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Novartis Agrees $347 Million Settlement for Bribery Charges

26th June 2020
The Swiss multinational pharma company admitted to improper conduct wherein staff of its overseas subsidiaries were paid to boost drug sales through bribery.
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127 Firms Join Law Firm Antiracism Alliance

25th June 2020
The newly formed organisation, now backed by scores of major law firms, is to amplify the voices of minority communities and address existing racial prejudice in the field of law.
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Tom Petty Estate Issues Cease and Desist Notice to Trump Campaign

22nd June 2020
In a formal letter, Tom Petty’s family said that the Trump campaign’s use of the late singer’s music was “in no way authorized”.
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SCOTUS Rules Against Trump Administration’s Attempt to End DACA

19th June 2020
In the latest of a series of significant decisions, the Supreme Court determined that the administration’s attempt to end legal protections for 650,000 “Dreamers” was “arbitrary and capricious”.
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Why Truck Accident Cases Are So Complex

17th June 2020
Truck accidents and car accidents are apples and oranges when looked at from a legal standpoint. Damage recovery following a truck accident is typically longer and more challenging, and liability may not be as straightforward as in a regular car accident.
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LGBT+ Employee Protections Confirmed in Landmark SCOTUS Ruling

16th June 2020
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States declared that federal law prohibiting discrimination based on sex should be understood to also encompass sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Major Law Firms Designate Juneteenth a Company Holiday

15th June 2020
Numerous high-profile law firms, including Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, plan to either close their offices or encourage employees to take the day off.
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Gibson Dunn Represents Protestors Suing Trump Administration

12th June 2020
Following law enforcement’s dispersal of protestors in Lafayette Park on 1 June, three plaintiffs are suing members of the Trump administration for violation of their rights.
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Judge Refuses to Sign Off on $550 Million Facebook Facial Privacy Deal

5th June 2020
In a hearing discussing the social media platform’s wrongful collection of data, the judge asked questioned whether the $550 million settlement was sufficient.
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Dorsey & Whitney Ends Partnership with Minneapolis Prosecutors

4th June 2020
The prominent Minneapolis-based law firm will end its pro bono Minneapolis City Attorney’s programme.
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