Emma Allen

Jan 22, 2025 | taylorwessing.com | Katie Chandler |Emma Allen

As we begin 2025, we are reflecting on some of the key developments in the disputes landscape over the past year, including the introduction of important new legislation aimed at addressing fraud in two key areas, a significant Court of Appeal decision regarding motor finance commissions (due to go to the Supreme Court this year) and some important decisions in the ESG space.

Sep 25, 2024 | midmichigannow.com | Emma Allen

Ahead of Hurricane Helene, Arkansas line workers are headed to assist people out of state who may be affected by the storm. Entergy officials said they are prepared to help. "That not only includes here in Arkansas but also in other parts of the country and so we are sending a crew of about 160 people down there to help out with the hurricane relief efforts in the Georgia area around Atlanta, Georgia." said Matt Ramsey, anEntergy Arkansas Spokesperson.

Feb 8, 2024 | lexology.com | Emma Allen

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) forms part of the government's wider agenda to tackle economic crime, with the UK having garnered a reputation as a haven for dirty money. The UK government estimated that fraud accounted for 41% of all crime in the UK for the year ending 2022. Fraud conducted through and via corporate entities is a key concern and that concern is evident from the introduction of a new 'failure to prevent fraud' offence.

Aug 4, 2023 | lexology.com | David de Ferrars |Emma Allen |Lorna Bramich

The Supreme Court's judgment in Philipp v Barclays Bank UK Plc was handed down on 12 July 2023. Given the rise in authorised push payment fraud (APP Fraud) with a reported £485.2 million being lost in the UK in 2022, this case has been closely watched.

Mar 2, 2023 | lexology.com | Katie Chandler |Emma Allen

Is there going to be more litigation generally in 2023? Historical trends show that financial difficulty leads to more disputes. It is clear that the UK is in a time of financial difficulty. The impact is also global with economic and political instability the effects of COVID-19, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and, more recently, the economic turmoil caused by decisions of the UK government, all having an effect.