Human rights
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine a plea seeking the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, for women lawyers enrolled with State Bar Councils or Bar Associations. The bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan issued
Human rights
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been dragged to the Federal High Court in Lagos by human rights lawyer Festus Ogun over allegations of violating his fundamental rights by blocking him on his X (formerly Twitter) account since 2021. Ogun claimed that Sanwo-Olu's decision to block him was
Human rights
In the aftermath of a racially motivated attack in 2008, an Ecuadorian immigrant, Oswaldo Marcelo Lucero, was murdered by a group of teenagers in Patchogue, New York. The case highlights the escalating trend of anti-Latino violence in the United States, which has been exacerbated by the Trump administration's
Human rights
The annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, held in Enugu, was a platform for critical reflection on the nation's security architecture. In a session on "Citizens' Rights and Security Concerns," human rights activists, including Prof. Mike Ozekhome and Chief Femi Falana, confronted the
Associations
In a move to implement Xi Jinping's directive on "striving to be good lawyers that satisfy the Party and the people," the Ministry of Justice and the All-China Lawyers Association launched the Young Lawyers Western Training Program in 2024. The program aims to provide young lawyers
Associations
Representatives of the bar and the regional branch of the Association of Lawyers of Russia met with Deputy Secretary of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, Vladislav Grib, to discuss the professionalization of judicial representation and the unification of legal professions on the basis of the bar. The proposed
Lawyers
Investors who purchased securities of iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT) between January 29, 2024 and March 11, 2025, may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees or costs. The lawsuit claims that iRobot made false and misleading statements about its ability to maintain stability after the termination of
Lawyers
The city of Enugu, known for its hospitality and beauty, is buzzing with activity as thousands of lawyers and dignitaries converge for the 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, firebrand South African politician Julius Malema, and over 20,000 lawyers are
Lawyers
The Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, has announced the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) between April 29, 2025 and August 5, 2025. The lawsuit claims that Snap's optimistic reports of advertising growth
Lawyers
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, His Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, made a passionate call for reforms within the country's legal profession, emphasizing the need for a modern headquarters for the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA), adherence to ethics, and continued legal education. During the LNBA&
Lawyers
A recent peer-reviewed study has revealed that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT therapy) and Structural Family Therapy (SFT) both significantly improve the general health and quality of life of couples seeking divorce. The findings offer important implications for family lawyers, who often support clients through not only legal battles but also
Lawyers
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, a New York-based pharmaceutical company, has been hit with a class action lawsuit filed by the Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm. The lawsuit alleges that Spectrum made false or misleading statements to investors regarding its PINNACLE Study, a clinical trial involving poziotinib, a drug
