Legal Cheek Journal
The most original writing about legal affairs on the internet.
What’s next in Meghan Markle’s privacy claim against Associated Newspapers
Northumbria law grad and aspiring barrister Benjamin Ramsey considers the former Suits actress' causes of action and chances of success if her case goes to trial
A critical analysis of the Johnny Depp libel trial
County Court advocate Ben Ramsey considers what's next for the Hollywood megastar after the High Court dismissed his claim on Monday
What TV trials are really asking us
Future magic circle trainee William Holmes examines the interplay between justice and entertainment
Music law: A barrier to creativity?
Swansea University law and media student Alice Wills explains why copyright law appears to be stifling artists' creativity
Why the law should treat algorithms like murderous Greek statues
Future magic circle trainee William Holmes considers whether 'mutant algorithms' should have their day in court, following this summer's A-Level exam results fiasco
An app-le a day… keeps the developers away?
Future City lawyer Bethany Barrett examines the escalating row between developers and tech giants, including Fortnite owners Epic Games' legal battle against Apple
Not so 007: Bolstering Britain’s security laws
Warwick Uni undergrad George Maxwell casts a critical eye over the proposed changes to the Official Secrets Act
‘Rough sex’ defence ban: A step in the right direction
Few argue that the Domestic Abuse Bill will settle disagreements on consent in law, but fruitful discussions cannot begin where there is no agreed starting point
Meet the experts who will consider reforming judicial review
Oxford law grad Jordan Briggs profiles the independent panel tasked with looking at potential reform
Uber in the Supreme Court: The case so far
BPTC student Joshua Xerri provides a summary of this week's two-day hearing and considers some of the wider issues impacting the so-called ‘gig-economy’
What Mediaeval animal trials can teach us about AI and the law
Future magic circle trainee William Holmes unlocks the method in 'Mediaeval madness'
What does the future hold for the UK’s largest listed law firm?
City trainee Clive Wong examines the fall in its share price from a pre-COVID market high of 143p
COVID-19: Emphasising the societal impact of business decisions
Future trainee solicitor Isabella Mason considers the implications for law firms
WAGs at war: An exploration of the legal issues surrounding Rebekah Vardy’s libel claim
Aspiring barrister Cassie Blower deliberates the highly publicised 'Wagatha Christie' scandal and considers Coleen Rooney's possible defence
Branching out: Could we give legal rights to trees?
The notion that a natural object could be a rights holder is not as bizarre as it first seems, writes Oxford Brookes law grad Paul Wyard
Could COVID-19 spit attacks amount to constructive manslaughter?
Birmingham University law student Anna Hayes considers the cases of Trevor Belle and Belly Mujinga
COVID-19: A competition law conundrum
Swansea law graduate Oscar Newman considers the implications of reopening the retail sector
Cummings and goings: Did Dom break the law?
Criminal barrister Syam Soni casts a legal eye over Durham saga
The relationship between law schools and tech in a post-COVID world
Quality of education must remain high if unis are to remain competitive, argues De Montfort lecturer Brett Koenig
COVID-19: Could PPE shortages amount to corporate manslaughter?
A ‘herculean effort’ has been exerted to increase the availability of protective gear for frontline NHS staff -- but should more have been done sooner, and if so, who is accountable?
The technological disruption facing law firms in the wake of the pandemic
Times of necessity have rocketed innovative practices into daily life a lot sooner than many expected