Lawyer Erjon Kanxheri, invited to the show "Studio24," has raised serious concerns about how the tax administration treats businesses, emphasizing the lack of clear standards and

Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has urged Nigeria's acting Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to prioritize and ensure respect for human rights and the withdrawal of police personnel.

Lawyers for Peter Mandelson state that his arrest was triggered by a 'baseless' claim that he planned to leave the UK, following his arrest and subsequent release on bail.

A car carrying a lawyer who is part of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's legal team, was shot at in Delhi on Tuesday. Besides the lawyer, there were four others in the car, which wastargetted near the Delhi's Kashmere Gate inter-state bus stand.

The Federal Government, on Tuesday, filed a fresh 12-count charge against a prominent lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, following his alleged complicity in a web of fraud perpetrated in a bid to claim ownership of a disputed property in the United Kingdom. The post FG files fresh 12-count forgery, abetting charges against Ozekhome appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Hindu and VIT School of Law are set to host 'Justice Unplugged 2026', a conference aimed at connecting aspiring lawyers with legal professionals and policymakers. The event will focus on the impact of generative AI on legal practice, the evolution of fundamental rights in the digital age, and improving access to justice.

A Federal High Court bailiff served the minister with the court's notice of contempt on Monday, warning him to comply with the FoI judgement or face the consequences. The post Lawyer seeks minister’s imprisonment over FoI judgment on cash transfer beneficiaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former anti-mafia prosecutor Gianrico Carofiglio's new novel features a lawyer pushed to the limits of his profession, exploring themes of justice and action.

The Alija Izetbegović Foundation has extended its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the renowned Serbian lawyer Rajko Danilović following his passing.

The outcome of the Syllouris-Giovani trial over the golden passports scandal has left a deep stain — and raised serious questions about the institutional competence, or rather incompetence, of the Law Office of the Republic. And when we say the Law Office, we don’t mean the rank-and-file lawyers doing their jobs conscientiously under what are, […]

Two lawyers from Yadgir have been selected to serve as judges.

Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban declined to answer questions about whether he would testify in the 'kulyok case,' which involves his former party colleague Igor Dodon, stating that lawyers would handle the matter.

A prominent lawyer and lecturer from Poznań is facing a disciplinary trial with 34 charges and 23 aggrieved clients, with prosecutors alleging her pursuit of money led to her downfall.

Former President of Montenegro, Milo Đukanović, sent a telegram of deepest condolences to the family of the renowned Belgrade lawyer Rajko Danilović following his death.

Sara Leitão Moreira, the new lawyer for former Portuguese Prime Minister José Sócrates, has requested her immediate resignation, criticizing the court and abandoning the hearing room.

Singh was booked following orders of a Bengaluru court that accepted a private complaint filed by a city-based lawyer.

The lawyer for a victim of the former Deputy Operational Director (DAO) stated that the other affected individual is a security guard, and mentioned that Minister Marlaska called the complainant.

The trial for the Tempi train disaster continues for its fourth session at the Larissa Misdemeanor Court, focusing on the examination of Antonis Psaropoulos, lawyer and father of 21-year-old Marthi who died in the accident, regarding video management.

Basketball center Charles Bediako is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to let him play the rest of the season for the Crimson Tide. The recent NBA G-League player on Monday filed an appeal of Tuscaloosa Circuit Court Judge Daniel Pruet’s recent decision that ended Bediako's temporary playing status with the University of Alabama. While Bediako appeals the decision to the state Supreme Court, his lawyers asked Pruet to grant interim relief and allow him to return to play.

Donald S. Passman, a prominent music industry lawyer known for representing superstars like Adele and Taylor Swift, has published a book on the music business and voiced his fears about the powerful influence of the tech industry on AI regulation.

Ivory Coast: At 22, Gondo Sahi Mardochée becomes the country's youngest lawyer  Seneweb

Williams Caputo Injury Lawyers successfully secured a $35.9 million settlement for a Texas construction worker in a significant legal case.

A Tunisian lawyer, who had been jailed by an anti-terror court, has been released from prison.

A review of Faraz Shariat’s film 'Prosecution' describes it as a slick, pulpy courtroom drama about a German-Korean vigilante lawyer investigating her own hate crime.

Jevon McSkimming, the disgraced former deputy police commissioner, claims that Andrew Coster 'advised' him to file a harassment complaint against a woman, according to a 2024 letter from McSkimming's lawyer.

Lawyers in Serbia are debating the effectiveness of work stoppages and the need for more radical action by united lawyers, judges, and prosecutors to address the serious crisis in the country's judiciary.

