by Wesley Ding
A 5-minute podcast for UK law students to keep up with legal and commercial developments, with a focus on policy and technology. contact@lawtalkpod.com https://www.lawtalkpod.com Disclaimer: The content in these podcasts is provided for academic purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice. See full disclaimer on the website.
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November 15, 2020
<p>2020 is the year of the SPAC, says MarketWatch. In a period of 24 hours in 2020, more money was raised from SPACs than in all of 2014. But if you have no clue what a SPAC is, this episode is for you.</p> <p>TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>(00:35) What is a SPAC?</p> <p>(01:51) Advantages of SPACs</p> <p>(03:42) Disadvantages of SPACs</p> <p>(05:39) Why are SPACs popular all of a sudden? </p> <p>(06:12) Why aren't SPACs so hot in the UK?</p>
October 5, 2020
<p>Epic Games is suing Apple and Google over Fortnite in-app purchases. What's going on, what are Epic's claims, and who might this affect? </p> <p>TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>(00:05) Epic Games is suing Apple</p> <p>(00:32) Fortnite's business model and tech giants' slice of the pie</p> <p>(01:52) Epic Games' allegations against Apple and Google</p> <p>(03:14) A likely unsuccessful application for a preliminary injunction?</p> <p>(04:28) What about Europe?</p>
September 8, 2020
<p>The pound has fallen again. What happened (hint: Brexit), and how does this affect corporations and litigation?</p> <p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p> <p>(00:05) The pound has fallen again</p> <p>(00:53) Fall in value after</p> <p>(01:05) Boris Johnson's remarks on Brexit negotiations spook currency markets</p> <p>(01:58) Resignation of GLD head Jonathan Jones; Tories admit breaking the law in a 'very specific and limited way'</p> <p>(02:49) Who benefits from a weaker pound? Who stands to lose?</p> <p>(04:10) How do forex fluctuations affect litigation?</p> <p><strong>CASES</strong></p> <p>Elkamet v Saint Gobain [2016] EWHC 3421 PC, MacInnes v. Gross [2017] EWHC 127 QB</p>
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A 5-minute podcast for UK law students to keep up with legal and commercial developments, with a focus on policy and technology.
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