Super-cool retailer American Apparel has now filed for bankruptcy (un-cool) following plummeting sales and a string of scandals. The company based in LA has now reached a restructuring real with 95% of its secured lenders. This will allow the company to reduce its debts. But what does this mean in practicality for the company?

As of 5 October 2015 shoppers in England will be required to pay a charge of 5p if they require a plastic bag in a 'large' shop. Seems simple enough, however many sources are reporting concern that consumers and employees may be confused by the new rules.

As of Thursday 1 October 2015, smoking in a car whilst a child is present will be illegal. The law comes into effect as of Thursday and we want you to be clear as to how the law will affect you and also any young family you may have.

Happy International Coffee Day! In honour of the first ever day of coffee celebration here at Unlock the Law we thought we would treat you to some facts about the history of coffee - especially how it has interacted with the law.

Charles Green, the former chief executive of Rangers, is now making a claim that the club is legally obliged to pay his legal fees accrued in connection with criminal charges he is currently facing.