Human rights
Internationally recognized lawyer Geoffrey Robertson has released a statement condemning the prolonged detention of Samvel Karapetyan, asserting that it "blatantly violates fundamental human rights and freedoms." Robertson argues that Karapetyan's initial remarks, in response to a public question, framed the attack on the Church as an
Human rights
Kyanna Hansen, a 20-year-old Aboriginal woman from Western Australia, has been a passionate advocate for human rights since her high school days. Despite struggling with racism and feeling intimidated by teachers, Hansen, who is now in her second year of studying law at Murdoch University, attributes her argumentative streak to
Divorce
Marriage and relationships require effort and commitment, but it's essential to acknowledge deal-breakers and red flags in the dating phase rather than hoping they will disappear. A Redditor recently shared advice from a divorce lawyer that has resonated with many, stating that everything tolerated during the dating phase
Lawyers
The Gujarat high court has rejected two cases of recusal by National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) judges in Ahmedabad, citing intimidation from lawyers as a key factor. The court's judgment highlights the risks of "browbeating, forum shopping, and attempts to influence the bench" when judges yield
Lawyers
A long-standing advisor to the inquiry on child sex abuse, Fiona Goddard, has threatened to sue Jess Phillips, Minister for Safeguarding, for libel over a claim the government intended to water down the scope of the investigation. This comes as Ms Goddard and three other women quit the inquiry'
Cerebral aneurysm
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has spoken out about her health issues and future career aspirations, stating that she has suffered a brain aneurysm and is working towards becoming a trial lawyer. The 45-year-old revealed the news in a teaser for the new series of The Kardashians, where she is
Lawyers
Fiona Goddard, one of the four women who quit the victims and survivors panel of the national grooming gangs inquiry citing concerns the Government was trying to widen the scope of the probe, has threatened to sue Home Office minister Jess Phillips for libel. The row escalated after Ms Phillips
Associations
Lu Siwei, a prominent human rights lawyer, has been subject to arbitrary travel restrictions and medical challenges despite being released from prison in August 2025. The travel ban, imposed on Lu Siwei after his release from prison, has been widely criticized by international organizations, including the Law Society of England
Associations
The UK government's decision to appoint the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as the single professional services supervisor (SPSS) has significant implications for solicitors in England and Wales. The Law Society, which represents solicitors, has expressed concerns about the potential impact of the changes on the legal sector. The
Associations
The German Federal Bar Association (BRAK) has raised concerns about a proposal from Bavaria that would allow legal expenses insurers to advise and represent their policyholders out of court themselves. The association believes this would violate the principle of free choice of lawyer and create irresolvable conflicts of interest. The
Associations
The Azerbaijan Bar Association has continued its efforts to uphold professional standards among its members through a series of distance learning trainings. The trainings, organized by the Bar Association Training Center, brought together 132 participants from the Bar Association to discuss essential topics in the legal profession. Key Takeaways: * The
Associations
The 6th All-Russian Bowling Championship among lawyers, held in Gelendzhik on October 17, 2025, fostered a sense of community and friendly competition among participating teams from various regions of Russia. The event was organized by the Federal Chamber of Advocates of the Russian Federation and the Krasnodar Krai Bar Association.
