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Binance Executives Initiate Legal Battle Against Nigerian Authorities Over Alleged Wrongful Detention

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

Igran Gambaryan, the Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Binance and Nadeem Anjarwalla, Binance’s Regional Manager for Africa, initiated legal proceedings last Thursday against Nigeria’s Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This action comes in the backdrop of the Nigerian federal government’s investigations into Binance platform’s activities….

Law360

Rust Armorer Denied New Trial, Remains Jailed Amid Legal Battle

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

In a significant legal development, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the set of the movie “Rust,” has been denied a new trial by a New Mexico state judge. The decision was made on Friday, in response to Gutierrez-Reed’s emergency motion to be released from custody and request for a retrial. The defence had based their…

Jurist

El Salvador’s Prolonged State of Emergency: Scrutinizing Rights Abuses and Government Justifications

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

A recent report published by Amnesty International on Tuesday has shed light on the human rights implications of a prolonged state of emergency in El Salvador. The report presents a distressing account, detailing how the Salvadoran government has used its emergency powers to side-step its obligations towards safeguarding human rights. Amnesty alleges that under no…

Jurist

Landmark Verdict in Chokri Belaïd Assassination Case Signals Renewed Hope for Tunisian Justice

Pieter Gunst2 years ago05 mins

After years of anticipation, the Tunisian judicial system has delivered its verdict regarding the assassination of opposition figure Chokri Belaïd, marking a significant turning point in Tunisia’s pursuit of justice and accountability, as reported by JURIST. Chokri Belaïd, a high-profile leftist figure known for his criticism of the Islamist Ennahda party, was fatally shot outside…

Bloomberg Law

Digital Asset Fund Managers Capitalize on Exemptions Amid SEC Regulations and Market Optimism

Pieter Gunst2 years ago05 mins

There’s a sense of optimism among digital asset fund managers, stemming from a variety of factors like a bullish market, several favorable developments, and the recent approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). But for those looking to navigate the complexities of fundraising in the innovative world of cryptocurrency, a few key details are worth examining….

Bloomberg Law

Ninth Circuit Dismissal Serves Reminder on Legal Citations and Integrity

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

The Ninth Circuit has recently confirmed the dismissal of civil rights claims brought against the City of Long Beach, California. The suit, filed by a man engaged in a custody battle over his daughter, who resides with her mother in Georgia, was turned down primarily on the grounds that his counsel referred to what the…

Jurist

Elevated Terrorism Threat in Denmark Linked to Israel-Hamas Conflict and Quran Desecrations

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

The Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET) has reported an upsurge in the threat of terrorism in Denmark and against Danish interests abroad, fueled by the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza and multiple Quran burnings that took place in Denmark back in 2023. In the agency’s assessment report, the overall terrorist threat in Denmark was rated…

Jurist

DRC Journalist Stanis Bujakera Released After Serving Six-Month Sentence for Spreading False Rumors

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

Democratic Republic of Congo journalist Stanis Bujakera was released from prison on Wednesday following a six-month sentence for forgery and spreading false rumors regarding the death of political opposition candidate Cherubin Okende. The rumors implied that a government intelligence agency was involved in the politician’s demise. The announcement of Bujakera’s release was made by his…

Bloomberg Law

US Prosecutors Accuse Chinese Company Owners of Stealing Tesla’s Proprietary Battery Technology

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

In a recent development that has sent ripples through the global corporate legal community, U.S. prosecutors accuse two owners of a Chinese company of stealing proprietary technology from Tesla Inc. and integrating it into their own business. This charge was laid out in a detailed complaint unsealed in Brooklyn this Tuesday. Despite Tesla’s identity being…

Jurist

UN Fact-Finding Mission Concludes Mahsa Amini’s Death in Iranian Custody Unlawful

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

On Monday, the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFMI), a body empowered by the UN, declared that the death of Mahsa Amini, while detained by Iranian authorities, was illegal and a result from violence. As legal professionals may know, the international legal framework has strict parameters against unlawful deaths while…

ABA Journal

Iowa Ethics Expert Suspended for Aiding Client in Concealing Assets: A Stark Reminder for Legal Professionals

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

In an ironic twist of events, an Iowa legal expert known for his writings on ethics has been ordered a two-year suspension from practice. The decision comes after allegations arose surrounding his involvement in aiding a client to conceal assets from creditors. As reported by ‘The New York Times’, the Iowa Supreme Court announced the…

Law360

Accused Cyberstalker of New Jersey Judge Appeals for Release Amid Narrowed Charges

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

A man indicted on allegations of cyberstalking a New Jersey judge is seeking his release from custody pending trial. The accused, representing himself in the California federal court, insisted he should not be held in custody based on the single count of cyberstalking he now faces. His plea comes in the midst of complaints about…

Law360

Education Lawyers’ Trademark Incontestability Debated in Pennsylvania Federal Court

