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Sustainability in BlackRock: Worldâs largest fund manager champions sustainability
BlackRock, the worldâs largest fund manager, has revamped …
Adios AMIGO: Sub-prime lender listed for sale
Sub-prime lender Amigo has weathered a rocky couple …
Get On Your Bike: Pelotonâs âsexistâ ad results in drop of market value
Pelotonâs sexist Christmas advertisement prompts its market value …
Just-ice a Click Away: New small claims website for personal injury claims launches
The Motor Insurersâ Bureau (MIB) has set up …
Dude, Whereâs My Cab? Careem to cease services in Oman
Careem, the Dubai-based ride-sharing company owned by Uber, …
Struck Out: Solicitor struck off after mishandling client money
A solicitor has been struck off after she …
Huge Customs Savings: Government and HMRC bailout Flybe
The British government recently brokered a deal to …
OUTstanding: City lawyers recognised for innovative LGBT+ initiatives
Over 20 lawyers at top law firms have …
Google+ China= No Human Rights?: Googleâs plan to expand into China is criticised over human rights issues
Googleâs plan to expand into China has drawn …
An Alternative Way To Prevent Extinction: Extinction Rebellion labelled a terrorist organisation
The environmental protest group âExtinction Rebellionâ (XR) has …
Air-brb: Airbnb resumes services in France, as ECJ say itâs not to be regulated like an estate agent
Airbnb has avoided French regulations applicable to estate …
U-Not-Clever: Unilever loses Supreme Court patent case
Following a 13-year legal battle, the Supreme Court …
Manager to Aisle 3: Morrisons to axe 3,000 manager positions
Morrisons plans to cut 3,000 department managerial roles …
From Dawn till Musk: Elon Musk wins landmark social media defamation case
Billionaire Elon Musk has won a landmark defamation …
Speeding Away From Justice: Ex-Nissan CEO flees ârigged Japanese justice systemâ
Former Nissan chief executive, Carlos Ghosn, has fled …
Not so Sure on Onshoring: The London firmsâ regional workhouses
A new study has suggested that London firms …
Hack Attack: Customer data held hostage in Travelex hacking
Foreign exchange company, Travelex is being held to …
All You Can Eat: Just Eat and Takeaway.com finalise merger deal
Just Eat shareholders have opted to merge with …
Wading Through the Stream: A closer look at the battle for intellectual property
Internet streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon and …
ChainMail: Surge in consolidation of the UK newspaper market continues
The Daily Mail and General Trust (DGMT), the …
Trucking On: Eddie Stobart approves rescue deal
Eddie Stobartâs shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour …
Steadfast Singapore: Facebook forced to comply with Singapore’s “fake news” law
Facebook has added a correction notice to a …
SRA Steal Your Data Today?: There are fears that SRA requirements are allowing third parties access to consumersâ data
Sole practitioner George Gardiner from London firm Gardiner …
A Potential No-go: Viagogoâs acquisition of Stubhub in choppy waters
Viagogo, the UKâs largest online platform for ticket …
Mindfulness, Meditation and Mental Health: BPP announces new initiatives
BPP University Law School has announced the trial …
You(No Longer)Work: Job losses at workspace provider WeWork
WeWork has announced that 2,400 employees will be …
The Force is Not So Strong With This One: Amazon appeals JEDI decision
Amazon Web Services has filed against the Pentagon\’s …
Your Ride is Cancelled: Uberâs licence revoked in London
In 2017, Uberâs licence was revoked by Transport …
Class Action Is In Session: Decision issued in first UK shareholder class action
Delivering a judgment in the first shareholder class …
Dr. Google: Project Nightingale gave Google access to millions of medical records
Google\’s partnership with Ascension, a major US hospital …
Work Smarter Not Harder: Would nationalising broadband boost productivity?
Labour made an election pledge to provide free …
Save Our Soles: Clarks struggles to compete during the high street crisis
Footwear retailer, Clarks is the latest victim of …
Not So SQE-asy: Will the SQE be too difficult?
Potentially high failure rates of up to 50% …
Let Me Hear You Stream: The war for our screens rages between Netflix, Disney & Amazon
With the launch of Disney+ and Apple TV+ …
Game On: Record breaking investment in Manchester City football club
The US Private Equity firm Silver Lake has …
Floating by on $2 Trillion: Saudi oil giant debuts on stock exchange
The worldâs most profitable company has gone public. …
An Update on Hong Kong
Towards the end of November political shockwaves rocked …
Just Sign It: Liverpool choose Nike over New Balance
Current European Champions, Liverpool are free to enter …
BritBox: Terrestrial broadcasters enter the streaming wars
Britbox, the brainchild of ITV and BBC, will …
Bo Money, Less Problems: RBS sets up its own digital bank named BĂł
After two years of developing and ÂŁ100 million …
Hungary for Fines: Facebook fined again; this time for claiming its services are free of charge
The Hungarian competition authority (GazdasĂĄgi Versenyhivatal or GVH) …
Refunds For All: HSBC and Santander ordered to pay ÂŁ8 million back to their customers
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ordered …
Spaces High: UK increases space tech funding
On the eve of European Space Agency (ESA) …
Bond No Longer: FCA bans advertising of mini-bonds
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have introduced a …
Abandoning Amazon: Nike delists its products from retailing giant
Following a strategic overhaul, Nike has decided to …
Thank U BT, Vodafone Next: Virgin Mobile signs 5 year partnership with Vodafone
After 20 years with BTâs EE network, Virgin …
Powering Down: Npower to cut jobs
The Big six energy firm Npower has announced …
Livestock Litigation: Ben & Jerryâs sued for their âhappy cowsâ advertising
A class action was filed on October 31st …
Why Did the Chick-fil-A Cross the Road Back to the US?: Chick-fil-A leaves the UK
In October, Reading became the home of the …
Booking.TM: US Supreme Court to hear Booking.com trademark case
The US Supreme Court is considering blocking an …
I Do⊠Not: Pressing reforms to divorce law put on hold
The long awaited reforms to divorce law, as …
Hey Alexa, Give Evidence: Alexa could potentially be a witness in a murder trial
The possibility of eavesdropping virtual assistants being used …
First Group to Get Derailed?: The CMA launches an investigation into the proposed West Coast Rail franchise
The CMA raises concerns about the negative consumer …
Environment in Turm-Oil: Oil giants need to make cuts to hit climate targets
Oil companies need to cut combined production by …
#Ad: Why brands and celebrity influencers need to suppress their appetites for influencer marketing
Sponsored posts by celebrity influencers (Katie Price, Lauren …
Thank You For the Music: Spotifyâs CFO announces departure
In a high profile exit, Spotifyâs Barry McCarthy …
Welcome to Technolo-Three: FinTechâs third wave imminent
FinTech is entering a third phase of development. …
Bedtime for Mothercare: Mothercare closes down in the UK
Mothercare has entered administration, closing all UK stores, …
Dispute Delivery: Royal Mail win injunction at the High Court
Royal Mail believes that its employees were forced …
Green is the New Black: Prada and Crédit Agricole Group sign a sustainability term loan
Prada has signed a 5 year sustainability term …
Park First, Think Later: FCA issues proceedings against Park First Limited
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is suing Park …
Litigation vs Justice: Has access to the law become too expensive?