Family of Tunisian Lawyer Ahmed Souab Announces His Release  Asharq Al-awsat - English

The Serbian Bar Association has launched a three-day strike to protest a controversial judicial reform passed by parliament without public discussion, with critics warning of threats to judicial independence.

GNK Dinamo has appointed Zagreb lawyer and sports expert Juraj Fabijanić to represent the club in the Assembly of the Zagreb Football Association.

The Supreme Court of Lithuania (LAT) on Monday rejected the appeal of the lawyer of Antanas Martusevičius, the former director of Plungė District Municipality Hospital – the former hospital head remains convicted of bri

Nick Reiner is set to appear in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom Monday for his arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder with his new lawyer.

Serbian lawyers are discussing a work stoppage, with some arguing that it's insufficient and a more radical approach involving united lawyers, judges, and prosecutors is needed to save the judiciary.

Belgian lawyer Marc Uyttendaele announces his decision to no longer teach at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) amidst ongoing turmoil, communicating his departure via email to the faculty dean.

The trial in journalist Dragana Šćepanović's lawsuit against a portal has been postponed because the defense lawyer has another trial in the High Court in Podgorica.

Actor Rodolfo Sancho has not visited his son Daniel in Thailand for a year and a half, despite rumors of external pressure, according to the actor and his lawyers.

Lawyers in Serbia have commenced a three-day work stoppage to protest amendments to judicial laws, also known as the 'Mrdić laws'.

A bank account freeze due to a court decision enforced by a bailiff can be unexpected and raise uncertainties about its validity. Situations often arise when a person has no information about the court process,

Reports indicate that Kenyans are effectively paying twice for legal services provided to the government, suggesting lawyers are making excessive profits.

A municipal police officer in Valenciennes, France, has been charged after using his service weapon to kill a man who had stabbed him in the hand during an attempt to subdue him. The officer's lawyers are arguing self-defense.

The District Court of Reykjanes has sentenced a lawyer to five months in prison and disbarred him for drug law violations related to cocaine smuggling.

Lawyers in Serbia will suspend work for three days in protest, stating that state authorities have failed to repeal the so-called 'Mrdić' laws.

Three lawyers in the Netherlands received warnings for misusing artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, to cite fabricated cases in court, with two ordered to undergo AI training.

The Indian Congress party has unveiled new initiatives aimed at providing legal aid to its grassroots members and engaging with young lawyers through a legal fellows program, giving them a role in law-making.

Iranian medics and lawyers report facing persecution from the Islamic regime for providing assistance to anti-government protesters during a deadly crackdown.

Lawyer accuses FICAC of using detention to coerce information from Charlie Charters  The Fiji Times

This week's streaming recommendations include a lighthearted and intelligent romantic comedy, an animated series about Las Vegas lawyers, and a crime drama.

The trial of the Pujol family is set to hear from key witnesses, though lawyers have waived the testimony of Vicky Álvarez, former partner of Jordi Pujol Ferrusola.

Lawyers in Kenya are facing significant challenges, including clogged courts, delayed client payments, and rising operational costs, highlighting the crucial need for effective leadership within the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).

A 'March for Justice' involving judges, prosecutors, lawyers, and other judiciary employees concluded with a walk to the Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office, where they were met with applause.

Children as young as 13 are ‘trapped’ in a state with no access to abortion, lawyers and advocates say

A key statute was designed to rein in the Homeland Security secretary and prevent deadly mistakes. Lawyers say its provisions are difficult to enforce.

Dozens of potential jurors were dismissed from the trial concerning Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter after his own lawyer acknowledged that many 'hate him'. Investors are suing Musk for allegedly making misleading statements about bot accounts during the acquisition.

James W. Hundley, a longtime Virginia lawyer, has been named U.S. Attorney by judges, setting up a potential conflict with the Trump administration which has indicated it might dismiss such appointments.

‘Lincoln Lawyer’ Star Constance Zimmer Was Cast in Michael Jackson’s Pepsi Ad  The Wall Street Journal

In a cheque bounce case, Rajpal Yadav's lawyer states that the complainant was offended by not sharing the stage with Amitabh Bachchan, as Yadav received interim bail.

Reacting, Mr El-Rufai’s lawyer, Ubong Akpan, described the operation as unlawful and a violation of his client’s fundamental rights. The post ICPC searches El-Rufai’s residence; lawyer describes action as unlawful appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Kevin Morris, the Hollywood lawyer who bankrolled Hunter Biden’s defense and other bills, now backs Rep. Eric Swalwell’s California governor bid with significant donation.

