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On this weeks Weekly Update we will highlight some key commercial and financial news stories to keep you updated on current commercial and legal affairs! You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com Sources: https://www.ft.com/content/1205b7f0-7463-4241-9268-03748d1c0421 https://weekdaytimes.com/business/2021/02/22/disney-turns-to-non-english-drama-as-streaming-service-grows-up https://www.ft.com/content/2f5f7799-9886-4327-bb1d-f0c10aa2184b https://ksltv.com/455984/airlines-ground-dozens-of-boeing-777-planes-after-engine-failure-over-denver/#:~:text=Airlines%20Ground%20Dozens%20Of%20Boeing%20777%20Planes%20After%20Engine%20Failure%20Over%20Denver,-Share&text=Airlines%20in%20the%20United%20States,debris%20crashing%20down%20over%20Denver.
https://www.ft.com/content/b18c4600-aea2-47f6-8ba1-2e5be7bb4c14
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40066758/mt-bank-to-buy-peoples-united-financial-in-76bn-deal https://www.ft.com/content/a3532236-40cf-4968-b99d-d6c18a78ca4b https://financialpost.com/financial-times/microsoft-joins-forces-with-european-news-publishers-in-fight-to-force-big-tech-to-pay-for-news
https://www.ft.com/content/860d6873-166c-4fa5-aeea-ccfd07e8f541 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-22/top-india-court-halts-future-s-3-4-billion-deal-on-amazon-plea
On this week's Weekly Updates, tune in for an update about the Australian Government's fight with Facebook, and the UK Supreme Court ruling concerning Uber drivers.
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https://www.ft.com/content/2fed6b2a-01ba-4c7e-8e95-d50f74c316bf
https://www.ft.com/content/cd939675-8b55-498a-8ba0-cd51f86c6cf5
On this episode we will be exploring British Airways looking at its evolution, practice and specifically how it has been affected by travel restrictions placed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sources: https://londonairtravel.com/british-airways-history-through-the-decades/ https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/sep/16/british-airways-boss-mps-airline-fighting-survival-alex-cruz-coronavirus-crisis-aviation
On this weeks Weekly Update we will highlight some key commercial and financial news stories to keep you updated on current commercial and legal affairs! You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com Sources: https://www.ft.com/content/92202530-0cb5-4cb9-8e65-b63e111e1ff6 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/feb/05/french-connection-receives-two-takeover-offers-as-shares-surge https://www.ft.com/content/05686da9-60f8-4a3a-a5c5-95155bd01ffe https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/02/jeff-bezos-to-step-down-as-amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-to-take-over-in-q3.html https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/feb/02/gamestop-shares-plunge-as-traders-dump-stock
In this episode, we will discuss the route to qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales, and the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination which will change the system.
Sources:
https://www.sra.org.uk/students/sqe/
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On this week's Weekly Updates, tune in for an update about retail markets, Amazon's advertising boom, and Google's competitors.
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Sources
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/gamestop-reddit-explainer-what-s-happening-stock-market-n1255922
On this episode we will be exploring Loreal, one of the biggest makeup and cosmetic brands in the world. I will take you through the evolution of Loreal, its expansion and the variety of products that they provide. I will also look into marketing and advertising strategies of loreal which have contributed to its success. Sources: https://www.loreal.com/en/group/culture-and-heritage/l-oreal-history/
https://www.companieshistory.com/loreal-group/
On this weeks Weekly Update we will highlight some key commercial and financial news stories to keep you updated on current commercial and legal affairs! You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com Sources: https://www.ft.com/content/32497a32-8a25-4793-a65c-779b01307640
https://www.ft.com/content/de2e5614-2cfa-4d47-b0ac-8c9492136acd https://www.usa-vision.com/william-hill-expects-30m-loss-due-to-lockdown-closures-of-betting-shops/ https://www.ft.com/content/338fa31b-6b4d-4184-b41b-98388652a943 https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/pfizer-and-biontech-supply-us-100-million-additional-doses
On this week's Weekly Updates, tune in for an update about retail markets, Amazon's advertising boom, and Google's competitors.
