A negligence lawsuit against a Washington county jail, revolving around a respective inmate’s death, has been granted permission to proceed at the trial court level. This decision was confirmed last week by a state appellate panel. The court’s decision was based on the principle that the county could not claim total immunity, as it had…
The latest development in Senator Bob Menendez’s prolific legal troubles raises more than eyebrows. Shocking but true: at least four of the gold bars seized from Menendez’s house in 2022 bear serial numbers matching the ones recovered by police after a previously reported robbery. They were traced back to the 2013 robbery of a home…
The Peru constitutional court moved Wednesday to affirm a 2017 pardon granting the release of ex-President Alberto Fujimori, brushing aside an Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) ruling that required the release of Fujiimoro to be blocked. Fujimori was convicted in 2009 and sentenced to the maximum term of 25 years for various war crimes…
For lawyers dealing with clients undergoing separations or custody battles, the holiday season can quickly become a stressful whirlwind. A solid custody agreement can form the backbone of a smoother experience during these times. As we edge closer to the holiday season, it is important for your clients to review their custody agreements to ensure…
In a recent article, it was pointed out that law firms with doubting mindset may have their reservations on matching the remuneration scale of Milbank. Contrary to prevalent apprehensions, a thorough financial assessment confirms that many firms can indeed afford to meet this benchmark. Full details of the analysis by Joe is available here. In…
Four local Afghan employees working for the German government aid organization, Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), have been arrested by the Taliban-controlled Afghan government as per a confirmation made by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development to German public broadcaster Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR). This recent development is a sign of the increasing challenges…
In a rather strange turn of events, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently ruled that a husband does not bear the obligation to make continued payments to his ex-wife under their separation agreement if she attempts to murder him. Specifically, the case involved a hatchet attack by the ex-wife, sparked by what could generously be…
Iran’s authorities have secretly executed 21-year-old Milad Zohrevand suspected for his involvement in the 2022 anti-government protests according to a recent BBC Persian report. Zohrevand’s case was brought to light by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, which detailed that he is one among the eight protesters that Iran has confirmed to have executed. The…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has shown inconsistency in its arguments concerning the Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA) of 1966, posing challenges for Cuban individuals navigating the naturalization process in the United States. Particularly, the definition of “parole” is under dispute, which poses a major issue, as parole is a significant component in gaining lawful…
The role of a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) for a litigant is intimately entwined with the intricacies of legal cases, especially those involving family matters such as divorce and custody disputes. Temple Law Review defines a GAL as a “representative appointed by a court to protect the interests of a person with some incapacity, whether…
Israel and Hamas reached a deal on Tuesday that includes a four-day ceasefire, the release of 50 Hamas-held hostages and various Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody. To address the acute humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the deal permits the inflow of much-needed resources such as food, water, fuel, and other humanitarian aid. The deal, however, did…
The New York Court of Appeals upheld a law on Monday that bans chokehold restraints, thereby rejecting the challenge launched by a police union that labeled the law unconstitutional. The ban, Section 10-181 of the New York City Administrative Code, formulated and passed by the New York City Council in 2020, was in response to…
In a notable development in malpractice litigation, a malpractice lawsuit against an Ohio attorney and their firm has been reinstated, concerning representation in a child custody case. The lawsuit, brought forward by former clients of the attorney claims that their loss was directly connected to the conduct of the attorney. According to the allegations in…
The mother of Nahel Merzouk, a 17-year-old who was fatally shot by the French police, staged a protest on Sunday following the release of the officer responsible for her son’s death. The unnamed officer was released from custody but remains under supervision pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation. The officer was initially arrested on…
In a recent legal proclamation, Hong Kong Coroner’s Court ruled the death of a homeless man while under the custody of the Correctional Services Department (CSD) a case of suicide. This ruling was declared on the universally agreed upon consensus of five jurors who deduced that the deceased committed suicide through the process of intermittent…
On Thursday, Russia’s Federal Service for Financial Monitoring added three lawyers representing jailed opposition politician Alexei Navalny on its list of “terrorists and extremists”. This categorization, according to Russian law, implies that the individuals listed will face frozen bank accounts and suspended services. This development is a recent installment in a series of actions against…
The Council of the European Union made a considerable step in the finance sector by publishing its final compromise text on 6 November 2023. Entitled “as regards delegation arrangements, liquidity risk management, supervisory reporting, provision of depositary and custody services and loan origination by alternative investment funds”, the text introduces amendments to the AIFMD and…
Ksenia Fadeyeva, an ally of the jailed opposition figure Alexei Navalny, has been taken into immediate custody from house arrest, as reported by fellow activist Andrei Fateyev via his Telegram channel. This move comes amidst an ongoing extremism trial in the Russian city of Tomsk. Notably, Russian authorities have initiated a hard-hitting crackdown against journalists,…
The pursuit of justice for the murder of Florida State Law professor Dan Markel may have taken nearly a decade, but developments are now gaining momentum. In 2014, Markel was killed in his driveway by hired gunmen. The former mother-in-law of the slain law professor, Donna Adelson, has now been apprehended in relation to the…
In an interesting turn of events, cryptocurrency custody providers have tailored their offerings, directed at institutional clientele. Notably, BitGo, a leading U.S. cryptocurrency custody entity, through a recent press release announced its GoNetwork would be partnering with Copper’s ClearLoop. The innovative collaboration opens access to users for off-exchange settlement via their integrated networks. Moreover, a…
Nuix Discover, the flagship eDiscovery platform by Nuix, has been named a leader in the eDiscovery Solutions Data Quadrant by Info-Tech. This prestigious ranking comes for the second year in a row, further demonstrating the platform’s reliability and high-quality performance. Info-Tech’s Data Quadrant Reports evaluate popular products in the market using substantive data collected from…
In the rapidly evolving digital age, the legal landscape is continuously adapting to the unending flux of advancements. Notably, dealing with the complex intersections of technology and privacy has become a critical concern for legal professionals and law enforcement agencies around the world. One such intersection manifests in the form of ‘Revenge Porn,’ an issue…
A Texas woman by the name of Tiffani Shea Gish has recently pleaded guilty to threats leveled against US District Court for the Southern District of Florida judge Aileen Cannon. The latter is currently responsible for presiding over the legal disputes concerning documents acquired from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence located in Florida. Gish…
Maryland’s Board of Public Works has unanimously approved a settlement of $235,000 to conclude a lawsuit against the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner following the fatal police encounter that led to the death of Anton Black five years ago. The settlement will distribute $100,000 to Black’s family and estate, alongside an additional $135,000 to…
Divorce law can often be complex and misunderstood. Misconceptions abound, leading to confusion and unnecessary stress among individuals navigating the process. This is particularly true in Washington state, where a few key myths persist. As legal professionals, it is crucial to debunk these myths and provide accurate information to those we serve, as highlighted in…