The costs of litigation in the recent case …
Morrisonsâ Last Chance Saloon at Supreme Court: Morrisons appeal against vicarious liability data breach ruling
British supermarket chain Morrisons has appealed its case …
Save Money, Work Harder, the Smart Price Guarantee: Asda pressures staff to sign new contracts reducing flexible working
In a bid to make them more competitive, …
No Breakfast at Tiffanyâs: Tiffany & Co push back against initial takeover offer
Tiffany & Co reject surprise $14.9billion takeover bid …
PPLie: Mis-sold PPI scandal set to cost Lloyds over ÂŁ22billion
The payment protection insurance (PPI) policy is one …
Go Go Galactic: Virgin Galactic launch on the New York Stock Exchange
On the 28th of October 2019, Virgin Galactic …
Regulating Robots: Financial services regulators commit to explore machine learning policies
An industry-wide survey of financial services companies has …
Too Much Tech: Firms are struggling to choose between legaltech providers
After years of resisting technology, the legal industry …
Another Step into Your Privacy: Google acquires Fitbit
Technology Giant Google is to buy the health …
Collaboration is the K-EY to Success: EY acquires yet another legal services firm
EY, one of the âBig Fourâ accountancy firms, …
(Un)diplomatic relations?: The diplomatic immunity row over Anne Sacoolas intensifies
The fatal crash in August 2019 that killed …
In Need of a Service: Bentley loses trademark battle
Bentley Motors has lost a 20 year running …
Time to Unmind: Slaughter and May release mental health app
Slaughter and May have partnered with Unmind, a …
NDA Crackdown: UK Equality watchdog calls time on controversial âgagging ordersâ
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has …
âToo Little, Too Lateâ – Hong Kong sinks into recession
The major international trading hub faces a harsh …
Facing the Consequences: The UK data protection watchdog has raised concerns over the legality of facial recognition
The UK data protection watchdog has called for …
Ad Me on Social Media: Facebook sued for discriminatory ads
Facebook, the worldâs second largest seller of advertisements, …
LittleLaw looks at… The Protests in Hong Kong
Since early June there have been protests in …
Chop Sue-y: Pastry chef sues Heston Blumenthalâs restaurant after sustaining a chronic wrist injury
28-year old chef Sharon Anderson is suing for …
Done Deal: Watchstone and Slater & Gordon Settle longstanding feud
Insurance firm Watchstone and law firm Slater & …
Hey Big Spender: Amazon profits drop 26% after flurry of expenditure
Amazonâs quarterly profits are down from $2.9 billion …
Quality Over Quantity: Recent research shows what in-house lawyers look for when outsourcing work
In-house lawyers care more about the advice the …
âShaking offâ Copyright Lawsuits in the Music Industry: Taylor Swift battles copyright appeal
Despite an earlier dismissal in 2018, the US …
Shoulda, Woodford, Coulda: Woodford Investment Management set to close
Woodford Investment Management, an investment management firm, is …
A Big Thoma-cquisition: Thoma Bravo takes UK cybersecurity firm private for ÂŁ3.1 billion
The US private equity group Thoma Bravo has …
Future-facing Training: Reed Smith launches âinnovation seatsâ in training contracts
US-headquartered firm Reed Smith has announced the creation …
Advancing to New Heights: Ashurst rises to the challenge of digitalisation with its NewLaw branch Ashurst Digital Ventures
In May 2019, global law firm Ashurst expanded …
Till Reform Do Us Part: Law Commission to review 19th century marriage laws
The Law Commission is working on improving the …
No Way to Dress up a Companyâs Struggles: Monsoon Accessorize still in a critical condition
Despite Monsoon Accessorizeâs company voluntary arrangement (CVA) being …
Deliver-coup dâĂ©tat?: The CMA start an investigation into Amazonâs takeover of Deliveroo
The UKâs Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has …
QuickQuidâs Quick Split: Payday lender exits UK market
Payday lender QuickQuid has decided to pull out …
Every Little (Claim) Helps: Tesco under fire over unequal pay
One of the UKâs largest supermarkets, Tesco, has …
Neurodiversity: Herbert Smith Freehills partner with Autism Forward
Herbert Smith Freehills has partnered with Autism Forward …
Primed for Law: Amazon edges into the legal services arena
On the 1st October, the Amazon Intellectual Property …
Cooking All the Books?: PwC in hot water over conflict of interest at Thomas Cook
PwC has been questioned over a possible conflict …
Fighting Back: MP Rosie Duffield gives powerful speech as she debates the new Domestic Abuse Bill in Parliament
Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield speaks about her personal …
Hot Courting Chaos: The new symptom of our ailing criminal justice system
The Criminal Bar has recently warned of the …
Deloitte launches new training contract designed to fit into the Solicitors Qualification Exam
Big Four firm Deloitte, has launched a new …
Grand Theft Loophole: Global entertainment giants avoid millions in UK corporation tax
A UK tax-relief policy, âVideo Games Tax Reliefâ …
VW Dieselgate Emissions Scandal: The mistake that keeps on giving
Volkswagenâs (VW) âdefeat deviceâ designed to circumvent emissions …
Newsworthy Content: Social media sites confirm political speech is exempt from user codes
Facebook and YouTube have recently affirmed that they …
The Dough Deflates: Pizza Express struggles with ÂŁ1.1 billion debt pile-up
Pizza Express is facing financial struggles with a …
Partner to Pay Up: Beckwith avoids ban but not ÂŁ235,000 bill
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has ordered Ryan …
LittleLaw looks at… Law Firm IPOs
The legal services industry is undergoing significant disruption …
Direct Listing: The new future for going public?
