The issue of regulating the ligation funding market is back on the agenda, this time in Europe, with the European Parliament adopting in July an initial legislative report on responsible private funding of litigation. The report was authored by German MEP Axel Voss, who had previously described litigation funding as “happening largely in the shadows”, […]
Now that the world has begun to re-open, we might occasionally catch ourselves remembering lockdowns and Friday night country risk categorisations as a thing of the past. Over the past two years, we have seen planes grounded, the hospitality industry brought to its knees, and holidays and overseas travel for work cancelled. As corporate travel […]
Now ISO 31030 travel risk management (TRM) guidance for organisations has been published, what are the legal implications for TRM arising from the publication of this new benchmark? The seminar will cover: – Expert insights from leading lawyers on TRM from UK, US and France – What liabilities exist for both organisations and C-suite executives […]
The UK has had a tempestuous few months, including a new Prime Minister and monarch all in one week, and instead of now slowly cruising into calm waters after weeks of change, is hurtling towards even greater uncertainty with the veritable fiasco that is the British economy at the moment. With the risk of a […]
Regulated businesses will need to take heed of the proposals contained in the brand new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill 2022, which should become binding law, without any significant changes, in the near future. The bill, which is the latest in a string of recent instruments introduced by the UK government as part of […]
The digital age has permanently changed the way in which criminal investigations are conducted. As people and businesses make greater use of technology, so grows the volume of material the police and prosecution bodies receive when an investigation begins. This is an important issue for the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), which often receives upward of […]
Earlier this month, Kim Kardashian settled an investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) into unlawful cryptocurrency advertising. The billionaire reality TV star had posted on Instagram, promoting a cryptoasset, but had failed to disclose that she had been paid $250,000 for the post. The mistake cost her a $1.26 million fine by […]
The International Comparative Legal Guide – Business Crime 2023 has come out. This edition covers common issues in business crime in 22 jurisdictions. Neil Swift, Joseph Duggin and James Tyler have contributed the chapter for England & Wales. The chapter, which is free to view, covers: – General Criminal Law Enforcement – Organisation […]
While the main purpose of Western sanctions against Russia over the past eight months is to stop Russia’s military action in Ukraine, they have also made it much more challenging to pursue and defend legal claims involving Russian entities and individuals before courts and arbitral tribunals in Europe and the United States. This webinar […]
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill 2022, which is expected to become law in the near future sets out measures to strengthen financial crime prevention and enforcement in the UK. It follows hot on the heels of earlier legislation targeting the identification and registration of overseas entities holding property in this jurisdiction, and […]
