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Trump Vs. Bannon: Why Was the Cease-and-Desist Issued?

4th January 2018
Donald Trump has excommunicated Stephen K. Bannon, his former chief strategist and issued a cease-and-desist.
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5 Things GCs Should Know About Litigation Finance

28th December 2017
Below Mark Klein, General Counsel at Burford Capital, explores five reasons GCs need to take a closer look at litigation finance in order to avoid unexpected surprises. Litigation finance is becoming an increasingly important part of the commercial litigation landscape: according to a 2017 survey conducted by Burford Capital, the number of lawyers in the […]
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Trump Judicial Nominee Can't Answer Basic Legal Questions at Hearing

18th December 2017
US senator John Kennedy asked one of Trump's district court judge nominees, Matthew Petersen, a series of questions on basic law, and he was unable to answer them. Concerns have been raised over the suitability of the five nominees for the role, including Matthew Petersen. The American Bar Association declared one of the nominees 'unqualified'.
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The Top 10 Trademark Battles That Swept 2017

14th December 2017
Lawyer Monthly has picked out 10 really interesting and influential trademark battles that took the spotlight in 2017.
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$300 Billion at Stake as Plain Packaging Threatens Beverage Industry

8th December 2017
Following the introduction of plain packaging for tobacco products in some countries and calls to extend the legislation to other sectors, Brand Finance has analysed the potential financial impact of such a policy on food and beverage brands in four categories: alcohol, confectionery, savoury snacks, and sugary drinks. Eight major brand-owning companies are predicted to […]
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US Supreme Court Allows Trump to Enforce Travel Ban

5th December 2017
The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump’s administration to fully enforce a ban on travel to the US by residents of six mostly Muslim countries. The order allows enforcement while legal challenges against it proceed. Legal analyst Seth Berenzweig joins CBSN to discuss the development.
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Is the US Ruling the Investment Sector?

30th November 2017
  The investment sector requires attention to detail, to ensure you avoid any slip-ups. Adding to this, Matt Bruderman says: “There is often a temptation to take short cuts, but these rarely payoff and often cause more trouble and work down the road.” He shares his insights and core beliefs that ensure that the firm […]
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