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Eventus International and Healys LLP Announce Strategic Partnership Ahead of the Cyprus Gaming Show

11th August 2017 by Healys

Eventus International, the global events and exhibitions company responsible for bringing forward-thinking events to the gambling and gaming industry, today announced a strategic partnership with Healys LLP to develop and support the Cyprus Gaming Show (CGS 2017). The partnership will combine Eventus International’s event expertise and reach with Healys’ extensive experience on regulatory and compliance issues for both online and land-based gaming. Healys is part of the team of consultants supporting the Cyprus government on the Integrated Casino Resort Project, assigned the role of the legal advisor. Continue reading →

11th August 2017 Healys 0 Comments Firm news, Gaming and Betting Insights, Homepage features

What You Need To Know About The Leasehold Reform

4th August 2017 by Healys

The communities secretary, Sajid Javid, has announced proposals to make leasehold fairer. It is proposed that selling houses on a leasehold basis will be banned altogether, and the ground rent for new leasehold flats will be set at a peppercorn. Continue reading →

4th August 2017 Healys 0 Comments Homepage features, Residential property blog

From Land Based To Online – Opportunity Or Risk?

24th July 2017 by Healys

On the face of it bricks and mortar casinos might seem the obvious candidates for setting up successful online gambling operations, but historically their efforts have been a bit hit and miss. David Schollenberger of Healys explains why they’ve yet to make a big impact in i-gaming and ponders whether this may change in future. Continue reading →

24th July 2017 Healys 0 Comments David Articles, Gaming and Betting Insights, Homepage features

Has Mediation Become Compulsory In Commercial Disputes?

11th July 2017 by Healys

Advisable but not (quite) compulsory to use ADR but don’t delay in the face of an offer to do so. Continue reading →

11th July 2017 Healys - Dispute resolution blog posts, Homepage features

Healys i-Gaming Breakfast Briefing – 15/06/2017

23rd June 2017 by Healys

Online gaming operations by land based casino operators – what are the challenges, opportunities and risks?

Land based casino operators have had varying attitudes and approaches to online gaming. Some see it as potential cannibalisation and some view it as a massive opportunity. Various forays by land based operators into i-gaming have had mixed success. Continue reading →

23rd June 2017 Healys 0 Comments Firm news, Gaming and Betting Insights

“A Fair And Serious Offer”, But Is It?

23rd June 2017 by Healys

The ‘fair and serious offer’ for anxious EU nationals living in the UK from Prime Minister Theresa May is neither and presents nothing new. Furthermore, it will leave many with the same uncertainty as they currently face. Continue reading →

23rd June 2017 Healys 0 Comments Homepage features, Immigration blog

Theresa May To Announce Tonight The Immigration Status Of EU Nationals Living In The UK

22nd June 2017 by Healys

It has been reported in the Guardian today that after the dinner of EU leaders which takes place tonight in Brussels, Theresa May will set out the principles of the Government’s negotiating position on the future rights of EU nationals living in the UK. Continue reading →

22nd June 2017 Healys 0 Comments Immigration blog

Changes To The 50/50 Sharing Principle In Divorces Cases

21st June 2017 by Healys

The case of Julie Sharp and her ex-husband Robin Sharp was widely reported in the news on 14 June 2017. This case related to a short marriage of six years in duration, with the parties having no children together. Continue reading →

21st June 2017 Healys 0 Comments Family, Homepage features

Landmark Case on Home Office Policy on Remove First and Appeal Later

21st June 2017 by Healys

R (on the application of Kiarie) (Appellant) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Respondent) R (on the application of Byndloss) (Appellant) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Respondent) [2017] UKSC 42 Continue reading →

21st June 2017 Healys 0 Comments Firm news, Homepage features, Immigration blog

Cybercrime In i-Gaming: How It Occurs And How To Prevent It

13th June 2017 by Healys

With the growing threat of cyber crime, how can i-Gaming companies protect themselves and their customers? Prevention and technology tools are key, writes David Schollenberger of Healys LLP.

Cyber crime is currently one of the biggest concerns of i-gaming operators, regulators and customers alike. As the business of online gaming has grown, internet fraud, theft and attacks have followed.

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13th June 2017 Healys 0 Comments David Articles, Gaming and Betting Insights