In recent legal events, an interesting issue of discovery has unravelled around the topic of expunged criminal records and their influence in an overlapping civil lawsuit. The primary matter of discussion is based around In re Expungement Petition of Francis A., 2023 WL 5948060, a previously unreported case handled by the Appellate Court of Maryland…
A New York judge, Arthur Engoron, recently ruled that former President Donald Trump and his business associates committed fraud, dating as far back as 2011, by misrepresenting the financial valuation of their business assets. The judge’s verdict was in favor of New York Attorney General Letitia James’ motion for partial summary judgment. The ruling further…
In the sometimes tangled web of litigation surrounding Donald Trump, recent developments indicate that the former President is set to be deposed for a period of 9 hours. Once a frequent litigator, Trump’s previously offensive legal style may have unexpectedly switched to the defensive. It’s reported that a judge has ordered Trump to show up…
In the midst of varying judicial interpretations and principles across different legal jurisdictions, a recent overture appears to hint towards a potential rapprochement between the English and French legal systems. This development is of particular interest to legal professionals operating in global law firms and multinational corporations is related to the handling of anti-suit injunctions…
The tragic mishap of Camp Lejeune’s toxic water contamination dates back several decades, but it seems the associated litigation is only just beginning to gain momentum. Claimants are now starting to file administrative claims with JAG’s Tort Claims Units, and the time limit set for this process is August 2024. Simultaneously, some claimants are in…
Dubai’s luxury real estate market is currently in the midst of a remarkable upswing, drawing in investors and high-net-worth individuals from across the globe. This rise in demand for high-end properties is underscored by a comprehensive legal framework that endorses transparency, secures investments, and encourages responsible real estate transactions. This invaluable legal backdrop helps in…
Delving into a thrilling topic of statute interpretation in both civil-law and common-law traditions, through the lens of Michel de Montaigne’s reflection on Emperor Justinian’s unsuccessful endeavor to create a catch-all statutory law, and probing the relevance of these principles to present day Uniform Trust Code in the United States. It has been an ever-relevant…
In an eminent new development in trust law, the court has recently endorsed the validity of an oral trust and delivered a ruling against the trustee for a breach of duties. The case in question is Ahlgren v. Ahlgren, a suit filed by the plaintiffs against a defendant, asserting that the defendant was a trustee…
On Wednesday, New York Attorney General Letita James made a request to a New York court to declare that former US President Donald Trump had inflated the value of various assets costing between $812 million and $2.2 million each year since 2011. The petition is part of James’ larger financial fraud civil case against Trump,…
In an ongoing civil lawsuit alleging asset inflation by Donald Trump, the former president sat with New York Attorney General Letitia James on April 13, testifying under oath for seven hours. As detailed in the report by Bloomberg Law, the suit claims an inflation of Trump’s wealth of up to $2.2 billion annually. Trump countered…
Inheritance matters in the United Arab Emirates are subject to a complex combination of Sharia law and civil rules. The nuances of this system, particularly related to the sale of inherited property, are a critical consideration for legal professionals working with Emirati heirs or property. This article will delve into the legal procedures applicable to…
Well-known as the former lawyer of an ex-president, Rudy Giuliani, or as some refer to him, “Co-Conspirator 1,” has thus far evaded any criminal indictments. However, Giuliani managed to envelop himself in a series of civil lawsuits, ranging from election interference to his personal behaviour. Giuliani is currently facing a $10 million lawsuit filed by…