Was the ECJ correct in its decision to prevent insurers from charging different premiums on the basis of gender?

GLP-1 injections, the most famous of which you might recognise (the drug Ozempic ring a bell?), have taken the medical world by storm over the past few years. A bidding war between major players over acquiring one of these anti-obesity drugs, made for an eventful couple of weeks. In this article, we'll explore the circumstances surrounding the bidding war that culminated in Pfizer's acquisition of Metsera, as well as the implications of the acquisition itself.

Welcome to 'What's the Big Deal?' – a series where I'll be breaking down big deals in the capital markets sphere for rookies like me. If you're interested in capital markets, corporate mergers & acquisitions (M&A), or working for a law firm with a corporate law offering – watch this space!

How are international joint-venture deals struck and what role do lawyers play?

Apprenticeships have been gaining momentum in the legal sector for the past couple of years.

It’s astounding how many people have no idea what a barrister is, perhaps because the UK’s one of just a few places where there’s a distinction between solicitors and barristers.

The majority of courses are delivered in two stages. 

In effect, the GDL replaces the law degree. Its content focuses on the seven foundations of legal knowledge that represent the basic knowledge requirements for the LPC. 

In effect, the GDL replaces the law degree. Its content focuses on the seven foundations of legal knowledge that represent the basic knowledge requirements for the LPC. 

In effect, the GDL replaces the law degree. Its content focuses on the seven foundations of legal knowledge that represent the basic knowledge requirements for the LPC. 

Most LPC programmes are delivered in two stages.

The August bank holiday period saw delays and cancellations of international flights, leaving around a quarter of a million holidaymakers stranded abroad. So, if this happens, what might your employer do?

So, you’ve finished law school, secured your training contract or paralegal position and you’re ready for your first day in your new role but then you get hit with another obstacle – one that you never saw coming… I’m talking about time recording, of course!

I've got a training contract interview coming up. I know I need to wear ‘formal/business attire’, but what does that actually mean?

I want to talk about law-related books in my personal statement for university applications. What are your favourite legal books to add to my summer reading list?

What factors led Debenhams to become the latest casualty of the high street?

Lawyers perform an important role, as law covers every aspect of society – from the ageyou can take your driving test to the speed you can drive once you pass; from the minimum wage you can earn in a job to the quality of the water you drink.

At LawCareersNetLIVE 2019, we spoke to partners and trainee solicitors from Baker McKenzie, BLM and Osborne Clarke about how lawyers can juggle work-life balance, and what firms are doing to support employees.

MyLCN is an essential companion in your search for a training contract or pupillage.

Dispute resolution exists in both commercial and civil law and is often viewed to have several benefits over the traditional court routes.