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US Federal Trade Commission Suspects TikTok of Violating Children's Privacy Again, Refers Matter to Justice Department

Five years after paying $5.7 million to settle an FTC children's privacy probe, the parent company of TikTok is facing a new wave of children's privacy allegations.
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EU Ruling May Open the Door to Private Equity Investing in German Law Firms

"Law firms are the last untapped gold mine for investors," said Thomas Kolhmeier from Swiss litigation financier Nivalion.
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International Edition

Investigation Into $2.5B Deal Shows EU Means Business With New Foreign Subsidies Rules

Lawyers say companies needed to pay serious attention to the additional potential hurdle that the new rules pose to the closing of M&A deals.
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European Commission's Green Goals Hit Roadblock After Election Swing to the Right

The EU Commission's green legislative agenda has stalled after right-wing parties made significant gains in the European Parliament elections.
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International Edition

Britain's Labour Party Manifesto: 5 Crucial Insights From Lawyers

"Private equity is the only industry where performance-related pay is treated as capital gains. Labour will close this loophole," - 2024 manifesto.
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International Edition

Womble Bond Dickinson Partner Described Postmasters as 'Liars' and 'Criminals', Post Office Inquiry Hears

The inquiry is currently hearing from the lawyers at the heart of a scandal that has stirred the nation.
3 minute read

International Edition

Saudi Arabia Considers Relaxing Regulations For Foreign Law Firms

Saudi Arabia is consulting on plans to relax restrictions on foreign law firms in a significant change that would allow partners to establish fully non-Saudi-owned and operated offices in the Kingdom.
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International Edition

Multinationals Face Huge Fines for Supply Chain Breaches Under New EU Directive

International companies that fail to comply with the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive by 2027 could face fines as high as 5% of their worldwide turnover as well as increased compliance costs and lawsuits.
5 minute read

International Edition

Kenya Challenges Authority of Cash-Strapped East African Court It Helped Establish

The Supreme Court of Kenya has challenged the EACJ's authority in a precedent-setting decision that poses a significant threat to the future of the regional court and the rule of law in eight East African countries.
5 minute read

International Edition

Another Judge to Leave Hong Kong's Top Court

Canada's former chief justice, Beverley McLachlin, said she will retire at the end of her term in July. Her announcement comes days after two British judges quit over concerns about the political situation in Hong Kong.
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