Barristers win right to remove court wigs
In a historic move, barristers in England and Wales can now ditch traditional wigs after legal chiefs rule them culturally insensitive in modern courtroom proceedings.
In a historic move, barristers in England and Wales can now ditch traditional wigs after legal chiefs rule them culturally insensitive in modern courtroom proceedings.
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
British judges receive first-ever official guidance on using AI in legal proceedings, marking a pivotal moment for technology in the UK justice system. Discover what's permitted and what's prohibited.
A Pennsylvania court case sees Facebook messages admitted as key evidence in a rape trial, raising crucial questions about digital privacy and legal admissibility in the modern age.
A UK barrister faces suspension after using artificial intelligence to prepare for a tribunal hearing, resulting in the submission of entirely fictitious legal cases invented by the AI tool.
A London barrister is under investigation after admitting to using ChatGPT for legal research in a professional negligence case, raising questions about AI's role in the legal profession.
Lindsey Halligan and Maggie Cleary confront multiple ethics violations including improper handling of client funds and misleading courts in separate Virginia State Bar disciplinary cases.
A Polish driver relied on Google Translate to understand speeding allegations in a landmark case that's raising questions about court translation services.
Thousands of British motorists take legal action against vehicle manufacturers in groundbreaking Dieselgate case, seeking justice for alleged emissions cheating.
A British mother from Essex finds herself at the centre of an international legal battle after being accused of murder in Albania. Her family maintains her innocence while navigating the complexities of foreign justice.
A US federal judge has dismissed rapper Drake's defamation lawsuit, ruling that controversial statements made about him during a concert constituted protected opinion rather than factual claims.
Daisy Link, a pregnant mother, remains in solitary confinement while awaiting trial for murder after her husband was shot in the leg during a domestic dispute at their family home.
A New York attorney faces sanctions after using ChatGPT for legal research, submitting fabricated cases in court documents. Discover the growing risks of AI in professional practice.
A British expatriate stands accused of murder after a fatal stabbing during a sexual encounter in Spain, mounting an extraordinary defence claiming he feared being drugged after watching a Netflix thriller.
The high-profile murder trial of Brian Walshe, accused of dismembering his wife Ana, has been postponed until 2025 as defence attorneys request additional time to examine disturbing forensic evidence including bloodstains and a hacksaw.
Exclusive details emerge in the murder trial of Isla Bell, accused of killing Russian businessman Marat Ganiev and stuffing his body in a suitcase in Edinburgh.
Exclusive: O.J. Simpson's former attorney reveals the critical error Sean 'Diddy' Combs must avoid during sentencing that could determine his prison fate, drawing parallels to the infamous murder case.
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after being convicted on multiple sex trafficking and racketeering charges, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the hip-hop billionaire.
A prominent legal analyst reveals fundamental weaknesses in conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's defamation lawsuit against the estate of Tyler Robinson, questioning the case's viability and highlighting troubling legal tactics.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs appears in federal court for sentencing following his high-profile trial. Follow our live coverage as the music industry awaits the judge's decision.
Music industry titan Sean 'Diddy' Combs awaits sentencing following his New York prostitution conviction, marking another dramatic chapter in the hip-hop magnate's legal battles that have captivated both fans and critics alike.
Donald Trump faces potential case dismissal in Georgia as prosecutors allege he's withholding crucial evidence. The former president's legal team battles against turning over key documents in election interference case.
Hollywood stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively find themselves in a legal dispute as Baldoni seeks reimbursement for legal fees following their controversial New York Times interview about their cancelled film 'A Simple Favour 2'.
In a landmark ruling, former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila faces death penalty for high treason and embezzlement of state funds while leading the mineral-rich nation.
In a strange twist, Donald Trump's legal team argued he could be in the remote island nation of Palau during his New York criminal trial, a claim swiftly dismissed by the judge. Explore the details of this unusual courtroom exchange.
Two prominent Boston lawyers, John P. McLaughlin and Michael A. O'Connell, are accused of mishandling client money. The Office of Bar Counsel alleges serious violations, putting their legal careers in jeopardy.
In a dramatic legal development, prime Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner has been officially declared homeless by his defence team, potentially impacting his ongoing trial for unrelated offences in Germany.
Hannah Thomas has been awarded £22,000 in legal costs after a court found NSW police used excessive force, injuring her at a 2021 pro-Palestinian protest. A landmark ruling for protest rights.
Raúl González's son, Raúl Asencio, faces trial in Madrid over an alleged €1.5 million armed robbery of luxury watches. The high-profile case involves claims of a staged kidnapping.
In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.