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EU Justice Scoreboard 2017: justice systems becoming more effective, but challenges remain

13/04/2017(0)
The European Commission publishes the 2017 EU Justice Scoreboard which gives a comparative overview of the efficiency, quality and independence of justice systems in the EU Member States. Its aim ... Read More
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The Libor trials: Where we are now

12/04/2017(0)
Barclays sent shockwaves through the City when, in July 2012, it was fined nearly £300m by British and US regulators for its role in the Libor-rigging scandal. Days later, ... Read More
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Luxleaks whistleblower to contest appeal sentence

12/04/2017(0)
The man who revealed the Luxleaks scandal, Antoine Deltour, has said he will contest the sentence handed to him last month at the Court of Appeal in Luxembourg. “I ... Read More
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Multinational law firm launches global FinTech mentors program

11/04/2017(0)
Hogan Lovells is launching a Global FinTech Mentors Program, through which its most experienced Financial Services and Regulatory partners will guide FinTech organizations, at any stage of development, through ... Read More
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International law firm promotes 21 lawyers to partnership

11/04/2017(0)
Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills announced today the promotion of 21 lawyers to its global partnership. The promotions take effect on 1 May, 2017. Demonstrating the firm’s ... Read More
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Law firm rates rising at fastest pace since 2008 recession

10/04/2017(0)
Overall law firm rates are on the up with average year-over-year lawyer rate increases reaching their highest levels since 2008. Larger firms are maintaining pricing power as rates rise. Among ... Read More
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Apple taken to court by Australia

07/04/2017(0)
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Apple Pty Limited and its US-based parent company, Apple Inc., (together, Apple) alleging that Apple ... Read More
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Two former Barclays employees acquitted in Libor trial

07/04/2017(0)
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has issued a press release to inform in relation to the last decision coming from the Southwark Crown Court in Libor trial. According the ... Read More
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China court orders Samsung to pay $11.6 million to Huawei over patent case: local media

06/04/2017(0)
A Chinese court has ordered Samsung Electronics‘s mainland subsidiaries to pay 80 million yuan ($11.60 million) to Huawei Technologies for patent infringement, the China firm’s first victory against ... Read More
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JAB Steps Up Coffee Challenge With $7.5 Billion Panera Deal

05/04/2017(0)
Krispy Kreme owner buys bakeries to take on Nestle, Starbucks Deal includes assumption of $340 million in Panera debt JAB Holding Co. agreed to buy Panera Bread Co. for about ... Read More
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