As the U.S. Supreme Court concluded its term with the final oral argument on birthright citizenship, it offered a moment to reflect on the term’s most notable courtroom exchanges. Spanning seven months, the term involved rigorous debates over significant legal issues, including nationwide injunctions, LGBTQ rights, and religious liberty. Throughout these proceedings, various attorneys demonstrated…
In recent years, the traditional lockstep remuneration system used by many U.K. law firms has evolved into more complex and varied structures. This shift has been partly driven by the desire for flexibility and the ability to reward performance, as opposed to solely relying on seniority. However, this transformation has also introduced new challenges. It’s…
In a significant legal development, Italy’s Constitutional Court delivered a ruling on May 22, 2025, affirming the parental rights of both members of a same-sex female couple. The decision centers around children born in Italy through medically assisted reproduction carried out abroad. The ruling determines that the non-biological mother, often referred to as the “intentional”…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has identified the World Health Organization’s (WHO) new pandemic treaty as a significant but imperfect step toward improving global health crisis preparedness. HRW expressed reservations regarding the treaty’s implementation mechanisms and its potential to address and mitigate inequalities among countries. This evaluation emphasizes the challenges of ensuring equitable health responses in…
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, recently expressed significant concerns over the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill 2025, which was passed by Uganda’s parliament. This legislation allows for civilians to be tried in military courts, a move Türk described as “retrogressive” and inconsistent with international human rights law. His…
In a recent judicial decision, U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to bring back O.C.G., a Guatemalan asylum seeker, after he was unlawfully deported to Mexico. This action occurred despite a legal protection order preventing his removal to Guatemala, where he faced threats due to his sexual orientation….
In a significant shift within the legal landscape, four litigation partners from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison are departing to establish their own law firm. This team of partners, comprised of Karen Dunn, Bill Isaacson, Jessica Phillips, and Jeannie Rhee, includes several individuals who have connections to Democratic officials or have made contributions to…
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has directed telecommunication service providers to block the messaging app Telegram, asserting non-cooperation in addressing alleged criminal activities by its users. This action follows reports by local agencies Vietnam News and Vietnam Pictorial. The Department of Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention and Control, alleging that substantial portions of Telegram…