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UK corporate criminal liability: changes so far and changes coming – have you prepared?

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On 26 October 2023, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the "Act" or "EECTA")  received royal assent and became law. The Act introduced a number of changes, some of which came into effect immediately and...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for June 2023

Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past...more

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Catch me if you can: How the English Courts are adapting to remain an effective jurisdiction to combat crypto fraud

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The English courts have sought to lead the way in adjudicating crypto-related disputes and other technological matters in an international context. Recent decisions have demonstrated the English courts’ willingness to assist...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden’s 2023 Insights – Five Critical Areas for the Year Ahead

The pandemic’s impact may be subsiding, but businesses are encountering new challenges across the globe, including the potential for an economic retrenchment, rising interest rates, shifting regulatory and litigation...more

Dechert LLP

English Court breaks new ground in crypto fraud case

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In a recent judgment the English High Court has again shown its ability to innovate so as to assist victims of crypto fraud. By imposing a constructive trust on a crypto exchange and permitting service of an order for summary...more

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NFT fraud: the English court recognises NFTs as ‘property’ and makes proprietary interim remedies available to protect investors

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In an important ruling, the English High Court has recognised for the first time that there is an arguable case that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are to be treated as property under English law. This means that the powerful...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

UK High Court Rules on Liability of Bitcoin Software Developers

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The Court held that software developers do not owe a duty of care to bitcoin owners who lost their private keys. In Tulip Trading Ltd (TTL) v. Bitcoin Association for BSV and others, TTL claimed that personal computers of...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Government Details Plans To Foster a Cryptocurrency and Fintech Hub

The UK government has unveiled its plans to position the UK as a leading global hub for cryptocurrencies and fintech. John Glen, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury set out detailed proposals to support the development...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

UK to Regulate Cryptoasset Promotions

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HM Treasury has confirmed that it will bring certain unregulated cryptoassets within scope of the financial promotions regime. On 18 January 2022, the UK government confirmed its intention to bring the promotion of certain...more

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Cryptoasset Fraud: The English Court Makes Pre-emptive Remedies Available to Victims of International Fraud

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In a recent judgment, the English court has demonstrated that pre-emptive remedies are available to litigants who have been subject to cryptoasset fraud even where the alleged fraud originates outside the UK.1 From orders...more

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English High Court Recognizes Cryptoassets to be a Form of Property: Considerations Following AA v Persons Unknown

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On January 17, In AA v Persons Unknown [2019] EWHC 2556 (Comm), the Commercial Court held that a cryptoasset such as Bitcoin is a form of property capable of being the subject of a proprietary injunction. ...more

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Status of cryptoassets and smart contracts under English law

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On 18 November 2019, the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce published an authoritative statement on the legal status of cryptoassets and smart contracts under English law. This is a leading development for the legal, business and...more

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To Regulate or Not to Regulate? That Was the Question: UK FCA Provides its Final Guidance on Regulation of Crypto-Assets

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released its Feedback and Final Guidance (Guidance) on crypto-assets, specifying when certain types of crypto-assets fall under existing categories. ...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Cross-Border Investigations Update - January 2019

This issue of Skadden’s semiannual Cross-Border Investigations Update takes a close look at recent cases, regulatory activity and other key developments, including DOJ guidance on the use of corporate monitors in criminal...more

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