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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Shock, Hollywood’s $110bn Merger | 09 Mar 2026 | 00:25:54 | |
Welcome to the very first episode of The ZipLaw Briefing! Each week, we break down the biggest business and legal stories shaping the global economy — and explain why they matter for law firms and aspiring lawyers. In this episode we discuss: The Iran War and the global oil shock How disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is pushing oil prices higher and raising the risk of renewed inflation. Hollywood’s $110 billion mega-merger Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery and the competition scrutiny it may face from regulators in the US, UK and Europe. Visa & Mastercard competition litigation A major collective claim in the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal where merchants — represented by firms including Stephenson Harwood, Scott + Scott and Harcus Parker — are challenging interchange fees charged by the payment networks. Telegraph Media Group sale Axel Springer’s £575 million acquisition of the Telegraph and the political sensitivities around media ownership in the UK. Quick-fire legal headlines Including AI competition in government contracts, tech sector layoffs linked to automation, and a major restructuring involving BrewDog. If you’re interested in commercial awareness, business news and how global events translate into legal work, this podcast is for you. 0:00 - Intro & Episode Overview 0:28 - Welcome & About the Podcast 2:05 - Introducing the Hosts 3:27 - Iran Oil Crisis & Energy Markets 9:18 - Hollywood Merger: Paramount & Warner Bros Discovery 14:42 - Deals & Cases of the Week (Segment Intro) 15:00 - Visa & MasterCard Interchange Fees Case 19:44 - The Telegraph Sale to Axel Springer 22:48 - Quick Fire Headlines Roundup 25:40 - Closing & Thank You Website: www.ziplaw.uk Instagram: @ziplawnews Email: ludo@ziplaw.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||