UK to probe how Wagner founder hired lawyers despite sanctions

Treasury to review system that allows sanctioned individuals to apply for licences and legal representation
Jan. 25, 2023 - UK homepage - Business - United Kingdom

UK government ‘let lawyers bypass sanctions’ to help Putin ally sue journalist

Documents seen by Open Democracy show UK firm got approval to engage with Wagner group founder Yevgeny PrigozhinBritish lawyers were given government dispensation to bypass sanctions in order to help Yevgeny Prigozhin, the controversial
Jan. 24, 2023 - The Guardian - World - United Kingdom

Russian paramilitary firm Wagner Group sanctioned by U.S. for alleged ongoing criminal activity

Last week, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said U.S. intelligence estimates the Wagner Group has at least 50,000 personnel in Ukraine.
Jan. 26, 2023 - US Top News and Analysis - Business - Russia

Biden administration levels new sanctions on Russia's Wagner mercenary group

The Biden administration on Thursday announced new sanctions toward individuals and entities in the Wagner Group and the Russian mercenary company's leader, Yevgeniy Prigozhin. In a news release, the State Department said the
Jan. 26, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden

The U.S. will impose new sanctions on the Wagner mercenary group in Russia.

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The U.S. will impose new sanctions on the Wagner mercenary group in Russia.

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US targets Russian private military group Wagner for sanctions for fighting in Ukraine

The Biden administration on Friday announced new sanctions against the private Russian military group Wagner, which is fighting on the battlefield in Ukraine, and called out tensions between Moscow’s defense ministry and the head of the
Jan. 20, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics - Ukraine

Wagner Inc: a Russian warlord and his lawyers

Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the mercenary operation, has used prominent legal firms around the world to try to keep western governments at bay
Jan. 24, 2023 - UK homepage - Business - Russia

New York AG will seek sanctions on Trump, lawyers over 'false' court filings in fraud suit

New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Donald Trump, the Trump Organization and others over alleged fraud involving false financial statements.
Jan. 31, 2023 - US Top News and Analysis - Business - New York

Trump and his lawyers sanctioned nearly $1M in 'frivolous' lawsuit against Hillary Clinton

"This case should never have been brought," U.S.
Jan. 20, 2023 - GANNETT Syndication Service - Top stories - Donald Trump

Trump and lawyer sanctioned almost $1 million for 'frivolous' lawsuit against Hillary Clinton

Donald Trump had claimed in a dismissed lawsuit that Hillary Clinton and others tried to rig the 2016 presidential election in her favor.
Jan. 20, 2023 - US Top News and Analysis - Business - Donald Trump

Judge sanctions Trump and his lawyer nearly $1 million for 'frivolous' lawsuit targeting Hillary Clinton

A judge sanctioned Trump and one of his attorneys nearly $1 million over a "frivolous" lawsuit targeting Hillary Clinton and other perceived political enemies.
Jan. 19, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics - Donald Trump

Judge sanctions Trump and his lawyer nearly $1 million for 'frivolous' lawsuit targeting Hillary Clinton

A judge sanctioned Trump and one of his attorneys nearly $1 million over a "frivolous" lawsuit targeting Hillary Clinton and other perceived political enemies.
Jan. 19, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories - Donald Trump

Judge considers sanctioning Trump's lawyers in ongoing New York $250M civil lawsuit

Judge Arthur Engoron, in an email to the attorneys, said he "is considering imposing sanctions for frivolous litigation" over Trump's motion to dismiss the lawsuit.
Jan. 6, 2023 - ABC News: Top Stories - Top stories - New York

McCarthy announces top House lawyer as fights over Biden probes shape up

The lawyer who will lead the court fights mounted by the newly GOP-controlled House of Representatives is a former clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas and "seasoned litigator" with years of experience at the Justice Department and the
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Feds drop lobbying probe of retired general, lawyer says

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Yevgeny Prigozhin: UK reviews rules after Wagner head sued journalist

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the boss of Russia's Wagner group, used an exemption to get around UK sanctions.
Jan. 25, 2023 - BBC News - Home - Top stories - United Kingdom

Register of UK property held offshore lists 40 owners under sanctions

Three Russian businessmen, a string of billionaires and several Tory donors are among beneficial owners, analysis shows
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Register of UK property held offshore lists 40 owners under sanctions

Three Russian businessmen, a string of billionaires and several Tory donors are among beneficial owners, analysis shows
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Hiring might be slowing in the UK — but these 10 jobs are growing, LinkedIn says

Jobs relating to sustainability, data and company growth are growing in the U.K., data from LinkedIn shows.
Jan. 26, 2023 - US Top News and Analysis - Business - United Kingdom

WRAPUP 1-U.S., EU, UK impose new sanctions on Iran over protest crackdown

Jan. 23, 2023 - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines - World - Iran

UK imposes sanctions on Iran after execution of British-Iranian national Alireza Akbari

Prosecutor general punished as smuggled recording released of Akbari saying he was subjected to ‘3,500 hours of torture’Iran executes British-Iranian national Alireza Akbari accused of spyingBritain has imposed sanctions on the Iranian
Jan. 14, 2023 - The Guardian - World - Iran

Ten oligarchs who used ‘golden visa’ route to UK are on sanctions list

Suella Braverman issues ministerial statement after long-awaited review of tier 1 (investor) visa schemeThe government’s “golden visa” scheme, which was meant to lure super-rich investors, has been targeted by people with suspected criminal
Jan. 12, 2023 - The Guardian - World - United Kingdom

Lawyers urge UK to speed up reform of cohabitation rights

Lack of legal parity for unmarried couples leaves partners, especially women, without protection when relationships break down, experts say
Jan. 13, 2023 - UK homepage - Business - United Kingdom

Lawyers urge UK to speed up reform of cohabitation rights

Lack of legal parity for unmarried couples leaves partners, especially women, without protection when relationships break down, experts say
Jan. 13, 2023 - World - World - United Kingdom

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