The international law firm K&L Gates has recently appointed a new Asia managing partner. David Tang, who served in this capacity for over two decades, will continue his service at the firm as a full-time partner. He will be succeeded by Ryan Dwyer as the new head of Asia operations. The transition marks a significant…
The quiet village of Banjska near the Serbian border faced a violent attack during the early hours of September 24, 2023. This led to the tragic loss of a Kosovo police officer with one officer severely injured while another sustained minor injuries. The remote village hadn’t experienced such attacks in recent months making this an…
Former commander of the Wagner Group, Andrey Medvedev, was arrested in Norway on Friday under suspicion of attempting to illegally cross the Russia border, as reported by the local Norwegian news site the Barents Observer. This incident comes at a time when Medvedev had already sought asylum in Norway this year. Norwegian police in Finnmark…
Anyone well-acquainted with the global legal powerhouse lineup would find few astonishments in this year’s Global 200 table. The throne remains held by Kirkland & Ellis with their $6.5 billion sales, with vereins following close behind among other elite U.S. law firms to complete the top 10. However, the true enigmas of the Global 200…
Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi announced a new policy on Friday where asylum seekers will be required to pay $5,259 (€4,938) to avoid detention at a facility while their applications are processed. This move, as detailed in a recent decree, is considered a method of providing a financial guarantee for the right to enter Italy…
The Paris Prosecutor’s Office recently made an announcement, stating that it has requested a trial for over 20 National Rally (RN) members, suspected of embezzlement of European public funds across a span of 12 years. It has been reported by AFP. Among the accused is the RN Leader, Marine Le Pen, her father Jean-Marie Le…
Human rights advocate groups Article 19 and CIVICUS have released a joint statement expressing concern about the treatment of peaceful protestors across Malaysia. There are reports that the police are using harassment as a method to quell these demonstrations. This statement comes in the wake of numerous protests in the region, incorporating farmers raising their…
A US District Judge ruled against a California ban restricting gun magazines to ten rounds, finding it unconstitutional. Judge Roger Benitez opined that the ban on high-capacity magazines infringed upon the US Constitution’s Second Amendment, describing it as “clearly unconstitutional”. California’s defense of the ban rested chiefly on two arguments. The first held that the…
Thousands of public sector workers in Greece participated in a strike last Thursday, protesting against a proposed new labor law submitted in the Hellenic Parliament. This included a diverse range of workers such as doctors, transport staff, and firefighters. The contentious labor law, yet to garner parliament’s approval, allegedly permits employers to dismiss employees within…
A recent ruling by US military judge, Colonel Matthew N. McCall, has deemed 9/11 defendant, Ramzi bin al-Shibh, unfit to stand trial. Held in US custody at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, al-Shibh has been found to be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with “Secondary Psychotic Features”, a consequence of his alleged abuse in Central…
Trust-law partial codifications such as the Uniform Principal and Income Acts often have limited shelf lives. This observation, discussed in depth on JD Supra, is rooted in the changing nature of the economic and legal landscape. As per this reality, it’s important for legal practitioners and scholars alike to consider the endurance of these codifications…