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Sources
https://www.ft.com/content/4d592aff-7f1e-487d-b7d1-fc2b7aefb299
https://www.ft.com/content/24efc152-a65d-4c48-9032-ee349a2c885b
https://www.ft.com/content/095d73d5-a7a6-4acc-9dcc-9ee3e3d1fff4
On this week's Business Breakdown, we'll cover WeWork's dramatic rise and fall.
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Here’s the rundown of the points discussed in this episode.
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Sources
https://www.ft.com/content/1cd66556-ca98-4704-9106-e7b8aa619e13
https://www.ft.com/content/2bf3ee2c-8c83-4932-a9fd-e99a729ddaca
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2LwIiKhczo&ab_channel=BloombergQuicktake
https://www.businessinsider.com/wework
https://www-economist-com.ezphost.dur.ac.uk/business/2019/09/28/wework-shows-why-some-venture-capitalists-are-in-a-world-of-make-believe
On this week's Weekly Updates, tune in for an update about vaccinations, Alibaba's antitrust investigation, and the halt of Ant Group's IPO.
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Sources
https://www.ft.com/content/61938eba-0ca3-436d-a043-89ac80d5c87a
https://www.ft.com/content/36ee4c3e-c7da-483f-95c5-3a48294fcf1a
https://www.ft.com/content/96b0bc5f-c02c-41de-be90-fd4a3f56fd2f
https://www.ft.com/content/bdcc073f-3b70-4411-92d7-ee36973a8b7a
On this week's Weekly Updates, tune in for an update about Covid-19, the Brexit deal, and the US Senate Relief Bill.
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Sources
https://www.ft.com/content/6bf82a85-cea5-4b72-96fb-ee7d9b92226e
https://www.ft.com/content/8e6db389-9e09-4c00-9b49-687a2dafd2ca
https://www.ft.com/content/3f60fa79-7f1d-4273-accd-396c38302bb3
https://www.ft.com/content/9b2ed852-8843-46aa-a9f7-057d5178af48
https://www.ft.com/content/c4c64d0c-8465-45d4-8511-65164975018d
https://www.ft.com/content/f336aac0-ae6a-4fe5-96e6-673016880922
On this week's Business Breakdown we’ll be discussing Softbank and looking into its growth and current challenges.
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Here’s the rundown of the points discussed in this episode.
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Sources
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-18/softbank-vision-fund-books-17-7-billion-loss-on-wework-uber
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/23/softbank-strategy-shifts-from-long-term-domination-to-survival.html
https://www.wsj.com/articles/softbank-needs-a-new-strategy-11586860732
https://www.businessinsider.com/running-list-softbank-investments-2017-7
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/23/softbank-strategy-shifts-from-long-term-domination-to-survival.html
https://group.softbank/en/philosophy/history
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgkQdUB0JVQ&ab_channel=CNBCInternational
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SWjPfjjLFw&ab_channel=FinancialTimes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffcPg6GHLso&ab_channel=BloombergQuicktake
On this week's Weekly Updates, tune in for an update about the Covid-19 vaccine, the European lockdowns, and the threat to Big Tech.
