Commercial Awareness
The Lawyer Portal Monthly News: August 2020
September 2, 2020
In August, thousands of students endured confusion over their A-Level and GCSE results, TikTok responded to a US ban and more.
Commercial Awareness Update: STA Travel Enters Administration, Lobsters Prove Crucial to a US-EU Trade Deal & More
August 24, 2020
This week, Fortnite creator launches legal battle with Apple, lobsters play an important role in an EU and US trade deal and more.
Commercial Awareness Update: Govt’s Eat Out to Help Out Scheme, Global Oil Demand Stays Low, Just Eat Investing in the UK & More
August 17, 2020
This week, first results of the 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme, Just Eat invests in the UK, the government places orders for COVID-19 vaccine and more.
Commercial Awareness Update: UK-Japan Trade Deal Talks, National Recessions, Twitter vs Microsoft & More
August 10, 2020
This week, Japan and the UK look to conclude a free trade deal by the end of the year, Twitter looks set to challenge Microsoft in TikTok acquisition and more.
Commercial Awareness Update: Tech Giants Thriving, Why Microsoft Is Buying TikTok & More
August 3, 2020
This week, tensions over TikTok's use in the US continue to rise as Microsoft considers acquisition, Tech Giants grow & more.
The Lawyer Portal Monthly News: July 2020
In July, the ORG ruled the government's Track and Trace programme is unlawful, Johnny Depp's case against the Sun was heard in court and more.
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Hospitality Industry: Casual Dining
July 30, 2020
A look at the hospitality sector, notably the huge job cuts in the casual dining market.
Commercial Awareness Update: US v UK Aeroplane Manufacturer Tensions, Leicester Businesses Sue Govt & More
July 27, 2020
This week, we take a look at the investigations in Big Tech, the tensions between the US and the UK and Dyson job cuts & More
Logos and Football Shirts: Legal, Commercial and Ethical Issues at Play
July 24, 2020
This article takes a look at some of the legal issues surrounding football from a commercial perspective.
Commercial Awareness Update: Retail Job Losses, Companies Reject the Government’s Latest Scheme and More
July 20, 2020
This week, we discuss further job cuts announcement and the uncertainty of the UK-China trade relationship
