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You might have heard the rumours in 2021, but the telecommunications market now officially has a new romance on their hands. Vodafone and Three are looking to join forces! V3 (the terribly catchy acronym I came up with myself and will be using for the rest of this piece) is set to be a merger,... Continue Reading →
Introduction Twitter is the pedestal of controversy. Cancel culture, conspiracy theories and perpetual conflict and debate frequent the platform. It is no wonder then, that Elon Musk, the walking embodiment of controversy, wanted a piece of the social media network, or more accurately: all of it. The business magnate and Tesla CEO launched his bid... Continue Reading →
Olivia is a LPC LLM graduate and Trainee Solicitor at Stephenson Law, a multi-award winning legal services provider with a particular focus on technology, blockchain and start-ups. Personal Journey: In a nutshell, can you please describe your journey prior to securing a training contract at Stephenson Law? I did my undergraduate degree in English Language... Continue Reading →
What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malware which can lock companies or state bodies out of their data systems, steal sensitive data, and then ransom it back for an extortionate price. The bodies and organisations at the greatest risk of ransomware attacks are Government organisations, law firms, and companies operating in the health... Continue Reading →
*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 →
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 →
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