Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads not Guilty in FTX Fraud Case
On 3 January, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to the theft of billions of dollars in customer funds entrusted to his cryptocurrency exchange.
2023 MN Legislative leaders Share Their Priorities
Attorney at Law Magazine Minnesota invited Minnesota’s legislative leaders to share their priorities and outlook on the 2023 session on the eve of its opening. From MN Senate Majority Leader Minnesota voters sent a clear message in November when they re-elected Governor Walz, a DFL-House of Representatives, and also elected a new Senate DFL majority. […]
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The Biggest Legal Stories in 2022
As this most recent year comes to a close, Lawyer Monthly rounds up the biggest and most impactful cases of the preceding months.
Rishi Sunak Extends Time to Pass Anti-Strike Law
Downing Street has confirmed that the current parliamentary session will be extended until autumn 2023 to allow for greater time to pass a large crop of laws.
Trump Organisation Found Guilty of Tax Fraud
Two businesses belonging to former president Donald Trump’s real estate and licensing company have been found guilty of running a 13-year tax fraud scheme.
Tech Adoption is a top non-legal skill for In-House Counsel
New data shared by the Association of Corporate Counsel found the opinion held by almost half of corporate legal professionals.
UK Supreme Court Rules Out Second Scottish Independence Referendum
Supreme Court judges unanimously ruled against the Scottish government’s claim that it can hold a second referendum without UK parliamentary permission.
The UK Sector Responds to the Autumn Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has issued his Autumn Statement, prompting mixed reactions from the legal and financial spheres.
Celebrity Backers and Founder of FTX Sued in the Crypto Collapse
Larry David, Tom Brady and Shaquille O’Neal are named among the defendants named in a class action lawsuit over the cryptocurrency platform’s downfall.
Law Firms Observe Sector-Wide Profit Drops Due to Falling Demand
The global legal sector’s profits have been hit by slowing demand and soaring operational costs, according to a worldwide sector snapshot by Thomson Reuters.
Twitter is the target of a lawsuit
Twitter faces a class action lawsuit from former employees who allege that they were not given the advance notice of their redundancy required under US law.
The Government rejects calls to reform the law for cohabiting partners
The UK government’s rejection of recommended reforms for cohabitation law has met with criticism from the Women and Equalities Committee.