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Surge in COVID-19 Related Fraud
April 9, 2020, Covington Alert
The COVID-19 crisis has led to a sharp rise in fraud and cybercrime in the UK. Although many of the scams we have seen so far have targeted individuals, there is a growing concern that fraudsters are setting their sights on businesses who may now be more vulnerable to fraudulent schemes as a result of the crisis. The UK government’s imposition of stringent lockdown measures on 23 March 2020 forced many companies to shut their offices and instruct staff to work remotely—a transition that has made it harder for some organisations to maintain adequate anti-fraud systems and controls.
March 2021
In this series of audio updates, our London disputes team of lawyers and invited guests will be exploring key developments and hot topics in English dispute resolution. Email Catherine Karia, at ckaria@cov.com, for further details or contact any member of our London team using the links below. Episode 1: Witness Memory and Evidence (March 2021) In this episode, ...
February 15, 2021, Covington Alert
On 5 February 2021, the UK Supreme Court handed down its judgment in an appeal by KBR, Inc. (KBR) against the High Court’s refusal to quash a document production notice served on it by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). Among other grounds, KBR—a U.S.-incorporated company that has UK subsidiaries but does not itself have a place of business or carry on business in ...