Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has made a public call requesting the immediate release of Samira Sabou, a detained journalist from Niger. Sabou’s detention was confirmed by local Niger news outlet, Air Info, detailing that the journalist was arrested at her home on September 30 under unexplained circumstances. Abdoul Kader Nouhou, Sabou’s husband, recounted a troubling…
Recent developments highlight a legal suit against Amazon by a grieving family who lost their son to a suicide committed using sodium nitrate. The industrial chemical, allegedly purchased from the online retail giant, has become the focal point of the lawsuit. Law.com first surfaced this case, shedding light on the complex legal dynamics where consumer…
In the realm of large corporations and international law firms, understanding and managing risk is a crucial day-to-day task. From decision making to strategy formulation, and conducting everyday operations, risk encounters are part and parcel of the business landscape. A recent piece on JD Supra thoroughly outlines these procedures. Risks, ubiquitous for all business entities…
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently filed a lawsuit against a private school, citing a less well-known element of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This raises crucial considerations for employers as the ADA also safeguards employees and job applicants who have a connection with an individual with a disability. This case, concerning…
The U.S. Department of State has officially opened the online registration for the 2025 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery starting Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, at 12:00 PM EDT. Notably, the DV program, often known as the “Green Card Lottery,” allows nationals from certain countries with low immigration rates to the United States to potentially secure permanent…
It was recently reported that federal prosecutors are advocating for a life sentence for Billy Ortega, a drug dealer who is linked to the tragic death of Julia Ghahramani, a prominent 26-year-old associate at Akin Gump, due to his sale of fentanyl-laced cocaine in New York City. This coverage comes after our review of Ghahramani’s…
The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave recently announced changes to the employer contribution rates and benefit amounts under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), set to take effect from January 1, 2024. The updates, part of the ongoing efforts by the state to revamp its provisions for paid family and medical…
Joseph Roberts, a law student at Golden Gate University, was recently arrested in connection to the horrifying murder of his fiancée, Rachel Elizabeth Imani Buckner, who was also a law student at the same institution. Buckner’s mutilated body was discovered on July 20th along a California beach, found inside a garbage bag without its head,…
The industry has seen a unique buying opportunity for multifamily properties being developed in recent times. To the delight of owners and investors, prior to 2022, multifamily operators have been taking advantage of record low interest rates to make acquisitions across the United States. Unquestionably, this new financing environment has presented a unique state of…
In a world where globalization is increasingly the norm, legal matters can often transcend not only state lines, but also international borders. This reality of the 21st century has become focal in the arena of family law, where disputes tied to divorce and child custody are frequently interstate and international in scope. The complexity of…
There was a time when every federal judge was hailed as a superstar, an embodiment of legal excellence, a beacon of the justice system. This eminent stature of federal judges seems to have lost a bit of its shine in past years due to controversial appointments ranging from dubious qualifications to inexperienced appointees. Loons, unseasoned…
On the 13th of September 2023, Oliver Street Dermatology Management LLC, a renown dermatology practice manager, reached a settlement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas. According to the Public Report, Oliver Street agreed to a payment of $8.892 million to the United States to resolve self-reported allegations of violating multiple…
In a move that continues to illustrate the dynamic nature of employment law, the New York Paid Family Leave (“Paid Family Leave”) program is set to experience further changes. Autumn ushers in more than a change in weather for employers with New York-based employees; it ensures that they must keep abreast of continual evolutions in…
A man was shot at a protest in Espanola, New Mexico. The demonstration was held over the reinstallation of a statue of the conquistador Juan de Onate, who committed a massacre and enslaved the Acoma Indigenous people in 1599. Oñate was later accused of applying “excessive force” against the Acoma. The details surrounding the altercation…
The Court of Appeals for the First Appellate District of Ohio recently upheld a jury’s verdict, ruling in favour of a doctor and a plastic surgery center implicated in a medical malpractice suit. The suit originated from the family of a patient who passed away due to medical complications following treatment. The patient’s family alleged…
Another setback was handed to Donald Trump last night, as the New York appeals court rejected his plea for a postponement on the upcoming civil fraud trial instigated by Attorney General Letitia James’ office. Roughly a week ago, Trump implored the First Judicial Department to persuade trial judge, Justice Arthur Engoron, to make a decision…
The 2023 G20 summit, which took place on 9th and 10th of September in India, embraced the potent theme of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, a Sanskrit term signifying “the world is one family”. Embodying both traditional and modern global issues, this phrase was a precise representation of the complex daily challenges that law professionals increasingly have to…
Understanding the implications and requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is vital for high net worth individuals and businesses alike. Over the past few months, ample attention has been drawn to the January 1, 2024, effective date of the CTA. While a large portion of this information targets the potential impacts on small businesses,…
The U.S. Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is a crucial initiative examining ultimate beneficial owner (“UBO”) and controlling persons reporting in the United States. With wide-reaching potential impacts on financial institutions, service providers, fiduciaries, private clients, family offices, inbound investors, and state agencies alike, the CTA establishes reporting demands on both pre-existing and new U.S. companies,…
In a remarkable decision, the Fairfax County Board of Supervicors in Virginia has adopted an innovative plan named ‘Parking Reimagined’ on September 26, 2023. This fresh initiative carries significant implications for both commercial and multifamily uses in the locale, as it ushers in substantial parking reductions. However, it should be noted that the final multifamily…
During the pandemic, the legal industry, much like the rest of the workforce, was rocked by immense change. In particular, the demands of maintaining a work-life balance drove many women out of the profession, opting to focus their energy on household duties and childcare. According to a report by CNBC, burnout was a significant factor…
U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, recently announced the implementation of stringent visa restrictions against individuals who are “undermining democracy” in Liberia as the country prepares for the presidential elections in October. In his official statement, Secretary Blinken outlined the United States’ position on the impending Liberian election, specifically stating the use of visa restrictions…
Coming up on November 28th to 29th, the city of New York will play host to the 56th Annual Immigration and Naturalization Institute, a hybrid event organized by Practising Law Institute (PLI). Known to offer insight from an outstanding faculty of expert practitioners, the Institute is set to discuss several recent legal developments, key immigration…
In what could be described as a rather tumultuous day for Donald Trump’s legal team, New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron levied a harsh critique against the defense counsel, resulting in a fine of $75,000. This sanction, administered against attorneys Chris Kise, Michael Madaio, Clifford Robert, Michael Farina, and Armen Morian, is seen to…
Last night, the New York Attorney General’s civil fraud case granted what can be referred to as a financial death penalty to Donald Trump’s company. According to the ruling by Justice Arthur Engoron, the former president, his organization, his two eldest sons, as well as several executives are held liable for persistent fraudulent acts. The…