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Federal judge provides reminder that fraudulent mass tort litigation can carry criminal, as well as civil, consequences

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Recently, a Mississippi federal judge provided a heartening reminder that, while it may seem all too often ignored, fraud in the mass tort context can carry serious—indeed, criminal—consequences. As we discuss below, victims...more

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The Case of AL disclosure rights and privilege in the age of DPAs

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On 19 April 2018 the High Court handed down its judgment in the case R (on the application of AL) v Serious Fraud Office. The Claimant (AL) is a current defendant in criminal proceedings brought by the SFO....more

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Jukes: English Appellate Decision on Litigation Privilege in Internal Investigations

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The English Court of Appeal provides further guidance, approving ENRC, on when litigation privilege will not apply to information gathering materials. The English Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) has ruled that...more

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