MAY
11
2020

WeWork directors seek to preserve right to sue owner SoftBank

A judge in Delaware court last month set the trial date for the case for early January.

MAY
11
2020

U.S. watchdog agency says coronavirus whistleblower should be reinstated

OSC’s recommendation is not binding on the administration.

MAY
11
2020

Japan moves to limit foreign investment in half of listed firms

Japan has said the legislation is necessary to protect national security and likened it to recent legislation in the U.S.

MAY
11
2020

Herbalife to pay $123 million to settle China bribery allegations

Under the tentative settlement, Herbalife said it would enter a deferred prosecution agreement with the Department of Justice

MAY
8
2020

Japan starts handouts to virus-hit firms, with rent relief in works

The payments are expected to cover a wide range of sectors, from eateries, manufacturers and retailers to authors and actors.

MAY
8
2020

Sweden to tighten foreign takeover rules amid security worries

Europe and the United States intensify scrutiny of industries key to national security

MAY
8
2020

Indian court seeks government reply over challenge to mandatory coronavirus app

India launched the Aarogya Setu, or “Health Bridge”, app last month.

MAY
8
2020

Supreme Court sends back case on encouraging illegal immigration for financial gain: US

In 2010 a grand jury indicted Evelyn Sineneng-Smith for multiple violations of 8 USC § 1324.

MAY
8
2020

EU’s top court reasserts primacy after German challenge

ECJ issues rare warning over EU legal order after German judges question its superiority

MAY
7
2020

U.S. Supreme Court wrestles with Obamacare contraception case

The contraceptive mandate under the law, which was signed by Obama in 2010

MAY
7
2020

Liberty Global and Telefónica agree £24bn deal to merge UK groups

Combination of O2 and Virgin Media is set to transform British telecoms market

MAY
7
2020

Lawyers face pay cuts to avoid negative publicity around handouts: UK

Firms are adopting different crisis measures for support staff and fee-earners

MAY
7
2020

ECB to resist German court order to justify bond purchases

Four governing council members warn of risk to central bank independence

MAY
7
2020

U.S. reaches settlement to recover over $49 million involving Malaysia´s 1MDB: DOJ

IPIC had guaranteed bonds for 1MDB in 2012, arranged by Goldman.

MAY
6
2020

French Senate votes ‘conditions’ on deconfinement bill

The Senate voted in favour of the law by 240 to 25, with 80 abstaining.

MAY
6
2020

U.S. Senate to consider Trump pick for powerful D.C. court

After Trump nominated Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court in 2018

MAY
6
2020

US regulator clears AbbVie’s $63bn deal for Allergan

Federal Trade Commission votes 3-2 to approve tie-up between makers of Botox and Humira

MAY
6
2020

Polish Senate rejects postal election rules ahead of May 10 ballot

But opposition parties, which control the Senate, said mail-in ballots would not mitigate health risks or concerns over election fairness.

MAY
6
2020

Law firms in Britain seek businesses for claim against Allianz: UK

Insurers have said that very few such businesses’ insurance policies extend to the pandemic

MAY
6
2020

California sues Uber, Lyft over misclassifying drivers as contractors: US

The suit, joined by Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego, was brought under a new state law intended to protect workers in the so-called gig economy

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