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EU-US ‘Privacy Shield’ Struck Down By EU Court

16th July 2020
The flagship agreement governing the transfer of EU citizens’ data to the US has been invalidated for its “inadequate” protection of privacy rights.
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3 Most Common Types of Corporate Fraud

10th July 2020
Corporate Fraud remains one of the most difficult crimes to convict. We break down the 3 most common forms of corporate fraud and how law enforcement are getting better at convicting those behind them.
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The Most Damaging Patent Disputes Ever

8th July 2020
A look at five of the biggest patent litigation cases in US history and the immense initial damages issued to the defendants.
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Bill Penalising China-Linked Banks Passes US Senate

3rd July 2020
The bipartisan bill will impose sanctions on financial institutions linked with Chinese officials who have implemented a draconian new national security law against Hong Kong’s autonomy.
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Booking.com Wins Trademark Dispute

1st July 2020
In a decision that will have widespread consequences for IP law, the US Supreme Court ruled that the bookings website’s name was unique enough to be trademarked.
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What Happened to the Lawyers Who Represented the “Bad Guys”?

30th June 2020
Criminal cases often capture the public imagination, especially when the alleged crime is especially heinous or the defendant very well-known. The lawyers who handle these cases often achieve an amount of fame themselves, whether or not their clients are ultimately cleared.
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US Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Law

29th June 2020
The Court’s landmark ruling ends a controversial abortion law that saw access to abortions restricted in the state.
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