https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @commawarepod

Amazon Antitrust

https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/29/21347083/jeff-bezos-amazon-tech-antitrust-hearing-jayapal-questioning

Santander Historic Loss

https://www.ft.com/content/5e2d24f2-5a4c-40e8-a7f7-6fc8f1bebe58

Production Restart Scheme

https://viewpoints.reedsmith.com/post/102gcgc/uk-government-steps-in-to-help-film-tv-producers

Law Firm Updates

https://www.thelawyer.com/bird-bird-closes-berlin-workspace-after-just-one-year/

https://www.thelawyer.com/osborne-clarke-brings-back-over-80-employees-from-furlough/

https://www.thelawyer.com/hogan-lovells-to-trial-15-per-cent-capacity-in-office-pilot/

PSA Radical Changes

https://www.ft.com/content/ff5d8795-ee73-4c92-a1bf-34cef0639909

ONS Retail Stats

https://www.ons.gov.uk/businessindustryandtrade/retailindustry/bulletins/retailsales/june2020

Created by: Tapiwa Museba

Full-Length Episodes Return on 8 August.

https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @commawarepod

Boohoo Selloff

https://bit.ly/2WT04WI

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jul/10/boohoo-shareholder-sells-off-shares-aberdeen-standard-investments

FCA-Waymo Partnership

https://on.ft.com/3009Jg9

https://www.ft.com/content/228e2aee-6182-4d6b-8a69-e31cc19e4c9d

Law Firm Updates

https://www.thelawyer.com/travers-reduces-annual-bonuses-as-part-of-covid-19-cuts/

https://www.thelawyer.com/freeths-to-cut-80-roles-in-redundancy-process/

Wire card Follow-Up

https://www.ft.com/content/77d6b91f-0cf9-48dd-a08d-2c46dafe9791

Crossrail News

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jul/23/crossrail-opening-delayed-again-due-to-coronavirus

Morgan Stanley-China Relations

https://www.ft.com/content/1d93318d-fe3a-44b3-976d-094367960aac

Apple Tax Win

https://bit.ly/39qC3eE

https://on.ft.com/2CNC28G

https://bit.ly/32WeMjC

https://bit.ly/2P9ls5T

https://on.ft.com/30QZSbL

https://bit.ly/3g232zI

https://bit.ly/2OVCZOF

https://bit.ly/32Ugx0p

Down-valuation

https://bit.ly/3f1AXa8

https://bbc.in/2EefEpe

https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @commawarepod

Links for the stories:

OneWeb Stake

https://bbc.in/2ZEHZgT

DWF Mentor Scheme

https://bit.ly/2Wug3ub

BA to Retire 747

https://bbc.in/3hcelpe

Law Firm Updates

https://bit.ly/2Cmzz4Q

https://bit.ly/3jgPOAY

High Street Updates

https://bbc.in/2Wv1tm5

https://bbc.in/3fGfLb8

14-Day Challenge Update

https://bit.ly/2ZE5WEX

Digital Advertising

https://on.ft.com/3jgPUZm

Apple/Amazon Antitrust

https://bit.ly/2CIVMd9

https://reut.rs/2OCECR3

https://bit.ly/3fK5VoA

https://bit.ly/30qNSNE

https://on.wsj.com/2CdKRZi

https://on.wsj.com/2WxvK3D

https://bbc.in/2DUiyPW

https://bit.ly/2CorjRJ

Enola Holmes

https://bit.ly/3eAfG7j

https://bit.ly/32sALhB

https://bit.ly/3hbEcO2

https://bit.ly/2ZGElDg

https://bit.ly/3jgEjtu

https://bit.ly/3fLxM84

https://bit.ly/2WwUTLR

Created, Written, and Hosted by: Tapiwa Museba

Episode Contributor: Matthieu Lawson

https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commawarepod/

Links for the stories:

AllSaints

https://bit.ly/38tMHRi

https://bit.ly/3dVRNqE

Wirecard

Timecode for analysis: (17:38)

https://ftalphaville.ft.com/2015/04/27/2127427/the-house-of-wirecard/

https://on.ft.com/3izY0Mk

https://on.ft.com/3dZRPxO

https://on.ft.com/3f7ClZS

https://on.ft.com/2CcSX3C

https://on.ft.com/3gv15f0

https://bloom.bg/31OWU9M

https://on.ft.com/3gmv4Wm

https://on.ft.com/2VMuXvu

https://reut.rs/2O1ywJC

https://bit.ly/31JL0xP

Created by: Tapiwa Museba

https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @commawarepod

Links for the stories:

UK Reopening

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-politics-53153277/lockdown-easing-english-pubs-can-reopen-from-4-july

Law Firm Updates

https://www.thelawyer.com/coronavirus-law-firm-updates/

https://www.thelawyer.com/dentons-sets-up-track-and-trace-system-for-city-re-opening/

Intu Administration

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-shopping-centre-giant-intu-puts-administrator-on-standby-12001614

High Street Rent

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/25/uk-retailers-pay-only-14-of-25bn-rent-due-this-week

Aston Martin Fundraising

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-aston-martin-issue/aston-martin-turns-to-stock-offering-to-bolster-capital-idUSKBN23X0XZ

Huawei UK HQ

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2020/06/25/huaweis-1bn-cambridge-lab-approved-geopolitical-row-plays-local/

EC Antitrust

https://www.ft.com/content/92674509-7f1b-4864-b6c9-28da713d5a2a

https://www.thelawyer.com/french-and-us-firms-lead-on-fiat-chryslers-35bn-deal-with-peugeot/

Intu Administration

https://www.ft.com/content/97b54a02-4ccf-4ac5-b31c-03e71a9abc40

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/apr/23/commercial-property-landlords-banned-from-demanding-rent-arrears

https://www.thelawyer.com/linklaters-lined-up-on-intu-administration/

Created by: Tapiwa Museba

A conversation with BCLP London Managing Partner & Head of Africa Practice, Segun Osuntokun. 

Segun Osuntokun Profile:

https://www.bclplaw.com/en-GB/people/segun-osuntokun.html

Created and Hosted By: Tapiwa Museba

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @commawarepod

https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @commawarepod

Links for the stories:

US Law Firm Revenues

https://www.thelawyer.com/us-top-50-revenue-tops-6bn-for-first-time/

Monsoon Accessorize Pre-Pack

https://www.thelawyer.com/shoosmiths-and-bclp-called-in-on-monsoon-accessorize-rescue-deal/

Law Firm Responses

https://www.thelawyer.com/taylor-wessing-opts-to-split-bonuses-after-reviewing-covid-19-measures/

https://www.thelawyer.com/reed-smith-imposes-hiring-freeze-across-business-services/

OECD Forecast

https://www.ft.com/content/498b43bf-4813-40f8-9953-022e0d7820b5

Aviation Woes

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2020/06/11/lufthansa-plans-cut-22000-jobs/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52983756

Facebook VC

https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-launching-multimillion-dollar-vc-fund-to-invest-in-startups-2020-6?r=US&IR=T

M&A Update

https://www.lvmh.com/news-documents/press-releases/lvmh-reaches-agreement-with-tiffany-co/

https://www.ft.com/content/997bb892-8f67-400a-b8e1-d173c923d208

https://www.thelawyer.com/linklaters-drafted-in-on-victorias-secret-administration/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52938462

Airlines Challenge Govt

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jun/12/ba-easyjet-and-ryanair-begin-court-action-over-uk-quarantine-rules

https://www.ft.com/content/a9a55e78-df00-4e7a-9492-b6de87528096

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-how-to-self-isolate-when-you-travel-to-the-uk/coronavirus-covid-19-how-to-self-isolate-when-you-travel-to-the-uk

Unilever Restructuring

https://www.ft.com/content/ffbe3980-ff77-43bf-8ba3-169a87cb0824

https://www.unilever.com/investor-relations/agm-and-corporate-governance/legal-structure-and-foundation-agreements/

Created by: Tapiwa Museba

Episode Contributor: Matthieu Lawson

Black Lives Matter 

https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @commawarepod

Links for the stories:

Bank of America

https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-minneapolis-police-bank-of-america/bank-of-america-pledges-1-billion-to-address-racial-economic-inequality-idUKKBN2391NO

OPEC+ Output Deal

https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-oil-opec/saudi-russia-reach-deal-on-oil-cuts-raising-pressure-for-compliance-idUKKBN23A1OU

KPMG Vow

https://news.sky.com/story/kpmg-chiefs-vow-renewed-equality-drive-after-george-floyd-death-11999694