Following the recent initial public offering (IPO) flops …
Tax Request Rejected: Facebookâs tax payments in 2018 are suspected to be too low
In 2018 Facebook only paid ÂŁ28.5m in corporation …
Breaking Up with Big Tech: US presidential hopeful announces plans for breakup
In March, US Democratic Presidential hopeful, Senator Elizabeth …
Support Not Bought: The Chinese eliteâs Hong Kong dilemma
As protests in Hong Kong seem to be …
No End to Saudiâs Dividend: Saudi Aramco announces $75bn dividend ahead of IPO
Saudi Aramco is proposing to offer a $75 …
Make It a Double: Dentons to create first âtruly national American law firmâ with dual partnership
The worldâs largest law firm will partner with …
Breaking the Bank: Three former senior employees at Barclays to be prosecuted by the Serious Fraud Office
Roger Jenkings, Richard Boath and Tom Kalaris are …
A New Cam(Pay)n: The creation of MeTooPay seeks to redress the gender pay gap
Over 100 of the most successful women in …
Fallen & Over it?: Allen & Overy has reported an increase in its gender pay gap
Allen & Overy has reported that it has …
PayPulling Out: PayPal pulls out of Facebookâs cryptocurrency
PayPal announces its decision to pull out of …
Protesting and Arresting: Extinction Rebellion threatens legal action after ban on protest
Extinction Rebellion threatens judicial review of the policeâs …
An Everlasting Power of Attorney?: Record levels of court action over lasting power of attorney
According to data collected by Nockolds Solicitors, 721 …
Now You See It, Now You Donât: A look at the âCumExâ scandal
Involving an extensive network of bankers, tax lawyers …
Switch and Ditch: 6 million loyal insurance customers are being overcharged
A study by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) …
Swooping into the UK Market: Alston & Bird open its first UK office
US law firm, Alston & Bird, launches its …
One In, All In: Stevens & Bolton moves to all-equity partnership model
Regional outfit Stevens & Bolton has levelled the …
Growth Continues: Dentons plants seeds in Argentina and Uruguay
Dentons (the worldâs largest law firm by headcount) …
ElectroLinks: Magic Circle firm Linklaters has introduced digital training contract offers
Linklaters has started using digital training contract offers …
Youâll Never Trade Mark Alone… or With Anyone Else: Liverpool Football Club fails in bid to register city name as a trade mark
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has rejected Liverpool …
Evershedding the Old Ways: Eversheds Sutherland sets BAME targets for UK practice
Eversheds Sutherland has released BAME targets for its …
Amazonâs Hopes for Rekognition: Amazon to pitch its facial recognition technology regulation to lawmakers
In September 2019, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos unveiled …
Law Firms, Transform and Roll Out: A snapshot of the digital arms race for recruitment and client retention
Law firms are accelerating their digital transformation through …
âMany Thanksâ for the Ruling: The High Court has ruled that automatic email signatures are legally binding
The High Court rules that automatic email signature …
Punishing Poor Pensions: The Investment Association cracks down on pension schemes
The Investment Association (IA) have decided to issue …
Hala at Me: Careem launches new e-hailing service called Hala
Careem, on a joint venture with the Roads …
Pounding the Market: Poundlandâs road to an IPO
Poundlandâs parent company, Pepco Group is considering an …
Dethroned: London steals New Yorkâs global fintech investment crown
London has overtaken New York and surpassed San …
Working Four the Man: Looking at the impact of a four-day working week
Responses to the likelihood of a four day …
Ministry of Injustice?: Chair of the Society of Black Lawyers sues the Ministry of Justice for racial discrimination
Peter Herbert, the chair of the Society of …
Down to Diversify: Leigh Day introduces scheme which searches for black lawyers
Law firm Leigh Day intend to recruit six …
Amazon Defending the Amazon: Employees stage walkout as part of The Climate Strike
On Friday 20th September, thousands of Amazon employees …
Unlucky Strike: British American Tobacco embroiled in Dutch tax evasion scandal
British American Tobacco has been issued with a …
We(Still)DonâtWork: WeWorkâs initial public offering withdrawn after lacklustre investor response
WeWork owner, the We Company, has formally withdrawn …
Spurred On: Tottenham Hotspur refinance stadium debt
Tottenham Hotspur (Spurs) have refinanced loans used to …
Permanently Grounded: Travel giant Thomas Cook collapses
British global travel group Thomas Cook has filed …
Bunking with the Public: AirBnB announces it will make an IPO as it plans to go public
AirBnB, the home-sharing rental business, has announced that …
Running into Trouble: JD Sports investigated for worsening their customersâ shopping experience
JD Sports has acquired Footasylum for ÂŁ90 million. …
Given the Boot: M&S drops out of the FTSE 100
In early September the retailer Marks & Spencer …
