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Browne Jacobson Appoints Former SRA Enforcement Head Oliver Sweeney as Inaugural General Counsel

7th November 2024
Browne Jacobson Appoints Former SRA Enforcement Head Oliver Sweeney as Inaugural General Counsel. Browne Jacobson has appointed Oliver Sweeney as its inaugural General Counsel, a newly created role aimed at strengthening the firm's internal legal and compliance functions. Mr. Sweeney, who began his legal career at Browne Jacobson in 2004, returns to the firm after […]
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ANZ Group Holdings Agrees to A$99 Million Settlement in Class Action Lawsuits Over Car Loan Practices and Superannuation Fees

7th November 2024
ANZ Group Holdings Agrees to A$99 Million Settlement in Class Action Lawsuits Over Car Loan Practices and Superannuation Fees. Australian banking giant ANZ Group Holdings has agreed to pay a total of A$99 million (£50.54 million) to settle two major class action lawsuits filed against it in 2020. The lawsuits, which focus on allegations related […]
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Brightline Reaches $7 Million Settlement Over 2023 Data Breach: What Affected Individuals Need to Know

7th November 2024
Brightline Reaches $7 Million Settlement Over 2023 Data Breach: What Affected Individuals Need to Know. Brightline, Inc. has agreed to a $7 million settlement to resolve a proposed class action lawsuit stemming from a significant data breach in January 2023. The breach, caused by vulnerabilities in the Fortra file-transfer software, exposed sensitive personal data of […]
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Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee Set for High-Stakes Trial Over Million-Dollar Celsius Stocks

7th November 2024
Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee Set for High-Stakes Trial Over Million-Dollar Celsius Stocks. A long-running legal battle between music mogul Russell Simmons, 67, and his ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons, 49, along with her former partner, Tim Leissner is headed to trial, scheduled for January 2, 2026, with both parties set to face off in a […]
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TRUMP DEFEATS HARRIS IN 2024 US ELECTION

6th November 2024
TRUMP DEFEATS HARRIS IN 2024 US ELECTION: Donald Trump wins 2024 US election. Trump declared victory after winning key states, including Pennsylvania. Donald Trump is set to return to the White House following a remarkable victory over his opponent, Kamala Harris, as indicated by the data. He has made history as only the second president to […]
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Universal Music Group Sues Believe and TuneCore Over Copyright Violations

6th November 2024
Universal Music Group Sues Believe and TuneCore Over Copyright Violations Legal Action Against Believe and TuneCore Universal Music Group (UMG), along with ABKCO and Concord Music Group, has initiated legal action against Believe and its distribution subsidiary TuneCore, alleging significant and ongoing copyright violations concerning their sound recordings. This includes works by prominent artists such […]
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French League and CVC Capital Partners Raided in Corruption Inquiry

6th November 2024
French League and CVC Capital Partners Raided in Corruption Inquiry Ongoing Investigation French league offices and CVC Capital Partners were subjected to raids by investigators on Tuesday as part of a corruption inquiry. This investigation is focused on potential corruption and embezzlement linked to an investment agreement, according to a judicial official. The raids occurred […]
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The Financial Challenges of Nonequity Partners in Law Firms

5th November 2024
Big Law Capitalizes on Promotions That Result in High Tax Bills Without Profits The rapid expansion of nonequity partners within law firms often results in an undesirable consequence for attorneys: substantial health and tax expenses that do not accompany the significant profit distributions received by full partners. Many prominent law firms classify nonequity lawyers as […]
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High Court Battle Splits £80M Farming Dynasty Over Allegations of Religious Bias and Workplace Conflict

5th November 2024
High Court Battle Splits £80M Farming Dynasty Over Allegations of Religious Bias and Workplace Conflict A legal dispute is tearing apart a renowned farming dynasty valued at £80 million, as Thomas Abrey, a member of the Abrey family, claims he has been marginalized by his uncles and cousins due to his affiliation with Scientology. The […]
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Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against CBS Over "60 Minutes" Interview

5th November 2024
Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against CBS Over "60 Minutes" Interview Former President Donald Trump has launched a $10 billion lawsuit against CBS News, accusing the network of manipulating a recent "60 Minutes" interview with Vice President Kamala Harris to present her in a favorable light. The suit, filed on Thursday in the U.S. District […]
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