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Can Code Be Law?

The term “smart contracts” was probably coined by Szabo with a definition in line with the one mentioned by Raskin.

Almost 60% of Guernsey islanders under 50 don’t have a will

Some of the barriers identified included cost, thinking they are too young to need one, lack of understanding of how to set one up and not having enough time.

Guernsey's local market housing boom - what does it really mean for first-time buyers?

This amounts to the largest annual rise in average property prices since 2008, and unofficial figures for 2021 show the local market median for the first quarter currently stands at a hefty £550,875 – all of which makes for discouraging readin

Navigating the complexities of 18f-4 compliance

The new implementation will allow for the use of derivatives, albeit with restrictions, new reporting capabilities and implementation of a more robust risk management framework.

Huawei CFO Makes Final Push Against U.S. Extradition

Meng Wanzhou’s defense lawyers argued that allowing her to face charges in New York would encourage improper demands by U.S. authorities.

How a convicted criminal can buy a famous English football club

The Magician” is Christopher Samuelson, a football dealmaker and offshore finance specialist.

UKSC sets out approach to determine the scope of a professional adviser’s duty in negligence: Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton UK LLP

In the High Court the judge held that the losses were a result of the market and that GT could not be held liable for them.

High Court considers approach to sanctioning a banking business transfer scheme under Part 7 of FSMA

The provisions of section 111 of FSMA must be satisfied for the court to sanction the Scheme.

Investigation reveals how football can be used to launder money

The English Football League’s (EFL) Owners’ and Directors’ Test bars anybody who has an unspent criminal conviction with a sentence of more than 12 months from owning a club.

New Report Finds U.S. Real Estate Sector a Safe Haven for Money Laundering

These cases also show that while anonymous shell companies and complex corporate structures remain the most popular money laundering techniques

Latham Named 2021 Massachusetts Regional Powerhouse

Latham’s Boston-based litigators, who rank among the best in the market, also had a successful year despite the Zoom courtroom.

BCLP Competition Lawyers Ranked in ‘Who’s Who Legal’ 2021

Who’s Who Legal is one of the leading international directories for legal practitioners.

Dickson Chin among New York Law Journal's Innovation Award winners

Mr. Chin recently led the Jones Day team that advised the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) in the development and publication of the U.S. Renewable Energy Certificate Annex

Law firm forecasts sunny H2 outlook for UK capital markets following record-breaking first half

After a record-breaking first half, and despite Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, London has successfully defended its title as the premier financial centre for raising capital in Europe raising 55 per cent more equity capital than its next closest compet

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