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Addressing the Balance: UK company boards make slow progress on BAME appointments in 2020 with significant improvements towards gender parity
BAME appointments to the boards of some of …
The Finer Details of Social Media: Turkey fines social media companies after breach of new “draconian” media laws
In July the Turkish government brought in strict …
America turns over a new leaf: US citizens overwhelmingly vote in favour of drug decriminalisation
The US election results are in, and the …
The Cost of Law: EU to cut funds for violations on rule of law
The Council of the EU and the European …
Gardenscams: Advertising Standards Authority bans adverts for Homescapes and Gardenscapes games
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned two …
Mind the Gap: Bar Standards Board reveals female BAME barristers are the lowest-earners
Recent research undertaken by the Bar Standards Board …
Operation Ocado: Online supermarket expects growth amidst pandemic
Online grocer, Ocado, expects profit growth as the …
Contractor Of The Month: Facebook forces moderators into the office
A certain category of Facebook workers in Dublin …
A Win for Women: half of partnership promotions go to women
For the first time in the UK’s legal …
Building Block-Chain: JP Morgan creates a blockchain company
JP Morgan announced plans to create a new …
Not A Very Sun-ny Outcome: Johnny Depp loses libel case against The Sun
Actor Johnny Depp has lost his libel case …
The Only Way Is Up: HMRC to be ranked higher up the insolvency priority ladder
On 22 July 2020, the Finance Act 2020 …
Not So Tiny Insects: Ant Group Considers IPO
Chinese fintech Ant Group seeks an IPO to …
Fishing In The Mainstream: Cryptocurrencies net Paypal
PayPal has announced it will allow US users …
Business Baby Boom: Businesses being set up at a record rate despite pandemic
Despite there being a pandemic raging across the …
BT Phone Home: British Telecom signs deal with Ericsson
Telecom company BT has signed a deal with …
Boris’ Bill Blunder: Government loses in the House of Lords over Brexit law breaking
The government was defeated in the House of …
Bidding For Biden: Biden Campaign leads fundraiser hosted by Big Tech’s biggest critics
US presidential candidate Joe Biden’s campaign has held …
Immigration Ignominy: Court of Appeal rules Home Office short notice immigration policy unlawful
The Court of Appeal has ruled that a …
Blabbing Banks: Hong Kong ropes in banks on national security law enforcement
Both local and international banks in Hong Kong …
Veggie Burgers Are Back On The Grill: EU votes in favour of plant-based meat in naming debate
On Friday 23 October the European Parliament voted …
Service Sector To Struggle Amid Brexit: Industry experts warn of job cuts if action is not taken now
The EU Services subcommittee Report warns that the …
BOO! PwC frightened away: Auditor abandons Boohoo to prevent reputational damage
Boohoo announces that PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) will not seek …
Access Denied: UK to ban more EU citizens with criminal records beginning in 2021
The Home Office has announced that as of …
Say Goodbye To IBM: The computer giant has announced restructuring plans to split into two public companies
In an attempt to reinvent itself, IBM is …
Rolling in the Deep: Rolls Royce plans to raise ÂŁ2.5bn in equity finance
Rolls Royce has recently been in communication with …
Prime Time For Amazon: UK’s new Digital Services Tax only affects third-party sellers
Introduced in April, the UK’s Digital Services Tax …
Not All Plane Sailing: British Airways fined ÂŁ20m for data breach involving thousands of customers
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined British …
Deluxe Dispute: LVMH & Tiffany sue each other following failed takeover bid
The $16.6bn takeover deal has come to a …
Influencer #Ad’s Investigated: CMA tightens rules on Instagram advertisements
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is tightening …
No More Russian’s Rushing Between Courts: UK Supreme Court rules Russian firm cannot pursue litigation in Moscow
A Russian insurance company cannot pursue litigation in …
Litigating London 2012: Allen & Overy sued by Olympic Stadium owners
The owners of the London Stadium are suing …
CEU’s Hexit: Hungary’s higher education reforms breach EU law
The ECJ’s recent judgment has concluded that Hungary …
Every Little Loophole Helps: Criticism as Tesco shareholders reap benefits of stockpiling
Tesco has declared a midyear dividend of ÂŁ315m, …
Big Tech Bullies: US report accuses technology giants of antitrust violations
A US congressional report has alleged that Amazon, …
Footballing Finances: Transfer spending slashed as the end looms for some football clubs
As football attempts to tackle the economic effects …
VAT’s Not Fair: Subway bread is not (tax-exempt) bread
The Irish Supreme Court has ruled that Subway …
Customer Service Skills Needed: Unless you’re a Stoic
A Lidl employee has successfully argued that a …
Breaking the Bank: Moonpig sends greetings to investment banks
Lockdown has seen a very successful turn of …
Downing Street: Rolling the dice on gambling reform?
