Prevention

UK Law Firms Face Major Compliance Crisis: Over Half Unprepared for New Fraud Prevention Laws

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London, United Kingdom — A recent report has revealed that more than half of legal firms in the UK are ill-prepared for a new offense aimed at preventing fraud, which goes into effect under The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) in September. The findings from compliance training provider Skillcast indicate that the legal sector is among the least equipped industries to handle this regulatory change. The analysis included data from 2,000 private limited companies across ten sectors. It focused on factors related to governance, compliance, and transparency, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in these areas. … Read more

Epiq Strengthens Class Action and Fraud Prevention Sectors with Tom Davis as New Chief of Staff

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NEW YORK — Epiq, a global leader in legal services and technology, announced the appointment of Tom Davis as Chief of Staff for its Class Action, Remediation, and Mass Tort business unit, confirmed on Tuesday. Davis brings a wealth of experience in operations and fraud prevention to a role critical for overseeing the intricate dynamics of class action suits and large-scale legal remedies. Previously, Davis held the position of vice president of operations and fraud prevention at Garden City Group (GCG), known for its robust administration of class actions before its acquisition by Epiq in … Read more

New UK Law Targets Criminals Exploiting Children for Drug Trade, Introducing Tougher Penalties and Prevention Orders

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London, U.K. — The UK will soon implement new legislation targeted at safeguarding children from being coerced into criminal activities, including drug trafficking across county lines, a tactic often used by gangs. This move comes after persistent calls from activists and community leaders for more stringent laws to combat the exploitation of minors. The government, in response to public outcry and detailed reports, is set to introduce measures in the upcoming crime and policing bill. This legislation will categorically make it an offense to use children for criminal acts in England and Wales. The decision … Read more

Lawsuit Challenges Major Fire Prevention Initiative in Plumas National Forest: Concerns Over Environmental Impact

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In a significant environmental and legal development, a lawsuit has been filed seeking to halt what is being labeled the largest fire prevention effort ever proposed in California’s Plumas National Forest. This ambitious project, backed by federal agencies, aims at executing extensive tree thinning and controlled burns across approximately 250,000 acres to manage increasingly severe wildfires. The lawsuit was initiated by Earth Island Institute’s John Muir Project along with the Center for Biological Diversity. These conservation groups argue that the proposed plan will cause irreparable harm to the ecosystem, severely impacting habitats for spotted owls … Read more