Taxman wins right to see details of 500,000 offshore bank accounts
The names and bank details of up to 500,000 wealthy Britons holding money in offshore saving accounts will be passed to HM Revenue and Customs after the tax authority won an important court ruling yesterday. feeds.timesonline.co.uk |
Report: Judge tosses Pooh lawsuit
The legal battle over Winnie the Pooh appears to be over, as a U.S. District Court judge in Los Angeles dismissed the remaining claims against the Walt Disney Co. on Monday, according to a Reuters report. (DIS) bizjournals.com |
Faegre & Benson launches energy and climate practice group
Law firm Faegre & Benson has launched an energy, clean technology and climate practice group, the Minneapolis-based law firm announced on Tuesday. bizjournals.com |
Serious Fraud Office to reinterview BAE chiefs over alleged bribes
The Serious Fraud Office is preparing to re-interview BAE Systems executives under caution after being told that it has a strong case against the company, which is accused of paying bribes to win defence contracts. feeds.timesonline.co.uk |
Marketing to lawyers a challenge for expert witnesses
Expert witness John Lloyd has been testifying since 1993, but he limits his advertising to the CV and publications on his Web site. bizjournals.com |