All the Wage: Low levels of unemployment boosts wage growth
Unemployment levels in the UK fell in the …
FranceBlock: France deals new blow to Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency by blocking development plans
The French finance minister, Bruno Le Maire, said …
Looks like Brexit isnât the Only No Deal: Hong Kong rejected by London
The London Stock Exchange has rejected Hong Kongâs …
Going Vegan: How British brands are capitalising on veganism
Vegan products are transforming British brands with more …
The most significant constitutional judgment in your lifetime? Understanding Scotlandâs Court of Session ruling and Supreme Court Appeal
On 11 September 2019, the Scottish Court of …
Employees, Assemble!: California passes Assembly Bill 5, a landmark bill on gig economy rights
On Wednesday 18th September the Governor of California …
Recruitment Revamp: Linklaters launches 90 minute assessment for future trainees
Magic circle titan Linklaters has revolutionised how its …
5G-Wheel Drive: 5G could finally put fully autonomous cars on the road
University researchersâ efforts with 5G now allow data …
Marching into Unchartered Territory: Glasgow City Council promise to âpush the lawâ in order to protect the public
Recent violent protests in Glasgow have prompted the …
Deliver-sued: Deliveroo ad banned for being misleading
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a …
Wanna Buy a Trade Secret?: Former Google engineer faces criminal charges for stealing trade secrets
Anthony Levandowski (a former engineer at Google) has …
Overlooking Privacy: YouTube fined $170m for collecting children’s personal data
The Federal Trade Commission recently fined YouTube a …
Live to Fight Another CVA: Mike Ashley funds legal challenge against Debenhamsâ CVA
Sports Directâs owner, Mike Ashley, is funding a …
WeDonâtWork: The real estate company WeWork looks to launch an IPO
WeWork, the office sharing company which leases office …
From Top(shop) to Bottom: Topshop has to sign a CVA after losing millions
Topshop and Topmanâs ÂŁ498.5 million loss in 2018 …
Big Tech, Little Trust: US states to launch antitrust and privacy enquiries into Facebook and Google
Facebook and Google are facing investigations in the …
If You Want to Be My Digibank, Youâve Got to Get With the Programme: Singapore clarifies the eligibility criteria for digital banks
On 28th June 2019, the Monetary Authority of …
Kirkland Will See You Now: Kirkland and Ellisâ new âKirkland Conciergeâ service
Leading US Law firm Kirkland and Ellis has …
Yours Electronically: The Law Commission confirms electronic signatures are legally valid
The Law Commission has stated that electronic signatures …
Too Traditional: Law Firms âincorporatingâ new business models
Law firms are moving away from the traditional …
Be There or Be Scared: Eversheds Sutherland debuts âTechtemberâ to dispel its lawyersâ fear of IT
Eversheds Sutherland is currently hosting a month-long training program to …
The end is near: PPI claims deadline approaches and will have big effects on the industry
On the 29th August, UKâs financial regulators brought …
At an All-time CE-low: Pay drop still leaves FTSE 100 CEOâs 117 times better than UK average
Recent data shows that the average pay of …
Connect Five: UK telecommunications companies to gain more rights to deploy 5G equipment
Telecoms operators will be given enhanced rights to …
Cheers to That: BrewDog considers issuing ÂŁ10m bond with âannual payment in beerâ
James Watt, head of the craft brewery BrewDog, …
In it for the Internet: TalkTalk and Vodafone in legal action over BTâs ethernet controls
Fibre broadband providers Talktalk and Vodafone have launched …
The Italian Stall-ion: Political upheaval in Italy
Italyâs 66th post-war government (since 1945) collapsed after …
Pension Pushing: Lane Clark & Peacock snap up KPMG Pension division
Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP), one of the …
One Last Chance to Save the Case: legal challenge to the prorogation of the British Parliament rejected by the High Court
High Court judges have rejected Gina Millerâs case …
Français, s’il vous plaĂźt – Air Canada fined for not using French onboard flight
A couple who sued Air Canada will now …
LittleLaw looks at… Prostitution in the UK
Since 2014, Holbeck in Leeds has permitted sex …
Thank You, Next Case: Ariana Grande sues Forever 21 for $10m over using âlookalike modelâ
Ariana Grande is seeking $10 million in a …
Donât Lose Your Marbles: The Parthenon marbles are becoming a pawn in the UK-EU battle
The new Greek prime minister has proposed a …
Putting Out the Fire: Walmart and Tesla attempt to resolve legal disputes over solar panel rooftop fires
Days after Walmart came out swinging with a …
No Deal: A&O and OâMelveny call off merger talks after a year of negotiations
The magic circle law firm Allen & Overy …
Amazonâs NHS Vision: Tech giant makes move into the healthcare market
News about the collaboration between the NHS and …
Trading Blows: Is the trade war between China and the US worth the fight?
