Category: Bench Verdicts

Scotland tightens rules on cosmetic treatments
Scotland introduces strict 2027 licensing rules for cosmetic treatments like Botox and fillers, marking a major shift after...

DOJ targets trade fraud, sanctions and scams in enforcement shift
DOJ shifts focus to trade fraud, sanctions and scams under Trump’s administration, targeting threats to U.S. national security...

Serbia tightens white-collar crime laws with EU-aligned data protections
Serbia strengthens white-collar crime laws with EU-aligned data protections under its Law on Personal Data Protection, mirroring GDPR...

US cracks down on Hong Kong’s role in sanctions evasion
US cracks down on Hong Kong firms evading sanctions with secondary penalties targeting global trade and finance networks.

US regulators focus on prediction market oversight
US regulators are intensifying oversight of booming prediction markets to combat securities and corporate misconduct.

County Court Sees Record Number of Claims Filed
Record number of claims lodged at the county court in the second quarter of 2026 set a new...

Orwins makes two new acquisitions
Orwins expands with new acquisitions, adding £6m revenue and increasing staff to over 250, aiming for £50m turnover...

BSB reviewer backs barrister against Good Law Project
BSB reviewer backs barrister against Good Law Project, upholding the decision to reject a complaint over social media...

Court Rules on Temple Fundraising Practices
Court rules on temple fundraising practices, emphasizing donations without approval may invite objections, including temple fundraising.

Defence Council Clears Rs 52000 Crore Procurement Package
Defence Council Clears Rs 52000 Crore Procurement Package to bolster operational readiness and enhance military capabilities with new...