News: Legal
Woman pestered into paying US$500,000 to join Hong Kong gym
A 36-year-old woman paid HK$4.3 million (US$553,936) for a membership of a fitness club and 3,381 hours of personal training after being constantly pestered by sales staff. The Hong Kong…
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Overseas authorities introduce anti ticket scalping legislation
With concern over secondary ticketing websites purchasing and reselling tickets for popular sporting events and upcoming performances by acts such as Adele, Jerry Seinfield, Guns N’…
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Growing use of bots for hot sport and entertainment tickets reignite scalping debate
Demand for tickets for popular sport and entertainment events including AFL Finals Series games and upcoming performances by acts such as Guns N’ Roses and Bruce Springsteen has…
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Singapore firms warned over ‘unauthorised’ promotions involving Olympic gold medallist Schooling
Singaporean companies trying to cash in on the euphoria over local swimmer Joseph Schooling's Olympic gold medal have been told to stop unauthorised commercial campaigns. Schooling,…
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South China Morning Post reports on ‘the dark side’ of Hong Kong’s fitness industry
Respected Hong Kong newspaper the South China Morning Post has revealed how sales tactics at city’s gyms have come under fire for misleading and intimidating customers. In a recent…
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Saudi authorities conflicted over playing Pokémon Go at Mecca’s Grand Mosque
The Pokémon Go phenomena is reportedly creating challenges at Saudi Arabia and Islam’s holiest location, with people spotted playing the game outside the gates of the Grand Mosque in…
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Cricketers association helps players recover Indian Cricket League remuneration from 2009
Following the failure of the Indian Cricket League (ICL) event in 2009, a lengthy legal process to recover player payments has finally been resolved. The Federation of International…
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Disneyland Shanghai draws a million visitors prior to opening
In advance of its scheduled opening on 16th June, the Shanghai Disney Resort has already welcomed nearly one million visitors. Since the park opened its subway stop on 26th April, more…
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