Dacoda Jones, the ex-partner of NFL star Rashee Rice, posted a heartfelt message to her son, days after accusing Rice of abuse in a lawsuit.

Lawyer Richard Malka, in a grand interview, criticizes Jean-Luc Mélenchon's LFI movement as 'violent, antisemitic, racialist, and antidemocratic,' and comments on the death of a young activist.

Lawyers for the pair say thousands of veterans could potentially be impacted.

Justice Department attorneys have acknowledged that they disregarded court orders in New Jersey, citing overwhelming caseloads and exhaustion during Trump's deportation efforts.

The Wall Street Journal reports a significant increase in the fees charged by top lawyers, with some now commanding up to $3,400 per hour.

A prominent debt finance lawyer, Nemecek, has left Kirkland & Ellis to join Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić claims there was an attempt to kill him, his wife, and children, stating he has recordings. His lawyer denies the claims, saying those arrested are war veterans.

A car belonging to Lawrence Bishnoi's lawyer was targeted in a shooting incident, resulting in one person being injured.

Lawyers for former British Ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, stated that his arrest was based on an 'unfounded claim of flight.'

Activists and lawyers in Albania have discussed potential scenarios for the parliamentary overthrow of the ruling Socialist Party, led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, with the opposition potentially offering its votes.

Lawyers for former Moldovan President Igor Dodon have requested the recusal of judges from the Supreme Court of Justice hearing the 'Kulyok' (bag) case, citing doubts about their impartiality.

Miley Cyrus is seeking to have a copyright infringement case over her song 'Flowers' dismissed, with her lawyers arguing that the lyrics allegedly infringing on Bruno Mars' 'When I Was Your Man' are basic and common in songs about failed relationships.

The defence lawyer for Frank Stronach is continuing her cross-examination of the fifth complainant in the Canadian businessman's sexual assault trial at a Toronto courthouse.

Vladimir Beočanin, lawyer for the detained veterans of the 63rd Parachute Brigade, stated that his clients denied the accusations and were merely discussing daily politics, not planning any criminal acts.

The extraordinary session of the assembly of the Serbian Bar Association (AKS) regarding a potential work stoppage by lawyers was not held due to a lack of quorum, with an electoral assembly announced for March 7.

Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has been ordered to stand trial in a rape case, lawyers told the Associated Press on Tuesday. Hakimi's lawyer Fanny Colin said she will appeal t

Ukrainian lawyer Julia Bohdan is tracking cases of Ukrainians abducted to Russia and helping families search for their missing relatives, describing harsh conditions in Russian captivity.

The accused has fully confessed to the fatal attack on a 27-year-old man in Vienna-Favoriten, with his defense lawyer stating there is nothing to sugarcoat.

Sara Leitão Moreira, appointed just two weeks prior, has resigned from defending José Sócrates in the 'Operação Marquês' case, citing insufficient time from the court to prepare the defense.

The Nigerian government has withdrawn charges against senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome concerning controversies over a London property linked to former FCT minister Jeremiah Useni.

The Sarajevo City Council is scheduled to make decisions regarding the engagement of lawyers for the 'Sarajevo safari' case in Milan, among other agenda items.

Nikolas Elomaa, a lawyer with a background in the SAK trade union confederation, is reportedly set to become Finland's new national conciliator, with consensus from both employee and employer sides.

Digital currencies add new dimension to old problem of dividing up finances when couples split

A former ICE lawyer claims that training for agents was 'deficient, defective and broken' under the Trump administration, with less instruction in key areas like use of force and constitutional rights.

Republican lawmakers have expressed concern and criticism over the appointment of Jennifer Daskal, a former Biden 'disinformation' lawyer, to advise the secretive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC).

A former lawyer for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) testified at a congressional forum, stating that ICE officer training is 'deficient' and 'broken'.

Lawyer Božo Prelević discussed a three-day work stoppage by lawyers in Serbia, protesting the adoption of amendments to judicial laws proposed by an SNS MP, highlighting a general state of vulnerability.

The prosecution is seeking house arrest for Grubi, as his lawyer requested, after he was brought before the prosecutor to review case files. The review will continue due to the extensive evidence, and Grubi's safety in Shutka prison was reportedly not guaranteed.

A prominent lawyer in Tunisia, who had become a vocal critic of the president, has been freed.

Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s speeches threatening to kill drug peddlers and users did not have “lethal intent” but were meant only to “instill fear in the hearts” of criminals, his lawyer Nicola

Bartosz Lewandowski, lawyer for Zbigniew Ziobro, admitted to participating in the preparation of the presidential draft law on courts, initially defending its provisions before confirming his involvement.

