Man who bought private jet with bankrupt Thurrock Council money is sued for fraud March 8, 2024 Man accused of cheating the bankrupt Thurrock Council out of millions of pounds in order to buy luxury goods, is now being sued.
IWD: Women are still missing from top roles at law firms, but times are changing March 8, 2024 Women make up over half of lawyers working in law firms across England, yet, when it comes to partnership, that number is significantly lower.
Whistleblower in high-profile Saudi bribery case seeks legal action against MoD March 8, 2024 A retired lieutenant colonel is taking legal action against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Department for Business and Trade over his treatment after he whistleblew in a high-profile Saudi bribery case. Lieutenant colonel Ian Foxley made complaints against GPT Special Project Management back in August 2012 – which resulted in the Serious Fraud Office [...]
Government files director disqualification claim against Lex Greensill March 7, 2024 The Insolvency Service has filed a director disqualification claim against the founder of Greensill Capital, Lex Greensill.
Two former execs tied to Airbus unit acquitted of corruption – but one still faces jail March 6, 2024 Two former executives charged in a high-profile Saudi bribery case have been acquitted of corruption at a London court today.
Alaska Airlines and Virgin battle royalties dispute at Court of Appeal March 6, 2024 Alaska Airlines has appealed a $160m court ruling over its decision to stop paying brand royalties to Virgin Aviation and Virgin Enterprises after it bought Virgin America. Alaska Air Group acquired Virgin America in 2016 at a cost of approximately $4bn and by 2019, Virgin America was fully integrated into Alaska Airlines, with all Virgin [...]
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt pledges £170m to make justice system ‘fit for the modern era’ March 6, 2024 Hunt stated that "too many legal cases, particularly in family law, should never go to court." He added that "it would cost us less if they didn’t.”
Amazon liable to pay damages as Supreme Court says it targeted Brits with US ads March 6, 2024 This dispute relates entirely to events that occurred before the UK left the EU, when UK trademarks were part of the EU trademark system.
UK supermarket giants launch £675m cartel lawsuit against fish farmers March 6, 2024 Several UK supermarket giants have bound together to launch a competition claim against different fish farmers, accusing them of operating a cartel-like operation. Asda, Iceland, Marks and Spencer, Ocado, Morrison, International Seafoods, Aldi and the Co-Op have all brought a lawsuit to the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). The claims are against fish farmers, Seashore, Cermaq, [...]
Lex Greensill sues government over alleged ‘misuse of private information’ March 5, 2024 The founder of Greensill Capital, Lex Greensill, has filed a lawsuit against the Department for Business and Trade over the alleged "misuse of private information".