Business Intelligence Magazine October/November 2013
Leading Lincolnshire and Humber region law firm Bridge McFarland has launched a new specialist 'internet law' service to meet a growing need from both businesses and individuals for help in dealing with problems associated with the use of the world wide web.
With the support of leading London barristers, Bridge McFarland's Dispute Resolution team can now offer advice and help to clients on all aspects of internet law including defamation, breach of copyright and online bullying and harassment.
Roger Driscoll, a Chartered Legal Executive with Bridge McFarland, said: "Social media giants like Facebook and Twitter have millions of members and the moderators face an almost impossible task in keeping the rogue element under control. As some recent distressing high-profile cases have clearly demonstrated, this can create many problems for genuine users who can find themselves victims of, for example, bullying, harassment, defamation, copyright violation and identity theft. What many people don't realise is that it is sometimes possible to obtain a court order against social media organisations, requiring them to reveal details that can identify members guilty of unlawful acts. In certain cases, as well as seeking compensation in the civil courts, victims might also be able to persuade the police and other Government agencies to take action."
Bridge McFarland has offices in London, Lincoln, Hull, Grimsby, Market Rasen, Louth, Skegness and Mablethorpe. As well as internet law, the firm's Dispute Resolution team offers a comprehensive service dealing with commercial litigation, land and property matters (including boundary and co-ownership disputes), professional negligence claims, disputed estates, debt recovery and assisting landlords with problem tenants.
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