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SHIRLEY NOT NEWS
Legal news articles that’ll make you say ‘Shirley' (surely) not
Elysia
Jan 82 min read
Five charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death
Following the One Direction's star's death, five have been charged with manslaughter and the supply of drugs.
Elysia
Jan 41 min read
Judge rules that Diplo’s ‘revenge porn’ accuser must reveal her identity for the claim to progress
DJ, Diplo, is facing a revenge porn civil lawsuit by an alleged victim who refuses to reveal her identity. The alleged victim, who...
Elysia
Jan 21 min read
Selena Quintanilla-Perez’s killer has sentence reviewed as eligibility for parole looms
Selena Quintanilla-Perez, known just as Selena, was at her career’s peak when she was murdered in 1995,aged 23. The murder was committed...
Elysia
Dec 27, 20245 min read
Gisèle Pelicot waives anonymity as 51 defendants are found guilty of her rapes and sexual assaults.
The 15-week trial of the rape, sexual assault and drugging of Gisèle Pelicot concluded on Thursday 19th of December and found all 51...
Elysia
Dec 23, 20241 min read
FTC bans hidden ticket fees in USA
The USA Federal Trade Commission [‘FTC’]has announced a rule to ban hidden event ticket and hotel booking fees in an effort to prevent...
Elysia
Dec 18, 20242 min read
New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement expands with the Artist's Resale Rights.
New Zealand has approved the Free Trade Agreement [‘FTA’] amendment to allow UK artists to earn different royalties when their pieces are...
Elysia
Dec 5, 20241 min read
Bernie Eccleston sells Formula 1 car collection following £652 million tax bill
Bernie Ecclestone, now 94, has put his Formula 1 vehicle collection, with an estimated value of £500m up for sale following a tax bill of...
Elysia
Dec 2, 20242 min read
Rebel Wilson fails to have defamation case thrown out
Rebel Wilson's legal team plan to appeal failure to have her defamation case thrown out.
Elysia
Nov 28, 20241 min read
Swatch's LGBTQ-themed watches receives court order for return to brand.
The Swatch Group receives court order to have 172 seized LGBTQ watches returned within 14 days.
Elysia
Nov 20, 20241 min read
Japan's new law tackles phone use while cycling
Japan has announced a new law to tighten the punishments and rules for cyclists. Under the new law, if a cyclist uses their mobile...
Elysia
Nov 18, 20241 min read
'Jaywalking' law change for New York
New York de-criminalises 'Jaywalking'.
Elysia
Oct 29, 20241 min read
US' FTC implement 'Click to Cancel' rule
The United States’ Federal Trade Commission (‘FTC’) has created a ‘Click to Cancel’ rule to ensure companies make customer subscription...
Elysia
Oct 16, 20242 min read
Italy passes extension on anti-surrogacy law
Italy has passed a new bill that makes it illegal for couples to visit other countries for surrogacy.
Elysia
Sep 24, 20242 min read
Scotland introduces Safe Abortion Zones
Scotland has the Safe Access Zones Act come into force today, providing safety for women accessing and providing abortion services.
Elysia
Aug 9, 20241 min read
Meghan Markle's half-sister appeals defamation dismissal
Meghan Markle's half-sister is appealing her defamation case that was dismissed against the Duchess this past March.
Elysia
Aug 7, 20242 min read
Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 - What could it involve for Ireland?
Ireland passes a Defamation Bill to be implemented into law before Christmas, with changes to existing laws, and new rules to begin.
Elysia
Aug 3, 20242 min read
NBA sued for Copyright infringement
14 NBA teams have become defendants to a mass Copyright Infringement case in the US for use of protected songs on social media platforms.
Elysia
Aug 2, 20242 min read
Snoop Dogg becomes latest artist hit with Copyright Infringement Claim
With Snoop Dogg fast becoming the face of the Paris Olympic interviews and media, it comes as a surprise to find out he is also facing a...
Elysia
Jul 26, 20242 min read
US Olympics v Prime Drinks
The US Olympics and Paralympics Committee have launched a trademark infringement claim against Prime Hydration.
Elysia
Jul 23, 20241 min read
Kanye West faces a Copyright Infringement claim
West faces an IP battle after 4 artists bring a joint claim for copyright infringement on his songs '‘Moon’ and ‘Hurricane’.
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