As China has just filed the third report …
Justice Calling: HMCTS centralised hubs respond to calls within 30 seconds
The launch of centralised hubs to dispense justice …
Dealing With Digitax: The double-edged sword of a UK digital services tax
French President, Emmanuel Macron might have emerged as …
Come Fly With Me…Maybe: British Airwaysâ September strikes to cause at least five days of consecutive cancellations
Following disputes over pay, British Airways (BA) has …
The Human Cost of Brexit: How the post-Brexit human rights regime will impact the legal market
A potential post-Brexit scrapping of the Human Rights …
Backstopâs Back Alright: The commercial effect of ignoring the backstop in Brexit talks
The scenario of a no deal Brexit looks …
Eating Up the Competition: JustEat join with Dutch company in ÂŁ9bn merger
JustEat and Takeaway.com merge to create the second …
Class Dismissed: The commercial spillovers of prorogation
The effects of prorogation are not only present …
Mind How You Go: Dentons appoints a âmindfulnessâ chief to help boost wellbeing
Global law firm Dentons has appointed a âchief …
Quick Links to Data: Linklaters launches new AI data-powered system to search and manage legal documents
Linklaters has launched MatterExplorer, a new Artificial Intelligence …
One-Stop Solutions: Reynen Court provides law firms with a full array of tech services
Reynen Court, a startup whose rise in 2018 …
Hey Siri, Stop Listening: Apple regularly hears confidential details on Siri
Apple contractors regularly hear confidential details on Siri …
Turkish Delight: Turkeyâs military pension fund set to buy British Steel
Turkeyâs military pension fund, known as Oyak, has …
Brits & Brussels: UK Lawyers take up Belgian citizenship
British lawyers based in Brussels are taking Belgian …
Business with Burford: Burford Capital alleges âillegal manipulationâ of shares
The litigation funder claims illegal manipulation of its …
Make America Equal Again: US legal profession lags on race and gender equality
New studies have revealed that lawyers in the …
Thank You for the Music (and the Money): YouTube stops copyright holders monetising videos through manual copyright claims
As of September, when copyright owners want to …
Saving Face: Facebook loses facial recognition appeal
Facebookâs appeal against a class action case has …
Not-So High Flyers: Hong Kong airport cancels flights due to protests
Thousands of anti-government protesters staged a mass sit-in …
WikiWhistleblower: Tribunal tackles âglaring loopholeâ in whistleblowing law
An employment tribunal has partly found in favour …
May The Force be With You: Pentagon delays decision over JEDI contract
The Pentagon has delayed awarding a 10 year …
No Longer a Toothless Tiger: Internationally mediated settlements set to be directly enforceable
46 countries including China, US, India, and the …
New Year, New Me: Gordon Dadds renames itself The Ince Group
Gordon Dadds is hoping to rebrand as \”The …
The Not Going Home Office: Home Office refuses to end indefinite detention of immigrants
The Home Office has rejected new advice published …
The ÂŁ80m Golden Tikit: BT sells off legal software division
BT has announced the firm will be exclusively …
Risky Business: Dentons bite back with launch of risk consulting business
Dentons, the worldâs largest law firm by number …
Timely Tourists: UK visitors take advantage of the weak pound
The number of tourists visiting the UK is …
Every Little Job Cut Helps: Tesco announces 4,500 cuts as it overhauls Metro stores
Tesco, Britainâs largest private sector employer, has announced …
Puny Pound: The pound hits its lowest value since 2016
The pound fell against major world currencies on …
A Pricey Rescue: British Steel to receive ÂŁ300 million support package from the government
The Turkish company, Ataer has made a bid …
A Dark Day For Music: Katy Perry sued for her song âDark Horseâ in ANOTHER high-profile copyright case
Earlier this month, it was ruled that those …
An Evolving Beast: Cybercrime in financial services
With the number of large-scale and successful cyber …
Virtual Banking Continues to Go Viral: Virtual banking spreads to Singapore as the heated race to tap into Asiaâs unbanked markets ensues
This month, the MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) …
New Partners in Crime: HSF forms joint operations partnership with local Chinese firm Kewei
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has successfully obtained its …
Linking Ideas: Linklatersâ crowdsourced âIdeas Pathwayâ set to improve work-life and clients service
In January of this year the magic circle …
On the Same âWavelengthââ Simmons & Simmons acquires legal engineering firm
International firm Simmons & Simmons have announced the …
Harbouring Ambitions of Litigation Finance: The Litigation Finance Sector gets first SRA approved training contract
Harbour has become the first company in the …
Revving Up Interest: Uber and Ola are in early talks to acquire Addison Lee
Two giants in the ride-hailing app industry, Uber …
Under the EUâs Watchful Eye: Google auctioning spots to increase competition in search engines options
Starting in 2020, all Android users (new and …
Cleaning House: Unilever warns it will sell brands which are harmful to society
Unilever threatens to sell brands without positive social …
Itâs Raining IPOs: Mishcon de Reya looks into public listing
Mishcon de Reya is preparing to either list …
Push to Modernising LGBTQ and Cohabitant Rights: Hong Kong Equal Opportunities Commission reports dismal record
A report by Allen & Overy commissioned by …
…Going twice⊠Sold!: Mike Ashley wins auction to buy Jack Wills
Mike Ashley has once again attempted to save …
Go Hard or Go Home: Amateur footballer receives criminal conviction for dangerous tackle
The Swiss Federal Court has recently upheld the …
ET Vodafone Home: Vodafone sell off mobile masts
Vodafone to sell off 60,000 mobile masts for …
Crackdown on Unethical NDAS: New law proposed to address proliferating use of ‘gagging’ clauses
The UK government announced it will introduce new …
Compensation Not Competition: Government extends reforms on gig economy to compensate workers for cancelled shifts
The Government has announced plans to expand on …
Facebookâs $5bn Let-Off: The social media company to be fined by the Federal Trade Commission
Facebook agreed a record $5 billion settlement with …
When NewLaw Met BigLaw: Hogan Lovells and Cognia Law strike an ever-closer union
Hogan Lovells expands its suite of alternative legal …
Clyde & Conduct: High-Profile lawyers suspended for financial misconduct
Two lawyers from major city law firm Clyde …
