Human rights
A dispute between the family of Zambia's late president, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, and the Zambian government has reached the South African High Court, raising constitutional and human rights questions. The government seeks to compel the return of Mr. Lungu's remains to Lusaka for burial, arguing
Human rights
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Peshawar has issued a call-up notice to prominent lawyer Tariq Afghan, accusing him of sharing "anti-state" content on social media. Afghan, who is also a central leader of Malgaray Wakeelan, the lawyers' wing of Awami National Party (ANP), has
Law firms
Citrus Heights Car Accident Lawyer has launched a free lawyer matching and case review service to help personal injury victims in Citrus Heights, California, find the right legal counsel. This move is part of the law firm's ongoing growth and commitment to improving access to legal support in
Mediation
Chief Justice Martha Koome led the legal fraternity in commemorating the life and legacy of three departed Senior Counsels - Simani Sangale, Kenneth Alison Fraser, and Judy Thongori - during special closing of files proceedings at Milimani Law Courts. The ceremony honored the contributions of the late lawyers to the
Associations
The Ontario Labour Relations Board, led by Chair William Kaplan, has made a crucial decision regarding the implementation dispute between the Participating Hospitals and the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA). The dispute centered around the application of the new RN wage grid, which resulted in wage fluctuations in other grids, such
Associations
The Uganda Law Society's Digital Transformation Festival has kicked off with a bang, attracting hundreds of lawyers from across the country with its luxurious prizes and lineup of global speakers. The festival, set for September 14-15, 2025, aims to encourage maximum lawyer participation and feature discussions on digital
Mediation
In 2024, the Ministry of Justice launched the "Young Lawyers Western Training Program," and 10 young lawyers from Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, responded by heading to Tibet, Qinghai, Guizhou, and Yunnan. In their first year, they received over 3,500 consultations, wrote nearly 900 legal documents, handled over 200
Associations
Russian lawyers from different regions have come together to provide financial assistance to their colleagues who were forced to evacuate from the border regions due to conflict. In a show of solidarity, the President of the Primorsky Region Bar Association, Aleksandr Ilkun, expressed his support for the efforts of the
Mediation
Divorce proceedings in New Jersey can be emotionally difficult, particularly in Ocean County, where community ties often run deep. As an experienced Ocean County divorce lawyer, Daniel Straffi has demonstrated an ability to resolve disputes both amicably and efficiently. His service extends to handling all types of divorce, including uncontested,
Mediation
In a pioneering initiative to alleviate talent shortages in grassroots rule of law construction, the Taizhou Municipal Justice Bureau has begun recruiting young lawyers to serve as assistant directors of judicial offices. This innovative program, which started earlier this year, aims to leverage the skills and enthusiasm of young lawyers
Human rights
A group of human rights lawyers in Argentina has taken a step to hold Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accountable for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza. The complaint, filed before federal courts, argues that Netanyahu is criminally responsible
Associations
The All China Lawyers Association issued a news release emphasizing the importance of the Private Economy Promotion Law in China, which makes systematic legal arrangements for the development and growth of the private economy. To promote understanding and proper implementation of the law, the Guizhou Provincial Lawyers Association organized special
