In a recent development in Pakistan’s turbulent political arena, the Human Rights Council of Pakistan (HRCP) released a statement expressing grave concern over the alleged obstruction of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party from involvement in political activities. The HRCP claims that the activities of “state machinery” in preventing the PTI from carrying out their political…
In a move that could take corporate America by surprise, a coalition of labor unions, led by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), has announced its intentions to influence the Board of Directors of Starbucks. As of November 21, 2023, the coalition has nominated three director candidates for election at the 2024 annual meeting of…
A recent decision by a federal appeals court marks another setback for voting rights legislation. In a case spearheaded by Black voters from Georgia, the ruling rejected their challenge to the state’s election system for public service commissioners. The aggrieved voters claim that this system, which relies on statewide elections, dilutes the state’s Black vote….
The current state of affairs in capital markets practice areas paints a bleak outlook for senior associates hoping to ascend the corporate ladder. A recent American Lawyer analysis, derived from data collected from 23 reputed Am Law 100 firms, sheds light on the declining rate of partner promotions in this particular segment. As the feature…
Big Law firms, as reflected by an analysis of 23 Am Law 100 firms, reveal a stark change in partner promotions. This year saw an increase in partner promotions within regulatory and countercyclical practices in comparison to last year. The biggest increases were found within Debt finance (36% increase), tax partner elections (29% increase), regulatory…
In the light of South Sudan’s impending post-independence elections slated for December 2024, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Nicholas Haysom has issued a string of suggestions to secure public confidence. Stressing the necessity for governmental stability, Haysom emphasized the importance of these elections being carried out…
Is impeachment on the horizon for President Joseph Biden? Predictions are swirling, as noted in a recent Above the Law article by Mark Herrmann, the deputy general counsel at a large international company. If the Republicans control the House of Representatives following the 2022 mid-term elections, an impeachment vote may be slated for early next…
On the 15th anniversary of Nepal’s move from monarchy to republic, the streets of Kathmandu were the scene of clashes between pro-monarchy protestors and the police. Options for crowd control, such as rattan sticks, water cannons and tear gas, were used by the authorities to forcefully disperse thousands of protestors. The demonstration, initially peaceful, transpired…
In a recent development, the political and legislative landscapes of Colorado saw a fair share of turmoil following the special legislative session aimed at addressing critical spikes in property tax rates. This comes in the wake of the dismissal of Proposition HH (JD Supra), a ballot measure advanced by Democrats during the year’s November elections….
The legal landscape is changing following a recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”). On August 25, 2023, in the case of Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC, the NLRB drastically lowered the threshold necessary to issue a bargaining order instead of pushing for a re-run (or fresh elections) when an employer has been…
In a crucial ruling in Pennsylvania, a federal court decreed that undated mail-in ballots must be counted. This decision, which was released on Monday, could substantially influence upcoming state elections. It also adds another layer to the prevalent legal conflicts over mail-in voting in Pennsylvania, a hot-button issue since the implementation of Act 77, a…
A Tennessee state court has ruled that a map for the state’s Senate seats, drawn by Republican lawmakers, violated the Tennessee Constitution. The panel of judges found that the districts in Nashville were incorrectly numbered, and ordered the Tennessee legislature to correct this in accordance with the law. These issues arose from the state redistricting…
The leader of the Dutch far-right Forum for Democracy (FvD) party, Thierry Baudet, was assaulted at a campaign event recently, just two days prior to the national elections, according to reports. This incident took place in a bar where Baudet was campaigning. He was assaulted with a beer bottle, struck in the back of the…
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has shifted decades of precedent with a recent decision involving Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC. The established process around representation elections has been significantly altered, delivering new mandates for employers responding to union demands for recognition. In the case of Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC, the Board retired its…
Former New York City mayor and attorney to ex-President Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, has found himself in an unusual legal situation this week. Giuliani has made the decision to testify in the defamation case brought upon by Atlanta poll workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Significant questions arise when examining the court documents. Giuliani’s name…
Two individuals were fatally injured and a further 18 injured during a possible vehicular attack in Liberia following the country’s presidential election. The incident occurred late Monday evening outside the Unity Party’s headquarters. Some reports suggest that a Nissan taxi abruptly charged towards the crowd gathered there. Determining whether this was an intentional act is…
The turbulence surrounding estate planning that marked the years 2020-2022 seemed marked by two significant elections, putting a spotlight on the substantial uncertainty that prevailed on tax planning and estate planning landscape. The uncertainty’s tangible impact necessitated estate planners and their clients to demonstrate exceptional agility and creativeness – perhaps to never-seen-before extent-, while also…
A former U.S. Department of Justice official, who was also an ally of Donald Trump, has recently failed to dismiss a case of alleged ethical breaches related to the 2020 elections. The official sought to evade the charges, arguing that they were based on “inconsistent theories.” However, his arguments did not gain traction with the…
The Supreme Court in Bangladesh has dismissed an appeal by the country’s largest Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, which sought to overturn a 2013 High Court ruling declaring the party illegal. The prohibitory ruling that barred the party from participating in elections was based on the conclusion that it has in essence violated Bangladesh’s constitutional principle of…
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 has brought significant changes to the U.S Federal income tax code, with one of the most notable being the introduction of the new Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT). This is a parallel tax system specifically designed for applicable corporations, and it is based on their Adjusted Financial Statement…
The Chief Election Commissioner of Bangladesh, Kazi Habibul Awal, announced last Wednesday that the country will hold its twelfth parliamentary elections on January 7, 2024. This development, reported by local media outlet New Age, occurred despite the Election Commission failing to reach a consensus on the election schedule with opposition parties. In response to this…
The Washington, D.C. Ethics Office continues to battle a former U.S. Department of Justice attorney, an ally of former president Donald Trump, and defendant in a 2020 election-related ethics case. The legal representative has argued an attempt to evade the case, asserting that the prosecution’s accusations are based on “inconsistent theories”. The attorney, whose identity…
In a recent move, Kenyan lawmakers have endorsed a request to deploy over 1000 police officers to Haiti. As revealed in a televised broadcast from parliament, the decision was a result of a motion presented by parliament’s Committee on Administration and Internal Security. This action symbolizes the government’s response to the escalating violence in Haiti….
As the 2024 Belgian Social Elections approach, scheduled for 13-26 May, important procedural aspects are coming under scrutiny, particularly the determination of the Technical Business Unit (TBU) at the start of the social election process. This period will see workers across the nation casting their votes for their representation on esteemed organisational structures, such as…
With the 2023 General Assembly Elections concluding, Virginia witnessed one of the largest single-year turnovers in the history of the General Assembly in recent times. This transformation came as a result of all 140 seats in the Virginia legislature being up for reselection. The results of this election stand as a testament to the dynamic…