Turkey’s Justice Ministry is drafting legislation that would impose time, location and security restrictions on meetings between lawyers and detainees held on terrorism and organized crime charges, Turkish Minute reported, citing the pro-government Türkiye newspaper. According to the report the proposed regulation is intended to prevent prisons from becoming “coordination centers for organizational activities.” The […] The post Turkey plans new limits on lawyer visits for terrorism, organized...

Lawyers in Serbia have announced a three-day work stoppage, which will be discussed on the N1 Direktno program.

The 'Reflektor' program features a discussion on the case of Vesna Bratić, with guests including her lawyer Mitar Šušić, DPS MP Zoja Bojanić Lalović, and former Kotor Maritime School director Veljko Botica.

The terms under which this aggression would have occurred are still unknown, and whether the complaint is likely to be filed Read

Sean McGovern's barrister informed the Special Criminal Court that significant progress has been made between legal teams, indicating that a trial date might not ultimately be required for the senior Kinahan gang associate.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stepped in as Haryana attempts to deny full benefits to its lawyers, with the court stating that 'labels don’t define reality'.

A law professor, a star lawyer, and a wine importer form the alliance that brought down Trump's emergency tariffs. Such a pivotal ruling has not been seen in decades.

A lawyer in New Zealand has been struck off after being found guilty of stealing $375,000 from a legal aid scheme.

A lawyer has been arrested on suspicion of introducing drugs into the Porto Prison, highlighting the evolving and persistent issue of drug trafficking within correctional facilities.

Jennifer O'Connell, a former lawyer, successfully launched her wellness company, Sisterly, after three years as a consultant, achieving a turnover of £1 million in its first year.

A Paris criminal court will on Monday review former president Nicolas Sarkozy’s request to combine sentences handed down in separate convictions for corruption and illegal campaign financing. Sarkozy, who served from 2007 to 2012, has faced multiple legal cases since leaving office. His lawyer said such requests are routine.

The Fijian Media Association has expressed concern over the detention of Charlie Charters, with his lawyer seeking answers regarding his custody.

Rajko Danilović, a distinguished lawyer known for representing the Đinđić family and his work as a professor of political sociology, has passed away. He was born in Nikšić in 1938 and held degrees from the Faculty of Law and Faculty of Political Sciences in Belgrade.

Rajko Danilović, a prominent Serbian lawyer known for representing the Đinđić family in the assassination trial of Prime Minister Zoran Đinđić and for defending opposition figures in the 1990s, has passed away.

Amanda Cooper's lawyer says her message is: 'I'm a woman with a vagina in a men's prison. You think I'm safe here?'

A passenger lawyer is criticizing a ruling by the Vienna Higher Regional Court that deemed the securing of the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder from an AUA hail-damaged flight unlawful, thereby impeding the investigation.

Kuwait's Bar Association is cracking down on unlicensed legal advice shared online, filing complaints against expatriates offering consultations via social media. This move, alongside deregistering lawyers and suspending firms, aims to protect the public and uphold professional standards. Only registered legal professionals can legally offer advice, ensuring accuracy and accountability in Kuwait's legal system.

Lawyers in Serbia are set to begin a three-day work stoppage, following a decision by the Serbian Bar Association, citing concerns that state authorities have not addressed issues within the judiciary.

The Freedom and Justice Party (SSP) has called for the immediate release of lawyer Čedomir Stojković, who has been unlawfully detained for over 30 days for using YouTube.

Following a US SC ruling limiting executive power on tariffs, lawyer Neal Katyal argued that President Trump's 15% global tariff should be approved by Congress.

Indian-American lawyer Neal Katyal has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 15% global tariff, saying the President cannot bypass Congress for such measures.

Decisions and pleadings fly through the dockets of the ICC on Friday, February 20, before the court closes for the weekend

A lawyer is calling on the UK government to comply with a Nigerian High Court judgment that ordered the British government to pay £20 million each to the families of 21 coal miners killed in 1949.

Neal Katyal, an Indian-origin lawyer, played a key role in the legal challenge that led to the Supreme Court striking down former President Trump's global tariffs.

While Trump called the SC ruling ridiculous, Neal Katyal, who argued the case on behalf of small businesses, called it a “total victory" for the challengers.

Kim Kardashian is reportedly concerned that Ray J's public accusations of her being a criminal racketeer could jeopardize her goal of becoming a lawyer.

'Lincoln Lawyer' star Constance Zimmer shares her experience being cast in a Michael Jackson Pepsi advertisement.

