Kyren Lacy’s Attorney Speaks on Fatal Crash Charges
Kyren Lacy’s Attorney Speaks on Fatal Crash Charges. After the arrest of former LSU football player Kyren Lacy, 24, on several charges related to a fatal crash in December 2024, his defense attorney, Matthew Ory, has issued a statement clarifying the details of the incident. This follows the arrest warrant issued by Louisiana State Police […]
Morgan Lewis Welcomes Jerry Fujii and Naoki Ueyama to Tokyo Office
Morgan Lewis Welcomes Jerry Fujii and Naoki Ueyama to Tokyo Office. Morgan Lewis is excited to announce the addition of two highly esteemed partners, Gerald “Jerry” Fujii and Naoki Ueyama, to its Tokyo office. Both bring a wealth of expertise in real estate transactions and diverse financing options, including green financing, to further strengthen the […]
Minneapolis Settles $600,000 Lawsuit Over Derek Chauvin Incident
Minneapolis Settles $600,000 Lawsuit Over Derek Chauvin Incident. Minneapolis has agreed to pay $600,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a woman who accused former Officer Derek Chauvin of using excessive force in a 2020 incident, which bears striking similarities to the event that led to the death of George Floyd four months later. The […]
Wembley Multi-Academy Trust Scammed Out of £385,000 in Cyber Attack
Wembley Multi-Academy Trust Scammed Out of £385,000 in Cyber Attack. Wembley Multi-Academy Trust (WMAT) has fallen victim to a cyber scam, losing more than £385,000 after fraudsters posing as a construction company tricked the trust into making payments to the wrong bank account. Police have launched an investigation following the incident, which saw four payments […]
Ofqual Fines Pearson £250,000 for Breaching Exam Confidentiality
Ofqual Fines Pearson £250,000 for Breaching Exam Confidentiality. England’s largest examination board, Pearson, has been penalised with a £250,000 fine after failing to adhere to confidentiality policies during the creation of exam papers. The breach, which took place in 2023, raised concerns over potential conflicts of interest and the security of exam materials. Pearson informed […]
Balkans Boycott Supermarkets Over Rising Grocery Prices
Balkans Boycott Supermarkets Over Rising Grocery Prices. A growing protest movement across the Balkans has seen consumers take a stand against rising grocery prices and the ongoing cost of living crisis. The campaign, which began in Croatia last Friday, has spread to neighbouring countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia, gaining momentum largely through […]
Ticketmaster Settles $6M Class Action Lawsuit Over Hidden Fees
Ticketmaster Settles $6M Class Action Lawsuit Over Hidden Fees. Ticketmaster’s controversial pricing practices have led to a major class action settlement, potentially benefiting up to one million Canadians who purchased tickets in 2018. A settlement worth $6 million was approved in Regina’s Court of King’s Bench last week, offering affected customers up to $45 in […]
ECB Cuts Interest Rates to 2.75% Amid Slow Growth
ECB Cuts Interest Rates to 2.75% Amid Slow Growth. The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a quarter-point cut in its benchmark interest rate, reducing it to 2.75%. This decision, made during the ECB’s January meeting, reflects the bank’s ongoing efforts to control inflation and stimulate economic growth within the eurozone. As inflation edges closer […]
Latham & Watkins Advises ShopMy in US$77.5 Million Series B Funding Round
Latham & Watkins Advises ShopMy in US$77.5 Million Series B Funding Round. Latham & Watkins LLP provided legal counsel to ShopMy, a leading platform revolutionising creator marketing, in securing US$77.5 million in a Series B funding round. The funding was spearheaded by prominent investors Bessemer Venture Partners and Bain Capital Ventures, with additional contributions from […]
Gibson Dunn Advises KKR on $5 Billion Investment in Gulf Data Hub’s Digital Infrastructure
Gibson Dunn Advises KKR on $5 Billion Investment in Gulf Data Hub’s Digital Infrastructure. Gibson Dunn has successfully advised KKR, a global leader in private equity, on its groundbreaking investment in Gulf Data Hub (GDH), one of the largest independent data centre platforms in the Middle East. This marks KKR’s first venture into the region’s […]
Love Island star Jack Fincham Sentenced to Prison After Dog Attack Incident
Love Island star Jack Fincham Sentenced to Prison After Dog Attack Incident. Former Love Island star Jack Fincham, 33, has been sentenced to six weeks in prison after his dog, Elvis, attacked a runner in Swanley, Kent, in 2022. Fincham, 32, faced charges related to two incidents involving the same dog, a black cane corso. […]
Humza Yousaf’s Brother-in-Law Faces Trial for Extortion and Drug Charges
Humza Yousaf’s Brother-in-Law Faces Trial for Extortion and Drug Charges. Ramsay El-Nakla, the brother-in-law of former first minister Humza Yousaf, is set to stand trial after pleading not guilty to charges of extortion and Class A drug offences. The 37-year-old is accused of threatening a man and extorting money through intimidation, alongside allegations related to […]