In 2006 the incredibly successful novel The Da Vinci Code was at the centre of a major lawsuit.
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Part of my Order is Missing. What Can I Do?
A question that pops up time and time again on the Internet is to do with unfulfilled orders from various websites. Either orders go unfulfilled, or only part of the goods that were ordered is actually delivered. People want to know what their rights are in this situation, and what remedies they can ask for – and rightly so. Well, here’s the answer.
I Think I’ve Been Dismissed Unfairly
When a person is dismissed from their employment, the process must be both fair and legal or it will be deemed unfair dismissal; even if the dismissal was justified.
Regional Licensing of TV Football is Contrary to EU Law?
In an interesting, if as yet non-binding, decision by the Advocate General in the European court, it seems the current method of licensing the broadcasting rights of football matches on a country-by-country basis may actually violate European law.
We Must Teach Law in Schools
Recently the Office of Fair Trading issued a warning to businesses that it wants “no unwelcome surprises” in consumer contracts, especially in the small print. According to the BBC, a report from the OFT suggested 20 percent of the country had experienced contractual problems in 2010 and 70 percent of the OFT’s workload was caused by contractual disputes.
What is a Referendum?
In Britain there has been a massive rebellion of sorts on the back benches of the House of Commons, the main seat of power in the United Kingdom’s Parliament. With all this going on in the news right now I thought this would be an excellent time to answer the question “What is a referendum?”
Genital Touching During Arrest and Sexual Assault
Yesterday, during the Royal Wedding, the Metropolitan Police arrested a number of members of a “zombie flash mob”. According to Lesbilicious magazine, the reason for the arrest was that the police wished to move the mob away from Royalists, in case they were caused offence.
How to Create Legal Documents
Legal fees can be expensive. Sometimes it is more efficient to be able to draft your own documents, rather than relying on someone else doing it for you.
Businessman Who Attacked Burglars Is Freed
Munir Hussain freed by Court of Appeal the day after refusing to grant him leave to appeal his conviction for permanently injuring a burglar at his home.