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Will The Public Sector Fraud Authority Be Effective?

20th April 2022
Niall Hearty of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli takes a look at whether the recently-announced Public Sector Fraud Authority will be effective. Spring, as they say, has sprung. It is the season for new beginnings. So it is perhaps appropriate that the government chose its Spring Statement to announce its latest attempt to tackle fraud. […]
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What Are The Most Common Causes Of Chargebacks And How Can They Be Legally Avoided?

19th April 2022
Navigating customer relationships and maintaining a profit isn’t easy for modern businesses. Too often, bridges are burnt due to poor communication and misplaced expectations. If you’re falling short, chargebacks may become frequent, which could result in your processor dropping your account. Although banks tend to favour the consumer, merchants aren’t powerless. There are plenty of […]
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The Journey of a Sino-Canadian Commercial Lawyer

7th April 2022
For our April edition we speak with Hong Guo, who has led a storied career spanning both China and Canada.
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Quincecare Duty Expanded: What Are the Implications for Banks?

1st April 2022
The Quincecare duty is in the spotlight again as the Court of Appeal extends the scope of the duty imposed on banks in cases of authorised push payment fraud.
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What is the Modern Landscape of White-Collar Crime?

31st March 2022
Tax evasion, money laundering and other varieties of white-collar crime are among some of the hardest offences to uncover.
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Expert Valuation of Securities Fraud Damages

31st March 2022
In cases concerning significant fraud and the resulting damages, an expert’s valuation is highly sought-after.
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The Digital Services Act: No Longer The Wild West

8th March 2022
The world in 2022 looks very different than it did even five years ago. Shifts in economic, consumer, and working practices were already underway; Covid-19 has accelerated these changes at a pace once unimaginable. Central to many of these developments in how we work, live and shop is digital innovation, which brings with it new […]
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How is Corporate Fraud Investigated in Japan?

28th February 2022
The Japanese legal system is unique in its approach to allegations of corporate fraud, with companies expected to actively investigate allegations.
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How to Manage Fraud and Integrity Risks on a Global Scale

28th February 2022
Fraud and economic crime rates have boomed amid the COVID-19 pandemic as organisations have been forced to rapidly adjust their long-established processes.
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Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes To Be Sentenced Sept 26

13th January 2022
Holmes was convicted on January 3 on three counts of fraud and one count of conspiring to defraud private investors in the blood-testing company. She currently remains free on a $500,000 bond secured by properties.  According to court filings, Holmes plans to ask the judge overseeing her case to overturn her convictions. If the judge […]
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