Commercial Awareness

The Growth of AI and The Cutting of Jobs

February 23, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become hugely influential over the last few years. Recent job cuts at tech firms suggest it has a complex future.

Food Delivery Strikes: Key Employment Law ‘Takeaways’

Food delivery drivers from big-name providers like Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo have informally co-ordinated mass strikes across the world.

Elon Musk Pay Deal Annulled By US Court

February 13, 2024

In the latest corporate governance story coming out of the US, a judge has cancelled Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay deal from 2018.

Labour U-Turn on Abolishing House of Lords

February 8, 2024

Aspiring lawyers passionate about the intersection of law and politics may be interested to hear Starmer has changed course on abolishing the House of Lords.

South Africa’s International Case Against Israel and Implications for the UK

January 31, 2024

Explore the groundbreaking International Court of Justice ruling on Israel and Gaza, unveiled on January 26, 2024, through a case initiated by South Africa.

UNIQLO v Shein: Viral Bags Lead to IP Showdown

January 29, 2024

A cross-body shoulder bag from UNIQLO which went viral on TikTok has sparked an intellectual property case against ‘dupe’ producer SHEIN.

Search Engine Monopolies: The US vs Google

January 26, 2024

In the past few years, Google has faced heavy legal scrutiny. Find out how the US justice department has tried to end the reign of Google’s monopoly power.

UK Company Insolvencies Reach New Heights

January 22, 2024

The government’s Insolvency Service has stated that company insolvencies are at their highest point since the financial crisis.

Commercial Awareness Spotlight: Looking Ahead To 2024

January 18, 2024

As we start the new year, here are the biggest news stories of 2023 - with a look into how these affairs may affect industries going forward.

Fresh Fears Over Cryptocurrency Money Laundering

January 16, 2024

The UN’s office on drugs and crime has issued new warnings over the use of cryptocurrency for fraudulent transactions.