The European Law Blogger Prize 2025 invites submissions from legal professionals and scholars across Europe, continuing its tradition of recognizing outstanding contributions to the discourse on European law. Participants are encouraged to submit blog posts that explore any aspect of European law, showcasing depth, clarity, and originality in their analysis and arguments. The initiative has…
In a celebration of youthful achievement within the legal sphere, Law360 has unveiled its list of Rising Stars for 2025. This prestigious compilation spotlights over 150 attorneys under the age of 40 whose professional accomplishments reveal a maturity and skill set beyond their years. This annual recognition has become a benchmark in identifying emerging talents…
Law360 has unveiled its list of the Rising Stars of 2025, highlighting over 150 attorneys under the age of 40 who have made substantial contributions to the legal field. This prestigious annual recognition showcases the emerging leaders whose achievements resonate well beyond their years. These young attorneys are carving out significant roles in various practice…
Law360 has unveiled its 2025 list of Rising Stars, recognizing 158 attorneys under 40 for their significant legal achievements. This annual selection highlights emerging leaders across various practice areas, underscoring their contributions to the legal profession. Among the honorees, Gibson Dunn stands out with 13 attorneys featured, the highest number from any firm. Notable mentions…
In an unsettling turn for human rights advocacy in Central America, Cristosal, El Salvador’s leading human rights organization, has officially suspended its operations within the country. This decision emerges out of increasing pressure and repression against civil society groups, drawing attention to the strained state of human rights under President Nayib Bukele’s administration. The organization…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a stern condemnation of an Israeli military action that struck the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, labeling the attack as “unacceptable.” His remarks came following a deadly incident on Thursday when a strike killed three civilians and injured numerous others, including the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli, who is…
Recent events in Angola have sparked significant concern following allegations of excessive force used by the police against peaceful protesters in Luanda. On July 12, 2025, Human Rights Watch reported that the Angolan police acted with unwarranted aggression, deploying tear gas and rubber bullets against demonstrators, and arbitrarily arresting 17 individuals. Some of those detained…
The United States has intensified diplomatic tensions with Brazil by revoking the visas of eight Supreme Court justices involved in the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the decision on Friday, describing the legal actions against Bolsonaro as a “political witch hunt.” ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/07/18/brazil-bolsonaro-trump-moraes-tariffs/?utm_source=openai)) This move follows a series of…
In a recent escalation of actions against literature deemed inappropriate under Russian law, a Moscow court has fined bookstore Falalster and its founder Boris Kupriyanov for the alleged promotion of “LGBTQA+ propaganda.” The court imposed fines of 800,000 rubles (approximately $10,000) on the bookstore and 100,000 rubles (approximately $1,300) on Kupriyanov. This legal action stems…
In a recent statement, United Nations expert Reem Alsalem condemned Israel’s treatment of Palestinian women and girls, terming it as ‘femi-genocide.’ Alsalem, who serves as the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against Women and Girls, accused the Israeli government of committing acts with the “intent to destroy” the continuity of the Palestinian people. Her alarming…