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Contempt of court - controversial reforms seek to secure fair trials and freedom of speech

The Law Commission has produced its eagerly awaited report on juror misconduct and internet publications, following extensive consultation. The Commission had been urgently tasked with considering reform in this area, following a number of high-profile contempt cases involving errant jurors and eager publishers. The Government has sufficient time to legislate in this area before the next election. A separate report on contempt by publication and contempt in the face of the court will be published next year.
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Inside Counsel

Bank of America reaches $500 million settlement with investors

Previous rulings had removed the possibility for the class to reclaim investments from Countrywide, and Bank of America had indicated recently that it may still put the Countrywide division into bankruptcy.
6 minute read

Inside Counsel

Former Deutsche Bank managing director imprisoned for accepting bribes

A Hong Kong jury did not look kindly on Ma Sin-chi. He was sentenced to seven years in jail for accepting HK$24.8 million ($3.2 million) in bribes.
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Inside Counsel

Fifth Third Bank to pay $6.5M to settle SEC charges

Another case arising from the financial crisis has been settled, with Fifth Third Bank and its former CFO settling charges of improper accounting of commercial real estate loans.
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Inside Counsel

Samsung tasked with addressing patent litigation

Joaquin Almunia delivered a speech on Dec. 9 noting that improvements must be seen from Samsung to remedy the legal ways in which it has pursued rivals and protected its own patents.
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Inside Counsel

Recent DOJ and FTC actions highlight the role of remedies in antitrust matters

Settlements in several recent high-profile antitrust matters highlight that the government enforcement agencies are willing to resolve antitrust cases before or during litigation.
10 minute read

International Edition

HSF appoints Tokyo managing partner as new Asia disputes head

Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has appointed its Tokyo managing partner Peter Godwin as its new head of disputes in Asia. Godwin, who has been based in Tokyo for over a decade, replaces the firm's former Asia disputes head Gavin Lewis, who was appointed the role in 2011 but announced in August he was leaving firm to join Linklaters.
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International Edition

Hunton & Williams ramps up in Asia with two senior hires

US law firm Hunton & Williams has ramped up in Asia this month with the hire of two senior lawyers in disputes and tax. Litigation specialist Apichart Phankeasorn and tax expert Chinawat Assavapokee have joined the firm's 50-partner Bangkok base, its head office in Asia, with a view to growing both of these practices in the region.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

Inside: The most dangerous piece of paper in business, the Certificate of Insurance

Reliance on a Certificate of Insurance increases risk when the certificate is the sole evidence of insurance in place, the scope of coverage, and Additional Insured status.
7 minute read

Inside Counsel

Facts & Figures: SEC says whistleblower activity increasing

From more employees willing to blow the whistle to social media's role in the hiring process, a look at the numbers that count in the legal world
13 minute read

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