Category: landmark
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High Court overturns ruling in landmark judgement, clearing way for thousands of motor finance claims
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BARNGS LAW, a Manchester -based pioneering company, won the Anti -Supreme Court of Appeal that can allow thousands of consumers to obtain justice in the Motor Finance Committee. The judgment, which was submitted today, allows more than 5,000 people with a claim to move forward as part of eight procedures…
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Former Terra CEO Do Kwon Enters Not Guilty Plea In Landmark $40 Billion Crypto Trial
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Do Kwon, a South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur and co-founder of Terraform Labs, on Thursday pleaded not guilty to a series of criminal fraud charges in federal court in Manhattan. This comes just days after his extradition from Montenegro, where he had been detained for more than a year. His case…
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ASIC Targets Binance Australia Over Landmark Case In Crypto Regulation
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Recent action taken by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) against Binance Australia It represents a major advance in the regulation of cryptocurrencies. The cryptocurrency community is disbelieving over the issue, which will likely have a lasting impact on how cryptocurrencies are governed in Australia and other countries. ASIC’s…
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A landmark climate change case will open at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
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Breadcrumb links PMN PMN works Article writer: Associated Press Molly Coyle Posted on November 30, 2024 • 3 minutes read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article content THE HAGUE (AP) — The United Nations Supreme Court will…
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Landmark Court of Appeal Ruling Promises £21bn Payout for Motor Finance Mis-Selling Victims
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In a groundbreaking victory for consumer rights, the Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the plaintiff in Johnson v. Firststrand Bank, setting a historic precedent in the auto finance industry. The ruling, upheld by Sentinel Legal and HD Law, holds lenders liable for the mis-selling of personal contract purchase…
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Thousands of rail fare prosecutions to be overturned following landmark ruling on legal process
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Up to 74,000 rail fare evasion prosecutions in England and Wales are set to be thrown out after a landmark ruling found the legal process used by UK train companies was unsound. Judge Paul Goldspring, the president of the UK’s High Court, ruled on Thursday that the single justice procedure,…
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Facebook Hit With Landmark Lawsuit Over Crypto Scam Ads
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Credit: Forbes In a major legal battle, Australian mining tycoon Andrew Forrest has taken on social media giant Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, over a series of fraudulent cryptocurrency-related ads that used his image and likeness without authorization. This landmark case has the potential to reshape the landscape of…
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Facebook Hit With Landmark Lawsuit Over Crypto Scam Ads
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Credit: Forbes In a major legal battle, Australian mining tycoon Andrew Forrest has taken on social media giant Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, over a series of fraudulent cryptocurrency-related ads that used his image and likeness without authorization. This landmark case has the potential to reshape the landscape of…
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Floki Ecosystem Bolstered By Landmark $12M Investment From DWF Labs
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Image from the Economic Times The Floki ecosystem is set to see a major boost as leading cryptocurrency trading and multi-stage investment firm, DWF Labs, announced a groundbreaking $12 million investment in the project’s native cryptocurrency, FLOKI. This strategic move follows DWF Labs’ previous commitment to purchase $10 million worth…
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Fourteen Hong Kong democrats found guilty in landmark subversion trial By Reuters
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Written by Jesse Pang and James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) – Fourteen Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were convicted and two acquitted on Thursday in a landmark subversive trial that critics say could deal another blow to the city’s rule of law and its reputation as a global financial center. The…
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US House Passes FIT21 Bill In A Landmark Policy Shift Towards Embracing Crypto
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In a significant pivot towards embracing digital assets, the US House of Representatives recently passed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21 bill), signaling a noteworthy shift in policy towards the burgeoning sector of crypto. This landmark legislation, marked by its bill number 4763, not only…
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US House Passes FIT21 Bill In A Landmark Policy Shift Towards Embracing Crypto
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In a significant pivot towards embracing digital assets, the US House of Representatives recently passed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21 bill), signaling a noteworthy shift in policy towards the burgeoning sector of crypto. This landmark legislation, marked by its bill number 4763, not only…