Retail Prices Fall

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-shop-prices-fall-at-fastest-rate-in-14-years-as-retailers-try-to-survive-11999353

BoE No-Deal Warning

https://news.sky.com/story/boe-governor-bailey-tells-bank-chiefs-to-step-up-plans-for-wto-brexit-11999578

Law Firm Responses

https://www.thelawyer.com/simmons-staff-to-vote-on-pay-cuts-and-reduced-working-hours/

Nissan No-Deal Warning

https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu-nissan/nissan-warns-uk-plant-unsustainable-without-eu-trade-deal-bbc-idUKKBN23A1CS

https://www.barclayscorporate.com/insights/industry-expertise/legal-sector-lowdown/managing-a-successful-turnaround/

Blue Chip Financing

https://www.ft.com/content/1c9c9b08-f993-40ed-94d4-9f3f2da45433

https://www.ft.com/content/16ec7094-4f96-43fb-88c1-d913d8f4e384

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/commercialpaper.asp

Created by: Tapiwa Museba

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @commawarepod

Links for the stories:

Mortgage Payment Holiday

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/help-with-mortgages-to-continue-for-homeowners-affected-by-coronavirus

Furlough Scheme Update

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52853333

APD Suspension Call

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-aviation-bosses-beg-chancellor-to-deliver-apd-review-11996934

NRF Plans

https://www.thelawyer.com/norton-rose-fulbright-sets-out-blueprint-for-firms-working-future/

Pubs After Lockdown

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/may/22/more-than-30000-pubs-and-restaurants-could-stay-shut-after-lockdown-coronavirus

Renault Job Cuts

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/may/29/renault-to-cut-14600-jobs-as-part-of-2bn-cost-saving-plan-covid-19

Slater and Gordon Remote

https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/practice/slater-and-gordon-to-close-london-office-as-remote-working-becomes-norm/5104404.article

https://www.thelawyer.com/we-wont-ever-go-back-to-how-we-worked-before-covid-slater-gordon-sets-out-remote-working-vision/

https://ukgraduates.shearman.com/2018/07/10/6-law-firm-financial-metrics-whiteboard-wednesday/

EasyJet Data Breach

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52722626

https://www.easyjet.com/en/infoalert

https://www.thelawyer.com/easyjet-hit-with-billion-pound-claim-over-data-breach/

Twitter Feud

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/may/28/donald-trump-social-media-executive-order-twitter

https://www.statista.com/statistics/242606/number-of-active-twitter-users-in-selected-countries/

https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/12/21255870/facebook-content-moderator-settlement-scola-ptsd-mental-health

Created, Written and Narrated by: Tapiwa Museba

Episode Contributor: Karim Richani

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: @commawarepod

Links for the headlines:

Unemployment Rise

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/may/19/uk-jobless-april-coronavirus-crisis-unemployment-benefits

Rolls Royce

https://www.ft.com/content/4af7530e-880f-4c80-8083-848cf088368b

Carluccio’s

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/may/22/billionaire-boparan-buys-carluccios-brand-and-saves-800-jobs-covid-19

Law Firm Updates

https://www.thelawyer.com/bclp-outlines-five-stage-plan-to-reopen-city-hq/

Stock Market Rise

https://www.ft.com/content/4be0d6d3-ccab-48df-83e4-0b726273ccac

CMA Requires Powers

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/update-on-cma-covid-19-taskforce

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-52703562

Law Firm Administration

https://www.thelawyer.com/uk-top-100-firm-becomes-first-of-many-covid-related-administrations/

https://www.barclayscorporate.com/insights/industry-expertise/legal-sector-lowdown/managing-a-successful-turnaround/

https://mha-uk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MHA-Benchmarking-Report-2019-Web.pdf

https://www.pwc.co.uk/industries/law-firms/pwc-law-firms-survey-report-2019.pdf

Amazon

https://gizmodo.com/amazon-sued-for-acting-like-users-own-purchased-movie-1843329954

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6882808-Caudel-v-Amazon.html

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/contents/made

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/15/contents

EasyJet

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-52719997

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/46/section/994

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/45/section/213

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2020/05/22/easyjet-bosses-brace-crunch-stelios-vote/

Created by: Tapiwa Museba

Episode Contributor: Irena Madella