ARCHIVE December2022
Australia territories free to make law on voluntary assisted dying after Senate vote – JURIST
The Australian Senate Thursday passed the Restoring Territory Rights Bill 2022, giving the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Northern Territory (NT) the option to make their own legislation on voluntary assisted dying […]
Credit Suisse loses secondary-advisory executive to Baird
One of the most senior secondary private equity bankers at Credit Suisse has left the investment bank, according to several people with knowledge of the matter. Jeremy Duksin, a managing director and […]
Northern Ireland equality groups clarify human rights protections amid post-Brexit agreements – JURIST
The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI) and the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) Thursday released a joint report clarifying the extent of equality and human rights protected under the Ireland-Northern […]
The unbearable uselessness of crypto
Andrés Velasco, a former presidential candidate and finance minister of Chile, is dean of the School of Public Policy at the London School of Economics. He is the author of numerous books […]
Ex-Competition and Markets Authority boss faces conflicts ban as he takes consultancy job
The recently departed chief executive of the UK’s competition watchdog has been told he is not allowed to lobby the regulator or government for two years as he takes on a role […]
European Commission proposes international tribunal to prosecute Russia war crimes in Ukraine – JURIST
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Wednesday announced a series of options to hold Russia accountable for its war crimes in Ukraine. 14 commission member states have already initiated investigations into international […]
Blackstone sells stake in MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay as Las Vegas icons valued at $5.5bn
Blackstone has agreed to sell its 49.9% stake in two Las Vegas hotels in a deal that values the properties at $5.5bn, according to people familiar with the matter, marking one of the […]
Russia enacts strengthened anti-LBGT ‘propaganda’ bill – JURIST
Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday signed an amended “LGBT propaganda” bill into law. The amendments significantly expand the scope of the previous legislation. Last week, the amended legislation passed unanimously in the […]
Plum Adds 5 Crypto Investment Options to Platform via Bitpanda’s Services
Plum, the European smart money app, is adding crypto investing to its range of investment options. Users in France, Belgium, Spain and Ireland, will have access to this via services provided by […]
Credit Suisse’s comeback plan hasn’t won over investors yet
Credit Suisse $4.2bn share sale and sweeping restructuring were supposed to regain the market’s confidence. Instead, more investors are betting against the bank. Around $1bn, or 8%, of Credit Suisse stock and depositary receipts have […]
North Korea releases US soldier who crossed demilitarized zone 2 months ago – JURIST
North Korea expelled US soldier Travis King on Wednesday, 2 months after he crossed into its territory from South Korea. KCNA, North Korea’s state media, announced that North Korea expelled King after […]
South Korea court overturns North Korea leaflet ban – JURIST
The Constitutional Court of South Korea on Tuesday struck down a provision of the Law on the Development of Inter-Korean Relations which prohibits the distribution of leaflets in North Korea and imposes […]
Hong Kong court sentences journalist to 5 days in jail for obstructing police officer – JURIST
The West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court on Monday sentenced the head of the Hong Kong Journalists Association Ronson Chan to five days in jail, according to the Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP). As […]
Philippine Coast Guard removes floating barrier allegedly placed by China – JURIST
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson announced Monday that the PCG removed a floating barrier allegedly placed by China near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. This comes days […]
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