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Defamation, reputation management and privacy issues: your questions answered

The defamatory statement has to diminish or undermine the victim’s reputation in the eyes of right thinking members of society.

Luxury Law Awards 2021

Congratulations to all of the Winners:

South African court reaffirms stance on enforcement of arbitral awards

The High Court confirmed that bringing a failed counterclaim before a court by way of action proceedings is a “proverbial flogging of a dead horse” and cannot be used as a ground to delay the enforcement of the arbitral award.

Long-established Scots law firms unveil merger deal

All offices will be retained and there will be no redundancies arising from the deal.

Snapshot: enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in the Cayman Islands

The Court can only refuse the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards at the ex parte stage, and subsequently to set aside that order on extremely limited grounds.

NFTs - Collectibles or not?

The key issue is whether NFTs are “collectibles” for US tax purposes in the hands of collectors, with long term gains taxed at higher rates than other long term capital gains.

Digital assets and estate planning

The report encompasses a wide range of digital assets including crypto-currencies, digital media stored online on services such as iCloud or Dropbox, and also social media accounts.

FCA provides update on LIBOR transition

Opening remarks from Toby Williams at AFME/IMN Global ABS on 17 September 2021 – IBOR Transition: How Ready are We for 2022?

Ex-rugby star turned private banker accused of stealing €578,000

He was released on bail of his own bond of €10,000 and agreed to surrender his passport

BTI names two Norton Rose Fulbright lawyers as 2021 M&A Client Service All-Stars

Both were honored for their work in the merger and acquisitions industry

Dubai's largest business setup company acquires stake in Legal Firm

"Clients are continuing to globalise and confront more-sophisticated technological, regulatory, and economic demands."

Law360 Names Suz Mac Cormac an MVP of the Year for Private Equity

Suz combines an elite Corporate and Finance practice with a commitment to furthering the cause of environmental and social responsibility in the profit‑driven world of business.

Burges Salmon named CSR Team of the Year

Firm named as winner in this category for its virtual adaptation and delivery of its ‘Working with Schools’ programme

Let's be clear on lawyers' costs

Recently, there was media coverage about lawyers charging £600 and £700 an hour, and the press stories reported how a losing party in a legal case had had to pay at those rates.

Not So Evergrande by Gary Dugan

The firm has large outstanding commitments

Darlington Law Firm Awarded Top Status in Prestigious Guide for Fifth Time

The guide is used by family offices and professional advisers as a key reference point for private wealth management work and related specialisms.

FCA’s proposals for a new listing regime

Speech by Clare Cole, Director of Market Oversight, FCA to City & Financial's 'The Modernisation of the Listing Regime' event.

Baker McKenzie wins 13 awards

The Firm also won "Australia Firm of the Year" for the second consecutive year. Meanwhile, member firm Wong & Partners took home "Malaysia Firm of the Year" for the fifth year.

Wills and Estate Administration for Non-UK Residents

Following the tax changes over the last few years on UK residential properties, there has been a mass de-enveloping of UK residential properties held in trusts and offshore companies, a significant proportion of which are now held in individual names.

Dentons Canada receives Mansfield 4.0+ certification from Diversity Lab

The Mansfield Rule Certification is a key measure of inclusion in the legal industry

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