As businesses balance the need to fight racism and also stand behind their Black employees in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and international protests asking for an end to police brutali…
Where Does the Bribery Act, 2011 Stand after a Decade?
A decade after the UK’s Bribery Act came into effect; lawyers consider whether it lived up to expectations aroused. When the Bribery Act was proposed, its strongest advocates felt it potentially…
Why Are These Laws Named After People? The Reason Will Surprise You
Whether it’s because they wrote the law themselves or were victim to terrible circumstances that caused the law to come into effect to save others, it’s a long process to get one’s name attached…
Micheal Avenatti Sent to Jail for 30 Months in Prison for Trying to Extort Nike
More than a year after Avenatti was convicted, Judge Paul Gardephe sentenced him to 2.5 years in prison with 3 years of supervised release for extortion and fraud charges, after threatening to accuse …
These Controversial Court Cases Have Us Baffled
The US Supreme Court is the ultimate authority in sensitive cases which can alter laws and influence civil society for many generations to come, with cases on diverse issues such as immigration, water…
All About #FreeBritney and Her Infamous Conservatorship Case
For half of her amazing musical career, popstar Britney Spears held no full control over her life. On 22nd April 2019, some devoted Britney Spears fans demonstrated outside West Hollywood City Hall, w…
War Crimes Court Approves Inquiry into Violence Against the Rohingya
Myanmar stands accused of on-going genocide and mass persecution of its Muslim minority Rohingyas. The International Criminal Court (ICC) judges authorized an in-depth investigation into allegations o…
AMC Networks Settles in ‘The Walking Dead’ Profit Participation Lawsuit
AMC Networks arrived at a $200 million settlement with Frank Darabont and CAA, in the profit participation lawsuit over “The Walking Dead.” AMC Networks will pay Darabont and CAA, $200 million as they…
Zuma’s Arrest Ignites Riots and Looting in South Africa
Over 212 people died in the unrest, including in shopping-centre stampedes, and over 2,500 were arrested across Kwazulu-Natal and Gauteng. Protests over jailing of the former leader spiralled into unr…
Top Celebrity Estates That Were Caught Up in Legal Hassles Because of Alzheimer’s Disease!
With over five million Americans living with the disease and in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in November, here are some celebrity estates impacted by Alzheimer’s disease that led to long-drawn…