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Sources
https://www.ft.com/content/71d67d6d-32eb-47f4-b71a-d4986583e04c
https://www.ft.com/content/76578fba-fca1-11e8-ac00-57a2a826423e
https://www.ft.com/content/9bda9f24-3bac-4211-943e-1079e026fc59
https://www.ft.com/content/dd86f99e-bfe0-3037-af8b-9ad236e7da66
On this episode we will be exploring Amazon, the global leader for marketplace online shopping. I will take you through the evolution of Amazon, its global expansion and what Amazon does. I will also consider the legal issues in employment and human rights that Amazon have been under fire for. You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com Sources: https://www.channeladvisor.com/blog/industry-trends/from-bookstore-to-superstore-the-evolution-of-amazon-com/
https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2018/10/business/amazon-history-timeline/index.html
https://www.greenamerica.org/blog/10-ways-amazon-violates-human-rights
On this weeks Weekly Update we will highlight some key commercial and technological new stories to keep you updated on current commercial and legal affairs! You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com Sources: https://www.ft.com/content/1a046644-73d2-4df0-9ab3-bf87a1894e54
https://www.ft.com/content/42256a8d-0073-4f57-9ac4-d3cc65a8e5c0
https://www.ft.com/content/b2f861ad-74e7-4ce9-8449-f8bb22053596
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/29/biden-slams-facebook-ads-blocked-433645
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54747154
On this week's Business Breakdown we’ll be discussing Wirecard and looking into the fraud that forced the company into bankruptcy.
You can listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Anchor.
Here’s the rundown of the points discussed in this episode.
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Sources
https://www-economist-com.ezphost.dur.ac.uk/united-states/2019/11/09/should-facebook-run-political-adverts-containing-lies
https://www-economist-com.ezphost.dur.ac.uk/leaders/2018/03/22/facebook-faces-a-reputational-meltdown
https://www.ft.com/content/d794197a-3b1b-4d6b-8b01-291537003c42
https://www.ft.com/content/ded44f15-4827-4a2c-b977-2bfaadf67f71
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q91nvbJSmS4&ab_channel=TheGuardian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrnXv-g4yKU&ab_channel=TheNewYorkTimes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4qooWtovhU&ab_channel=WallStreetJournal
https://www.wired.com/story/cambridge-analytica-50m-facebook-users-data/
https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-scandals-2018/
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/apr/11/mark-zuckerbergs-testimony-to-congress-the-key-moments
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-49099364
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/timeline-facebook-s-privacy-issues-its-responses-n859651
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/26/facebook-most-likely-to-suffer-in-antitrust-war-on-silicon-valley.html
https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/10/6/21505027/congress-big-tech-antitrust-report-facebook-google-amazon-apple-mark-zuckerberg-jeff-bezos-tim-cook
On this week's Weekly Updates, tune in for an update about the Covid-19 vaccine, the European economy, and the RCEP.
You can listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Anchor.
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Sources
https://www.ft.com/global-economy?page=2
https://www.ft.com/content/7429da65-4957-4d06-9683-aa7159f0693b
https://www.ft.com/content/27daf526-197f-4b48-94dc-236e49717aee
https://www.ft.com/content/5337666f-f14b-33f9-a883-cbaca74942fc
https://www-economist-com.ezphost.dur.ac.uk/science-and-technology/2020/11/17/a-second-better-vaccine-against-covid-19-arrives
https://www-economist-com.ezphost.dur.ac.uk/finance-and-economics/2020/11/15/the-meaning-of-rcep-the-worlds-biggest-trade-agreement
https://www-economist-com.ezphost.dur.ac.uk/graphic-detail/2020/11/17/the-world-will-soon-have-covid-19-vaccines-will-people-have-the-jabs
On this episode of Tech Tuesday, I have focused on Microsoft- a major monopoly in the software market. I will provide insight into its evolution, antitrust issues and future moving forward. You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com Sources: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Microsoft-Corporation/Further-developments-in-Windows-OS
https://www.arkware.com/2017/03/28/6-fun-facts-microsoft-probably-dont-know/
On this weeks Weekly Update we will highlight some key commercial and technological new stories to keep you updated on current commercial and legal affairs! You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com Sources: https://www.ft.com/content/1a046644-73d2-4df0-9ab3-bf87a1894e54
https://www.ft.com/content/42256a8d-0073-4f57-9ac4-d3cc65a8e5c0
https://www.ft.com/content/b2f861ad-74e7-4ce9-8449-f8bb22053596
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/29/biden-slams-facebook-ads-blocked-433645
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54747154
On this week's Weekly Update we will highlight some key commercial and technological new stories to keep you updated on current commercial and legal affairs! This week, tune in for an update about the new UK Coronavirus lockdown, LVMH acquires Tiffany's, and the DOJ sues Google over anti-competitive practices..
