Lighter Side
Fancy footwear
A splash of technological innovation can transform even the most pedestrian activity into the latest craze, says Richard Brass ...  »
Who owns a tradition?
Western businesses may hunger for the wit and wisdom of the East, but that shouldn't afford them the right to register an ancient tradition as a Twenty-first Century idea, says Richard Brass...  »
A Hard Cell
Who Wants to be a Millionaire? cheat Tecwen Whittock may have infamously coughed his way into the headlines, but now it looks like he’s laughing his way to the bank. Richard Brass looks at the luc....  »
Raising the Bar
World champion Grant Hackett’s swimsuit, Asafa Powell’s running shoes and Sergey Bubka’s pole vault all have a part to play in their users’ success. Richard Brass offers a word of thanks to ....  »
The prolific Arthur Pedrick
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Football and IP: the Gospel According to the Corinthians
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60-Second interview with Andrew McEachern
Andrew McEachern was appointed global director of people and talent development at Norton Rose LLP in April 2004. Here’s his 60-second interview...  »
How to network
Here is your three-point guide to effective networking...  »
Jargon Buster: What is a furlough?
What is a furlough? And what is the difference between the voluntary and involuntary kind. The Jargon Buster has the answer...  »
Doll wars: Barbie vs Bratz
When Bratz designer Carter Bryant was accused of stealing IP from previous employer Mattel, the gloves came off. Bratz-maker MGA used pornography, doodles, even Bryant’s mother in their defence. Ric....  »