The relationship between democracy and the rule of law is increasingly significant in today’s political climate, writes Richard Atkinson, vice president of the Law Society of England and Wales, highlighting that while democracy reflects the will of the people, the rule of law ensures that all individuals and authorities are bound by laws that protect…

A U.S. judge has ruled that the lawsuit filed by Fiona Harvey against Netflix regarding the series Baby Reindeer can proceed. Harvey claims the show inaccurately portrays her as a convicted stalker, despite its assertion that “this is a true story.” The series follows Donny Dunn, a bartender, who becomes the target of harassment by…

Recent research has revealed that over 1m passwords linked to UK law firms are circulating on the dark web. The study, conducted by Atlas Cloud, found that 72.2% of the 5,140 law firms audited had employee username and password combinations exposed online. This alarming data indicates an average of 195 password combinations per firm, raising…

Phil Shiner, a former human rights lawyer, is facing imprisonment after admitting to three counts of fraud at Southwark Crown Court. Shiner, who previously received the title of “solicitor of the year” in 2007, fraudulently obtained £3m in taxpayer funds to support false claims against British soldiers regarding the torture and murder of Iraqi prisoners…

According to a survey conducted by the law firm Cripps, all 101 women directors and founders interviewed reported experiencing gender bias, with 95% stating it impacted their careers. The research highlighted that women in companies with revenues between £10m and £300m across various sectors, including real estate and technology, faced significant barriers to career advancement….

Cineworld is embroiled in a legal dispute with the Crown Estate over its recent decision to implement significant rental cuts as part of its survival strategy. The Crown Estate, which manages properties including three Cineworld cinemas, has filed a legal challenge against the cinema chain’s restructuring plan, claiming it violates previous lease agreements.