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This episode's sources:
https://www.ft.com/content/3269f590-1cac-411f-8320-110c91c1f12e
https://www.ft.com/content/a17e289a-88b1-3b06-81a3-e93b63c6a0f6
https://www.ft.com/content/d2f98c99-097c-4f2e-a6d7-203acc8d00fc
https://www.ft.com/content/84eb666e-0af3-48eb-8b60-3f53b19435cb
https://www.ft.com/content/1b2e6ff1-a797-41b5-b252-b7981d9f883c
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/31/us-world-record-coronavirus-cases-24-hours
https://www-nytimes-com.ezphost.dur.ac.uk/2020/10/30/business/bernard-arnault-lvmh-tiffany-battle.html
https://www-nytimes-com.ezphost.dur.ac.uk/2020/10/30/business/dealbook/dunkin-arbys-private-equity.html
https://www.ft.com/content/6b9e852f-8379-434a-a545-a118baf718f2
https://www.ft.com/content/fd311801-e863-41fe-82cf-3d98c4c47e26
https://www.ft.com/content/adfebb62-2f01-4c4a-bdc6-8bf8ff621850
On this episode of BusinessBreakdown we will be exploring Boohoo, one of the dominant actors in e-commerce fast fashion. I will be exploring it’s evolution , human rights issues, strategy and its potential for the future. You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com Sources: https://internetretailing.net/magazine-articles/magazine-articles/boohoo-growth-and-agility
https://blog.freetrade.io/the-story-of-boohoo-d9d8b1504f82 https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/uk-fashion-retailer-boohoo-accused-of-refusal-to-recognise-trade-union-despite-commitment-to-do-so-incl-co-comments/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddawkins/2020/07/09/allegations-of-worker-exploitation-strike-a-blow-to-the-fortune-of-boohoo-fashion-lines-founder/ https://www.ft.com/content/e427327e-5892-11e8-b8b2-d6ceb45fa9d0
On this weeks Weekly Update we will highlight some key commercial and technological new stories to keep you updated on current commercial and legal affairs! You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com Sources: https://www.ft.com/content/b32e4685-b07d-402a-909a-5c141503b08b https://www.ft.com/content/f8b2def2-0cb0-4a2d-941d-b965f6037dbb https://app.ft.com/content/a9efe105-795e-41c7-a67c-f427e7017708?sectionid=firstft
https://infotechlead.com/networking/intel-may-sell-nand-memory-chip-business-to-sk-hynix-for-10-bn-63316#:~:text=Intel%20has%20agreed%20to%20sell,referred%20to%20as%203D%20NAND.
https://app.ft.com/content/23a870ec-2f43-459f-82dc-dbb6b9b20e8e
On this weeks Law Student Chats we are focusing on providing you with methods of preparation for various scenarios! You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com
On this week's Weekly Update we will highlight some key commercial and technological new stories to keep you updated on current commercial and legal affairs! This week, tune in for an update about the Covid-19 second wave, the threat of a no-deal Brexit, and the IMF's recommendation on abandoning austerity.
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This episode's sources:
https://www.ft.com/content/0940e381-647a-4531-8787-e8c7dafbd885
https://www.ft.com/content/865a86a1-dcee-4554-908c-40a7046069c4
https://www.ft.com/content/c4667e25-d12f-30d6-907d-6bca5f9d6866
https://www.ft.com/content/c4667e25-d12f-30d6-907d-6bca5f9d6866
https://www.ft.com/content/96614ecd-c854-4582-a1a6-76c050c5c847
In this episode, we'll be discussing the news that the EU is planning a new Digital Services Act intended to overhaul the way the internet is regulated and break up Big Tech companies, and how Big Tech is facing antitrust issues from other countries.
