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*Please note that this article is not a sponsored post. All views presented are the writer's own. Bristows: A Fact File: Bristows in a nutshell: Bristows LLP is a full-service commercial firm, particularly known for its IP practice and work in the technology sector. Offices: London and Brussels. Vacation Scheme: While Bristows does not offer a formal... Continue Reading →
Accounting scandals surrounding the Big Four auditors are far from being a thing of the past. The UK Cabinet Office sent a letter to KPMG in early December 2021, saying that KPMG risked a ban on bidding for public contracts if it continued to be involved in accounting scandals. Around the same time, PwC partners in... Continue Reading →
The evolution of technology and the rise of music streaming platforms over the past two decades has revolutionised the way we listen to music. The era of CD’s and buying an artist’s album in Xtra-vision or HMV on a Saturday (those were the days!) is long gone. Streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music and... Continue Reading →
Paypal and Pinterest: Payterest? PinPal? You may have heard that PayPal recently sought to acquire Pinterest. You may have also heard that the proposed deal fell apart just as quickly as the rumour surfaced. Didn’t have time to process the strange ordeal? Don’t worry! Here’s our breakdown of the acquisition, what went wrong, and why this... Continue Reading →
Introduction: For the first time in its longstanding history (222 years!), JPMorgan has launched its first international expansion outside of North America. On 21st September 2021, Chase, a multinational investment bank and financial services holding company was launched in the UK. JPMorgan Chase & Co is one of the one of the "Big Four" consumer banks... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
According To A Law Student 