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Why are social media influencers coming under fire and how can we learn from the ruling on Platinum Gaming Ltd t/a Unibet on how to comply with advertising standards?
In May 2023, 18-year-old Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, better known online as ‘Mizzy’, shot to fame after filming himself walking into people’s houses, stealing a woman’s dog, riding a bike around a supermarket and doing similar ‘pranks’.
Social housing finance encompasses the funding of social and affordable housing projects led by government bodies and non-profit organisations.
Firstly, I’d like to say congratulations on making this decision. Secondly, are you sure you want to go down this path?
Lawyers and professional bodies across the legal profession have united in opposition to the government’s Investigatory Powers Bill which will put every person in the United Kingdom under surveillance.
Welcome to the next topic in this series, where I attempt to make commercial awareness content for non-law students like myself.
The phrase ‘smart contract’ evokes futuristic images of autonomous robots conducting agreements with each other.
What lessons can lawyers learn from recent controversy over bank charges?
It's no secret that long working hours are common across the City, but what are the risks for employees (and their employers) of regularly getting fewer than seven hours of sleep?
Slaughter and May's latest pay review has cut the firm's trainee bonuses and frozen its associate salaries, while bonuses for support staff will remain the same as last year.
The first year of university is a fantastic time to start scoping out where you want your degree – and eventually your career – to take you.
Slaughter and May has increased how much it pays trainees and qualified solicitors for the second time in two years.
Find out how you can submit a successful application to Slaughter and May with advice from Ellie Ballinger, the firm’s trainee recruitment executive.
Partner Claire Cooke offers a detailed insight into her time at Slaughter and May, from starting as a trainee to being promoted to a partner.
Slaughter and May is the first magic circle firm to announce its 2020 partner promotions, with eight new partners appointed – two of whom are women.