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Sources:
https://www.ft.com/content/c8c5d5dc-cb99-4b1f-a8dd-5957b57a7783
https://www.ft.com/content/53e967b0-4d5f-4b8d-9969-310d627d9742
https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/1/22/21070898/big-tech-antitrust-amazon-apple-google-facebook-house-hearing-congress-break-up
https://www.ft.com/content/1773edd6-7f1d-4290-93b6-05965a4ff0db
On this episode of Tech Tuesday, I have focused on a company which monopolises over 95% of the web search market. I will discuss it’s evolution, unique selling point and it’s steps moving forward. You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com Sources: https://www.trtworld.com/business/the-evolution-of-google-20-years-and-counting-20421
https://www.infidigit.com/blog/history-of-google/
https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/google-products-and-future/
On this weeks Weekly Update we will highlight some key commercial and technological new stories to keep you updated on current commercial and legal affairs! You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com Sources: https://www.ft.com/content/635db026-2e71-4b39-b703-c7233074c84b
https://www.ft.com/content/e7691f9c-edb6-40e5-889b-7d8136de0c2d
https://www.ft.com/content/656d7a3e-2aab-48b1-8950-0473fa06acc6
https://www.ft.com/content/6da69954-5eac-4ecb-b056-73d131fe0cb4
https://www.ft.com/content/53c9311b-8590-49a7-8904-de6adb4ca931
On this weeks Law Student Chats we are focusing on providing you with methods of more efficiently reading cases, adding them to essays and memorising cases! You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com
On this week's Business Breakdown we’ll be discussing Wirecard and looking into the fraud that forced the company into bankruptcy.
You can listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Anchor.
Here’s the rundown of the points discussed in this episode.
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Sources
https://www.ft.com/content/81779b15-7b1d-404f-b523-d61510397dd4
https://ftalphaville.ft.com/2020/07/06/1594052968000/EY-Germany-will-survive--but-legal-troubles-loom/
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-to-overhaul-regulator-after-wirecard-scandal/a-54061884
https://www.dw.com/en/after-the-wirecard-scandal-fintech-sector-faces-scrutiny-and-questions-of-trust/a-54956773
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2lek28Mw3k&ab_channel=CNBCInternational
https://www.ft.com/content/81779b15-7b1d-404f-b523-d61510397dd4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMvnJ1mcDTc&ab_channel=CNBCInternational
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-8-QbDpqqw&ab_channel=FinancialTimes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdYpXuwGVFg&ab_channel=WallStreetJournal
https://www-economist-com.ezphost.dur.ac.uk/finance-and-economics/2020/06/25/how-wirecard-fooled-most-of-the-people-all-of-the-time
On this week's Weekly Updates, tune in for an update about the Covid-19 second wave, the Wirecard fraud, US companies suing the US government over Chinese tariffs, and the EU suing the UK over its plans to break international law.
You can listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Anchor.
Here’s the rundown of the points discussed in this episode.
