Associations
As a leading figure in the New York State Bar Association, Kate Chandler's journey to leadership is marked by her dedication, advocacy, and passion for promoting equality and inclusivity within the legal profession. Her path to leadership was sparked by the encouragement of her mentor, Charlie Yetter, who
Murder
A joint committee has been constituted to oversee the progress of investigation and prosecution in the high-profile murder case of Advocate Khawaja Shamsul Islam, a senior lawyer who was fatally shot on August 1 at a Quran Academy in DHA. The committee, comprising representatives from the Sindh High Court Bar
Murder
A shocking new video statement has emerged in the high-profile murder case of senior Supreme Court lawyer Khawaja Shamsul Islam, with an uncle of primary suspect Imran Khan Afridi backing his nephew's confession. Imran Afridi, son of Shamsul Islam's former gunman Nabi Gul, claimed full responsibility
Murder
Policemen in the Rivers State Police Command have apprehended seven suspects in connection with the murder of a Port Harcourt-based lawyer, Mr. Bright Owhor. The killing occurred on July 6 at Owhor's residence in the Rumuomasi area of Port Harcourt. The suspects, aged between 22 and 34, were
Murder
A suspect allegedly involved in the murder of renowned lawyer Shamsul Islam has confessed to the crime in a video statement, attributing the act to a long-standing personal dispute and perceived failure to receive justice. Imran Afridi, the prime suspect, claimed that Islam had allegedly kidnapped, tortured, and killed his
Associations
The Moscow Region Bar Association convened an open discussion among lawyers and private lawyers on the unification of the profession, emphasizing the importance of smoothing integration and addressing concerns about the proposed draft federal law. The meeting centered on the topic of "Professionalization of judicial representation," with 170
Associations
The Istanbul Bar Association has recently announced that applications for internships for the 2025/2 internship period at the Constitutional Court are now open. According to the Regulation on the Internships of Assistant Judges and Prosecutors and Lawyer Trainees at the Constitutional Court, the internship process will take place during
Associations
The Moscow Region Bar Association held a meeting on August 1, discussing the topic of "Professionalization of Judicial Representation." The event brought together representatives from the Commissioner for the Protection of Entrepreneurs' Rights in the Moscow Region, the Office of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian
Associations
Peter Hunt, a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, has been elected to serve as Secretary of the Florida Justice Association (FJA), a prestigious statewide organization dedicated to protecting Florida's civil justice system and individual rights. Elected in June 2025, Hunt will ascend the leadership ladder, ultimately serving as
Mediation
The Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau's Huadu Branch has implemented a "lawyer-on-station" system, placing legal experts at the forefront of policing to enhance the accuracy and authority of conflict mediation. This innovative approach has resolved over 3,800 conflicts and provided free legal consultation to over
Mediation
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, led by Adjudicator Kelly Barker, has dismissed the application filed by Kenneth Whitman against the Minister of the Solicitor General and Tom Dykstra, citing that the applicant failed to attend mediation and did not respond to the Tribunal's request to proceed with
Associations
The American Bar Association (ABA) recently faced a critical juncture in its history, witnessing the erosion of civic norms and the dehumanization of individuals in the public discourse. In response, the ABA embarked on a steady drumbeat of messages reaffirming its commitment to the rule of law, due process, access
