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Malicious Prosecution Under Cyprus Law: When Criminal Proceedings Become A Tool Of Pressure
Criminal proceedings represent one of the most serious forms of state power against an individual. Even before any conviction, the initiation of criminal proceedings may severely affect a person’s reputation, professional standing, personal freedom, and psychological well-being. For this reason, the law recognises that criminal process must not be used abusively, vindictively, or as a mechanism of pressure in private or commercial disputes.
Cyprus Criminal
Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)
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The Crime And Policing Act 2026: Expanding Corporate Criminal Liability Beyond Economic Crime
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 introduces a sweeping expansion of corporate criminal liability in the UK, extending the reformed identification doctrine to all criminal offences beyond economic crime. This fundamental shift means organisations can now be held liable when senior managers commit any criminal offence within their authority, with no reasonable procedures defence available.
United Kingdom Criminal
TS
Travers Smith LLP
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Ticari Sırların Ve Gizli Bilgilerin Sözleşme Ile Korunması: Türk Borçlar Hukuku Ve Yargıtay İçtihatları Işığında Gizlilik Sözleşmeleri (NDA)
Türk hukuk doktrininde gizlilik sözleşmeleri, kanunda objektif esaslı noktaları düzenlenmediği için "isimsiz sözleşme" (innominate contract) olarak kabul edilir. Bu sözleşmeler bazen hizmet, vekâlet veya eser sözleşmesi gibi tipik sözleşmelerin bir parçasını oluştururken, bazen de tamamen bağımsız bir hukuki işlem olarak karşımıza çıkar.
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Fidanci & Esin Partners
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The Crime And Policing Act 2026: Expanding Corporate Criminal Liability Beyond Economic Crime
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 introduces a sweeping expansion of corporate criminal liability in the UK, extending the reformed identification doctrine to all criminal offences beyond economic crime. This fundamental shift means organisations can now be held liable when senior managers commit any criminal offence within their authority, with no reasonable procedures defence available.
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Travers Smith LLP
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Sanctions Tracker: UK Round-up, Including New Sanctions Legislation
The UK has introduced sweeping changes to its sanctions framework through new Russia-related designations and comprehensive legislative amendments affecting multiple regimes. These developments include expanded end-use controls, revised licensing grounds, and updated reporting thresholds that fundamentally alter compliance obligations for businesses operating in sanctioned sectors.
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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