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This episode's sources:
https://www.ft.com/content/fbc1367a-a614-3743-8a8a-87afc9d194de
https://www.ft.com/content/3b9afceb-eaeb-4dc6-8a5e-b9bc0b16959d
https://www.ft.com/content/2b85124a-2196-42ec-96bb-4e9a3cb962dd
https://www-nytimes-com/2020/10/02/business/trump-covid-stock-market.html
https://www.ft.com/content/1a869792-b012-415e-99d7-7aa2bb34e94c
https://www.ft.com/content/8389cc9c-3ced-47f1-a85e-710ad20468a2
On this week's Law Student Chats we are focusing on providing a few tips on starting university during the pandemic!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB6wJkWO2SY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMTxikrSe8g
https://buffer.com/resources/work-bed/
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/regular-exercise-changes-brain-improve-memory-thinking-skills-201404097110
On this episode of BusinessBreakdown we will be exploring QVC, the first and largest teleshopping channel in the UK. I will take you through the evolution of QVC, its global expansion and what QVC actually does. I will also consider the survival of QVC and whether teleshopping can compete with online shopping, how QVC have responded to current issues such as the Covid global pandemic and their business model and USP. You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com
On this weeks Weekly Update we will highlight some key commercial and technological new stories to keep you updated on current commercial and legal affairs! You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com Sources: https://www.ft.com/content/aad03856-986b-472d-b7f3-0409da6add55
https://www.ft.com/content/bc16784e-6ef3-46c3-8b9e-b01d9a1e537d
https://app.ft.com/content/de116da7-a5d1-42ff-89ed-34491f2c2900
https://www.ft.com/content/ca700726-c48c-4132-953b-8d6a1e57f00c
https://www.ft.com/content/05e18c0c-9a7f-427b-b6b2-cf6b843c359d
On this weeks Law Student Chats we are focusing on providing a brief overview of researching and applying to various types of law firms, providing you application tips! You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com
On this week's Business Breakdown we’ll be discussing Uber, mapping its journey, and analyzing how new laws and regulations catching up to the company may hinder its growth. The sources used in the research of this episode are all listed below.
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Sources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bethkindig/2020/03/25/can-uber-become-profitable-this-year-deep-dive-analysis/#32d04072396d
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiWZjN0B0h0&ab_channel=ABCNewsIn-depth
https://www.vox.com/2017/8/20/16164176/uber-2017-timeline-scandal
https://www.ft.com/content/9832548a-d103-4a5b-9127-50d944cea01c
https://www.ft.com/content/8adf4de7-90e9-4304-aa6e-71d652946e80
https://www.ft.com/content/11e2e1bf-c1dd-47cc-81b2-2147433ff16d
https://www.ft.com/content/8adf4de7-90e9-4304-aa6e-71d652946e80
https://www.wired.com/story/why-uber-still-call-drivers-contractors/
https://time.com/5675637/uber-business-future/
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/111015/story-uber.asp#:~:text=Founders%20Meet%20in%20Paris,-Uber's%20story%20began&text=7%EF%BB%BF%20Initially%2C%20the%20idea,the%20domain%20name%20UberCab.com.
https://www.businessinsider.com/ubers-history#may-2019-the-washington-post-reports-that-some-uber-employees-started-partying-in-the-offices-530-am-on-the-day-of-the-companys-ipo-the-festivities-reportedly-led-one-uber-employee-to-resign-after-a-verbal-outburst-and-dispute-with-colleagues-68
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/self-driving-uber-car-hit-killed-woman-did-not-recognize-n1079281
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50544283
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63wt3TgGGxI&ab_channel=PBSNewsHour
https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/6/21357745/uber-q2-2020-earnings-ride-eats-loss-coronavirus
On this week's Weekly Update we will highlight some key commercial and technological new stories to keep you updated on current commercial and legal affairs! This week, tune in for an update about the Covid-19 second wave, the new TikTok deal, the Mulan boycott, and the passing of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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This episode's sources:
https://www.ft.com/content/09a75901-1194-4df2-a201-0ac3ebbb419f
https://www.ft.com/content/4a9bb9aa-45e3-43b2-9759-3313751ffc8b
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-54132066
https://www.ft.com/content/6ddade94-64e9-4dc1-9869-2a3c8a89e766
https://www.businessinsider.com/uighur-forced-labor-global-brands-profited-activists-letter-2020-7
https://www.ft.com/content/6ddade94-64e9-4dc1-9869-2a3c8a89e766
https://www.ft.com/content/58eb7c26-2154-477f-af19-19157ae29261
https://www.ft.com/content/c460ce4c-c691-4df5-af49-47a395429fe8
In this episode, we'll be discussing the news that the UK government intends to break international law with regards to the Brexit treaty, as well as the impacts of this breach of international law and the consequences to the UK and Northern Ireland.
