The threat of far-right rises

A concerning trend in Europe sees far-right parties more influential. What is the role of the media in this, and can it threaten democracies from…

Human rights: Protections against foreign social media interference

Social media has become the new digital battleground as foreign actors try to improperly interfere in decision making processes and influence nations across the globe.

‘Emotivism’ in social media and the rule of law

Social media is more popular than ever and its increasing use across society threatens to undermine public faith in the rule of law

Who gets fired over social media posts?

What you say and do on social media can affect your employment. Is this fair – or an invasion of privacy?

To text or not to text: lawyering via chat apps, social media and messaging

As practitioners incorporate the use of social media into their practices, they need to consider the limitations and risks of social media.

Trial by Tik Tok: How social media is affecting the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case

The highly publicised and controversial defamation case between actor Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard has become a viral phenomenon with millions dissecting the…

Riding the TikTok boom

Lawyer Jahan Kalantar started creating social media videos as a way to stave off boredom during lockdown. Now more than 81,000 virtual friends are glued…