Russian athletes may not be able to compete in this year’s Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned Russia from participating because of doping violations. Recent reports indicate the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed an appeal by 47 Russian athletes and coaches against a ban on participation in the […]
Pro bono is derived from the Latin term pro bono publico which can be translated as ‘for the public good’. In a professional and legal capacity, lawyers provide free legal services to members of the public who are unable to pay. Below Francine Ryan, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at […]
Over the past few months, Martino has been providing insights into using images and videos as evidence in court. In the final part of this series, he discusses if enhanced images can be used in court. With technology taking over many sectors, this is a must-read article where we learn how the digital world may […]
We speak with Nick Aitken about how forensic engineering has changed and how this has impacted the legal sector. He touches on changes in his field which have caused issues for clients, and the challenging nature of being an expert witness. What common cases are you instructed on and how has this changed since […]
“You may feel overwhelmed, frightened, but criminal charges call for action, not feelings. Even before the lower court judge decides to release you from jail, the first logical step is to hire a criminal defence lawyer. You need to find an attorney who handles your type of criminal case and is familiar with the local […]
Time and time again, we mention how technology is rapidly taking over; it has shaken up many industries and where there are countless benefits, there are also drawbacks. The financial industry has been victim to this, with money laundering now taking place in a variety of jurisdictions, as well as crypto-currencies bringing to surface encryption […]
When tragedy occurs as a result of the wrongdoing of another we must hire the right individual to represent the victim and his or her family. Being a personal injury lawyer is no easy job; you need to believe in your client, have faith in the justice system, and, very importantly, learn and develop […]
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