Commercial Awareness

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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.

Barrister Case Study

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

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.

Google

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Post Office Scandal: Timelines & Legal Perspectives

January 15, 2024

The Post Office scandal has gripped the attention of the British public. What can aspiring lawyers learn from this miscarriage of justice?

Unpacking the Controversial UK-Rwanda Migration Treaty

January 9, 2024

Dive into our riveting legal analysis article as we dissect the intricate legislative battle unfolding in the UK, where a controversial bill challenges a Supreme Court ruling and sparks a geopolitical firestorm

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Which Country Has The Strictest Laws?

December 21, 2023

Which countries still apply the death penalty or punish same-sex preferences? We explore some of the countries with the world's most stringent legal systems.

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