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  • Hacker jailed for selling Ed Sheeran songs on dark web ordered to pay back £100k

    Adrian Kwiatkowski, a hacker who stole two unreleased songs from Ed Sheeran and sold them on the dark web for cryptocurrency has been ordered to pay £101,053. About half of the money he has to pay is currently held in Bitcoin.

    He was charged with copyright infringement and possessing criminal property and was jailed for 18 months.

    If the payment is failed to be made within three months, he will face a further 18 months imprisonment.

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood. Our litigation solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in the litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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    Technology Dispute Solicitors
    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation
    Spinningfields Office, Manchester

  • The Wrigley Clayduck makes its first appearance at the Saddleworth Duck Race

    The Wrigley Clayduck makes its first appearance at the Saddleworth Duck Race

    Introducing the Wrigley Clayduck, which made its first appearance at the Saddleworth Duck Race.

    Proceeds from the event went to various charitable causes organised by the Rotary Clubs of Saddleworth.

    The Wrigley Clayduck was designed by Sharmin Begum and Zahra Ali, and was presented at the event by Emily Lamb.

  • David Goodwillie: Sorrento FC rescinded contract to sign striker hours after announcing deal due to public backlash

    FC Sorrento, a team in the Australian second tier have become the latest football club rescind their contract with former Scotland striker David Goodwillie in the wake of a public backlash.

    Goodwillie and fellow footballer David Robertson were deemed by a judge at a civil court in January 2017 to have raped a 30-year-old woman in January 2011. Criminal charges against Goodwillie were dropped in 2011 due to lack of evidence.

    Sorrento are the third club in 18 months to have terminating their contract with Goodwillie. Scottish side Raith Rovers was released from his contract  without playing a match and in February 2023 Northern Premier League side Radcliffe terminated their contract following an angry response from the public.

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our litigation solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in the litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation
    Spinningfields Office, Manchester

  • Facebook owner Meta fined €1.2bn by EU over breach of data protection

    Ireland’s data regulator, Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon has imposed a record €1.2 billion fine on Facebook owner Meta, which has its EU headquarters in Dublin, for violating European privacy rules, in a move that takes total penalties against the company above €2 billion.

    It follows from a long investigation into transfers by Facebook of Europeans’ personal data to the US.

    Meta has also been directed to suspend any future data transfers within five months and told to cease within six months the “unlawful processing, including storage, in the US” of European data transferred in violation of EU law.

    Wrigley Claydon is one of few firms in the area able to boast a dedicated team of lawyers dealing solely with the needs of businesses. This team is led by John Porter, our experienced business solicitor.

    Acting as your business’ solicitor we understand your individual needs and have a team of specialist lawyers ready to assist you.

     

    Call Shan Shahriar on :-
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    Alternatively, please email Shan at sms@wrigleyclaydon.com

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    Company Health Check Solicitor
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    Commercial Litigation
    Spinningfields Office, Manchester

  • Former footballer Robbie Keane and his wife Claudine win £300K court fight against tenant

    Ex-Premier League footballer Robbie Keane and his wife Claudine have succeeded in a possession claim at the Central London County Court to evict Sandi St Paul and David Lawrence from their Hertfordshire home, worth approx. £3.8m, after Ms St Paul and Mr Lawrence stopped paying the £8,000-a-month rent.

    The Keanes told Central London County Court that there were rent arrears of nearly £300,000.

    The court heard that Mr Lawrence had countersued the Keanes in a bid to offset the rent arrears against alleged failures by the Keanes to make repairs to the property, including a faulty entrance buzzer and to the underfloor heating system however, the judge dismissed the counterclaim due to lack of evidence supporting it and said both defendants had failed to engage with the owners of the house to ‘allow access to assess disrepair’.

     

    The Judge ordered possession of the property and £292,192 in rent arrears, plus £70,000 towards legal fees.

    The Keanes will so be entitled to a further £263.01 for every day after June 20 if the Keanes are not given possession of their property.

     

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our litigation solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in the litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Landlord advice and help
    Commercial Litigation
    Spinningfields Office, Manchester

  • Schumacher family planning legal action over AI ‘interview’ with F1 great

    It has been reported that the family of Michael Schumacher is planning legal action against Die Aktuelle, a weekly German gossip magazine for presenting an artificial intelligence-generated article as “the first” interview with the seven-time Formula 1 world champion since his 2013 skiing accident where he suffered a brain injury.

    The magazine led with a photo of Schumacher on the front cover with the headline “the first interview” and the accompanying strapline “it sounds deceptively real”, implying that quotes were given by Schumacher when in fact it transpired, that they were produced by AI.

     

    Schumacher’s family have been fiercely protective of Schumacher’s privacy following the accident.

