The effects of lockdown and the lack of garden space for some has led to the prediction that there will be a surge in demand of people seeking homes with gardens, but what are the wider reaching consequences of this?
'Token Trademarks' to be Taken?
Four-Day Work Week to Aid Economic Recovery?
Is the UK’s Investment into Space Viable?
I Do Not Need to Explain Myself...
Spain and France announce state aid to revive stricken car industries
Distortion of Competition, 'WhatsApp pay' is Suspended in Brazil
2020 and Beyond: A Legal Space Odyssey
Beyond Petroleum: COVID-19 forces Oil Industry to consider its future
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In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, oil companies around the world have been buffeted by decreased demand and mounting debt. As OPEC forecasts a 6.4 million barrel per day downtick in the global demand for oil, the route out of the crisis for oil producers appears to be a treacherous one.
The Emergence of a New Economic Titan?
Off-Shore or Off-Limits? The Legal Concerns Surrounding Gazprom’s Nord Stream 2 Project
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Gazprom have stated that they will sue Germany over the decision not to exempt their gas pipeline from EU competition standards under the EU Third Energy Package. The EU package prohibits energy monopolies and the supplier of gas from also owning the pipeline. This is intended to improve the functioning of the internal energy market and resolve certain structural problems.
Copyright Confusion – Ed Sheeran landed with a brand-new lawsuit, for, the same claim?
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In 2016 two lawsuits were filed against singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran claiming copyright infringement on Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” by Ed Townsend’s heirs (co-writer), and a company called Structured Asset Sale who hold shares in the song’s copyright. Both claimed Sheeran lifted a number of musical elements from their song and placed them in his 2014 release “Thinking Out Loud”.
When Information in Arbitration Leaks, Businesses Crumble!
The Privatisation of Space Exploration
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SpaceX is the first private company to launch humans into orbit. Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley were the first to fly in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule on top of the Company's Falcon 9 rocket. The delayed launch on May 30th at 3.22 pm has provided the country a 'morale boost' since the past few months of unrest, the financial times reported.
The largest Ponzi-scheme committed in history by the Wizard of Lies
Are EU’s bailouts destroying the level playing field?
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Lufthansa has accepted the €9billion bailout deal, as the latest EU’s approval on State aid after those to major European airlines such as Air France and SAS Scandinavian. Meanwhile, Ryanair CEO O'Leary has filed complaints to the EU about these discriminatory government support against competition rules.
KPMG Faces €250 Million Negligence Suit: A Lesson in Following Established Procedures
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KPMG, one of the Big 4 accounting firms has been facing heat during the past few weeks over allegations of being negligent on the Carillion group’s accounts. The claim has been brought forward by liquidators working for the United Kingdoms (“UK”) Government, making this is the first time that such a claim has been made in this country.
Property Mayhem! How is the legal industry accommodating the present real estate upheavals?
The Beauty of the East is Fading Away……
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China has announced to the World that it would impose a national security law on Hong Kong. From the outset, this legislation is a threat to Hong Kong's liberties. At LawMiracle, we believe that such forceful implementation will affect the territory's attractiveness as a business and economic powerhouse.
Digital Currency Series: Are Complementary Currency, the solution for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) post COVID-19?
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The cash flow of SME’S is frequently depleting due to disruptions in supply chains and sales while managing fixed recurring costs. At LawMiracle, we believe the use of digital complementary currency (CC) seems likely to be one of the few viable ways the SME’s can offset the impact of COVID-19.