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Sources:
https://www-economist-com.ezphost.dur.ac.uk/leaders/2020/09/09/britain-threatens-to-flout-international-law
https://www.ft.com/content/a20e7822-468f-4671-8e82-9dc5b5f353d8
https://www.ft.com/content/b0f6a82e-c66e-43c6-8221-00628432a53f
https://www.ft.com/content/fc35edef-51ef-48c9-b3be-e611136b086a
On this episode of BusinessBreakdown I will be exploring one of the most popular streaming services in the world, Netflix. I will breakdown it’s origins, provide a timeline of milestones and look at its place in relation to current affairs, focusing on how it will move forward. You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com ** Sources:
https://interestingengineering.com/the-fascinating-history-of-netflix#:~:text=As%20previously%20mentioned%2C%20Netflix%20was,post%20them%20to%20your%20door.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52376022
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Netflix-Inc
On this weeks Weekly Update we will highlight some key commercial and technological new stories to keep you updated on current commercial and legal affairs! You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com Sources:
https://www.ft.com/content/bcc453b2-0da5-41a5-af76-eb43b044e822
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/sep/10/citigroup-wall-street-bank-female-ceo-jane-fraser#:~:text=Citigroup%20has%20appointed%20the%20Scottish,from%20Michael%20Corbat%20in%20February.
https://www.nsenergybusiness.com/news/bhp-greenhouse-gas-emissions/
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-09/jpmorgan-finds-some-workers-improperly-pocketed-relief-funds
https://www-ft-com.libezproxy.open.ac.uk/content/adafe934-e8b5-4c86-8339-851b599b4118
https://www.scmp.com/tech/apps-social/article/3100847/eleme-give-customers-option-wait-longer-food-deliveries-after
https://www.ft.com/content/029264f1-f9a6-44c4-aa3e-86c7d50e3b55
On this weeks Law Student Chats we are focusing on revision tips and techniques and seminar/ lecture preparation tips to help support your study throughout your law degree! You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com
In the first episode of our series TechTuesdays we’ll look at the impact of 5G in different sectors, the geopolitics of 5G rollout and its effect, as well as exploring the legal challenges of implementing this technology. The sources used in the research of this episode are all listed below.
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*This episode was one day late in order to include the most recent news about this topic. Apologies from the LegalPerk team!
Sources:
https://www.ft.com/content/94ecd528-621c-482a-9b7e-0f17ac70c791
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46483337
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46370014
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-46480208
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2020/07/31/huawei-trump-blacklist-samsung-iphone-smartphone-update-/#6026af4f2324
https://www-economist-com/business/2019/06/08/the-technology-industry-is-rife-with-bottlenecks
https://www-economist-com/special-report/2019/07/11/supply-chains-for-different-industries-are-fragmenting-in-different-ways
https://www-economist-com/the-world-in/2019/12/25/the-splinternet-of-things-threatens-5gs-potential
https://www.verizon.com/about/our-company/5g/why-5g-important-discover-importance-5g-technology
https://www.twobirds.com/en/in-focus/5g
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/5g-in-sport/what-does-5g-mean-for-businesses/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2019/09/13/what-effect-will-5g-have-on-our-world/#53ca85336de9
https://www.ericsson.com/en/blog/2017/12/5g-and-the-eu-general-data-protection-regulation
On this week's Weekly Update we will highlight some key commercial and technological new stories to keep you updated on current commercial and legal affairs! This week, tune in for an update about the Covid-19 vaccine, the rise of e-commerce, aviation news, and the legal industry.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-04/russia-covid-vaccine-produces-immune-response-peer-review-shows
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54009633
https://www.ft.com/content/12f7da5b-92c8-4050-bcea-e726b75eef4d
https://www.ft.com/content/52d40ce8-4f6b-4068-8c48-b98fa0f7740b
https://www.ft.com/content/7f0fc328-1fd2-4cab-ba42-fc9ebe265e2a
https://www.ft.com/content/89a5d928-4571-479c-ab8a-f3381d839253
https://www.ft.com/content/1821dca8-5f82-42e6-b136-4977240d7ce4
https://www.ft.com/content/976a87a7-fa63-4813-8e87-2abb4c702914
https://www.ft.com/content/7d53d494-fc47-4da0-bb86-96a713d7edff
https://www.ft.com/content/0f0e6e90-e05c-4574-a7a8-0725439be051
In this episode of Law Student Chats, we will be sharing our tips to starting law school on the right note. If you’re starting university soon or have started it already, this episode is for you!
