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Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2024

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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Parliamentary update on failure to prevent fraud guidance | High Court rules that England is appropriate forum in cross-border conspiracy claim | FCA emphasises collaboration and a collective effort to address fraud

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UK Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation to arrive for October launch

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:07:01 +0100

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New enforcement body's powers impose additional compliance burdens on industry, financial services and legal sectors

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What are the advantages of using arbitration to resolve international infrastructure project disputes?

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:28:22 +0100

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There are some key features and advantages of using arbitration, with important differences between commercial and investment treaty arbitration

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The Barcelona Provincial Court delimits the scope of arbitration agreements

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:35:41 +0100

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The judgment number 146/2024 of the 15th Section of the Barcelona Provincial Court issued on 2 April 2024 declares that commercial courts may have jurisdiction despite the existence of an arbitration agreement

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What is the status of class actions and group litigation in England?

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:40:44 +0100

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Growing trend of complex group litigation poses significant challenges for parties to litigation

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New UK public procurement regime delayed to February 2025

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:59:20 +0100

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The government has pushed the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 back by four months

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UK Fraud, Asset Tracing and Enforcement Update | September 2024

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:33:11 +0100

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Developments in cross-border disputes law in England and Wales

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FCA reinforces commitment to tackle UK financial crime

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:55:16 +0100

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Targeted, outcomes-based approach keeps financial services firms at the centre of push for corporate crime enforcement

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Court of Appeal dismisses SIPP operator's challenge of UK financial ombudsman decision

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:08:21 +0100

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Focus on pre-contractual due diligence may act as a warning to execution-only providers

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UK tax disputes set for further 'failure to prevent' corporate criminal offences

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:27:00 +0100

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Corporates face increasing risk of criminal prosecution for tax evasion under a new fraud offence and Labour government

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UK government bides time on legislative action to reverse the effect of Paccar

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:20:04 +0100

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Litigation funding in England and Wales remains in limbo as new government holds out for Civil Justice Council review

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UK First-tier Tribunal further clarifies Electronic Communications Code agreement terms

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:13:33 +0100

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New guidance provided on typical terms in dispute between operators and site providers during negotiation of agreements

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UK 'finfluencer' trial date set by Crown Court for 2027

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:28:30 +0100

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Those interested in the outcome of the landmark case will have to wait nearly three years for a resolution

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Failure to prevent fraud: Steps to take ahead of the UK government's guidance being published

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:25:15 +0100

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New offence in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, delayed by the general election, expected to enter into force in coming months

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How 'known risks' will work under the UK Procurement Act 2023

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:19:59 +0100

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What should be considered when dealing with the list of known risks in a tender notice?

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Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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FCA speech on tackling financial crime | Financial Action Task Force

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Corporate transparency reforms spell major change for UK pension trustee companies

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:27:09 +0100

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New rules have already started to apply with ID verification and other changes on the way

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What did the UK King's Speech contain for business?

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:31:34 +0100

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As anticipated, the new government has announced a broad range of legislative priorities

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New independent regulator for English football announced in the King's Speech

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:53:33 +0100

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Football and its fans will be hoping that a governance bill paves the way for a more equitable field for all

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Navigating the EU's new GPSR: obligations are introduced for online marketplaces

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:50:09 +0100

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Who are online marketplace providers and what should they be aware of before the regulation becomes applicable later this year?

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Navigating the EU's new GPSR: changes to product recalls aim for more effective processes

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:36:06 +0100

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Businesses will need to ensure they are prepared for the new requirements

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Navigating the EU's new GPSR: what manufacturers and importers of products need to know

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:02:46 +0100

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Businesses involved with the manufacture or import of products should be aware of their obligations

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Where do the FCA and Bank of England stand on AI guidelines in last year's white paper?

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:06:54 +0100

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Financial services have an idea of regulators' pre-election approach to AI but will want clarity under the new government

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English Court of Appeal narrows scope of exemption to money laundering for 'adequate consideration'

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 14:50:25 +0100

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Clarification overturns status quo and affects firms' approach to compliance and supply-chain due diligence

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UK Litigation Brief | July 2024

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:15:53 +0100

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Welcome to the latest edition of Osborne Clarke's Litigation Brief

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