Anti-strike laws, the digital pound and TikTok advertising are among some of the stories we look at in this week’s round-up. Read on for a summary of our commercial story picks of the week, but don’t just leave it there – how might these stories impact the industry, your shortlisted firms and their clients?

The court battle over Apple’s App Store continues, and ministers and technology companies are set to meet to discuss how AI could be used to tackle violence in prisons. Meanwhile, the warm weather has helped retailer Next boost its sales and British Steel has announced a hiring drive, following a government intervention into production.

Who owns art – is it artists? Galleries? Governments? What happens when art is sold? What do governments do when an important piece of national heritage is ruined?

How are developments being impacted by the Environment Act from late 2023 and what does it mean for lawyers advising clients?

Hello! I’m Meenakshi Sundaram Sakthikumar, president of the Mooting Society and a final-year law student at the University of Nottingham. I’m delighted to have won the ‘Best law society president’ at the LawCareers.Net Student Law Society Awards.

What must a public authority do to comply with the new Freedom of Information Act code of practice?

With covid-19 dominating the news over the past year, it is important for aspiring lawyers to take a step back from covid-related news and think about what else has been happening. What news is relevant to your target firms and their clients?

So, what other notable stories are in the news this week? Read LCN’s round-up for some updates to keep you in the loop.

Apprenticeships are also perfect for people who aren’t keen on more full-time study after finishing their A levels and want to kickstart their careers. 

Even if you haven’t studied law yet, you will probably be aware that one of its key pillars is the humble contract. Something as simple as an offer or promise in exchange for consideration (usually money) is one of the foundational concepts in the entire study of the law. The Chancery Lane Project has sought to harness this opportunity.

In this article, we'll explore the challenges stemming from the lack of transparency in the art market – and how recent anti-money laundering (AML) legislation aims to change this.

How has the global financial crisis affected international trade and the role of lawyers specialising in that area?

I've seen lots of big developments being built in my home town. What's the commercial context and how do real estate lawyers get involved?

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

Why is the government so reluctant to embrace safe standing at football grounds?

Find out more about Ashurst’s three annual vacation schemes and ‘Evening with Ashurst’ networking events, plus the application process and the importance of a good cover letter, as Nicola Stafford offers her insights into the firm.

I’m an aspiring solicitor who is having trouble deciding the right law firm for me. What do I do?

Can advertisers use competitors' trademarks as keywords?

LawCareers.Net is delighted to announce the nominees for the third annual Student Law Society Awards, sponsored by DWF LLP. There was an overwhelming response from students, with more than 1,700 individual submissions and 41 committee submissions received.

Earlier this year, I attended a vacation scheme at a firm that I’ve come to admire for its values, ethos, the people who make up the firm and the high-quality work its lawyers do. Proper preparation is key for something as important as this, as a vacation scheme is essentially a week-long interview. However, as an autistic aspiring lawyer, there are other things that I need in order to feel as prepared as I can. But how can firms help with this and make their vacation schemes more accessible?