Trump’s data protection case dismissed by English court February 1, 2024 The former US president’s High Court lawsuit against British corporate intelligence consultancy was dismissed by a judge today in London. The defendant is Orbis Business Intelligence, founded by former government intelligence professionals Christopher Steele, who previously ran the Secret Intelligence Service’s (MI6) Russia desk, and Christopher Burrows. Donald Trump’s claim concerned a dossier which was [...]
Phoenix hits targets early as growth in annuities pays off February 1, 2024 In a trading update, Phoenix said its new business long-term cash generation, a key measure of future profitability, was around £1.5bn in 2023.
Law Society urges MoJ to increase criminal legal aid fees after High Court ‘victory’ January 31, 2024 The Law Society has declared “victory” against the UK government after the High Court ruled on its judicial review on criminal solicitors’ legal aid fees. The government was taken to court in December over its failure to increase criminal solicitors’ legal aid fees. As recommended by the independent criminal legal aid review (CLAIR), the government [...]
Sanctioned Russian oligarch wins appeal in multibillion-dollar London divorce battle January 31, 2024 A sanctioned Russian oligarch will be able to hold on to his $20bn fortune for a little while longer after the Supreme Court today ruled against his ex-wife in a long-running divorce battle.
Farfetch applies to appoint UK administrator as investors fight Coupang takeover January 30, 2024 The directors of online luxury goods retailer Farfetch have applied to the English High Court with an application to appoint an administrator.
BGC Partners settles fraud lawsuit against former London partner January 30, 2024 US broker BGC Partners has settled a fraud claim it brought against a former long-serving London partner a week before the trial was due to take place.
Lawyers question benefit of plan to bring back Employment Tribunal fees January 30, 2024 Lawyers have questioned the benefit of a government plan to reintroduce Employment Tribunal fees almost seven years after the Supreme Court declared they were unlawful.
Copyright trial over Jimi Hendrix given green light against Sony Music January 30, 2024 A court ruled that a lawsuit over copyright by the estates of former band members of Jimi Hendrix can proceed to trial against Sony Music. Jimi Hendrix Experience was formed in 1966 with two other band members: David Redding on bass guitar; and John ‘Mitch’ Mitchell on drums. Together they recorded three studio albums: Are [...]
KPMG UK: Partner pay up despite profits slipping in 2023 January 30, 2024 KPMG UK's profit before tax dropped nearly 20 per cent in 2023, the firm reported today, as revenue growth slowed and staff costs increased.
Legal regulator contacts more than 1,000 law firms over poor sanctions compliance January 30, 2024 The UK's legal regulator has contacted more than 1,000 law firms that it deemed to have poor sanctions compliance systems in place.