A keenly-awaited ruling in a nurse's claim that she was harassed by the use by a transgender doctor of a women's changing room provides little clarity to employers on how to manage disputes over single-sex facilities, as a tribunal largely side-stepped a landmark decision on the legal definition of a woman.
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Fife Ruling Little Help In Solving Single-Sex Space Disputes

By Adele Redmond

A keenly-awaited ruling in a nurse's claim that she was harassed by the use by a transgender doctor of a women's changing room provides little clarity to employers on how to manage disputes over single-sex facilities, as a tribunal largely side-stepped a landmark decision on the legal definition of a woman.

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Intel Wins €140M Fine Cut But Can't Shake EU Abuse Finding

By Matthew Perlman

A European court ruled in favor of competition enforcers on Wednesday, upholding a ruling of abuse of dominance against Intel Corp. but slashing the fine by €140 million ($163 million).

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Scottish Power Can't Block Asbestos Death Damages Claim

By Joanne Faulkner

The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the family of a Scottish Power employee who died from asbestos exposure can pursue the utility company for damages, even though an earlier settlement was reached while he was alive.

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COMPETITION

Final Shipping Companies Settle CAT Cartel Claim For £54M

By Joanne Faulkner

Lawyers representing millions of motorists who were allegedly charged inflated delivery prices have agreed a £54 million ($71 million) settlement against the final two vehicle shipping companies left in an opt-out class action before a trial judgment could be published.

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Publisher Says Camelot's £70M Lottery Subsidy Was Unlawful

By Ronan Barnard

Publishing group Northern & Shell argued at a London antitrust tribunal on Wednesday that a decision by Britain's gambling regulator to grant Camelot UK Lotteries around £70 million ($93 million) for marketing was an unlawful subsidy.

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SECURITIES & BANKING

Oligarch's Son Loses Claim For €7M Sanctions Compensation

By Eddie Beaver

The son of a Russian oil and gas tycoon failed on Wednesday to secure over €7.5 million ($8.7 million) in compensation from the Council of the European Union over unlawful sanctions imposed against him in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Oatly Asks Top Court To Revive TM For 'Post Milk'

By Alex Baldwin

Oat drink company Oatly told the U.K.'s top court that it should be able to use the word "milk" when advertising its products, arguing that its "post milk generation" trademark does not run afoul of retained European law.

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COMPANIES IN TODAY'S NEWS

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Scottish Power Ltd.

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN TODAY'S NEWS

Competition Appeal Tribunal

European Commission

European Union

General Court of the EU

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