Open Court: Trial documents are now accessible to the public
A Supreme Court verdict has ruled that documents …
Legal (AI)d: The findings of the President of the Law Societyâs keynote speech on AI in law
The Law Society has been studying the use …
Two-Faced App: UK Watchdog monitoring privacy concerns over FaceApp
The Information Commissionerâs Office (ICO) is considering allegations …
A Rising Star: Chinaâs Nasdaq-style board, âStar marketâ, opens
China recently launched its most liberal and independent …
Childâs Play: Landlords have the ability to refuse to let to families with children
Landlords can refuse to let to children, which …
Lets go to the Court-ourt, Lets go Get Away: Nicki Minaj faces a lawsuit for seven Instagram posts
The Los Angeles based photography agency Splash News …
Itâs a NetFix: Arron Banks threatens Netflix with legal action over new documentary
The billionaire businessman and Brexit campaign funder Arron …
A Tip of the Red Hat: IBM closes Red Hat acquisition for $34 billion
International Business Machines Corp (IBM) has made the …
Directing and Neglecting: CMA promises greater sanctions for directors who breach competition law
The risks and sanctions for company directors who …
The Intelligent Choice: Thomson Reuters acquires HighQ
Thomson Reuters, the multinational media and information company, …
The NewLaw Race: BCLP launches âBCLP Cubed’ service delivery business
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) recently announced that …
Serco Scandal: The Big Four to see heightened regulations
Following a six-year criminal investigation into fraud and …
Back To School â Eversheds Sutherland launches LegalTech Training
Global leader Eversheds Sutherland have announced a new …
An Eye for an Eye: US Federal Courtâs ruling means that Amazon could be liable for products sold by third-party sellers
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia …
BigLaw v BigFour: The competition between law firms and the âBig 4â continues to intensify
ALM Intelligence (a consultancy) and Prism Solutions (an …
Turkeyâs Turmoil: UN called on to act over Turkey’s actions that have jeopardised their legal system
The Law Society of England and Wales leads …
Can He Fix It? Yes He Can: Governmentâs plans for fixed recoverable costs
Following the recommendations of Sir Rupert Jackson, a …
An IPO Launch: Virgin Galactic goes public
Richard Branson has listed Virgin Galactic publicly in …
Managing things differently: Clifford Chance plants the first seeds by launching the first-ever legal project manager apprenticeship scheme
Clifford Chance will be teaming up with apprenticeship …
Welcome to FaceBank: Facebook Coin’s challenge to Global Banking
Facebookâs plan to operate its own digital currency …
Frolicking in Free Trade: EU and South America make a monumental trade deal
20 years of negotiations comes to a close …
Failure 4 All: The âBig Fourâ fail to meet audit quality targets
A report by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) …
TV Or Not TV?: Ofcom calls for traditional broadcasters to have a greater online presence
Ofcom, the regulatory and competition body for TV, …
An LLB in AI: How AI in law is the changing role of future lawyers
Technology is changing the culture and foundation of …
Hit and Run: Airbus shuts down subsidiary to avoid bribery investigation
Airbus will shut down one of its subsidiaries …
Flying Too Close to The Sun: British Airways to be fined a record ÂŁ183 million by the ICO for breach of GDPR regulation
The British Information Commissionerâs Office (ICO) has handed …
On Your Mark, Get Set, Start-Up: Osborne Clarke offers first virtual general counsel services to start-up companies
Osborne Clarke recently launched a program, named Osborne …
NewLaw, NewMoney: Eversheds unveils its New Law offering and sets ÂŁ100m revenue target
Eversheds Sutherland is launching a new entity called …
Crypto Clampdown: FCA consults on proposed ban of cryptocurrency products
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened a …
Listing Market Liberalisation: The London-Shanghai Stock-Connect goes live!
The long-awaited London-Shanghai Stock Connect finally launched in …
Donât Book It, Definitely Donât Thomas Cook It: Thomas Cook shares âworthlessâ
In May 2019 shares in Thomas Cook fell …
Cutting Corners: Discrimination failures due to legal aid cuts
Legal aid cuts mean discrimination victims cannot get …
Show Me the Money: Companies failing to enforce judgment debts after successful legal actions
Companies across the UK, USA and Canada are …
Itâs All For the Gram: Gigi Hadidâs Instagram account could lead to landmark ruling on copyright laws
The 24-year-old model Gigi Hadid is fighting a …
A Scandinavian Scandal: Another Nordic banking boss goes out the window
Swedbank has become the second Scandinavian bank to …
Under the Microscope: FCA forced to conduct a full-blown investigation into their regulatory failures after LC&Fâs collapse
Calls for an investigation into the actions of …
Whose Line (of code) Is It Anyway? AIâs impact on the law of Intellectual Property
Supreme Court justice Lord David Kitchin went on …
Have I Got (Fake) News For You: Hogan Lovells represents Twitter in First âFake Newsâ Case
Hogan Lovells represented Twitterâs French arm in the …
Kardashian Fashion: Kim Kardashian wins $2.7 million after successful lawsuit against Missguided USA
A US District Judge in California ordered the …
Too Hungry?: The CMA presses pause on Amazonâs Deliveroo investment
The Competition and Markets Authority (UKâs competition regulator) …
The Answer is No: Court of Appeal rules that it is not discriminatory for companies to pay men and women differently through their maternity and paternity leaves
The Court of Appeal dismissed two sex-discrimination cases, …
What goes around comes around: Shell Energy forced to pay ÂŁ390,000 for overcharging thousands of customers
The energy watchdog Ofgem ruled that Shell Energy …
Ping Me the Details: Chinese insurance giant, Ping An OneConnect, set to join Hong Kongâs virtual banking race
The HKMA (Hong Kong Monetary Authority) recently granted …
United States of Monzo: Monzo launches in the US
Monzo (the UK-based trending âchallengerâ bank) has set …
A Penny for your Thoughts? The Law Society charges ÂŁ60 an hour for careers advice
The Law Society, the paid solicitorâs membership body, …
RoboCrop: Ocado sows a ÂŁ17 million investment into vertical farming
Ocado has purchased a 58% stake in Jones …
Cleaning House: Money laundering & the legal profession
Following a recent review, 26 law firms have …
Diabetic Accounts: Was Patisserie Valerie ex-chair tricked by a false picture of the company’s health?
