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?

What are charter parties?

What is the future for the regulation of hostile takeovers?

In July 2017 the CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that LIBOR would be phased out by 2021. How will this impact on lending arrangements going forward?

With coronavirus updates still dominating the news, this week’s commercial news round-up is designed to summarise the pandemic’s impact on the business and legal world. So, while we await Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s briefing on Sunday, where he is set to reveal the UK’s lockdown exit strategy, take some time to top-up your commercial awareness.

What can the recent High Court case involving clothing and similar 'criminal' trademarks tell us about protecting highly distinctive marks?

The Co-op has revealed an £80 million profit hit following a major cyberattack, while YouTube creators are being hailed as "trailblazers” after contributing £2.2 billion to the UK economy last year. Meanwhile, Ticketmaster is under pressure to amend its pricing practices after Oasis fans backlash, and Labubu dolls are flooding UK borders and sparking serious safety concerns. Read on for this week’s top commercial stories making headlines!

UK unemployment has climbed to its highest level in four years, while inflation has unexpectedly surged. Meanwhile, Jaguar Land Rover is shedding hundreds of jobs amid trade tensions and US President Donald Trump has implied that Coca-Cola may be making a change to its recipe in the US following health concerns. Read on for a more in-depth summary on these stories.  

A 15-hour Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage this week disrupted thousands of businesses worldwide and oil prices have spiked following new US sanctions on Russia’s top producers. In the UK, gambling ads featuring Lewis Hamilton and Chelsea FC were banned over concerns about youth influence and, across the globe, the viral Labubu dolls have driven a 250% revenue surge for Chinese toy giant Pop Mart. Read on for LCN’s picks of the top commercial stories this week!

In an era where the climate crisis and biodiversity loss are top concerns worldwide, governments are under increasing pressure to act swiftly and decisively. The United Kingdom is no exception.

Let’s cut to the chase – if you’re sitting on a company board in the UK, section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 isn’t just legal wallpaper, it’s your rulebook, your compass and in many cases your defence line when things hit the fan. For years, directors have leaned on the phrase ‘acting in good faith’ like it’s a get out of jail free card, hoping that their belief in their decisions being good for the company would hold water when challenged. But guess what? The legal tide is shifting. Thanks to some recent court commentary, the spotlight on director duties has never burned brighter.

Why take a holistic approach to private wealth and succession planning?

Do you need a recap of this week’s news from the business and legal world? Take a look at LCN’s commercial news round-up, which provides a brief overview of some of the week’s main stories. And to test how much attention you’ve been paying to the news this week, head over to LCN’s Instagram stories and take part in our weekly quiz on Friday!

'Buy now, pay later' services are a type of financial technology that allows consumers to purchase goods by spreading the payment over a few weeks or months (ie, paying in instalments). These schemes are appealing because they are interest-free short-term loans (unlike using credit cards) that are easily accessible without a need to undergo complex credit history checks.

AIM in 2008: can clean-tech IPOs make a comeback?

Universal has announced plans to build a new theme park in the UK and Ofcom has finalised new regulations to improve children’s safety online. Meanwhile, the EU has issued fines to both Apple and Meta, and Chancellor Rachel Reeves continues to work towards a trade deal with the US. 

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?

When's broker commission a secret?

Are Glasgow’s LEZ restrictions on vehicles or Scottish business? 

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