Commentary - Page 24
Changing the game: how AI can help in-house teams work better
In the face of ever-increasing data and responsibilities AI can enable GCs to keep more work in-house, writes Luminance’s Luke Taylor
More NFTs means more infringement challenges for luxury brands
Bird & Bird's Rebecca O’Kelly-Gillard and Chloe Birkett delve into the 'Metabirkin' squabble between Hermès and artist Mason Rothschild
Shapes, colours and Moon Boots - the challenges of protecting the most unique fashion brands
Potter Clarkson's Mark Kramer and Autumn Gibson discuss the IP protection on offer for fashion houses which register three-dimensional shape marks
Is selective distribution an effective strategy against grey goods?
Andrew Maxwell and Simon Barker, of Freeths, discuss the issue vis-a-vis the European Commission's investigation of Pierre Cardin's licensing and distribution practices
In luxury, green is the new black
Mulberry's Kate Anthony Wilkinson explains how the green movement is moving fast, but words might get ahead of actions.
European Commission unveils landmark ESG regime: what you need to know
Proposed directive creates a legal duty to carry out human rights and environmental due diligence, write King & Spalding's Viren Mascarenhas, Douglass Cassel and Peter Hood
Russian invasion of Ukraine triggers global sanctions: what businesses need to know
Lawyers from McDermott outline the scope and applicability of the sanctions imposed by major jurisdictions across the world
Mr Blue Sky – moving your firm’s applications to the cloud
3Kites’ Paul Longhurst and Richard Kemp of Kemp IT Law explain the benefits of moving away from on-premise systems and the practical steps to take
Getting ahead: what lawyers need to know about AI and the law
While the extent of AI's powers is often exaggerated, lawyers who embrace it can benefit their careers in several ways, writes Dr Lance Eliot
Should I stay or should I go? The importance of purpose during the Great Transition
Lawyers need a reason beyond money to care about what they do if their firm wants to avoid being a victim of the Great Resignation, writes Dentons' Joe Andrew
A law firm launch like no other – does Pallas Partners’ slick London premiere herald a blockbuster?
Natasha Harrison has played a strong hand well as she embarks on her new venture, reports Ben Rigby
Eco beauty rising as consumers prefer environmentally friendly products
Emma Ipke explains how Covid-19 catalysed the eco beauty phenomenon and pushed industry innovations forward.
Blockchain and NFTs are smart, but can they revolutionise the fashion industry?
Lawyers Cindy Yang, Kelly Bonner, Fiona Rodgers and Michelle Ray-Jones from the Multilaw network discuss sustainability and luxury pirates in the digital age
ESG takes centre stage for the year ahead in M&A
Pressure for businesses to enhance their ESG credentials will help drive global deal activity, write Gavin Davies and Rebecca Maslen-Stannage
The metaverse and fashion brands: the consequences of the digital world
Fashion brands’ expansion into the metaverse brings a number of challenges with trademark use and misuse, writes Flavia Mansur Murad-Schaal and Isadora Schumacher Jeong