Commentary

‘Underscores the integrity and reliability of the UK courts’: Lawyers reflect on Russian Aviation ruling

Lawyers have responded to the Russian Aviation insurance judgment, the effects of which will be felt beyond the immediate dispute involving lessors and insurers, writes Ben Rigby

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Law for all: How harnessing AI can democratise legal services

The promise of AI lies in its ability to make access to legal services as a whole more affordable and efficient, writes Julian Taylor, senior partner at Simmons & Simmons

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EPO vs UPC: who decides first?

The patent battleground in Europe is getting faster and more complex, which has significant implications for litigation strategy, writes Mewburn Ellis partner Lucy Coe

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AI, art and the law: new frontiers in creativity and IP

AI’s growing role in art creation and curation raises some of the industry’s most important IP issues, write Foley lawyers Bianca Ascolese and Arian Jabbary

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Merricks v Mastercard – landmark settlement or Pyrrhic victory?

A bitter clash between funder and claimant has laid bare deep tensions at the heart of collective actions in the wake of the UK’s largest collective settlement, reports Ben Rigby

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‘You keep using that word’: transparency in internal communications

Transparency isn’t about volume of information, it is about being honest, consistent and using judgement, writes Vinson & Elkins’ chief communications officer Allan Schoenberg

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Can luxury fashion houses join the sustainability discussion?

Once luxury houses innovate more through sustainable practices, the rest of the fashion industry is sure to follow, writes Foley & Lardner’s Grace Fucci

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US cases to watch in fashion, beauty and apparel in 2025

Foley fashion, apparel and beauty law experts Jeff Greene, Ariba Ahmad, Tyler Dever and Allison Nelson explore some of the key luxury cases on the US docket this year

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Two centuries of the Law Society: from exclusion to inclusion

A diverse legal profession better reflects the society it serves, writes Law Society president Richard Atkinson

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Why brands must be transparent around sustainability claims

Bird & Bird lawyers Rita Tardiolo and Francesca Signorini report on greenwashing allegations at Copenhagen Fashion Week, an issue that highlights the importance of brands living up to their green promises

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From perception to presence: developing an authentic professional brand

Building a personal brand is not about imposing a narrative, it is about being authentic, writes Farone Advisors’ Deborah Farone

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Careful calibration: Lawyers weigh up UK FDI reform proposals

Report backed by TheCityUK and Freshfields calls for smarter screening to protect security without stifling investment

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The future of law: embracing innovation and culture at LawFest 2025

Generative AI technology is going to transform the business of law and how lawyers work, writes Ben Paul, CEO of The BD Ladder

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