On this episode of BusinessBreakdown I will be exploring one of the most topical social media platforms in the world: Tik Tok. I will breakdown it’s origins, use and it’s current issues surrounding national security. You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com ** Sources: https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-ban-us-national-security-risk/ https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-app-online-website-video-sharing-2019-7%3famp https://medium.com/@christinagayton/the-origins-of-tiktok-5efa7da4b3e6 https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/technology-53640724
On this weeks Weekly Update we will highlight some key commercial and technological new stories to keep you updated on current commercial and legal affairs! You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com ** Sources: https://www.ft.com/content/7f6f0705-2afa-4326-8af6-6c47f2f0e8e6 https://www.ft.com/content/bee2741a-faaf-4752-bdfd-f585d0827057 https://www.ft.com/content/47ee3232-d1dc-48b0-b377-a80e1e8cae3b https://www.ft.com/content/234fb83c-f3fb-4ecd-b0a1-2c4d838d660e https://www.ft.com/content/13b266c6-bbbe-4dee-a8c9-6f84978df022 https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.moneycontrol.com/news/world/employees-sue-uber-over-additional-tax-liability-following-stock-price-decline-5765751.html/amp https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/fortnite-epic-games-apple-lawsuit-explained-2020-8%3famp
On this weeks Law Student Chats we are focusing on the pathway to the bar. This podcast will hopefully give you more of an idea about the application process timeline and will provide handy tips to help you get ahead! You can follow our social media for news and updates: Facebook and LinkdIn: LegalPerk Instagram: LegalPerk_ If you have any suggestions for particular topics you want us to cover, you can email us at legalperk@gmail.com ** Sources: https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/the-bar/how-do-you-become-a-barrister
Welcome to the LegalPerk podcast!
In the first episode of our series BusinessBreakdown we’ll be discussing the Walt Disney Company and analyzing its journey and growth, both from a business and legal perspective. The sources used in the research of this episode are all listed below.
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Sources:
CNBC
Sarah Whitten:
"14 years, 4 acquisitions, 1 Bob Iger: How Disney’s CEO revitalized an iconic American brand"
"What you need to know about Bob Chapek, Disney’s 7th CEO"
Kevin Stankiewicz:
"New Disney CEO says company will continue to follow path Bob Iger laid"
The Financial Times
Anna Nicolaou:
"Disney defends new big cheese at the Mouse House"
"Disney sets out $1.4bn hit from coronavirus crisis"
"Disney lures 26m subscribers to new streaming service"
"Disney plans digital debut for ‘Mulan’"
Anna Nicolaou and Alex Barker:
"Disney stops paying 100,000 workers to save $500m a month"
"Disney and the unequal reality of coronavirus America"
Danny Leigh:
"How Disney became entertainment’s apex predator"
CNN
Jill Disis and Hadas Gold:
"Disney wins antitrust approval to purchase most of Fox"
The Washington Post
Timothy B. Lee
"15 years ago, Congress kept Mickey Mouse out of the public domain. Will they do it again?"
Britannica
Revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen
"Disney Company"
The Ringer
Alison Herman
"The Success of Disney+, the Struggles of Apple TV+, and the State of the Streaming Wars"
Digitaltrends
Chris Gates
"Amazon Prime vs. Disney+: Which streaming service is right for you?"
Welcome to the Legal Perk podcast!
This podcast is co-hosted by Zain Shanqiti and Emma Robson.
We making business and legal industry related news accessible to everyone in a simple, and easy to digest way. Find out about the structure of the podcast in this introductory episode.
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