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The legal owners of Selfridges have begun an auction for the department stores, just weeks after the death of Galen Weston, the head of the family. The Weston family has hired advisers from Credit Suisse, and plan to send out details to a set of potential buyers. But, in the immediate aftermath of the lockdowns caused by... Continue Reading →
Suits fans ought to be well-acquainted with Harvey Specter's dramatic performances in court. Whether it is a last-minute trial or a class action, Mr Specter always seems ready to engage in a battle of the words and wits. But in reality, litigation is not this straightforward. It also comes at a price...a very, very heavy... Continue Reading →
The Dispute In A Nutshell: Oatly is the owner and registered proprietor of a range of EU trade mark registrations relating to the branding of their oat drinks. Oatly has recently accused Glebe Farm Foods, a market competitor, of infringing the brand's trade marks with their oat drink ‘PureOaty’. Oatly have taken the dispute to... Continue Reading →
Cases of illegal online video uploads, be it on YouTube or other media platforms, are a dime a dozen. In this new developing digital age, the legalities of online copyright are still being teased out in real time, right before our eyes. After a lengthy legal battle between Europe’s creative industry and online media platforms,... Continue Reading →
The debate surrounding intellectual property rights and life-saving pharmaceuticals is nothing new. As we reach the 16-month mark of the global COVID-19 pandemic with only 4.4% of the world population fully vaccinated, this debate has yet again arisen its head – causing fierce and fiery international contest, with relatively distinct teams: wealthy, developed nations vs... Continue Reading →
Over the last few years, a tech trend we have all seen is the use of on-demand food delivery apps such as Deliveroo, UberEats and Just Eat. These apps really are a game changer – we have access to hundreds of menus at our fingertips that can be delivered straight to our door in minutes. ... Continue Reading →
Chinese tech giant Alibaba has been served with a $2.8 billion (£2billion) fine imposed by the country’s anti-monopoly regulator. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) enforced the measure after it was claimed that Alibaba had been abusing its dominant market position for years. The penalty is the latest in a chain of events targeting... Continue Reading →
NFTs: An Introduction: Another day, another crypto-token! And so, we enter the era of the non-fungible token and witness yet another expansion in the world of crypto assets. NFTs have recently been brought to the fore of mainstream media by the sale of animations made by the infamous Grimes who sold $6 million (£4.3m) worth of... Continue Reading →
The evolution of the gig economy has grown exponentially in recent years. It goes without saying the main gig economy jobs we are familiar with is working for Uber, and Deliveroo, or in over in the US, DoorDash. However, defining these work relationships has become increasingly difficult over the years, and the recent English court case... Continue Reading →
In July 2020, John Lewis announced they were closing 8 stores, affecting 1300 employees. Fast-forward to March 2021, and history appears to be repeating itself, as John Lewis has confirmed it intends to permanently close another 8 stores, affecting a further 1500 jobs. How does John Lewis compare with the High Street as a whole? In lieu... Continue Reading →
According To A Law Student 