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

A Philadelphia-based law firm has made the assertion that its marketing phrase “The Education Lawyers” is an incontestable trademark. This follows a motion to dismiss that has been filed in a Pennsylvania federal court, aiming to quash a challenge from a rival law firm on the grounds of it being unfounded. While the specifics of…

Above the Law

New Orleans Narcotic Evidence Compromised by Rodent Intruders

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

In an unforeseen twist in the war on drugs, city rodents in New Orleans have apparently broken into the NOPD’s evidence lockup and have begun to indulge in the confiscated narcotics present there. As outlandish as this situation might seem, it was Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick herself who brought this issue to the fore. She…

Bloomberg Law

Brazilian-American Businessman Charged in $20 Million Swiss Bank Tax Evasion Case

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

A Brazilian-American businessman, Dan Rotta, with residence in Florida, has been formally charged for allegedly using multiple Swiss banks, including Credit Suisse Group AG and UBS Group AG, to conceal over $20 million in assets from US tax authorities spanning a period of 35 years, as reported on Bloomberg Tax. Rotta, aged 78, was apprehended…

Above the Law

Peter Navarro’s Contempt of Congress Conviction: A Legal Battle Over Privilege and Subpoenas

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

Former Trump White House economics adviser, Peter Navarro, is currently battling legal charges that could potentially lead to his incarceration. Navarro found himself under intense scrutiny after purportedly refusing to comply with a subpoena issued by the January 6 Select Committee in February 2022. The committee sought information regarding Navarro’s alleged collusion with Steve Bannon…

Jurist

Former Honduras President Convicted in US for Cocaine Trafficking and Weapons Charges

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

On Friday, the US Department of Justice announced that former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández has been found guilty on all three charges listed in his indictment by a federal jury in New York. The most serious charge was of conspiring to import cocaine into the US, a crime that carries a mandatory minimum sentence…

Jurist

Hong Kong Court Upholds Activist’s Sedition Sentence, Signaling Shifting Approach to Free Speech

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

The Court of Appeal in Hong Kong has upheld the 40-month sentence of activist Tam Tak-chi on charges of sedition, rejecting his attempt to appeal the convictions. Tam was previously sentenced by the District Court of Hong Kong on April 20, 2022, marking him guilty of uttering seditious words, organizing or participating in an unauthorized…

Bloomberg Law

Ex-Trump CFO Weisselberg to Plead Guilty to Perjury in NY Civil Fraud Case

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer for Donald Trump’s real estate company, is ready to plead guilty to perjury related to his testimony in the civil fraud case against the ex-president in New York state. As per the information from an individual closely involved with the case, Weisselberg is currently in custody. Details of…

Jurist

Myanmar’s Human Rights Crisis: UN Commissioner Calls for Targeted Global Action

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner of Human Rights, urged international leaders to address the ongoing human rights crisis in Myanmar. The Southeast Asian country has been under the oppressive rule of a military junta since a coup in February 2021. The Commissioner stated that the country has since “morphed into a never-ending nightmare” for…

Above the Law

Maine’s Struggle for Public Defenders and the Urgent Search for Solutions

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

The landmark case of Gideon v. Wainwright established a person’s right to counsel in criminal matters, even if the defendant cannot afford a lawyer. However, for several years, Maine has faced significant challenges in implementing this right, even resorting to unconventional methods such as using Reddit as a recruitment tool. Hiring five new public defenders…

Jurist

Decades-Long Fugitive and Red Army Faction Member Daniela Klette Arrested in Berlin

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

German police arrested Red Army Faction (RAF) fugitive member Daniela Klette in Berlin after multiple years spent at large, evading charges of armed robbery and attempted murder, as shared by a German public prosecutor’s office early this week. Klette’s arrest took place in Kreuzberg, a district of the country’s capital city. A second arrest of…

Jurist

UK Charges Sixth Individual with Espionage in Russian Spy Cell Investigation

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

The UK’s Crown Prosecitation Service (CPS) has authorised charges against a sixth individual, Tihomir Ivanchev, for suspected espionage on behalf of Russia. Ivanchev, who hails from Bulgaria, is accused of conspiring to obtain, collect, record, publish or disclose documents or information of potential detriment to the safety and interest of the UK. The alleged spy…

Jurist

Navalny Nears Release in Prisoner Exchange Deal Prior to Tragic Demise, Close Ally Reveals

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

A detail that has left the legal sector astounded this week is the disclosure by Maria Pevchikh, a close affiliate of the late Alexei Navalny, that the Russian opposition leader was near to being released in a prisoner exchange deal. As stated in Jurist, Pevchikh, on Monday, announced that Navalny and two American citizens were…

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Tunisian Opposition Figure Receives Imprisonment for Election Criticism: Human Rights Groups Raise Alarm

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

Tunisian opposition figure Jawher Ben Mbarek has been sentenced to six months in prison for criticism of the country’s 2022 elections, a move that has drawn significant concern among international human rights groups.JURIST reports that the sentence was handed down by the Court of First Instance of Tunis. The case against Ben Mbarek was brought…