2039th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles
archive focusing on Law, Lawyers,
Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.
Today's video story: With smoking in decline in much of the developed world, tobacco companies are putting their hopes in new markets where populations are growing quickly and regulations can still be contested in the courts.
Focus of the day story: Guidance needed over new risk-based anti-money laundering regulations. Firms urged to start re-assessing risk and reviewing existing policies. Full story - Solicitors Journal
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