Tom Chalmers
The Gig Economy: The Common Law and Worker’s Rights
An examination of recent case law on worker’s rights and the impact this may have on the gig economy and the companies operating within it.
Commercial
Marina Damji
- Mar 20
- 3 min
Prison Privatisation: A Failure of the British Penal System
Private prisons have failed to successfully fulfill their initial objectives and instead have exacerbated problems in the penal system.
Blake Boehne
- Mar 11
- 4 min
Corporations and Crime
This article examines the history and rationale of corporate criminal liability in United States law.
Anna Gaberman
- Feb 16
- 3 min
Nike and Lululemon Embroiled in Fitness Tech Patent Battle
This article discusses the recent patent battle between Nike and Lululemon and the potential for future legal action in the fitness sector.
Ben Oswald
- Jan 23
- 4 min
The Law’s Inability to Deal with Art Crime
The art world has become a hotbed for crime. This article examines two types of offences and the law’s failure to effectively combat them
Thomas Hood
- Jul 30, 2021
- 4 min
Stepping on Others' Toes: Consequences of the Puma v. Nike Trademark Battle
What approach should courts take to new words as trademarks? Does litigation between Puma v. Nike display an issue in trademark analysis?
Reese Waters
- Jul 23, 2021
- 3 min
Maritime Law and Treasure Hunting
As exploitative treasure hunting threatens underwater cultural heritage, international legislation has evolved to help states protect sites
Anna Gaberman
- Jul 9, 2021
- 3 min
BIT Off More Than They Can Chew: How Developing Countries Navigate Investor-State Dispute Resolution
This article considers how the current Investor-State Dispute Settlement regime harms the agency and sovereignty of developing countries.
Imogen Katcher
- Jul 7, 2021
- 3 min
(Un)Ethical Consumerism and Greenwashing
Greenwashing and the first official complaint lodged with the American FTC against unethical "green" advertising by Chevron
Reese Waters
- Jun 20, 2021
- 4 min
The Antiquities Trade and Problems of Provenance
As antiquities trade legislation adapts to protect cultural heritage, provenance has become important in facilitating ethical exchange.
Grace Surgent
- May 4, 2021
- 6 min
The Impact of Online Messaging Boards on the Stock Market: Is Legal Action Required?
This article discusses the GameStop stock trading events and their potential impact on US stock market regulations.
Rebecca Holmes
- May 2, 2021
- 3 min
Threat and Trade Partner: China’s Role in the UK Government’s Integrated Review 2021
The UK’s Integrated Review has revealed a new policy towards China, recognising the state as both a threat and a strategic ally.
Freya Evans
- Apr 9, 2021
- 4 min
Going Green: The Growing Impact of Climate Change Litigation on Business Strategy
Developments in climate change litigation put pressure on companies to take responsibility for their impact on the environment.
Anna Gaberman
- Apr 4, 2021
- 3 min
"Dominant by Definition": Amazon and the Return of Antitrust Law
This article explores American Antitrust Law through a focus on Amazon’s anti-competitive behaviour in recent years
Ellis Williams
- Mar 14, 2021
- 3 min
Will the Big Four Dominate the Legal Sector?
The entrance of four accountancy firms into the legal sector is changing the landscape of the legal industry.
Thomas Hood
- Mar 12, 2021
- 4 min
Milk on the Mind: Distinctive Character and “Cognitive Processes” in the Mind of the Consumer
What are the implications of lowering the standard for distinctiveness by the Court of Justice of the EU and can this exploit trademarks?
Abraham LeGrant
- Mar 9, 2021
- 3 min
Why have Fees on Consumer Products Increased? Ramifications of the EU-UK Trade Agreement
The Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the UK and EU has created difficulties for both businesses and customers.
Blake Boehne
- Jan 22, 2021
- 4 min
Bringing Back the Glass-Steagall Act: A Case for Banking Reform?
Examination of whether Congress should reintroduce the Glass-Steagall Act and if its repeal contributed to the 2007 financial crisis
Claudia Baldelli
- Jan 15, 2021
- 3 min
Potential of the Indian Legal Market Post-COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 on India’s potential as a strong legal market and the limitations of strict rules on foreign companies
Rhianna Thornton-Reid
- Jun 28, 2020
- 4 min
O2, Virgin Media and the Changing Landscape of the UK Telecommunications Industry
Will the new joint venture between leading UK telcos O2 and Virgin Media be considered “anti-competitive” and what are its implications?
Siobhan Ali
- Apr 14, 2020
- 4 min
How are Commercial Businesses Faring in the Time of Corona?
Exploring the economic repercussions of Coronavirus on various industries to understand, the pandemic's impact on commercial businesses