Seeking to modernise and reform gambling laws, the …
Digital Pat-down: Law Commission proposes further access for investigators to digital data
The Law Commission has published a report which …
Priti Patel Plays the Blame Game: Speech leaves “Lefty Lawyers” fearing violence
In her Conservative Party conference speech, Home Secretary …
BAME Representation at the Bar: You shouldn’t have to put up with racism to be a black lawyer
Alexandra Wilson, a criminal and family law barrister …
Below the Bar: Junior barristers earn less than minimum wage
The Bar Council have highlighted how some junior …
Blackburn’s Billionaire Brothers: Asda Bought from Walmart in billion-pound deal
Two self-made billionaire brothers have bought Asda from …
WFH: Working From Hospital? Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis sparks concern over culture of working while ill
Reports of US President, Donald Trump, continuing to …
Let the Credits Roll: Cinema giant Cineworld confirms closures following Covid-19 crisis
Cineworld, the second-largest cinema chain internationally, is closing …
Fit and Data Proper: EU Approves $2.1bn Google Fitbit Deal
The EU looks set to approve Google’s $2.1bn …
Not Sharing in the Election Excitement: Facebook Bans Political Ads
Facebook has announced that it will ban any …
Percy’s Become Profitable: Ocado is now the UK’s Most Valuable Food Retailer
The online delivery group briefly became the UK’s …
Pret a Changer: Post-lockdown restructuring sparks hope for Pret
UK’s leading sandwich shop chain, Pret A Manger …
PlayStation Doomed: The Fallout of Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax Media
Microsoft acquired ZeniMax Media in September 2020, the …
The New Banking Behemoths: UBS and Credit Suisse merger
UBS and Credit Suisse are reportedly considering the …
Money Talks: Advertisers strike deal with social media giants to curb proliferation of hate speech
Facebook, YouTube and Twitter have agreed to be …
International Illegality: UK set to break international law with new Internal Market Bill
The government has revealed a new UK Internal …
Global Banks Hung Out to Dry: FinCEN Files reveal global money laundering
Leaked documents show that some of the world\’s …
Making Green Routine: Government launches green finance recovery plan
On 22 July 2020, UK Prime Minister Boris …
Time for Full Disclosure: HMRC to be given new powers
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will be given …
JP Movin Out (Anthony’s Song): JP Morgan begins its Brexit Move
JP Morgan Chase & Co. has asked staff …
Swift Justice: Lockdown spurs on private prosecution market
Clyde & Co are the latest player in …
Circuit Breaker of Hearts: UK Hospitality and Travel Shares Tumble After Hints of Second Lockdown
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering a two-week …
Hickory Dickory TikTok: Time is up for over 200 Chinese apps in India
Following political tensions between India and China at …
Put Away Your 3D Glasses! Jaguar Land Rover 3D Trademark application denied
What do Kit-Kats, Rubik’s Cubes and Land Rovers …
The Ghost of Ghosn: Nissan’s Ex-Head of Legal goes on trial in Japan
Nissan’s former global Head of Legal Greg Kelly …
Minority Report: Automated case prediction software attracts the attention of litigation funder
Major litigation funder, Therium Capital Management has teamed …
Big EU Brother is Watching You: Proposed Digital Services Act to increase EU oversight over tech giants
The European Commission is planning to propose a …
Messi with the GOAT, you get the horns: Why Messi couldn’t leave Barcelona
Lionel Messi’s bid to leave Barcelona fails after …
Pick up the Phone or Let it Ring?: BT’s board prepares to defend against potential hostile takeovers
The telecoms giant British Telecom (BT) is preparing …
Right Foot in, Left Foot out, Shake it all About: The state of UK immigration post-Brexit
On 1 January 2021, the freedom of movement …
Courtroom Drama on the Big Screen: Scottish cinemas to house juries to clear case backlog
In order to clear a backlog of criminal …
Aye or Naw…all over again?: Nicola Sturgeon raises question of a second Scottish Independence referendum
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to …
Breaking New Ground: Homeless accommodation provider to float on London Stock Exchange
A homeless accommodation provider has announced its plans …
A $2tn bite of the Apple: Another look at Apple overtaking the value of the entire FTSE 100
Following its $2tn valuation on 19 August, US …
End of IP-“slow”?: The Hut Group halts London’s IPO lull with ÂŁ4.5 billion flotation
Despite considering its options overseas, e-commerce retailer The …
Footing the Bill: Premier League clubs lose big without any fan-fare
After the Coronavirus pandemic forced the suspension of …
Designer Debt: New Look undergoes second debt restructure in as many years
Struggling high-street retailer New Look has converted ÂŁ440m …
Lock On Effect: Coronavirus infects the UK economy leading to symptoms of recession
Severe falls in economic output during the Coronavirus …
Scot Right There: The haters of Scotland’s new Hate Crime Bill
The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill …
The Building Blocks of a Commercial Empire: Lego set to open 120 new stores
The Danish toy manufacturer Lego has announced that …
Morrizon: Amazon and Morrison partner to offer online grocery deliveries
Morrisons and Amazon have announced a new supply …
Cleaning up Cleaning: Unilever to spend ÂŁ890m to cut fossil fuels from detergents
Unilever is planning to spend ÂŁ890m to remove …
Speeding up the Process: Covid-19’s Impact on a struggling Japanese economy
Covid-19 has hit economies around the globe with …
Prime Pills: Amazon launches online pharmacy in India
Expanding its reach across the global marketplace, Amazon …
Farewell Freedom: Mass arrests in Hong Kong under the Chinese Security Law
In place since 30 June 2020, the new …
Flying Low and Flying High: Virgin Atlantic on a financial rollercoaster
Last month, Virgin Atlantic was desperately trying to …
Physical, Virtual or Hybrid: What will be the “new normal” for future AGMs?
This year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) season largely …
Redundancy LLP: Law firms bite the bullet on pandemic costs
As COVID-19 continues to affect businesses around the …
A Costly Bite for an Apple: Apple Inc.’s Value hits $2trn
The value of Apple shares hit $2.3trn on …
Back after the Break: Streaming services outbid UK broadcasters for TV rights of pre-pandemic productions
Following a significant decline in revenue during the …