All in UK
A discussion of the proposed 'Brexit Freedoms' Bill
At the end of January, the Prime Minister pledged a ‘Brexit Freedoms’ Bill to end the special status of EU law in the UK and make it easier to amend or remove EU law which was retained as part of the Withdrawal Agreement. This article will discuss the legal sector’s response to this news and what the effects of such a Bill might be.
IPOs for UK law firms?
A survey published yesterday of UK law firm partners at firms with 50 or more lawyers revealed that almost a third of these firms are ‘actively considering’ an initial public offering within the next 18 months. This article examines why this may be, drawing attention to the opportunities for growth which the pandemic has presented. It then looks at DWF as an example of a previous law firm IPO and considers why some may view the practice as a dubious prospect.
Infiltration of the Courts
Daniel Ellsberg, Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning: A string of America whistle-blowers, all exposing to light the top-secret, unconstitutional conduct of the American Government. To add to this list, is the more recent case of Julian Assange. Charged with criminal theft of Governmental secrets, his case exposes just how immune our courts are to the winds of political rhetoric.
The world's first case on automatic facial recognition by police: what does the High Court say?
For the past year, the South Wales and Met Police have been trialing new technology called Automatic Facial Recognition Locate. The High Court considers its implications for personal rights and the future of the legal system.
Sainsbury's-Asda Merger: what is currently happening?
The possible merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda would be one of the biggest in the UK retail industry. The CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) has initiated an extensive competitive assessment as to the potential implications of the tie-up between the two supermarket chains.