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On 29 August 2024, after a lengthy investigation, the Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) imposed £15,000 a monetary penalty against our client, Integral Concierge Services Limited, for contravention of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. The case, in which Michael O'Kane and Franziska Christen acted, involved consideration of a number of novel legal issues. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8JDSZTn #law #legalinsights #lawyer #sanctions

Taking effect from 1 July 2024, Decree 46/2024/ND-CP of the Government amending Decree 99/2013/ND-CP introduces important changes in sanctions and procedures for sanctioning violations of industrial property rights in Vietnam. Duc Duong and Ngoc Anh Luong of #IPMax Law Firm summarise key changes brought about by the new Decree on WTR Daily: https://lnkd.in/gmh68T5p #ip #ipr #vietnam #enforcement #infringement #counterfeit

The "legendary" Decree 99 on sanctioning IPR infringements in Vietnam has been further amended by Decree 46 introducing various changes in measures and sanctions that may be applied by enforcement authorities. Check out a summary of key changes introduced by the new Decree, written by my colleagues on WTR Daily: #ipmax #vietnam #ip #ipr #enforcement #protection #infringement #counterfeiting

Throughout the course, I delved into various aspects, including the legal framework, law enforcement strategies, and international cooperation efforts aimed at combating the illicit trade of narcotics and arms. The sessions were led by experts in the field, who provided valuable insights and real-world perspectives. #livelawacadmy #livelaw

ICYMI. In Sanctions Motion, Bosworth Accuses Kline & Specter of 'Mob-Style Behavior' During Client Deposition http://dlvr.it/T4fp3g

Disposing of key evidence in a lawsuit before the other side has a chance to inspect it can prejudice the other side. Most attorneys take great pains to preserve evidence and arrange joint inspections for all interested parties. On two of our property damage cases, the plaintiffs disposed key evidence and then told our clients to 'pay up'. In both cases, we moved for spoliation sanctions. In NY, judges can apply the sanctions of dismissal, preclusion of testiomony, or an 'adverse inference' jury instruction concerning the disposed evidence. In this case below, the judge leveled the playing field by granting our clients' request for an 'adverse inference' at trial.

In attorney discipline cases, a mitigating factor for sanctions is whether the respondent-attorney made timely good-faith efforts to make restitution or to make up for the misconduct. George Mahaffey explains in his latest piece here --> https://hubs.li/Q02xh_r-0

To help litigants avoid the pitfalls of noncompliance to discovery obligations, Skadden attorneys provide an overview of the rules empowering courts to impose sanctions and examples of courts employing this authority to deter discovery violations. Lara Flath | Jacob Fargo | Gaby Colvin #litigation #discovery #compliance

📰 An article about the filing from March can be found in the comments. Additional context from that source: "A special master overseeing discovery for the case had recommended penalties against Stryker for unprofessional behavior by a Seyfarth Shaw LLP attorney during a deposition, along with improper coaching designed to encourage witnesses to “stonewall” opposing counsel and the company’s failure to preserve text messages." New this week: Stryker Unit And Seyfarth Attys Hit With $275K Sanctions https://lnkd.in/euKxGjUw #litigation #law #legal #lawfirm #data #contracts #disputes #discovery #ediscovery #sms #text #disclosure #sanctions #courts #trial #judge

The Council adopted a new set of anti-money laundering regulations designed to safeguard EU citizens and the financial system from money laundering and terrorism financing. 🇪🇺 #Law #Legal #Lawsuit #Lawyer #justice #law #greeklawyer #oikonomakis #oikonomakischristos