By: Maria Ward-Brennan

Senior Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan is a senior journalist focused on law and professional services. She is the Editor of the Eyes on the Law column and newsletter, published every Thursday.

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Judge rules Aldi infringed on Thatchers’ cloudy lemon cider trademark

January 20, 2025

In a landmark ruling on look-alikes, the Court of Appeal ruled that Aldi infringed on the British cider brand Thatchers' trademark with its cloudy lemon cides
KPMG: Regulator probes Big Four firm over audit of Ladbrokes-owner Entain

January 20, 2025

The accountancy watchdog has kicked off an investigation into Big Four firm KPMG over its audit of gambling giant Entain
UK economy: Firms are optimistic but Trump’s trade wars loom large

January 20, 2025

British business leaders are optimistic about growth potential but most are concerned about Trump's US tariffs and the impact of trade wars on their businesses.
UK consulting sector to grow for next two years as AI’s impact expands

January 20, 2025

The British consulting sector is expected to grow by single-digit growth in the next 12 months, with a near 9 per cent increase predicted for 2026 with eyes on AI
British airline pilots body win landmark appeal against Ryanair

January 17, 2025

The British Airline Pilots Association has achieved a win in the Court of Appeal today over over illegal blacklisting practices at Ryanair
ScottishPower: Court grants appeal against HMRC over £28m tax bill

January 17, 2025

Energy giant ScottishPower has been granted an appeal to allow it to deduct £28m in fines by Ofgem for corporation tax purposes
DFS: ‘Improved performance’ couched by rising national insurance, wages and rates

January 17, 2025

DFS Furniture reported its group order intake was up over 10 per cent as it gained a higher than expected market share gains for both of its brands
Government considering ban on NDAs in workers’ rights Bill

January 17, 2025

Labour is set to add a ban on on UK employers using NDAsto hush up harassment to be part of its overhaul of employment rights
Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft: The £30bn legal headache for Big Tech

January 16, 2025

Headlines have been popping about class actions in the UK with the main target on the other side, Big Tech firms. But why them?
Russia sanctions under spotlight in landmark case with Abramovich ally

January 15, 2025

UK Russian sanctions will be under the scope at the Supreme Court today as Eugene Shvidler seeks to remove the sanctions against him

‘Big Brother’: HMRC agents to target mansions with ponies and pools

Extraordinary athletes, ordinary content: why even Nike should make more of its talent

Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s Caskmaster 2026 championship comes to London

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