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OUT-LAW Radio: Corruption law will span globe

15/04/2010: We talk to a corruption expert about how the UK's new Bribery Act could govern companies all over the world, and hear from the victorious Simon Singh on today's libel victory.

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Hi, here is your weekly round-up of highlights from OUT-LAW News. As always, there are plenty ofother stories from this week. You can also access our archive of weekly emails.

This week's news on OUT-LAW.COM

BCA drops libel suit against Simon Singh

The British Chiropractic Association has dropped its libel suit against science writer Simon Singh. Singh told OUT-LAW.COM that he intends to pursue the organisation for his legal costs in the case. He estimates that each side's costs are £200,000.
15/04/2010

Unvarnished law: review site shows why UK is playing digital economy catch-up

OPINION: A new site is encouraging anonymous comments about how well you do your job. Libel lawyers would kill it if it launched in the UK, but they can't touch it in California. This reveals a gulf between our laws that impacts on our digital economy.
15/04/2010

Online retailers cannot deduct delivery fee when making refunds

Online shopping customers who send back goods straight away must not be charged for their delivery, Europe's top court has said. Consumers can be required to pay the cost of returning the goods but should be refunded every other cost, it said. 
15/04/2010

Labour pledges IP law reform, Conservatives pledge public procurement overhaul

The Labour Party has said that it will further reform intellectual property law if it is returned to Government in next month's general election. The Conservative Party has said it will introduce independent oversight into the public procurement process.
14/04/2010

Law Commissions consult on creating new consumer right

The Law Commission and Scottish Law Commission are reviewing whether or not consumers should be able to take direct action against retailers who treat them unfairly. It has asked consumers and businesses if the action would be too severe.
12/04/2010

Judicial committee to investigate use of 'super injunctions'

A judicial committee has been set up to investigate the use of 'super injunctions', the gags on the press which newspapers are not even allowed to acknowledge the existence of.
12/04/2010