A controversial plan to create a new company stock at US company Facebook, which resulted in legal action on behalf of some of its shareholders, has been dropped by CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The news will come as a relief to both Zuckerberg and the shareholders, who were gearing up for a legal battle…
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PwC to open US law firm
Accountancy giant PwC have signalled their continued intent to bolster their legal services ranks with their first…
Waymo Wants Billions From Uber for a Single Trade Secret
The San Francisco federal court heard on Wednesday that Waymo, the self-driving subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., are…
The US Senate has passed a new Defence bill authorising $700 Billion to support defence programs and combat operations both foreign and domestically. The Senate gathered on Monday and passed the all new Defence Bill 89-8 in the house with the bill receiving bi-partisan support. Apart from the US…
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Is the Court of Appeal Sending Out Mixed Messages About Mediation?
Below Andrew Miller QC, Civil and Commercial Mediator at 2 Temple Gardens, discusses with Lawyer Monthly the issues…
Government Not Doing Enough to Protect Older and Vulnerable
Legal specialists are urging Government to do more to protect older people and help them plan ahead for later life.…
The new bill, which is being dubbed ‘The Freedom from Equifax Exploitation (FREE) Act’, aims to protect consumers during a data breach that may result in their data being compromised. The bill suggests amending the ‘Fair Credit Reporting Act to enhance fraud alert procedures and provide free access…
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‘Victim Blaming’ is Unproductive in the Fight Against Fraud
Study of bank fraud victims reveals that one in nine felt like their provider treated them like the criminal, not…
St John’s Buildings Barrister Among the Youngest Coroners at Just 31
Laura Nash, barrister at St John’s Buildings, has become one of the UK’s youngest coroners, having been appointed…
IP law firms are part of an ever-changing landscape, with new legislation and regulation constantly challenging the IP industry. In a new whitepaper, ‘Adapt. Evolve. Thrive’ from CPA Global, IP Law firms are encouraged to embrace innovation and technology for more efficient operations and enhanced…
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