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Good Things Come in Threes? Examining the Vodafone/Three Merger

Joy Lee

Jul 12, 20233 min read

Good Things Come in Threes? Examining the Vodafone/Three Merger

Vodafone and Three have agreed to merge in a deal that will transform Britain's telecommunications sector.

A Love-Hate Relationship: Labour Laws and the Four-Day Work Week

Angella Marzola-Browne

Jul 5, 20235 min read

A Love-Hate Relationship: Labour Laws and the Four-Day Work Week

The COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but months of lockdown continue to impact the way we work. While remote and hybrid working...

Examining the Ryanair Petition Over French Air Traffic Control Strikes

Katie Gretter

Jun 14, 20233 min read

Examining the Ryanair Petition Over French Air Traffic Control Strikes

Airports were disputing air traffic control strikes, resulting in the “Protect Passengers- Keep EU Skies Open” petition from Ryanair.

The SEC's Case Against Celebrity Crypto Endorsements

Sarah Manne

May 11, 20233 min read

The SEC's Case Against Celebrity Crypto Endorsements

How the SEC attempts to enforce regulations on the celebrity influencer market and fraudulent crypto currency schemes.

India to Welcome International Law Firms in Landmark Decision

Siobhan Ali

Apr 10, 20233 min read

India to Welcome International Law Firms in Landmark Decision

India has decided to amend restrictions in their constitution to welcome international law firms to the country

Bea Wilding

Feb 28, 20234 min read

The Anticompetitive Nature of Google

2023 has started off strong for antitrust litigation with the second antitrust case against Google brought by the US DoJ.

The Legal Issues Facing European Golfers

Ewan Henderson

Dec 7, 20224 min read

The Legal Issues Facing European Golfers

The Saudi-backed and newly formed LIV Golf tour has sent shockwaves through a sport that is typically resistant to change. What once...

Antitrust and a $2.2 Billion Fight Over the Future of Publishing

Toby Clyde

Nov 2, 20226 min read

Antitrust and a $2.2 Billion Fight Over the Future of Publishing

Last year was a good time to buy a company. Thanks to cheap financing and a buoyant stock market, global M&A volume exceeded $5 trillion...

Michael Tozzi

Oct 9, 20225 min read

The Road to Germany's Energy Crisis

Germany’s energy policies in the 21st century have left it reliant on Russian oil and unable to meet its clean energy goals.

The Gig Economy: The Common Law and Worker’s Rights

Tom Chalmers

Apr 16, 20226 min read

The Gig Economy: The Common Law and Worker’s Rights

An examination of recent case law on worker’s rights and the impact this may have on the gig economy and the companies operating within it.

Prison Privatisation: A Failure of the British Penal System

Marina Damji

Mar 20, 20223 min read

Prison Privatisation: A Failure of the British Penal System

Private prisons have failed to successfully fulfill their initial objectives and instead have exacerbated problems in the penal system.

Blake Boehne

Mar 11, 20224 min read

Corporations and Crime

This article examines the history and rationale of corporate criminal liability in United States law.

Nike and Lululemon Embroiled in Fitness Tech Patent Battle

Anna Gaberman

Feb 16, 20223 min read

Nike and Lululemon Embroiled in Fitness Tech Patent Battle

This article discusses the recent patent battle between Nike and Lululemon and the potential for future legal action in the fitness sector.

The Law’s Inability to Deal with Art Crime

Ben Oswald

Jan 23, 20224 min read

The Law’s Inability to Deal with Art Crime

The art world has become a hotbed for crime. This article examines two types of offences and the law’s failure to effectively combat them

Stepping on Others' Toes: Consequences of the Puma v. Nike Trademark Battle

Thomas Hood

Jul 30, 20214 min read

Stepping on Others' Toes: Consequences of the Puma v. Nike Trademark Battle

What approach should courts take to new words as trademarks? Does litigation between Puma v. Nike display an issue in trademark analysis?

Reese Waters

Jul 23, 20213 min read

Maritime Law and Treasure Hunting

As exploitative treasure hunting threatens underwater cultural heritage, international legislation has evolved to help states protect sites

BIT Off More Than They Can Chew: How Developing Countries Navigate Investor-State Dispute Resolution

Anna Gaberman

Jul 9, 20213 min read

BIT Off More Than They Can Chew: How Developing Countries Navigate Investor-State Dispute Resolution

This article considers how the current Investor-State Dispute Settlement regime harms the agency and sovereignty of developing countries.

(Un)Ethical Consumerism and Greenwashing

Imogen Katcher

Jul 7, 20213 min read

(Un)Ethical Consumerism and Greenwashing

Greenwashing and the first official complaint lodged with the American FTC against unethical "green" advertising by Chevron

The Antiquities Trade and Problems of Provenance

Reese Waters

Jun 20, 20214 min read

The Antiquities Trade and Problems of Provenance

As antiquities trade legislation adapts to protect cultural heritage, provenance has become important in facilitating ethical exchange.

The Impact of Online Messaging Boards on the Stock Market: Is Legal Action Required?

Grace Surgent

May 4, 20216 min read

The Impact of Online Messaging Boards on the Stock Market: Is Legal Action Required?

This article discusses the GameStop stock trading events and their potential impact on US stock market regulations.