What impact does terrorism have on media law?

Video interviews have become the norm at law firms, barristers' chambers and other employers since the coronavirus pandemic began. Whether you are being interviewed for a vacation scheme, training contract or pupillage, there are some key differences between interviewing over webcam and in-person, so it is important to be prepared.

Kier Starmer has announced his “plan for change” and the Labour government has revealed that it's nationalising South Western Railway. Meanwhile, interest rates are projected to stay higher for longer, Vodafone and Three are set to merge and high demand for Guinness in the lead up to Christmas has resulted in order limits being placed. 

Contracting out of the judicial process: why do parties choose to arbitrate their disputes?

Booking.com has come under scrutiny after Which? was able to create a live listing for 10 Downing Street, prompting comments from UK communications regulator Ofcom. In other news, Citibank’s London branch faces fines of £4.7 million after breaching sanctions imposed on Russian bank accounts, while Anthropic admits its AI models behaved in ways “misaligned” with human values. Meanwhile, discount retailer Poundland is seeking a new owner after being bought by Gordon Brothers for £1 last June.

What are the risks of social-networking media in the workplace?

Thames Water is warning that it may not survive unless it’s allowed to increase water bills by almost 60% over five years and the British Retail Consortium reports that shop prices in the UK have fallen for the first time in nearly three years. Meanwhile, Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov has been charged for allegedly allowing criminal activity on the messaging app, and vape manufacturers in the UK are adapting their products to avoid a legislative crackdown on single-use devices.

What will happen to the protections offered by EU geographical indications (GIs) after Brexit?

UK economic growth slows but beats expectations, Rolls-Royce eyes nuclear-powered AI dominance and Russia takes actions against WhatsApp and Telegram. Meanwhile, fake Labubu dolls spark safety warnings across the UK. Catch up on the latest headlines in this week’s commercial news round-up.

Could complying with US border staff requests for access to social media accounts breach UK data protection regulations and client confidentiality obligations? 

The UK’s cost of living crisis continues to wreak havoc this week, with concerns that low-income households could fall further into debt, hunger and poverty. On top of the cost of living crisis, what else is in the news this week? Are you up to date?

3D printing gives rise to all types of exciting possibilities, but are there IP issues that rights holders need to be aware of?

Have you been staying up to date with this week’s commercial news? Rachel Reeves’ speech made a splash with plans to build a new runway at Heathrow, along with other proposed travel and infrastructure projects. Plus, we take a look at the impact of DeepSeek’s launch over the weekend; rising water bills; and a new judgment from the courts on Scottish oil and gas fields. Read on to find out more!

Sale or fail? How does regulation influence discounts and pricing during Black Friday and post-Christmas sale?

When are investment losses recoverable from financial advisers?

This week’s commercial news round-up touches on the rising rates of inflation, stock market changes, Primark’s new trial, KPMG fines and changes to Deliveroo and Amazon.

What should a business bear in mind when it comes to consumer rights?

Unless you're new to law firm applications, the concept of looking into a firm's culture is probably not new to you. But as much as 'the firm's culture' is referenced in application advice, what does it really mean? What do you have to look out for when researching culture? And what kinds of questions should you ask to get the answers you're looking for?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has naturally been dominating the news this week. As the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, many organisations have been stripping back their association, partnerships and operations in Russia. 

Are you up to date on this week’s commercial news? The US Department of Justice has recommended that Google sells its Chrome web browser, following a landmark anti-competition ruling in August. Meanwhile, job cuts could be on the cards at Royal Mail, UK government borrowing has reached record highs and water companies have been prevented from using customer money to fund bonuses. Read on to find out more!