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30 Jan 2024

Are businesses compliant with Data Protection in 2024?

Data breach solicitors highlight major 2023 breaches, emphasizing the need for businesses to prioritize compliance and security measure

30 Jan 2024

SJ Interview: Human trafficking and modern slavery

A prominent barrister in the UK, Parosha Chandran is widely recognised as the leading authority on anti-slavery and human trafficking.

30 Jan 2024

Government plans a substantial pay rise for legal aid solicitors

In response to the 2021 Criminal Legal Aid Review (CLAIR), the UK government is set to implement significant reforms to address outdated fee structures for criminal legal aid solicitors.

30 Jan 2024

HMRC launches over 1,000 Serious tax investigations in Major Crackdown

HMRC initiated 1,091 'COP8' and 'COP9' investigations targeting serious tax evasion, aiming to recover over £6bn. High-profile cases include Bernie Ecclestone's £650m fine

30 Jan 2024

UK financial sanctions regime

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) advises 1,000 firms on compliance with UK financial sanctions, addressing control gaps

29 Jan 2024

Hall & Wilcox advises indigenous enterprise Taarna Enterprises on significant acquisition

Hall & Wilcox, in a pro bono effort, guides Taarna Enterprises in acquiring a glass and aluminum business in Alice Springs

29 Jan 2024

BDB Pitmans expands legal expertise with three strategic partner hires

BDB Pitmans enhances its legal prowess, welcoming James Barnett, John Barker, and Philip Alfandary as new partners

29 Jan 2024

The Post Office Horizon IT scandal

The start of the year has been dominated by the significant public interest in the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, which was instigated by the four-part TV series aired on ITV over Christmas called Mr Bates vs The Post Office, and the ongoing statutory public inquiry into the matter