The Weekly Update - 21st July 2023
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
The Metropolitan Police settled a case concerning the murder of Daniel Morgan. Link.
The case against former footballer Ryan Giggs was dropped after his former partner declined to give evidence in a retrial. Link.
Only the UK regulator stands in the way of a merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. Link.
The Illegal Migration Bill received Royal Assent and became law. Link.
A row over Nigel Farage’s bank account precipitated proposals to change the law regarding when an account can be closed. Link.
Apple has become the latest tech company to threaten the removal of key services if the Online Safety Bill passes. Link.
The law firm Dutton Gregory has accused rivals of turning conveyancing into 'combat sport'. Link.
Homeless offenders recently released from prison will be offered basic temporary accommodation. Link.
Revenue at law firm Clifford Chance exceeded £2 billion. Link.
Meanwhile Herbert Smith Freehills posted an 8% rise in revenue. Link.