In RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV [2024] UKSC 18, the contract contained a clause stating that neither party would be liable for a failure or delay in performance caused by specified force majeure events and included a proviso that an event would only be a force majeure event if "it cannot be overcome by reasonable endeavors from the Party [...]
It’s been a century since several trailblazing women changed the legal landscape in the UK, and paved the way for generations to come. In 1919, the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act opened the profession to women. By 1922, the first women in law were qualifying. Ivy Williams was the first woman to be called to the English bar, followed by Helena Normanton. Two [...]
In March 2024 the EU Parliament adopted the AI Act. Providers and users in the UK will not be directly impacted by it. Having said that, it is likely that AI systems that are used in the UK and the EU will be adapted to meet EU standards to reduce the likelihood of non-compliance. The UK will catch up at [...]
Amazon first introduced its “Just Walk Out” technology in 2016. This allowed Amazon Fresh shoppers to select items, scan a code / their payment card and walk out without going to a cashier. It turns out that their technology wasn't good enough to do this without recruiting 1,000 staff in India to review camera footage. 70% of transactions required such [...]
Welcome to the third of our 2023 – Trainee Insight interviews with our current Teacher Stern trainees! In these insights, we will hear first-hand experiences and give you a real flavour of what life is like as a trainee with us. If you are interested in applying for a training contract with Teacher Stern then we recommended you apply for [...]
Welcome to the second of our 2023 – Trainee Insight interviews with our current Teacher Stern trainees! In these insights, we will hear first-hand experiences and give you a real flavour of what life is like as a trainee with us. If you are interested in applying for a training contract with Teacher Stern then we recommended you apply for [...]
Happy International Women’s Day from everyone at Teacher Stern! Stay tuned for our IWD blog posts which will be shared throughout the month of March featuring some of the many inspiring women at the firm. Up first, meet our first year trainee, Valeriya Zinchenko: 1. Why did you want to pursue a career in law? Honest answer? My dad said [...]
Welcome to the first of our 2023 – Trainee Insight interviews with our current Teacher Stern trainees! In these insights, we will hear first-hand experiences and give you a real flavour of what life is like as a trainee with us. If you are interested in applying for a training contract with Teacher Stern then we recommended you apply for [...]
The first known arbitration decision following the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 has been released, under which the tenant failed to obtain relief from rent arrears in respect of its registered office. Facts Signet Trading Ltd, the world’s largest specialist jeweller which operates around 300 retail stores and trades as H Samuel and Ernest Jones, sought relief from its rent [...]
Apple may be forced to adopt a standardised charger. In April 2022, the EU's Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee voted 43-2 to adopt legislation requiring manufacturers to adopt USB-C for device charging. Apple has resisted calls to follow the industry and adopt a unified charging port on its devices. This is the case even though it adopted USB-C on its own laptops [...]
