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Covid Fraud: A Costly Side-Effect Of The Pandemic

2nd August 2022
The scale of the problem has made it hard to ignore, with an estimated £10 billion having been lost to fraud. The political impact has also been significant. Former Chancellor turned Prime Ministerial hopeful Rishi Sunak has been criticised by colleagues during the Conservative leadership contest for the Treasury’s approach to the fraud. Prior to […]
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Skittles Contain Dangerous Toxin, Says US Lawsuit

18th July 2022
Mars Inc, which owns Skittles, has been sued by a consumer who claims that the sweets are unsafe to eat because they contain a known toxin that the company had pledged to phase out six years ago. In a proposed class action, plaintiff Jenile Thames accused Mars of putting consumers at risk by using “heightened […]
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Corporate Criminal Liability – All Change?

24th June 2022
To say that corporate criminal liability has been viewed as a thorny issue in recent years is to understate the situation. After all, if it had not been such a great cause for concern, the Law Commission would not have been asked to examine it and produce options for change. Having grasped this particular thorn, […]
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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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