To discover, or to disclose? That is the question. While English playwright William Shakespeare would no doubt be turning in his grave at the loose
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UK Enforcement Agencies Crack Down on Financial Crime Control Failures, Sanctions Violations
On 2 October 2024, the FCA issued a final notice announcing it had fined digital challenger bank Starling Bank Limited £28,959,426 for financial crime and
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GT Newsletter | Competition Currents | October 2024
The October 2024 issue of Greenberg Traurig’s Competition Currents is out, highlighting significant developments in global antitrust and competition law for clients and colleagues.
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UK FCA Proposes Changes to Safeguarding Regime for Payments and E-Money Firms
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed significant changes to the safeguarding requirements for UK registered payments and e-money firms (CP24/20). The FCA’s goal
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‘Martyn’s Law’ Introduced in UK Parliament to Better Protect Public Venues Against Terrorist Attacks
On 12 September, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024 was introduced in Parliament. The Bill, also known as ‘Martyn’s Law’ in tribute of Martyn
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UK Announces New OTSI Civil Enforcement Powers on Trade Sanctions
On 12 September 2024, His Majesty’s Government (HMG) published the Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024 (Regulations), introducing new civil enforcement powers
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GT Newsletter | Competition Currents | September 2024
The September 2024 issue of Greenberg Traurig’s Competition Currents is out, highlighting significant developments in global antitrust and competition law for clients and colleagues.
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Britain’s Renowned Higher Education Institutions Face Financial Headwinds, Potential Insolvency
British universities facing financial challenges and shifting enrollment patterns are considering restructuring plans in light of potential insolvencies.
Revered for their academic excellence and preeminent
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English Courts Introduce Novel Concept of ‘Trading Misfeasance’
On 11 June 2024, Mr. Justice Leech handed down a landmark UK judgment relating to wrongful trading and misfeasance against the former directors of the
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OFSI Issues Licensing Guidance for Payments to Personal Staff of Designated Persons
The UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has issued guidance on when payments can be made to personal staff of designated persons (DPs).[1]
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