Editor's Picks: Top 10 things to know about the implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement

Legal Week Law | Editor's Picks Top 10 things to know about the implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement Latham & Watkins - Global White Paper Iran has met nuclear-related commitments that will clear the way for an easing of sanctions by the UN, the EU and the US. This Latham briefing summarises 10 key points concerning the impact of this historic development on global business and finance. Download White Paper Legal Week Law Editor's Picks Resources Back to basics: legal professional privilege DLA Piper UK White Paper The law of England and Wales recognises two main types of legal professional privilege, legal advice privilege and litigation privilege. What is the scope of legal professional privilege, how can it be waived and how can it be protected? Blame, claims and automobiles: lessons from the Volkswagen emissions scandal Bond Dickinson UK White Paper The Volkswagen emissions scandal has put the spotlight on the legal risks for manufacturers which make false claims as to the performance of their products. This briefing explores the potential consequences arising from the scandal in the UK and the corporate governance lessons to be learnt. Mid-market corporate finance: the developments expected to impact lenders in 2016 Shoosmiths UK White Paper Businesses are starting 2016 with optimism, although growth forecasts remain cautious. The mid-market banking and finance market is expected to follow the same trajectory - continued growth at a slightly slower pace. This article looks at developments in law expected to impact lenders this year. Protecting your assets: the potential legal pitfalls for fashion companies Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co Global White Paper As an expanding fashion business, what should you focus on when growing your brand, and how, as an established brand, should you approach portfolio management and exploitation of your existing assets? This Q&A looks at the potential legal pitfalls for fashion companies. Environmental damage: High Court considers what this really means Nabarro England & Wales White Paper For the first time, the High Court has considered in detail the scope of the concept of "environmental damage" under the Environmental Liability Directive 2004 and the Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (Wales) Regulations 2009. This Nabarro briefing looks at the facts of the case. Ghosts of the past: the 17th century contracts case and its modern-day implications Harneys UK White Paper For over 400 years, most common law jurisdictions have laboured under the strictures of the decision of Sir Edward Coke in Pigot’s Case. Yet despite the risks that this rule presents, few lawyers are familiar with the rule or its effect. This briefing analyses its application to modern contracts. Space, the final frontier of employment law: astronauts and unfair dismissal Bond Dickinson Global White Paper Late last year, British astronaut Tim Peake began his six-month space mission. It is often said that international borders seem insignificant when viewed from space, but where would Commander Peake stand if he were dismissed while in space and tried to bring a claim of unfair dismissal? More from Legal Week Law FREE Membership to Legal Week Law As a member of Legal Week Law you will receive free access to our library of legal briefings from worlds leading law firms. Briefings are easy to find and constantly being updated. You can also discover what briefings your peers in other companies are looking at. Create your FREE Account Search Legal Week Law Commercial Law Banking and Finance Company Secretariat Corporate Employment Energy Environment Financial Services Regulation Intellectual Property Real Estate Litigation and Dispute Resolution Taxation More from Legal Week Law