Dispute Resolution in China – Legal Guide
What is the limitation period for litigation in China? The longest statute of limitations for litigation is generally 20 years, calculated from the date the right is infringed upon. The general statute of limitations for short-term litigation is usually 3 years, calculated from the date the right holder knew or should have known about the […]
German-American Probate and Inheritance Law: Expert Insight
Siegwart German American Law is a boutique law firm specializing in German Law, cross-border representation and cross-border litigation, providing comprehensive solutions to cross-border and foreign law issues for individual and corporate clients. Lawyer Monthly recently caught up with Holger Siegwart to discuss the settlement of estates and estate litigation in Germany for US-based heirs or […]
What are the ‘peculiarities’ of UK law?
Rebel Wilson calls out the ‘peculiarities’ of UK Law as parts of her memoir will be redacted from UK editions.
Elon Musk facing legal trouble over X content
Elon Musk refuses to take down content from X which the Australian Esafety commissioner states is deemed as class 1 under Australian classification law which is offensive violence with a high degree of detail and argues that there is a responsibility when working in social media.
Legal first: successful judicial review claim on bail appeals
For the first time in England and Wales, a claimant has succeeded in a judicial review claim about the law of bail appeals under the Bail (Amendment) Act 1993. Alex Benn appeared for the claimant.
What now for Shamima Begum?
The debate surrounding Shamima Begum’s citizenship and the legal implications of her case has sparked intense discussions on the role of law, citizenship, and justice in contemporary society. The story of Begum, a trafficked and sexually exploited schoolgirl who was coerced into joining ISIL at 15, has become emblematic of broader issues related to national security, immigration policy, and human rights.
Will the Rwanda bill come into action?
The Rwanda bill is still being debated in the UK, how will it work, how much does it cost and is Rwanda safe?
Scotland’s Hate Law bill and the named opposition
The Scottish Police reported that they receive at least 3800 hate-crime complaints in the law’s first 3 days.
Who is OJ Simpson and what did he do?
In 1994 Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ronald Goldman were murdered in LA, O.J. Simpson was an immediate prime suspect.
Asset Tracing and Recovery
What type of firms and cases does K2 Integrity work with? Our core clients have always been law firms, and this has not changed. However, the rise in litigation funding has seen the asset recovery market change to an extent. Without funding a case often does not get off the ground, so relationships with these […]
Defending Sexual Assault Allegations
False accusations bring lasting devastation: Inside the world of criminal defence. An Interview with Marcus Johnstone This week, Lawyer Monthly had the opportunity to talk with Marcus Johnstone, a UK criminal defence solicitor with over 20 years of experience. Marcus started off as a senior lecturer in law and politics but in his heart, he […]
Redress for Post Office victims could take years
MPs gather together to question those involved in the scandal including victims and Post Office Bosses too. The delayed process is call out as lawyers agreed an estimate of 1-2 years before all victims are properly compensated.