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Contract law

June 24, 2020

Modern Slavery: Slave contracts, human and labour rights

Slavery is not a thing of the past. The modern form of slavery is exemplified in the contractual drafting practices and particularly observable in the entertainment industry, among others. Read this article to challenge some current legal procedures and reflect on the expanding definition of slavery.
March 24, 2020
introduction to legal professional privilege

How Might COVID-19 Affect a Client’s Contractual Obligations?

TSL looks at the doctrine of Force Majeure and whether it can help with contracts rendered impossible to perform under the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 20, 2019

ExxonMobil and the Rise of Climate Litigation

The case of ExxonMobil has been filling the news lately due to its role in acknowledgement of climate change litigation. The role of environmental protection is increasing and threatening irresponsibly-ran corporations. In this article, you will find both the overview of the case and the broader context of the area of law as a whole.
June 25, 2019

Can Brexit Frustrate a Contract?

This article explores the High Court’s decision in Canary Wharf (BP4) T1 Ltd -v- European Medicines Agency [2019] EWHC 335 (Ch), which found that Brexit could not frustrate a […]
August 8, 2012

Is Accepting Less Ever Desirable?

All men of business, whether merchants or tradesmen, do every day recognise and act on the ground that prompt payment of a part of their demand […]