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The Commercial Awareness Compass by AllAboutLaw

The Commercial Awareness Compass by AllAboutLaw helps you build your commercial awareness every week with a beginners, intermediate and advanced breakdown of a story from an expert lawyer and trainee solicitor host. 

This story was taken from a live conversation a few months ago. If you don't want to wait for these conversations, head over to the Commercial Awareness Compass to get them straight to your inbox each week. 

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every 4 days
Average duration
28 minutes
Episodes
41
Years Active
2025
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Cookie crumbles – Google's ad-tech throne wobbles | Commercial Awareness Compass #21

Cookie crumbles – Google's ad-tech throne wobbles | Commercial Awareness Compass #21

A US judge has ruled that Google’s online advertising empire is less fairground, more monopoly board, finding the tech giant guilty of anti-competitive practices across its ad-tech stack. With regula…

00:26:13  |   Mon 19 May 2025
A licence to thrill: inside Universal's £50bn UK theme park | Commercial Awareness Compass #20

A licence to thrill: inside Universal's £50bn UK theme park | Commercial Awareness Compass #20

Universal’s plan to build a 476-acre resort near Bedford isn’t just a playground for James Bond, wizards and dinosaurs, it’s a six-year case study in IP licensing, land assembly, environmental compli…

00:31:15  |   Thu 15 May 2025
Cuthbert on trial: how supermarket IP wars make for legal drama | Commercial Awareness Compass #19

Cuthbert on trial: how supermarket IP wars make for legal drama | Commercial Awareness Compass #19

From Colin to Cuthbert, supermarket shelves have become a legal battleground over copycat products. That’s because disputes over logos, packaging and lookalike cakes are dragging major retailers like…

00:27:36  |   Mon 12 May 2025
Champagne super-probe: CMA investigates Ticketmaster over Oasis ticket sales | Commercial Awareness Compass #18

Champagne super-probe: CMA investigates Ticketmaster over Oasis ticket sales | Commercial Awareness Compass #18

From Wonderwall to wallet woes, Ticketmaster’s handling of Oasis ticket sales has hit a sour note. That’s because the CMA is now investigating Ticketmaster following complaints about platinum pricing…

00:27:02  |   Thu 08 May 2025
Not so Forever 21: Is fast fashion losing its speed? | Commercial Awareness Compass #17

Not so Forever 21: Is fast fashion losing its speed? | Commercial Awareness Compass #17

The world of restructuring and insolvency can be a fascinating but unforgiving space. Last week, it was fast fashion giant, Forever 21 who finally ran out of road, filing for bankruptcy and announcin…

00:27:35  |   Mon 05 May 2025
From zero (hours) to hero: the government bill shaking up employment law | Commercial Awareness Compass #16

From zero (hours) to hero: the government bill shaking up employment law | Commercial Awareness Compass #16

The new Employment Rights Bill is shaking things up in the workplace. Among the most significant changes is that zero-hour and agency workers may soon have the right to request contracts that match t…

00:30:23  |   Thu 01 May 2025
Unpacking Man United's new £2bn stadium: glamour meets law | Commercial Awareness Compass #15

Unpacking Man United's new £2bn stadium: glamour meets law | Commercial Awareness Compass #15

Renowned football club Manchester United have confirmed ambitious plans for a new £2 billion stadium, aiming to build the largest sporting arena in the UK. Though touted as Britain’s answer to the Fr…

00:27:03  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025
AI vs musicians: UK government caught offbeat? | Commercial Awareness Compass #14

AI vs musicians: UK government caught offbeat? | Commercial Awareness Compass #14

The UK government is striking a controversial chord with its proposed shift in copyright law, aiming to allow artificial intelligence (AI) developers to mine creative works by default unless creators…

00:27:01  |   Thu 24 Apr 2025
Parking Fines, Contracts and Court Battles – The Business of Car Parks | Commercial Awareness Compass #13

Parking Fines, Contracts and Court Battles – The Business of Car Parks | Commercial Awareness Compass #13

A parking fine might seem like an everyday inconvenience, but for private parking operators, it’s a commercial and legal minefield. Every time a driver enters a private car park, they are automatical…

00:29:19  |   Mon 21 Apr 2025
Apple's backdoor dilemma | Commercial Awareness Compass #12

