Janelle Monáe accused by fashion designer of wearing ‘copied’ outfit

Intellectual Property, Litigation & Disputes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nange Magro, a London-based fashion designer has said her costume designs have been plagiarised for Janelle Monáe’s recent Grammy awards performance. Magro posted images on Instagram comparing designs she made in 2015 with those worn by Monáe on stage at the Grammys. She said “ I am flattered to be an inspiration for this amazing artist,…

Monica Allen, whose mother tried to kill her twice, has won the right to claim criminal injuries compensation

Litigation & Disputes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Monica Allen, whose mother tried to kill her twice, has won the right to claim criminal injuries compensation in a landmark victory in the Supreme Court against the UK government after fighting what was known as the “same roof” rule. The same roof rule meant victims of crime were ineligible for pay-outs if they lived…