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The EU countries that granted the most residence permits for non-EU citizens

29/05/2019(0)
At the end of 2017, there were 20.3 million valid residence permits granted to non-EU citizens permitting them to reside in one of the European Union (EU) Member States. ... Read More
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Cayman Islands plans to broaden regulatory regime for securities and investments

08/05/2019(0)
The Cayman Islands plans to broaden the territory’s regulatory regime for securities and investments. The territory launched a consultation on The Securities Investment Business (Amendment) Bill, 2019 on April ... Read More
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Wrong handling of user data may cost up to $5B for Facebook

25/04/2019(0)
Facebook said Wednesday it expects to shell out between $3 billion and $5 billion to settle the FTC’s ongoing investigation into its handling of user data, foreshadowing a potentially ... Read More
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China promises companies ‘we will keep your secrets’

14/03/2019(0)
China’s promise strengthens lukewarm drafting with a new foreign investment law due to be passed later this week. However, companies will have to wait as the updated foreign investment ... Read More
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President of biggest law firm in France accuses KPMG of ‘coup’ against the profession

07/02/2019(0)
President of biggest law firm in France Fidal accuses KPMG of ‘coup’ against the profession after 130 lawyers decamp to accounting giant. French press reports describe the mass exit ... Read More
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A clear message to sellers of ‘fake’ online followers and ‘likes’ on social media

31/01/2019(0)
New York attorney general sends clear message in settling with sellers of ‘fake’ online followers and ‘likes’ in first US settlement of its kind. New York’s attorney general Letitia ... Read More
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Mastercard fined €570.6m

23/01/2019(0)
The European Commission has fined the card scheme Mastercard €570 566 000 for limiting the possibility for merchants to benefit from better conditions offered by banks established elsewhere in ... Read More
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Criminal network gained millions in fixing professional tennis matches

16/01/2019(0)
Europol, the European Union’s law enforcement agency, has issued a press releases to inform for an operation in relation with fraud in professional tennis competitions. In accordance the press ... Read More
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New law says: Women in Saudi Arabia will be notified by text message if they are divorced

09/01/2019(0)
Women in Saudi Arabia will be notified by text message if they are divorced under a new law designed to protect them from having their marriage ended without their ... Read More
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Partner of a global law practice found dead after inappropriate behaviour allegation

07/01/2019(0)
The retail finance partner’s body was found a day after being accused of inappropriate behaviour at a Christmas party. An Eversheds Sutherland partner has been found dead after being ... Read More
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