In this issue of zoom-in brief, Cardi B is expected to give evidence in a claim involving a photo on her 2016 mixtape cover, Coleen Rooney is victorious in the highly publicised libel case brought against her by Rebekah Vardy, Ofcom finds the BBC breached impartiality rules in an interview with former leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Ruth Davidson; whilst in the US, sculptor Jeff Koons fails to have copyright infringement claim against him dismissed. ...

In April 2021 Ofcom imposed widespread duties on broadcasters in respect of contributor welfare. Practice 7.15 requires broadcasters to “take due care over the welfare of a contributor who might be at risk of significant harm as a result of taking part in a programme, except where the subject matter is trivial or their participation minor…”  This requires broadcasters to assess the vulnerability of their contributors and determine what support they may require in respect of their participation. Practice 7.3...

In this issue of zoom-in brief, Dua Lipa faces two copyright claims over hit track ‘Levitating’, Marilyn Manson sues ex-fiancée for defamation following her allegations of abuse, Ofcom launches investigation in to Russian state funded news channel, Russia Today, whilst the High Court hears copyright infringement claim over an Only Fools and Horses dining experience. ...

In this issue of zoom-in brief, Trump gets two-year Facebook ban; Australian MP settles defamation claim; ASA bans influencer debt advice posts....

In this issue of ZOOM-IN Brief, Arlene Foster sues Dr Christian Jessen over ‘affair’ Tweet; Mayoral candidate Lawrence Fox is sued for libel; ‘fair use’ in the USA comes under the spotlight in two copyright cases; and Ofcom takes no further action in relation to a Capital XTRA DJ’s pay-for-play requests....

In this issue of zoom-in brief ….The Duchess of Sussex is granted summary judgment in her privacy claim against the Mail on Sunday; Mariah Carey is sued by her sister; and Ofcom cracks down on broadcasters....

In this issue of zoom-in brief ….Netflix reaches settlement on Enola Holmes’ Sherlock copyright claim; TV Indie has ICO data protection fine reduced from £120K to £20K over hospital filming; opera singer wins court battle over authorship of movie, Florence Foster Jenkins.....