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US Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Law

29th June 2020
The Court’s landmark ruling ends a controversial abortion law that saw access to abortions restricted in the state.
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The Mercedes-Benz Dieselgate Scandal: What We Know So Far

29th June 2020
In June 2018, Daimler was forced to recall hundreds of thousands of vehicles amid suspicion that they had been fitted with emissions-cheating software. Since then, the scandal has evolved and grown.
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Germany’s Highest Court Rules Against Facebook on Data Collection

24th June 2020
The ruling is a blow against the social media giant’s data collection systems and the broadness with which they are allowed to operate without user consent.
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2020: The Year of EU Crypto-Asset Regulation?

2nd June 2020
The regulation of crypto-assets in the EU has, to date, consisted of a patchwork of national rules, with EU regulation only applying where crypto-assets fell within existing legislative frameworks. But pending the outcome of a European Commission consultation and the response to that feedback, it seems likely that 2020 will be an important year for the development of a more harmonised approach to the regulation of crypto-assets.
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Privacy and Security Provisions Must Improve If the COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Is to Succeed

15th May 2020
As the UK's lockdown measures ease, the government is looking to restart its contact tracing efforts – but the app they're built on looks far from ready for release.
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An Inventory of Litigation Risks for Operating Businesses During COVID-19

17th April 2020
Companies that continue to operate amid the COVID-19 crisis face a staggering variety of legal risks. Looking at recent lawsuits in France, we can see warnings for companies elsewhere in the world to observe.
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Navigating SOC 2 Compliance as a Law Firm

15th April 2020
The proper management of customer data is imperative for a successful law firm, especially as cloud storage becomes more widespread. This brief guide will explain the criteria that SOC 2 reports test against and why SOC 2 compliance is necessary for law firms looking to move upmarket.
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How Will the Paralegal Profession be Affected by Brexit?

2nd April 2020
One of the biggest legal upheavals in modern history, the impact of Brexit is going to have a knock-on effect for many professions. But is it anything for paralegals to worry about?
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Medicinal Cannabis: Where Are We Now?

31st March 2020
Speaking to Elliott Rolfe, we learn where UK businesses stand with cannabis-based products and the precautions they should take. Is it worth starting your own CBD business? Read on to find out. How is the UK’s interest in legalising cannabis - especially medicinal cannabis - changed in the past few years? In terms of the […]
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Does EU Product Law Need to Change to Stay Relevant?

23rd March 2020
Implemented in 1985, the EU's Product Liability Directive was written before many of today's commonplace technologies were conceived. Is it due for a revision?
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