A Legal Watershed with Unresolved Tension

Before 1989, England and Wales’ sewer services were run by public bodies, the Regional Water Authorities. The government decided to privatise these firms by selling each company’s assets to a newly formed company, which had right to operate officially in certain areas. The company assigned to London and surrounding areas…

What was the last time you paid for something with cash? It has become blindingly apparent that people are globally shifting away from physical cash, thus banks are re-evaluating their role in monetary systems. CBDCs (Central bank digital currency) are government-backed digital versions of national currencies, combining the efficiency of…

As part of the Employment Rights Bill, the government is set to make any non-disclosure or non-disparagement clause covering harassment or discrimination void. This means that victims can speak freely, and employers can no longer silence their wrongdoings behind the scenes. A Decades-Long Campaign For years, NDAs intended to protect…

I have been deeply interested in the competitive response to Trump’s tariffs. For many reasons Trump’s actions are unprecedented and it is fascinating to observe how different countries, companies and political systems are responding in their own unique ways. The inherent volatility in Trump’s actions is also slowly but surely…

Recently United States congress was urged to raise the debt ceiling by mid-July to keep the federal government from defaulting on its debt. This made me wonder who would be holding the bag in case of such a default. Or in other words – who owns this debt It doesn’t…

A Watershed Moment for Gender Rights in Britain In a historic and contentious ruling, the UK Supreme Court has determined that the legal definition of a “woman” under the Equality Act 2010 refers exclusively to biological sex, excluding transgender women who hold a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC). The unanimous 5-0…