In January 2019 it was discovered that Patisserie …
Saving Small Businesses: MP Group Pushes for Commercial Banking Reform
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG, an independent organisation …
Virtually There: Linklaters launches a virtual reality internship
Linklatersâ new âvirtual internshipâ looks to aid social …
Dublin in Size: Clyde & Co. announce intention to open an office in Dublin
On May 13, Clyde & Co.âs insurance partner, …
Cat out of the Bag: Cat & Cloud Coffee fights back against construction giantâs frivolous trademark claims
Caterpillar Inc, the world\’s largest construction equipment manufacturer …
A Call for Change: Ofcom wants to end overpaying for phone contracts
Internet and phone providers will now have to …
Linking Up: Linklatersâ joint operations partner Zhao Sheng opens Bejing branch
The Chinese government has allowed the Chinese law …
Access for All: Regulators championing lawtech to increase access to justice
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is going to …
Bad Sign: Ropes & Gray trainee barred for forgery
A former trainee at Ropes & Gray has …
Moving On: The FCA and Bank of England encourage banks to let go of LIBOR
Two years after Andrew Baily, head of the …
Retreat from The Street: Alibaba Aims to Raise $20 Billion in Hong Kong Listing
Alibaba intends on having a second public listing …
Big 4 Break Up? Competition watchdogs suggest accountancy firms shake-up
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recommended …
A Promising Pledge: The Lord Chancellor supports the recent pledge to achieve gender equality in the legal sector
The Lord Chancellor has supported law firmsâ pledge …
A Sigh of Relief: High street retail giant Arcadia Group hobbles on
The fashion retail giant Arcadia Group (owning the …
Phone a Friend: Russia provides 5G lifeline for Huawei
Huawei and MTS (a Russian telecom firm) have …
Facing Facts: The Need for Regulation of Facial Recognition
There has been a call for greater regulation …
The Crypto Craze: Facebook To Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency
This week, Facebook plans to reveal details of …
A Steely Resolve: British Steel Enters Compulsory Liquidation
Last month, the High Court put British Steel …
No Obstacle for Obelisk: CMS Team up with Obelisk to Improve Flexible Working
Obelisk announces a formal partnership with CMS offering …
Revolutionising Recruitment: Rare Launched New âVantageâ Platform
The graduate recruitment specialist Rare has launched a …
Walk This Way: Criminal Barristers Plan National Walkout
Criminal barristers in England and Wales have voted …
Not Today: Case over Boris Johnsonâs Alleged Misconduct During the Brexit Campaign Thrown out by the High Court
Following District Judge Margot Colemanâs ruling that Boris …
New Kid on the Block(chain): Land Registry Turns to New Technology
Blockchain is a newer type of ledger that …
Foul Play: Australian Rugby International Israel Folau Seeks $10 Million in Damages from Rugby Australia
After having his contract terminated by Rugby Australia …
Cough Up: Government is Slow to Refund ÂŁ16 Million to Thousands of Wrongfully Charged Claimants
Following a landmark Supreme Court ruling in 2017, …
China Trumps USA: China responds to Trump with their own trade tariffs
On the 1st of June, China imposed $60bn …
Old Town Royalties: Nine Inch Nailsâ claim against Lil Nas X
Old Town Road, The popular song by Lil …
Diverse Decision-Making: How Diversity on Boards Can Help Organisations
Companies are starting to understand the benefits of …
Innovation Incubation: Slaughter & May Launches New Legal Tech Program
The Magic Circle firm has selected 6 start-ups …
Last Orders: Jamieâs Italian goes into Administration
Jamie Oliverâs restaurant group, including Jamieâs Italian, Fifteen …
American Adversary: Huawei banned from working with US companies
In the latest episode of the US-China trade …
Moving the Bar: New Bar Course on the Horizon
A new two-part Bar course by the Inns …
Progress: Women Making History at Ashurst
Ashurst has promoted 21 of its lawyers to …
Medical Madness: Drug Firms Accused of Inflating Costs in American Lawsuit
A 500-page lawsuit has been filed by 44 …
Currency Collusion: Five Banks Fined by EU for Manipulating the Foreign Exchange Market
Traders from Barclays, RBS, JP Morgan, Citigroup and …
Breaking Up Boutiques: Linklaters Announces the Creation of its New Sports Group
Linklaters recently announced the establishment of a new …
Clyde & Code: Clyde & Co Launches âFirst Of Its Kindâ Smart Contract
Clyde & Co, under its legal and tech …
Stop In the Name of The Law: Big Fourâs Legal Services Arm Banned in India
The Big Four firms have been temporarily banned …
Not All Fun and Games: Toys R Us Drowning Under Legal Bills
Having gone into administration last year, Toys R …
A Two-Pronged Attack: GCs Take Action for Diversity
Over 170 general counsel have published what they …
Time is Not Money: Clifford Chance May Scrap Billable Hours
Clifford Chance is scrapping billable hours for trainees …
Pathway to Success: Ashurst Launches a New Kind of Graduate Training Programme
Global law firm Ashurst has launched a âNewLawâ …
Bad Advertising: Online political advertising needs new regulation
The Electoral Commission has said that new legislation …
So Call Me, Maybe: HMRC ordered to delete voice records of 5 million people
HMRC launched a voice ID system for telephone …
Jump in my Addison Lee: Jaguar Land Rover Considers Bid for Private Cab Company Addison Lee
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is considering a potential …
Big Win for the Big Cats: Chinese Car Copycats lose out to Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover wins a landmark case against …
Explaining the Gender Pay Gap: Why is it happening and what can be done?