Apple's backdoor dilemma | Commercial Awareness Compass #12

The UK government is pressuring Apple to create a backdoor into iCloud, sparking a privacy vs. security standoff. But this isn't just about one tech giant – this fight over encryption, data access, a…

00:25:44  |   Thu 17 Apr 2025
BAFTAs Spotlight: Sponsors, Scandals & Deals | Commercial Awareness Compass #11

BAFTAs Spotlight: Sponsors, Scandals & Deals | Commercial Awareness Compass #11

The BAFTAs recently showcased film, fashion, and a roster of influential sponsors. Why do companies such as P&O Cruises invest heavily in an awards show? How do makeup brands, paparazzi rights, and s…

00:27:24  |   Mon 14 Apr 2025
Heathrow’s Third Runway: Will Noise or Growth Win? | Commercial Awareness Compass #10

Heathrow’s Third Runway: Will Noise or Growth Win? | Commercial Awareness Compass #10

Heathrow Airport has a proposed third runway in the works, backed by the Chancellor’s pledge to bolster economic growth. Will it deliver faster global connections, or trigger disputes over noise poll…

00:26:43  |   Thu 10 Apr 2025
Meta’s Misinformation Gamble: Who’s Checking Now? | Commercial Awareness Compass #9

Meta’s Misinformation Gamble: Who’s Checking Now? | Commercial Awareness Compass #9

Meta is ending its third-party fact-checking programme in the United States, opting instead for user-led flagging of misinformation. Could a looser approach boost free speech, or open a floodgate of …

00:27:46  |   Sun 06 Apr 2025
Vodafone & Three: Inside a £15bn Merger | Commercial Awareness Compass #8

Vodafone & Three: Inside a £15bn Merger | Commercial Awareness Compass #8

The spotlight is on the £15 billion merger between Vodafone and Three, recently approved by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Two smaller telecoms providers are combining forces in a marke…

00:26:00  |   Wed 02 Apr 2025
US vs TikTok: The Next Legal Battle? | Commercial Awareness Compass #7

US vs TikTok: The Next Legal Battle? | Commercial Awareness Compass #7

This potential TikTok ban in the United States raises serious questions beyond a simple block on a social media app. Politicians cite national security concerns, but does the real issue lie with data…

00:30:17  |   Mon 31 Mar 2025
Snowfall Chaos: Contract Disputes or Acts of God? | Commercial Awareness Compass #6

Snowfall Chaos: Contract Disputes or Acts of God? | Commercial Awareness Compass #6

Snowfall and freezing temperatures have captured headlines across the UK, causing widespread disruptions to travel, logistics, and day-to-day business operations. Runways have shut, rail lines have s…

00:23:25  |   Thu 27 Mar 2025
BBC's investigation on the Diary of a CEO | Commercial Awareness Compass #5

BBC's investigation on the Diary of a CEO | Commercial Awareness Compass #5

A high-profile podcast under fire for spreading unfounded health claims. A celebrity host accused of failing to challenge guests who insist that diets cure cancer. Could such unchecked claims spark n…

00:27:05  |   Mon 24 Mar 2025
Class Action Storm: Apple & Microsoft in the Dock | Commercial Awareness Compass #4

Class Action Storm: Apple & Microsoft in the Dock | Commercial Awareness Compass #4

Apple and Microsoft face formidable class action lawsuits in the UK. Apple stands accused of anti-competitive practices around its App Store commissions, while Microsoft faces claims of overcharging …

00:21:45  |   Thu 20 Mar 2025
Trump's return: What it means for UK law firms | Commercial Awareness Compass #3

Trump's return: What it means for UK law firms | Commercial Awareness Compass #3

Donald Trump has been re-elected as the 47th President of the United States, set to take office in January 2025. What does this mean for UK businesses and law firms?

With Trump's penchant for deregula…

00:27:52  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
The battle over Britain’s farms explained | Commercial Awareness Compass #2

The battle over Britain’s farms explained | Commercial Awareness Compass #2

Thousands of farmers recently descended upon Westminster, some arriving on tractors, to protest proposed inheritance tax changes—dubbed the 'Tractors Tax'. The Labour government's plan threatens to t…

00:30:47  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
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