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Is this legal manoeuvre setting a precedent for corporations to evade accountability in America?
Short seller claims ‘campaign of harassment’ aimed to deter him from reporting on now collapsed German group
Plus, how Adidas finally broke its ties with Kanye West after his anti-Semitic remarks; and the latest on a Hollywood merger gone somewhat wrong
Lawyer Raymond McKeeve had been found in contempt of court over Ocado corporate espionage probe
This legal manoeuvre is setting a new precedent for corporations to evade accountability in America
Plus, private equity chases Hollywood glamour and Oaktree’s Howard Marks reflects on seizing control of Evergrande’s prize asset
Critics denounce tactic to shield companies from legal liabilities as abuse of bankruptcy law
Plus, Credit Suisse cuts Sanjeev Gupta some slack, and a look back at the life of colourful software magnate John McAfee
Pillar of Midwestern legal establishment has long played a role in Republican politics
Carmaker had sought to prevent use of material taken in raids last year
Beijing wants a bigger say on mergers, including those outside its own jurisdiction
Insurance Act comes into force on Friday and aims to redress balance towards policyholders
NY lawsuit casts doubt on group’s initial defence that only a small number of staff were responsible
Advisory bodies aim to have German court appoint an independent expert to probe emissions scandal
Martin Winterkorn’s performance awards remain intact, in contrast to current managers at carmaker
Emissions scandal pushes Europe’s largest carmaker into the red
German carmaker promises action ahead of appearance in US court and annual results
Document outlining penalty issue dispatched to US executive 16 months before emissions scandal broke
DoJ tries carrot and stick to find evidence on executives
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