Category: legal
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Robinhood Legal Boss On Shortlist For Top Spot
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This article is also available in Spanish. There’s a big revamp coming to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). For many reasons, this year’s US presidential elections have become the most important for cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology have become an election issue, with both Republican and Democratic candidates angering…
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Foreign airlines seek legal changes before returning to Israel
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Representatives of foreign airlines in Israel sent a letter to the legal advisor of the Knesset Economic Affairs Committee requesting that the Aviation Services Law be amended. The amendment would make things easier for foreign airlines affected by the disruptions resulting from the war. Airlines include low-cost and legacy carriers…
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Foreign airlines seek legal changes before returning to Israel
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Representatives of foreign airlines in Israel sent a letter to the legal advisor of the Knesset Economic Affairs Committee requesting that the Aviation Services Law be amended. The amendment would make things easier for foreign airlines affected by the disruptions resulting from the war. Airlines include low-cost and legacy carriers…
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Unite union threatens legal action over cuts to pensioners’ winter fuel payments
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The union Unite has issued a stark warning to the UK Government over its controversial decision to cut winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners, threatening to pursue a judicial review if the policy is not reversed. The policy, initially announced in July and confirmed in the latest Budget, aims…
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Private schools to launch legal action against VAT on fees, calling policy ‘discriminatory’
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Private schools in the UK, represented by the Independent Schools Council (ISC), have voted to take legal action against Labour’s decision to impose VAT on school fees. The International Study Centre, which represents 1,400 independent schools, says the new tax is discriminatory, and particularly affects students with special educational needs…
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Coinbase CEO Blasts SEC For Senseless Legal Tactics, Demands Apology
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has publicly gone on to say so criticize The US Securities and Exchange Commission announced that its position on cryptocurrencies is “confusing and inconsistent.” He cited the issue of regulatory uncertainty as something looming large in the sector, hurting innovation and investor confidence. Armstrong’s criticisms reflect…
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Coinbase CEO Blasts SEC For Senseless Legal Tactics, Demands Apology
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has publicly gone on to say so criticize The US Securities and Exchange Commission announced that its position on cryptocurrencies is “confusing and inconsistent.” He cited the issue of regulatory uncertainty as something looming large in the sector, hurting innovation and investor confidence. Armstrong’s criticisms reflect…
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Hacked WazirX Users Take Legal Action – Class-Action Lawsuit in the Works
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Victims of the WazirX hack last July 2024 are now planning to Class action. According to multiple sources, a group of victims is finalizing plans to sue India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange to recover more than $600,000 in cryptocurrency assets. It is the latest development related to the largest in India…
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Equal pay lawsuits threaten to cost retailers millions as legal pressure mounts
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Some of Britain’s biggest retailers face the prospect of paying millions in damages due to a wave of equal pay lawsuits, many of which are underpinned by controversial litigation funding arrangements. Last month saw the latest development in a long-running legal case against Asda, with tens of thousands of employees…
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Success and subtlety: City lawyer crafts legal mastery with humility
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When you meet Ben Musuta, two qualities will immediately catch your attention: his love of smelling good and his aversion to fame. As the founder and managing partner of MMA Advocates LLP, Mr. Musota has quietly forged a formidable legal career, choosing to let his work speak for itself rather…
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TikTok was aware of risks kids and teens face on its platform, legal document alleges
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Breadcrumb links PMN BMN Business Article writer: Associated Press Hallelujah Hadero Posted on October 11, 2024 • Last updated 6 minutes ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. FILE – The icon of the…
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TikTok was aware of risks kids and teens face on its platform, legal document alleges
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Breadcrumb links PMN BMN Business Article writer: Associated Press Hallelujah Hadero Posted on October 11, 2024 • Last updated 6 minutes ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. FILE – The icon of the…
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Pink Floyd sells catalogue to Sony Music for $400M after years of legal battles
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After years of contentious negotiations and infighting, Pink Floyd sold the rights to its entire music catalog, name and likeness to Sony Music for $400 million. The landmark deal, finalized this week, gives Sony rights to the band’s merchandise and media, while songwriting copyrights will remain with the band members.…
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A guide to the new legal duty on employers to prevent workplace sexual harassment
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A new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment is imminent. What should businesses do to prepare? From 26 October 2024, employers will have a new duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers. This new protective duty is contained in the…
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Ripple’s CLO Criticizes US SEC’s Latest Appeal, Questions Legal Strategy
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said Stuart Aldroty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO). Publicly criticized US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its latest legal move, marking an important step in the ongoing dispute over XRP and the blockchain payment company. SEC appeal motion receives backlash from Stuart Alderotti The protracted legal tussle between the…
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Tetley tea owner takes legal action against striking workers over trespass claims
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Tata Consumer Products, owner of Tetley Tea, has initiated legal action against the striking factory workers, accusing them of trespassing during an ongoing dispute over wages. The company applied for an injunction for trespassing after workers entered Tetley’s Teesside production site in County Durham, breaching picketing rules and engaging in…
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Birmingham Makes History with Its First-Ever Legal Whiskey: Spirit of Birmingham
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Birmingham has reached a historic milestone with the launch of its first ever legal whisky, made by brothers Anthony Dillon and Joanie Doyle. After years of dedication and overcoming challenges, their distillery, Spirit of Birmingham, has officially put the city in the global whiskey spotlight. Founded during the early days…
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Osgoode leading Canadian legal education with launch of micro-courses
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This section is Partnership Content Provided The content in this section has been provided by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Globe Newswire Breadcrumbs Path Links Globe Newswire Article author: Published on September 25, 2024 •…
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Osgoode leading Canadian legal education with launch of micro-courses
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This section is Partnership Content Provided The content in this section has been provided by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Globe Newswire Breadcrumbs Path Links Globe Newswire Article author: Published on September 25, 2024 •…
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Elon Musk loses legal fight with ex-Twitter employee
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Elon Musk has lost a legal battle over unpaid severance pay for a former Twitter employee who was laid off when he took over the social media platform in 2022, according to a memo obtained by Bloomberg News. The resolution of the dispute, which was handled through arbitration, comes nearly…