UniSuper General Counsel Luke Barrett embodies a distinctive approach to his in-house practice. Nearly 20 years ago, when switching from private to in-house, Barrett made a fundamental promise to himself. Far from relying upon outsourcing for unfamiliar or complex issues, he disallowed himself the luxury of limiting his professional knowledge to the point of his…
In a recent public address, Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, Ghana’s Chief of Defence Staff, assured the citizens of Ghana that the armed forces are not interested in spearheading any coup d’états. Amoama’s statement comes amidst a wave of military takeovers in West Africa, reported by nations such as Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, and Guinea. The…
Upon the release of the Global 200 rankings each year, attorneys around the world gain insights into the standing of their firms on a global scale, as well as the broader performance of their regional legal markets over the past financial year. This week, the updated report will once again reveal the United States as…
Federal prosecutors in the case relating to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s alleged interference with the 2020 election, made a plea on Friday to the US District Court for the District of Columbia. This plea beseeches the court to prevent the former President from making prejudicial and extrajudicial statements that could potentially influence the jury….
An Egyptian court has sentenced renowned government critic Hisham Kassem to a six-month jail term and a fine. The charges originated from an online dispute with former minister Kamal Abu Eita. Kassem, noted for his fervent support of independent journalism in Egypt, is at the heart of allegations involving slander, defamation, and verbal assault against…
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) recently levied a hefty fine of €345 million on social media titan TikTok for severe violations of data protection regulations, as highlighted in a JURIST News report. This development comes in light of growing perceptions about the platform’s handling of personal data, especially in relation to underage users. The…
In a noteworthy legal development, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been acquitted on all 16 articles of impeachment brought against him. Accused of using his office to assist a campaign donor and real estate investor, Nate Paul in 2020, Paxton underwent a thorough legal battle. The final decision, however, lies with the Texas senators,…