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SQE Debacle Puts Spotlight On SRA's Contract With Kaplan

The fiasco surrounding the solicitors qualifying exam has cast doubts on the future relationship between Kaplan and the watchdog for the profession, raising questions across the sector about the agency's contract with the testing giant.

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SFO Vows To Be 'Bold And Pragmatic' Under New Strategy

The Serious Fraud Office unveiled on Thursday its new five-year strategy focused on fraud prevention, the use of AI and a push to pay whistleblowers, reflecting director Nick Ephgrave's intention for the agency to be more confident, strong, dynamic and pragmatic.

Firefighter, Doctor Unions Lose Appeal Over Pensions Swap

Trade unions representing firefighters and doctors lost an appeal Wednesday to help their members recover losses resulting from a change to pension plan rules after justices concluded that HM Treasury had the right to pass the cost on to scheme members.

Raid On Broker In Cum-Ex Fraud Case Was Lawful, Court Says

A raid on the London office of commodity brokerage MCML Ltd. following a request from Danish prosecutors investigating an alleged £56 million ($70 million) tax fraud was lawful, a London court ruled Wednesday.

Gov't, Employers Face Pressure After Right To Strike Ruling

The U.K. will face fresh pressure to improve protections for striking workers after the country's highest court declared Wednesday that part of a foundational trade union law is incompatible with employees' human rights.

Dentons Names 12 New Partners In UK And Middle East

Dentons announced on Wednesday that 12 lawyers in the U.K. and the Middle East are being promoted to its partnership, the international law firm's second-highest figure for the region after 13 a year ago.

Escobar TM Too Shocking For General Public, EU Court Rules

A European court refused Wednesday to let cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar's family trademark his name because of its "highly offensive and shocking" associations with drug trafficking and narcoterrorism.

Gazprom Unit Fights Ruling Blocking Russian UniCredit Claim

A Gazprom joint venture told the U.K. Supreme Court on Wednesday that appeal judges in England did not have jurisdiction to grant an anti-suit injunction blocking its €450 million ($480 million) claim in Russia against UniCredit Bank.

Ireland Pushes Back UPC Ratification Vote

The Irish government has pushed back the date for a referendum to decide whether it should ratify the agreement to join Europe's Unified Patent Court, citing the need for more public engagement on the matter.

Insurers Deny Liability In €403M Nord Stream Pipeline Claim

Two insurers have argued that the damage caused to two Baltic Sea gas pipelines hit by explosions is not covered under their policies with the lines' operator, and they are therefore not liable for over €403 million ($429 million) claimed to cover repairs.

Royal Mail Rejects Takeover Approach From Czech Billionaire

A European conglomerate owned by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky said Wednesday that the parent company of Royal Mail has rejected its offer to take over Britain's national postal service.

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