Does the recently enacted Modern Slavery Act go far enough in assisting migrant domestic workers in Britain?

What steps should UK businesses take to ensure compliance with data protection regulations post-Brexit?

The AI Act (the act) was first proposed by the European Commission in 2021 due to the risk posed by the technology. Although the act hasn’t yet come into force in Europe, it’s likely to do so sometime within the coming months.

Have you caught up with the news this week? Remember that, although reading the news regularly will naturally increase your awareness of what’s happening in the world, sitting down to properly analyse one particular story is great practice for improving your commercial awareness, as well as your knowledge on how the law and business interact. For now, read LCN’s commercial news round-up below.

Will sport be merely an afterthought at next year’s Olympic Games?

The second Saturday began with an in-depth explanation and advice on mitigation in the US criminal justice system. This is particularly important for death penalty litigation, as this is the best way for defendants to have their sentences changed. 

If your law degree is like mine was, you will be examined using a mixture of problem questions and essays.

Sixteen law firms have made LGBT rights charity Stonewall’s top 100 LGBT-inclusive employers list for 2018, with three in the top 10.

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is growing massively in the legal sector due to its cost-effectiveness and success rates in comparison to going to court. ADR utilises dispute resolution processes, such as arbitration, mediation and negotiation, to help disputing parties come to an agreement. 

Is the Supreme Court ‘on-demand’ service the Netflix of the legal world?

What can we learn following P&O Ferries’ dismissal of nearly 800 workers?

Developing your commercial awareness is all about being consistent. Here’s your weekly reminder to set some time aside to develop yours so you’re ready to ace future applications and interviews. 

Access to justice is invaluable, but at what price?

The short answer is yes! Is it easy? No.

If you’re a law student considering a career at the Bar or you’re already studying the Bar course, chances are that you’re applying for pupillage in January 2023. For many of you, this might be the first time you’ll be applying for pupillage, and I thought it would be helpful to write some advice on how to approach the applications. Read on for my top tips!

Do recent developments in heath and safety law simply add to the pressure already on company directors?

The law according to Banksy; is the writing on the wall for landlords as tenant cleans up?

Across 2024 and 2025, we’re set to continue to help you crack down on your commercial awareness. Welcome back to the Wrestle with PESTLE series, where we use the PESTLE technique to analyse various business case studies.

The Law Society has commented on the findings of the Victims’ Commissioner’s report, stating that it’s “unacceptable that victims are having to wait so long with their lives in limbo to access justice”, while chair of the Bar Council, Barbara Mills KC, acknowledged the “harrowing impact of excessive court backlogs on victims” as outlined in the report.

The perindopril saga: what's the story of Servier's α-polymorph patent and the delay to the availability of generic versions of this high blood pressure drug?