid Settlement

28th June 2021
Johnson & Johnson did not admit liability or wrongdoing in the settlement with New York. The $230 million payment will remove the firm from a trial that was due to begin on Tuesday and in which numerous large opioid manufacturers and distributors are defendants. Johnson & Johnson have said that the settlements were consistent with […]
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Why a Lawsuit Loan Might Be Right for You

26th May 2021
If you have been involved in a civil lawsuit would it benefit you to seek a lawsuit loan? We take a look at what these loans are and whether they could help you during a lawsuit.
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European Parliament Votes Through Brexit Trade Deal

28th April 2021
MEPs ratified the trade and security deal by an overwhelming margin despite concerns over fishing and Northern Ireland.
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E.On Fined £650,000 for Taking Direct Debit Payments Early

22nd April 2021
The mistake, which was due to a technical fault, impacted more than 1.6 million customers.
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TikTok Sued for Billions Over Children’s Data Collection

21st April 2021
A former children’s commissioner is seeking compensation for millions of children allegedly affected by unlawful data collection.
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UK Intervenes in $40 Billion Nvidia-Arm Takeover

20th April 2021
Citing national security, the UK government has ordered an investigation into the acquisition of the global chip leader.
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Apple Backs Broad Emissions Disclosure Rules

14th April 2021
America’s highest-valued company is urging the Biden Administration to enforce public emissions disclosures for businesses.
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