Littler Mendelson (the largest US-based employment law firm) …
The Land of the Rising Fund: Goldman Applies for a Tokyo Banking Licence
Leading global investment bank Goldman Sachs has recently …
Legally United: The Proposed Unionisation of the Legal Profession
Barristers, solicitors and others within the legal profession …
Send to All: Facebook has Harvested the Email Contacts of 1.5 Million Users
Facebook claims that it âunintentionallyâ copied the email …
Light the Fuse: Allen & Overyâs âFuseâ Tech Innovation Programme Enters its Third Wave of Expansion
Four new companies are set to join Fuse …
Failure to Fund: Law Firm Insolvencies Continue to Rise
An increasing number of law firms are becoming …
Transatlantic Tolerance: UK Too Lenient on Corporate Crime
A recent report from watchdog Corruption Watch has …
The Luck of the Irish: Fieldfisher Confirms Merger with Irish Law Firm
Fieldfisher has merged with Irish law firm McDowell …
Equal Partners: Herbert Smith Freehills Sets Female Partnership Target
Silver circle law firm Herbert Smith Freehills sets …
Game Changer: New EU Copyright Laws Could Lead to Music Royalty Revenue in Online Gaming
New copyright laws mean that music used in …
Litigation Luck: Therium raises ÂŁ325m to take it over the $1bn mark
Therium, a leading global provider of litigation funding, …
LittleLaw Interviews: Assistant Professor Bernd Justin JĂŒtte on the New EU Copyright Directive
The Supreme Court has granted permission to Morrisons …
Grocery Liability: Morrisons appeal to Supreme Court over Data Breach
The Supreme Court has granted permission to Morrisons …
Fake Friends: MPs Call for a Ban on McKenzie Friends
Following a recent High Court judgment, the chair …
Eye on the Mind: A Look at Mental Health Problems in the Legal Profession
Recent years has seen an increased focus on …
Strike for the Greater Good: Solicitor Struck off for Dishonesty
The High Court has overturned a tribunal decision …
When Sharing Isnât Caring: Facebookâs Data Dilemma
Facebookâs data-sharing deals with 150 major technology companies …
Big Four v Big Law: EY Bolsters its Legal Service Offering with Thomson Reuters Deal
Ernst & Young (EY) has acquired Thomson Reutersâ …
A Social Outcast: Lush quits Social Media
Lush UK is quitting social media, stating that …
Hi-tech High Tops: Nike Seeks to Trademark âFootware”
Sportswear company Nike has filed to trademark the …
Card Payments: Mastercard faces ÂŁ14 billion class action lawsuit
As a consequence of the Consumer Rights Act …
Lawyers For Hire: Law Firms Have Started to Embrace the Gig Economy
Leading law firms are setting up networks of …
A Difference to NOTICE: City firms urged to set âaspirationalâ BAME retention targets
Law firm diversity network NOTICED has published its …
The Sound of Silence: Concerns over UKâs Delay in Airbus Corruption Prosecution
The UK government faces criticism as it is …
Second Out the Blocks: Uber announces its $120 billion IPO shortly after rival Lyft goes public
Uber has filed the paperwork for its initial …
Rules on Rebellion: Climate Protests Raising Issues of Lawfulness
Over 750 people have been arrested so far …
Providing for Parents: International Law Firms Reviewing Parental Policies
After releasing their latest gender pay gap figures, …
Missing the Goldman Facts: Goldman Sachs Fined by the FCA
US investment bank Goldman Sachs has been fined …
Listening In: Huawei Forced out of Countriesâ 5G Networks over Fears of Espionage
Chinese electronics company Huawei faces the risk of …
Prepare for Turbulence: Boeing Cut Monthly Production of Its Aircraft
Aircraft manufacturing giant Boeing has announced plans to …
When Life Gives you Lehman Make Lemonade: HMRC Could Claim ÂŁ1bn in Taxes from the Lehman Brothers Collapse
A Supreme Court ruling means that HMRC (the …
Reignite My Fire: Slaughter & May and Eight Others Join a Diversity Hiring Scheme
Slaughter and May are among nine new firms …
Coping with Competition: FCA Uses its Competition Enforcement Powers
For the first time ever the Financial Conduct …
New Silk Road: Next stop â Italy
Italy becomes the first developed economy and the …
Highway to Heaven: Uber accelerates toward Careem
Uber will acquire its Middle Eastern rival âCareemâ …
Rapidly Descending: Icelandic airline Wow Air goes bust
Following its failure to secure funds from investors, …
Developing Diversity: Clifford Chance releases more diversity figures than legally required
Clifford Chance has opted to release sexuality, ethnicity …
Business as Usual: UK and Switzerland Ratify Trade Deal
The UK and Switzerland\’s relationship continues to blossom …
What Do You Meme?: EU Directive Strengthens Copyright Law
The new EU Directive has been passed, which …
China’s Olive Branch: China Passes New Foreign Investment Laws
China has passed new foreign investment laws aiming …
The Private Network: Facebook Makes Changes to Become More of a Privacy-Focused Platform
Mark Zuckerberg (CEO of Facebook) has recently outlined …
M&S Goes Shopping: Supermarket agrees Ocado deal
M&S has agreed to a ÂŁ750 million food …
Linklaters Leads The Way: Magic Circle Firm Increases Female Partnership by 20 Percent
Linklaters has promoted 33 of its lawyers this …
Ready for Lyft off: Transport Company Goes Public
Lyft are set to go public with an …
Article 62: Brexitâs Silver bullet?
MPs have suggested that Article 62 of the …
On the Road to Success: Rivals BMW and Daimler Enter into a Joint Venture
The two rival German car manufacturers, BMW and …
Stream Wars: Spotify versus Apple
Apple is under investigation by the European Commission …
You Show Me Yours: The New Disclosure Pilot Scheme
A two-year pilot of new civil disclosure rules …
Hermes’ Gigs and Benefits
Hermes (a parcel delivery company) confirms its âgroundbreakingâ …
Boeing… Youâre Grounded
Boeingâs best-selling 737 Max Aircraft has been grounded …
Costs of Competition: Google receives a ÂŁ1.3 billion fine
Google has been fined ÂŁ1.28 billion by the …
Time to Talk about NDAs
The government is planning to reform non-disclosure agreements …
LK Bennett: Another one bites the dust
After failing to find new financial backers, upmarket …
Patisserie Valerie: Will it rise to the challenge of staying in the market?
Patisserie Valerie is fighting off closure after …
Netflix Suffering Turbulent Times
EasyJet is suing Netflix for using the title …
KIT KATastrophe: Kit Kat’s breaks off EU legal battle
The chocolate brand Kit Kat loses a legal …