The High Court has handed down a controversial judgment concerning the rights of protestors to make public statements which are capable of influencing a jury.
The sanctions balancing act: the English courts’ current approach
New corporate offence of “failure to prevent” fraud a “game-changer”, says SFO
OFSI issues second legal fees general licence
First known challenge to UK sanctions designation fails
Complying with the UK sanctions regime - SRA guidance
On 28 November 2022, the SRA published guidance entitled “Complying with the UK Sanctions Regime”, which provides a helpful overview of the regulator’s expectations of law firms and regulated individuals working within this field. Rory Mulchrone and Aleksandra Haustova examine some of the key features of an effective sanctions compliance regime.
Recovering cryptoasset proceeds of crime - Law Commission recommendations
The Law Commission has now issued its final report on confiscation of the proceeds of crime after conviction, including cryptoassets. Lisa McCreath and Harmish Mehta have shared their insight on the observations and recommendations relating to restraint orders, specifically with regard to cryptoassets, coming out of the review.