A lawyer for the former Victoria's Secret CEO was caught on a hot mic jokingly threatening to 'kill' him during an Epstein deposition, drawing attention to the ongoing legal proceedings.

A Thai court has extended the sentence for a lawyer who advocated for monarchy reform, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding the country's royal institution.

Lawyers, diplomats, conservationists, and entrepreneurs shared candid reflections on the challenges and responsibilities of leadership.

Fees for top lawyers have seen a significant increase, with some now charging as much as $3,400 per hour.

Terje Rød-Larsen has been questioned by Økokrim in Oslo, providing an extensive explanation of his relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to his lawyer.

Candidates are fiercely targeting Nairobi’s massive voting bloc and the increasingly diverse legal community in the election for the 52nd LSK president.

Lawyers representing two veterans are threatening legal action against the Ministry of Defence regarding its LGBT compensation scheme, stating that thousands of veterans could be affected.

David Nemecek, a prominent debt lawyer from Kirkland & Ellis, has moved to Simpson Thacher following pushback from private capital groups regarding his tactics.

The Wall Street Journal reports a significant increase in top lawyers' fees, with some now charging up to $3,400 an hour.

A prominent debt finance lawyer, Nemecek, has left Kirkland & Ellis to join Simpson Thacher, a significant move in the legal finance sector.

The defense lawyer for former Montenegrin minister Vesna Bratić reiterated that his client denies all charges of abuse of official position, as discussions continue regarding whether her house arrest and electronic monitoring will be lifted.

Richard Busch won a landmark verdict against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams in 2015 – and now he’s repping Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton.

The article questions whether any lawyer will accept to defend José Sócrates, noting that his previous lawyers shared a profile of being willing to endure public insult.

Lord Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on Monday afternoon

An Albanian lawyer commented on the ongoing investigations by SPAK against Belinda Balluku, questioning whether the Socialist Party would lift her immunity, stating that public will is to fight major corruption and Rama is opposing it.

Thorbjørn Jagland has been hospitalized, with his lawyer refuting claims about his health condition and alleging a serious breach of press ethics.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 24th, 2026, covering lawyers criticising revoked PR permits, aid to Ukraine, issues at the Migration Agency's return centre, and an upcoming 'blood rain' in west Sweden.

The case against one of the 13-year-olds involved in the grenade incident in Pilestredet has been dropped because he is below the age of criminal responsibility, according to his defense lawyer.

Meet the vibe lawyers: the custom ChatGPT wreaking havoc in the justice system  The Observer

An extraordinary session of the Assembly of the Bar Association of Serbia (AKS) concerning a potential lawyers' strike was not held due to a lack of quorum, with an electoral session announced for March 7.

A prominent lawyer in Tunisia has been released from prison, a development that may have implications for the country's legal and political landscape.

The lawyer for Druskininkai Mayor Ričardas Malinauskas, convicted of influence peddling in the Vijūnėlė manor case, believes the Lithuanian Court of Appeal should overturn the verdict and acquit him.

During the fourth consecutive session of the Larissa Misdemeanor Court, lawyer Antonis Psaropoulos, father of a victim of the Tempi train accident, continued his testimony, with Konstantopoulou alleging illegal exhumations aimed at destroying evidence.

Anyone who paid the taxes should get reimbursed, but the high court did not address how. Business owners wonder if they'll need lawyers, brokers, money — or luck.

Rajko Danilović, a prominent Serbian lawyer known for his courageous defense of Bosniak intellectuals during the 'Sarajevo Process' in 1983, has passed away at the age of 88.

Lawyer Mbobu murder: The firearm that left no trace  the-star.co.ke

It comes as a surprise even to Duterte's group that jurisdiction was not hammered home in the defense's opening statement

Alan Dershowitz was present at the creation of New York Times v. Sullivan. Now he is asking the Supreme Court to revise or destroy it.

Rajko Danilović, a renowned Serbian lawyer who represented the Đinđić family in the trial for the assassination of Prime Minister Zoran Đinđić, has passed away.

Government lawyers argue there is no legal basis to overturn the conviction and sentence of hip-hop mogul Diddy.

Nikola Dmitrović, a judge from the Basic Court in Vrbas, announced he would join the work stoppage initiated by lawyers, in solidarity and to protect constitutionality and legality.

Democrats are calling for the government to refund billions of dollars collected from Trump-era tariffs, with a focus on prioritizing small businesses and encouraging larger companies to pass savings to customers.

Moldova's Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) rejected an appeal by former President Igor Dodon's lawyer, confirming that his brother and brother-in-law will remain outside the scope of a dispute with the National Integrity Authority (ANI).

