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Compliance
October 19, 2026

OPINION OF THE WEEK: US Action Keeps “De-Banking” Issue Bubbling

The editor takes a look at last week's de-banking report from a US regulator.

Compliance
October 14, 2026

Bank Of America Penalized For More Than $1.21 Billion In AML, Sanction Violations

Part of the case concerned apparent breaches of sanctions programs covering Iran, Russia, narcotics

Legal
October 13, 2026

Asylum Implications Of Politically Motivated Criminal Proceedings

Where the rule of law is erratic or weak, certain governments can use criminal law to target people

Legal
October 13, 2026

UK's Burnham Proposes Non-Compete Clampdown – Draws Questions, Criticism

A number of governments have considered whether to limit or even ban non-compete contracts, an

Legal
October 8, 2026

Financial Hide-And-Seek: The Cost Of Non-Disclosure In Divorce

The author argues that wealth preservation in divorce is not achieved through concealment but

Legal
October 1, 2026

UK Lasting Powers Of Attorney Under Spotlight As Controversies Swirl

As populations in developed countries age and diseases such as Alzheimer’s take their toll, the

Compliance
August 13, 2026

US Treasury Permanently Ends BO Reporting Requirement On US Persons, Corporates

This week, the US government ratcheted up debate on how far authorities can go in putting

Legal
July 27, 2026

OPINION OF THE WEEK: Beware Of AI Notetaking Threat To Confidentiality

Lawyers can put confidentiality and privilege at risk if AI notetakers are used in meetings – one

Legal
July 24, 2026

OPINION OF THE WEEK: Beware Of AI Notetakers' Threat To Confidentiality

Lawyers can put confidentiality and privilege at risk if AI notetakers are used in meetings – one

Legal
July 23, 2026

"Nuclear Verdicts" Aren’t Just A Corporate Problem – They’re A Wealth Management One

The spread of so-called "nuclear verdicts" in court cases – those involving jury awards over $10

Comment & Analysis results for Compliance, Legal and Regulation

Legal
October 13, 2026

Asylum Implications Of Politically Motivated Criminal Proceedings

Where the rule of law is erratic or weak, certain governments can use criminal law to target people

Legal
October 13, 2026

UK's Burnham Proposes Non-Compete Clampdown – Draws Questions, Criticism

A number of governments have considered whether to limit or even ban non-compete contracts, an

Legal
October 8, 2026

Financial Hide-And-Seek: The Cost Of Non-Disclosure In Divorce

The author argues that wealth preservation in divorce is not achieved through concealment but

Legal
October 1, 2026

UK Lasting Powers Of Attorney Under Spotlight As Controversies Swirl

As populations in developed countries age and diseases such as Alzheimer’s take their toll, the

Legal
July 27, 2026

OPINION OF THE WEEK: Beware Of AI Notetaking Threat To Confidentiality

Lawyers can put confidentiality and privilege at risk if AI notetakers are used in meetings – one

Legal
July 24, 2026

OPINION OF THE WEEK: Beware Of AI Notetakers' Threat To Confidentiality

Lawyers can put confidentiality and privilege at risk if AI notetakers are used in meetings – one

Legal
July 23, 2026

"Nuclear Verdicts" Aren’t Just A Corporate Problem – They’re A Wealth Management One

The spread of so-called "nuclear verdicts" in court cases – those involving jury awards over $10

Legal
July 15, 2026

Protecting A California Business In Divorce: Agreements, Corporate Documents And Confidentiality – Part Two

There are particular features of divorce and business laws in California which mean that if a

Legal
July 14, 2026

Protecting A California Business In Divorce: Agreements, Corporate Documents And Confidentiality – Part One

There are particular features of divorce and business laws in California which mean that if a

Legal
July 8, 2026

Fiduciary Duty Under Scrutiny: What Expert Witness Testimony Reveals About Family Office Risk

As the author notes, the families that endure across generations treat fiduciary discipline as an