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Libor scandal throws Extradition Act into the spotlight as SFO comes under pressure

As the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) becomes the third bank to reach a settlement on Libor, a key battle is being fought behind closed doors as both the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and the US Department of Justice (DoJ) pursue former employees of UBS for alleged manipulation of Libor. It has once again thrown the spotlight on the Extradition Act 2003, its proposed amendment and the prospect of UK-based executives being extradited to the US for offences where arguably the proper forum for resolution of the allegations is England & Wales.
6 minute read

Inside Counsel

Apple wins UK essential patent claim against Samsung

Apple Inc. has won the latest installment in its epic patent war against Samsung Electronics Co., after a U.K. judge ruled on Thursday that the California-based company did not infringe three Samsung patents on mobile technology.
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

Litigation: Ignoring privilege log obligations may prove costly

For many lawyers, constructing an appropriate privilege log is a mere afterthought in the overall discovery process.
5 minute read

Inside Counsel

Law firm lawyer sues firm for compensation

A former bankruptcy partner at Loeb & Loeb says the firm owes him big time.
3 minute read

Inside Counsel

Citing Dukes, 9th Circuit overturns class certification in wage and hour case

The 9th Circuit issued a decision earlier this week that could greatly impact wage and hour litigation going forward.
8 minute read

Inside Counsel

Litigation: 3 provisions lurking in the fine print of boilerplate contracts

Although these provisions may appear standard, they can have a profound impact on a business relationship, going so far as to turn a big deal into a big mess.
10 minute read

Inside Counsel

6 of the strangest lawsuits making headlines

A dangerous package, an unloved child and four more of the strangest lawsuits making headlines
5 minute read

Inside Counsel

N.Y. museum accused of duping customers into paying entrance fee, suit says

Visitors to the Metropolitan Museum of Art can wander around the large museum and peruse its beautiful artwork absolutely free, but youd never know that.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

Judge dismisses $30 million whistleblower suit against Huron

Huron Consulting Group may be guilty of bad practice, but it didnt help to defraud Medicare and Medicaid out of millions of dollars, according to U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff, who dismissed a whistleblower suit against the company on Tuesday.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

Practical tips for green marketing and advertising claims

Adequate and meaningful environmental or green communication presupposes a solid knowledge base internally, coupled with up-to-date knowledge of the external science supporting product attribute substantiation.
5 minute read

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