Affordable Norwich Pharmacal Order (NPO) Service

Norwich Pharmacal Orders (NPOs) are a type of order which can be obtained from the High Court. They are frequently used in cases where confidential information is held by a third party and is needed in order to bring proceedings against another party, for example where someone has been the victim of online harassment.

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Facebook's updated free speech policy

Meta’s recent decision to relax its content moderation rules on Facebook is stirring up a lot of debate—and for good reason. It’s a game-changer for free speech and has reignited a global conversation about how digital platforms should handle public discussion.

Can you get arrested for something you've posted online

Harassment and defamation can persist online for years, sometimes even over a decade, without intervention, causing prolonged distress and significant reputational and mental health damage to countless individuals. At the same time, seemingly innocuous posts can lead to disproportionate responses, including content removal, police

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Court orders Mel B to pay legal costs after failed non-molestation application against Stephen Belafonte

Our client, Stephen Belafonte, has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife, Melanie Brown, widely known as Mel B of the Spice Girls. The complaint, filed in the Southern District of Florida, alleges that Brown falsely accused Belafonte of

Cohen Davis win an injunction in a blackmail case

In this blackmail injunction case, our client, who was subjected to blackmail was a US citizen who worked in the financial services industry and the entertainment business. He occasionally visited the UK for the purpose of his business. He was married and a father to a child.

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All you need to know about Norwich Pharmacal Orders

Norwich Pharmacal Orders are a legal mechanism used in the UK for obtaining information from a third party involved in wrongdoings or unlawful activities. This legal remedy, named after the landmark case of Norwich Pharmacal v Customs and Excise Commissioners, is widely used in various litigation cases, ranging from intellectual property disputes to cybercrime investigations. However, despite its frequent usage, the Norwich

How to respond to theft of a domain name

No one likes to think about their domain name being stolen, but the truth is, it can happen. As the internet and the digital world continue to grow, so does the risk of someone else taking advantage of your hard work and ideas. Whether it's a competitor, a former business partner or a malicious cyber criminal, if someone does steal your domain name, it can have serious consequences for your

Emergency injunctions

An emergency injunction is a legal order that can be issued by a court in order to protect someone from imminent harm. This type of injunction is typically used in cases of blackmail, harassment and breach of privacy where there is a clear and present danger to the victim.

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A breach of a court injunction may lead to civil proceedings for contempt of court

Sometimes online harassers or those who are intending to publish harmful information may not be deterred until they face the real prospect of imprisonment. You may be able to increase the prospect of this happening by applying for an injunction. A breach of an injunction could lead to legal proceedings for contempt of court and imprisonment.

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Find hidden domain owner

Uncovering the true identity of a domain name owner can be a complicated and time-consuming process. In some cases, you may need to get a court order or a subpoena to access the information you are seeking.

A court order or subpoena can require an Internet service provider (ISP) or domain name registrar to disclose the identity of the person or organisation behind a particular domain name. This blog post will provide a detailed

Consequences of the misuse of somebody else's domain name

If you purchase a domain name that carries the name of somebody else’s business, you could be ordered to transfer it to the business owners.  People might purchase a domain name that includes the name of another business for various reasons but they shall always be prepared to be ordered to forfeit the domain by WIPO. Misuse of a domain name might take different forms.

Defamation against a company and defamation against directors

What to do if you have been defamed on the internet

The first defamation injunction case in the UK against Google search results and blogs

How to overcome online defamation and restore your reputation

If you’re struggling to remove defamatory content posted about you online, or are seeking legal help regarding this issue, read the following case study to grasp how our firm cam help you.

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