A Bucharest lawyer has sent a memorandum to Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, proposing nine solutions and denouncing as incorrect the tax authority ANAF's demands for retroactive VAT payments from Romanian small business owners for the past six years.

Lawyers in Serbia have commenced a three-day strike in protest against new judicial laws proposed by a Vučić-aligned MP, with the Bar Association calling for authorities to implement adopted amendments.

Prosecutors want to charge two suspects with manslaughter rather than murder over the death of a Turkish journalist known for his environmental reporting, in a move the family’s lawyer slammed as “scandalous, Agence France-Presse reported. Hakan Tosun, 50, was found unconscious after being assaulted as he walked home through the streets of Istanbul in mid-October. He was […] The post Lawyer slams ‘scandalous’ indictment concerning Turkish reporter’s death appeared first on Stockholm Center fo...

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, known for lavish lifestyle, also accused of theft and being illegal immigrant after man was allegedly shot in back A son of the late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has been charged with attempted murder after a 23-year-old man was allegedly shot in the back on 19 February in an upmarket area of Johannesburg. Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, 28, appeared in court on Monday for a brief hearing alongside co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze. Mugabe’s lawyer Sinenhlanhl...

Over 200 legal practitioners in Abuja, Nigeria, are set to undergo free prostate cancer screening as part of activities marking the 2026 edition of the Abuja Lawyers League, held in honor of legal luminary Afe Babalola.

Victims' lawyer told ICC judges Duterte could return stronger if charges are not confirmed.

A new presidential bill on the judiciary in Poland has sparked controversy after it was revealed that one of its co-authors is Bartosz Lewandowski, a lawyer who defends politicians from the ruling PiS party.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant rebuked a lawyer for comparing the listing of cases involving prominent industrialists Ambani and Adani to the delay in hearing a petition related to the NJAC.

As a lawyer of 37 years, Kuye maintained that he would not be involved in anything that could undermine the chieftaincy and customary laws guiding the emergence of the Awujale. The post I’m not desperate to become Awujale – Ademorin Kuye appeared first on Vanguard News.

Reporting notes reveal details of issues surrounding South Africa's Prasa train refurbishment deal, including 'bust trains' and alleged 'bot armies'.

Lawyers in Serbia have commenced a three-day work stoppage to protest amendments to judicial laws, also known as 'Mrdić's laws,' as announced by the Bar Association of Serbia.

A guest commentary highlights an increasing climate of mistrust between Swiss justice authorities and the legal profession, with concerns that lawyers are even suspected of helping clients escape prison by swapping identities.

Nicolas Sarkozy's lawyers will request a 'confusion of sentences' to avoid wearing an electronic tag, following his November conviction for 6 months of prison in the Bygmalion case.

The hearing for supporters in Morocco has been postponed to February 19th: Lawyer Patrick Kabou denounces the lack of procedural safeguards  Seneweb

N1 reporter Žana Bulajić covered the 'March for Justice' protest, highlighting that judiciary employees rarely speak publicly. Separately, the High Prosecutorial Council is set to review decisions on assigning prosecutors to organized crime and war crimes.

Lawyer Rajko Danilović, known for representing the Đinđić family in the trial for the assassination of Prime Minister Zoran Đinđić, passed away.

Three lawyers in the Netherlands received warnings for misusing artificial intelligence in court, with two ordered to take an AI training course after citing nonexistent cases generated by ChatGPT.

Residents of Novi Sad marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of Svetozar Miletić, a prominent lawyer, politician, member of parliament, mayor, and writer.

The justices’ ruling on tariffs blocked Trump but insufficiently addressed executive branch overreach.

Iranian medics and lawyers report facing persecution from the Islamic regime for providing assistance to anti-government protesters during a deadly crackdown.

Lawyer claims FICAC detention of Charlie Charters aimed at “extracting information,” not investigation  The Fiji Times

Lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell are challenging the publication of 90,000 pages of documents related to her and Jeffrey Epstein, arguing a new law mandating their disclosure is unconstitutional.

Three lawyers in the Netherlands have received warnings for improper use of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, with two mandated to attend an AI course.

Alarm spreads within police command chats as three more female officers contact the victim's lawyer in the González case, with concerns that 'all the dirt' will now be exposed.

The New York-based Wachtell has suffered rare defections in a hot market for top deals lawyers

Spire has confirmed the hiring of Chris Gabehart, who has reportedly retained legal counsel following a lawsuit filed by Gibbs, with the dispute's outcome potentially having significant implications.

