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EU Opens In-Depth Probe Of Liberty's $3.6B MotoGP Deal
by Gunnar Larson 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

EU Opens In-Depth Probe Of Liberty's $3.6B MotoGP Deal <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2276309?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Jared Foretek European antitrust regulators are investigating Liberty Media's proposed acquisition of Dorna Sports, citing concerns that the €3.5 billion deal could harm competition in motorsports broadcasting and drive up licensing costs. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2276309?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2276309?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Fed, OCC 'Asleep At Wheel' On Merger Policy, Warren Says
by Gunnar Larson 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

Fed, OCC 'Asleep At Wheel' On Merger Policy, Warren Says <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2276268?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Jon Hill Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday accused top federal bank regulators of blowing off calls for tougher merger scrutiny and leaving the financial system exposed to dangerous megadeals, blasting them as "asleep at the wheel" as the Capital One-Discover merger inched closer to approval. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2276268?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2276268?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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DOJ Wants Time In Fubo-ESPN Streaming JV Arguments
by Gunnar Larson 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

DOJ Wants Time In Fubo-ESPN Streaming JV Arguments <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2276247?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Nadia Dreid The U.S. Department of Justice has got something to say to the Second Circuit about an attempt from ESPN and Warner Bros. Discovery to overturn a preliminary injunction stopping them from going forward with a joint sports streaming venture that a rival says will run it out of business. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2276247?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2276247?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Osborne Clarke Pro's Email To Zahawi Critic Was 'Negotiation'
by Gunnar Larson 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

Osborne Clarke Pro's Email To Zahawi Critic Was 'Negotiation' <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276070?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Sophia Dourou A partner with Osborne Clarke LLP who represented Nadhim Zahawi "believed he was acting properly" when he sent an allegedly threatening email to a blogger scrutinizing the former Conservative chancellor's tax affairs, his counsel told a tribunal on Thursday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276070?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276070?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Denmark Says $500M Recovered In Dividend Tax Fraud Suits
by Gunnar Larson 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

Denmark Says $500M Recovered In Dividend Tax Fraud Suits <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276369?nl_pk=a94fc…> By David Hansen Denmark's tax administration has recovered a total of 3.6 billion Danish kroner ($500 million) in money lost to suspected dividend tax refund fraud after entering settlements of civil cases in several countries in 2024, Denmark's tax minister announced. Statement attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276369?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276369?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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A Look Back At The Top UK Corporate Crime Cases Of 2024
by Gunnar Larson 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

A Look Back At The Top UK Corporate Crime Cases Of 2024 <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2270996?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Christopher Crosby Julian Assange's blockbuster plea deal, which allowed the Wikileaks founder to walk free from prison, the first fine imposed by Britain's sanctions' enforcer over Russia and a landmark ruling on criminal liability in supply chains are just a few of the key cases from 2024. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2270996?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2270996?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Retailers Lose Bid For Higher Damages Bill In Swipe Fees Trial
by Gunnar Larson 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

Retailers Lose Bid For Higher Damages Bill In Swipe Fees Trial <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276128?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Lucia Osborne-Crowley Retailers taking legal action against Mastercard Inc. and Visa lost their bid on Thursday to increase their damages bill from alleged unlawful overcharging by the card companies. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276128?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276128?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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FCA Apologizes To Victims Of £15M Peer-To-Peer Fraud
by Gunnar Larson 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

FCA Apologizes To Victims Of £15M Peer-To-Peer Fraud <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276101?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Dawood Fakhir The financial regulator of the U.K. on Thursday issued an apology to the victims of peer-to-peer lender Collateral (UK) Ltd., which defrauded investors of £15 million ($18.8 million) by falsely claiming the business was authorized. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276101?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276101?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Craig Wright Gets Suspended Sentence Over Bitcoin Claim
by Gunnar Larson 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

Craig Wright Gets Suspended Sentence Over Bitcoin Claim <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276143?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Ronan Barnard Australian computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended one-year prison sentence on Thursday after a London judge said he was in contempt of court for asserting he had invented bitcoin in an approximately £900 billion ($1.1 trillion) claim. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276143?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276143?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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UK Private Stock Market May Fail To Attract Investors, Firms
by Gunnar Larson 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

UK Private Stock Market May Fail To Attract Investors, Firms <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276124?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Alex Davidson A world-first regulated market that the U.K. government has proposed for private companies to trade shares might fail to offer enough of an incentive to attract firms and investors. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276124?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2276124?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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