     

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our litigation solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in the litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation
    Spinningfields Office, Manchester

  • Ed Sheeran cleared of infringing copyright in Marvin Gaye lawsuit

    Ed Sheeran has successfully defended another copyright infringement lawsuit in the US after facing a jury trial following claims that his hit “Thinking Out Loud” lifted bits from 1973 Marvin Gaye classic “Let’s Get It On.” He was sued by heirs of songwriter Ed Townsend, Gaye’s co-writer on the 1973 song who were seeking a share of the profits from Thinking Out Loud, saying that the syncopated chord progression was copied from Let’s Get It On.

    Thinking Out Loud went to No 1 in the UK and No 2 in the US and won a Grammy award for song of the year in 2016.

    Sheeran has encountered other copyright lawsuits in the past, including 2014’s “Photograph” which was settled out of court and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill duet “The Rest of Our Life,” which was dismissed.

    Kandi Burruss and Tameka “Tiny” Cottle of Xscape also received credit on “Shape of You” after fans noticed similarities between the track and TLC’s 1999 hit “No Scrubs,” which the duo co-wrote. During an earlier 11-day trial earlier this year, artist Sami Switch accused Sheeran of using his 2015 song “Oh Why” for “Shape of You.” However, a judge ruled that Sheeran had “neither deliberately nor subconsciously copied” Switch’s song.

     

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our litigation solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in the litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Intellectual Property Solicitors
    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation
    Spinningfields Office, Manchester

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  • What are the benefits and limitations of the new online divorce process?

    On the 6th April 2022 the government introduced no-fault divorces and launched a new digital platform for those who wish to apply for a divorce. What, however, are the benefits and limitations of the new online divorce process?

     

    Benefits of an Online Divorce

    One of the most significant advantages of online divorce is the convenience that it offers. Parties can initiate the process from the comfort of their own homes, at any time that suits them, without the need for physical appearances in court. This accessibility is particularly beneficial for couples residing in different locations or with busy schedules.

    Additionally, divorce proceedings often incur substantial legal fees, making them financially burdensome. Online divorce, on the other hand, tends to be more cost-effective as they reduce the need for legal representation as individuals can complete the process themselves.

     

    Limitations of an Online Divorce

    While online divorce offers numerous benefits, there are considerations and limitations that couples should be aware of before deciding to do it themselves without solicitors help.

    Online divorce platforms typically provide limited legal guidance or access to legal professionals.

    While this can be sufficient for couples with amicable and uncomplicated divorces, those where there are financial matters, such as property division, spousal support, or pension sharing or children, it is highly advisable to seek legal advice to ensure that all relevant aspects are adequately addressed.

    While the online application for a divorce may be suitable and straight forward for many, this approach may not be viable for those faced with complicating factors. If you require any legal advice regarding such matters, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0161 624 6811 or email za@wrigleyclaydon.com.

  • Former Rugby League International Nick Fozzard and other former Rugby players pursue legal claims after suffering brain injuries during their playing careers

    Former rugby league Great Britain international Nick Fozzard and other former rugby players are now pursuing legal claims in the High Court against the Rugby Football League (RFL) after claiming to have suffered brain injuries during their playing careers.

    The claimants are alleging the RFL was negligent in failing to provide acceptable protective action against permanent injuries caused by repetitive concussive blows.

    In a statement issued to Rugby League Live, the RFL said: “The RFL takes player safety and welfare extremely seriously, and it has been desperately sad to hear of any players’ difficulties. Rugby league is a contact sport and, while there is an element of risk to playing any sport, player welfare is always of paramount importance.

    “As a result of scientific knowledge, the sport of rugby league continues to improve and develop its approach to concussion, head injury assessment, education, management and prevention across the whole game. We will continue to use medical evidence and research to reinforce and enhance our approach.”

    Our Personal Injury Department has successfully helped clients who have suffered an injury and have successfully secured significant sums of compensation for them. We are accredited by the Law Society as being specialists in this field.

     

    Suffering an injury can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our Personal Injury solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in injury department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

     

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  • BT to axe up to 55000 jobs by 2030 as it pushes into AI

    BT have said that it would axe up to 55,000 jobs by 2030 to slash costs in the latest tech-sector jobs cull.

    The layoffs, which comprise of 42% of its workforce, come two days after Vodafone unveiled plans to cut 11,000 jobs or one tenth of staff over three years.

    BT employs 130,000 staff, including contractors. The group will lower this to between 75,000 and 90,000 people over the next five to seven years, it said in a results statement.

    Wrigley Claydon is one of few firms in the area able to boast a dedicated team of lawyers dealing solely with the needs of businesses. This team is led by John Porter, our experienced business solicitor.

    Acting as your business’ solicitor we understand your individual needs, and have a team of specialist lawyers ready to assist you. 

    Call Shan Shahriar  on :-
    Manchester Office: 0161 914 9881
    Oldham Office: 0161 624 6811
    Todmorden Office: 01706 815712

    Alternatively, please email Shan at sms@wrigleyclaydon.com

    Business Solicitor
    Commercial Property Solicitor
    Company Law Solicitor
    Company Health Check Solicitor
    Employment Solicitor
    Commercial Litigation
    Spinningfields Office, Manchester