Bloomberg reports on a prominent Kirkland lawyer whose antitrust warning reportedly contributed to the circumstances leading to his departure from the firm.

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The lawyer for a man who was detained and subsequently released in connection with the 'Guthrie case' has spoken out, calling for the sheriff to issue an apology.

The Justice Department has swiftly fired a lawyer who was chosen as the top federal prosecutor for a Virginia office, with no immediate reason provided for the dismissal.

Frank Stronach's lawyer has accused one of the complainants in his sexual assault case of lying, rejecting her testimony about memory lapses.

A Thai court has extended the sentence for a lawyer who called for monarchy reform, highlighting ongoing legal actions related to royal defamation laws in Thailand.

A lawyer alleges that Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales had an affair with an aide who later set herself on fire, an accusation Gonzales denies.

Ben Goertzel had dozens of email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein. Horacio Villalobos#Corbis/Getty Images Ben Goertzel, a computer scientist who popularized the term AGI, courted Jeffrey Epstein for research funding, emails show. DoJ files show that Goertzel was aware of Epstein's criminal charges, and their correspondence continued until at least 2018. Goertzel told Business Insider he "made a mistake" in accepting Epstein's money and regretted not doing due diligence. In January 2013, Jeffrey Epstein sent a blunt email to the computer scientist Ben Goertzel. Epstein had funded Goertzel's research in artificial intelligence and was frustrated with a lack of progress. However, on this day, the disgraced financier wasn't writing to discuss algorithms or neural networks — he wanted to discuss Goertzel's hair. "I think it is now time for you to drop the hippie look," Epstein wrote, warning Goertzel that his "disheveled 80s appearance" was an "unnecessary hindrance" to securing the capital that might one day help the two men achieve AGI — artificial general intelligence, a hypothetical level of computer intelligence that could surpass that of humans. Epstein compared the scientist's ponytail to "spinach in the teeth of a friend." "I would be willing to cut my hair for a lot of AGI money," Goertzel replied. Ben Goerzel (right) with Kelly Larson (co-curator of TEDx Hong Kong and Asia Consciousness Festival) and Jeffrey Martin (visiting assistant professor at Polytechnic University) Chris Ip/South China Morning Post via Getty Images The exchange was among dozens between Epstein and Goertzel in files released by the Department of Justice, chronicling Epstein's fascination with the potential of AI. Goertzel, a researcher who helped popularize the term AGI and develop the humanoid robot Sophia, courted Epstein for money over several years, promising he could build the "Sputnik of AI," the emails show. In an online résumé that has since been removed, Goertzel said Epstein gave him a $100,000 research grant in 2001. Emails reviewed by Business Insider show Epstein agreed to give Goertzel at least another $100,000 between 2008 and 2018, spread out across multiple transfers. It could not be learned how much of the money Goertzel ultimately received. The emails show Goertzel was aware of Epstein's criminal charges. In a 2010 email, Goertzel congratulated Epstein on his release from the Palm Beach County Jail. In 2008, Epstein had pleaded guilty to two sex charges, including solicitation of a minor. In 2015, several days after Prince Andrew was named in a lawsuit over underage sex claims related to Epstein, Goertzel wrote about "utterly idiotic negative publicity in the news" and said he was sorry Epstein's camp had to deal with it. "Maybe some variation of what is alleged did happen, but if so it was surely an occurrence among reasonably mature people who mutually consented at the time, so why is it anybody else's business?" Goertzel wrote, before asking for $25,000 for a "corporate contribution" to one of his companies. In a statement to Business Insider, Goertzel said he "made a mistake" in accepting Epstein's money. He said he regretted not doing due diligence on Epstein's crimes and that he had "basically zero knowledge of Epstein's sexual peculiarities and exploitative practices." He added: "I deeply regret being social-engineered by this terrible human being and not doing more research into him decades ago. I won't make this sort of mistake again." 'The Sputnik of AI' Goertzel is currently the CEO of SingularityNET, an AI and blockchain company. He is also chair of The AGI Society, a nonprofit that holds an annual AI conference. His correspondence with Epstein was among millions of documents released by the Justice Department. The files have reverberated through the business world, revealing emails between Epstein and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Virgin founder Richard Branson, LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, among others. The fallout for some people named in the files has been swift. Goldman Sachs' top lawyer, Kathryn Ruemmler, resigned in mid-February, and Brad Karp resigned as chairman of the law firm Paul Weiss, among others. Appearing in the files does not necessarily suggest that a person has engaged in wrongdoing. In one of the emails released by the Justice Department, Goertzel said he had known Epstein since 2001. Epstein took an interest in what labs like MIT