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The UK-US extradition debate: implications for sovereignty and trade

Mike Lynch's extradition case raises concerns about the extra-territorial reach of US laws

Defamation or SLAPP? Understanding the thin line and potential consequences

Recent developments include proposed laws to protect defamation cases from being wrongly perceived as SLAPPs

FCA sets deadline for crypto compliance

From 8 October, all companies marketing cryptoassets to UK consumer must comply with the financial promotion regime

Axiom Ince acquires Plexus

Axiom Ince has acquired Plexus Legal, which was previously in administration, for an undisclosed sum, the firm announced on 7 July

UK and Japan sign historic legal commitment

The two nations have signed the first-ever Memorandum of Cooperation on Justice issues in Tokyo

Lords concludes scrutiny of economic crime bill

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill had its third reading on Tuesday 4 July

CILEX and solicitor apprenticeships to receive equal funding

The Department for Education has announced that CILEX (the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) apprenticeships will receive the same level of funding as solicitor apprenticeships

UK government examines privacy and data harnessing

A government committee launched an inquiry this week into how government and public bodies collect and analyse data, and opportunities for reform of the current system.