and Google were doing in the AI field. Goertzel, who some consider one of the "godfathers of AGI," coauthored a 2006 book on the topic, and in 2008, he created OpenCog, an open-source project to try to architect human intelligence. Goertzel told Business Insider that he met Epstein through "mutual friends" in New York City. Epstein was well-connected with the rich and the powerful. Martin BUREAU / AFP via Getty Images Epstein appeared concerned in some emails by the lack of support for Goertzel's AGI theories among mainstream experts. "i believe in you. i can't figure out why i am in the minority," he told Goertzel in 2010. In a 2011 email, Goertzel asked if Epstein would fund half of a $3 million grant over four years to fund a "full speed ahead toward AGI" plan, which included building AI that could control a video game character and a humanoid robot. "Of course, US$3M is a lot of money. However, this would be the 'Sputnik of AGI' -- it would set the development of AGI on a whole new course," Goertzel wrote. In his statement to Business Insider, Goertzel said, "I had basically zero knowledge of Epstein's sexual peculiarities and exploitative practices and have no orientation toward that sort of thing and little understanding of it -- it was all about being overly desperate at that stage for any source of $$ to fund innovative frontier science, which Epstein did recognize as valuable but mainstream science at the time did not." Epstein sometimes pushed Goertzel for more tangible proof of breakthroughs and tried to influence some research directions, the emails show. In February 2013, he emailed Goertzel and suggested that having an AI system pass "iq tests for children" would provide a concrete research milestone. Goertzel agreed to pursue the idea. "Epstein was very smart and fairly technically savvy and had a lot of ideas about AI, which were not terribly stupid nor terribly brilliant," Goertzel told Business Insider. "I did not pay much attention to them nor did they influence my work in any way." Ben Goertzel, gives a press conference with Hanson Robotics at Web Summit, 2019 Henrique Casinhas/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Epstein used corporate and foundation vehicles to send money to Goertzel, including his Southern Trust Company, registered in the US Virgin Islands, the emails show. "As before, we can do this as a tax-deductible donation to a nonprofit, assuming that's still your preference," Goertzel said in a September 2010 email to Epstein. Depending on the circumstances, Goertzel, who spent some of his time in Hong Kong, requested that the money be sent to different nonprofits' accounts, the emails show. In 2014, Goertzel requested that Epstein send the money to Humanity+, a nonprofit focused on transhumanism that he was vice president of. Goertzel said it would act as a fiscal "pass-through" so the money could be diverted to himself and other researchers. "Yes all this was totally legit, the funding was going to open-source AGI R&D for the good of humanity and its future, which was very much within the mandate of Humanity+ as a 501-3c nonprofit," Goertzel told Business Insider. 'Moronic media shitstorm' Goertzel told Business Insider he "reconnected" with Epstein in 2008 after several years of no contact, and that Epstein told him about his legal situation. "He framed it as a politically motivated prosecution for involvement with a consenting adult. I believed him. I should not have," Goertzel told Business Insider. Several emails show Goertzel and Epstein arranging to meet in person. Goertzel told Business Insider they met on several occasions at Epstein's New York and Florida offices. "I never hung out with him in a social setting, never went to the island or flew in the jet or saw him partying with girlfriends or anything like that," he said. In 2015, Goertzel was following up on a payment he hoped to receive from Epstein. Richard Kahn, Epstein's accountant, responded that it had to be put on hold due to "bad press." The Guardian had reported days earlier that Prince Andrew was named in a US lawsuit involving Epstein. "I don't want to push you guys at a difficult time, but given my own situation I do feel moved to ask if Jeffrey might still be able to help with $25K for my 'corporate contribution' to the OpenCog Hong Kong project," Goertzel wrote. "He has helped in this way every year since 2010, usually via a donation to Humanity+." The South China Morning Post reported earlier on some of the payments Epstein made to Goertzel to help him secure Hong Kong grants. Epstein responded, "yes 25," and Goertzel thanked him and said he hoped to resume conversations "once this current moronic media shitstorm blows over." Emails between the men continued for several years. In December 2018, a few days after the Miami Herald published an investigation into Epstein that contributed to his arrest on federal sex-trafficking charges the next year, Goertzel sent an email inviting Epstein to an AI and blockchain event in New York. Alternatively, he said, they could find another time to meet in the city. "let me know if you're in town and might spare a few moments," Goertzel wrote. "it's been a while!" Have something to share? Contact this reporter via email at hlangley@businessinsider.com or Signal at 628-228-1836. Use a personal email address and a non-work device; here's our guide to sharing information securely. Read the original article on Business Insider

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