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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — Lawyers for Datuk Seri Najib Razak are contesting the Attorney General’s Chambers&rsqu...

<p>ISLAMABAD: Emphasising the importance of diligent case presentation, the Supreme Court on Saturday reiterated that an advocate’s absolute vigilance was a “foundational requirement” for protecting a client’s case from dismissal in default.</p> <p>This principle is also “reverberated across the world with one voice by dint of a legal maxim ‘<em>Vigilantibus

<p>ISLAMABAD: Emphasising the importance of diligent case presentation, the Supreme Court on Saturday reiterated that an advocate’s absolute vigilance was a “foundational requirement” for protecting a client’s case from dismissal in default.</p> <p>This principle is also “reverberated across the world with one voice by dint of a legal maxim ‘<em>Vigilantibus

Community legal centres say they are becoming overwhelmed with domestic and family violence matters, but a new program that sends young lawyers to country towns is providing much needed relief and hope.

Judges grilled President Trump's lawyers on Thursday as they try to get his conviction in the Stormy Daniels "hush money" case thrown out. The president was convicted of 34 felonies by a unanimous jury tied to a 2016 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Now, his team argues that some of the evidence presented to jurors may be subject to presidential im

A lawyer representing the golf organization that was formed in 2021 announced the decision in a bankruptcy court hearing in New Jersey.

President Trump was convicted in 2024 of 34 felonies tied to a 2016 "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

Court seeks affidavits on Metro curbs and alleged violations of its October 9 order

A group of lawyers in Rivers State has endorsed the governorship ambitions of Kingsley Chinda and his running mate, Major Jack, for the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-2027-lawyers-endorse-chinda-jacks-gov-ambitions/

Jeffrey Weisheit, 50, was executed by lethal injection for the 2010 murders of two young children in his care.

Julie Ann McIlwaine claimed to have suffered a temporary loss of control as a victim of domestic abuse

Tribunal told a benefit worth two years’ salary would have been paid to Paul Wilkie’s family if not for alleged unfair dismissal

They express concern over the increasing instances of attacks, threats and atrocities against advocates

Lindsay Clancy was back in court Monday as her lawyers fight for the case to be dismissed. Meanwhile, prosecutors signaled they plan to retry her. Shanelle Kaul reports.

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday began suo motu contempt proceedings against unidentified individuals amongst a group of advocates, who barged into the Chief Justice’s court hall and disrupted proceedings by creating ruckus

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 &mdash; The younger brother of Noorizwan Zulkefly has rejected police allegations that the family&rs...

Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who faced a high-profile murder trial for the deaths of her three children, is headed back to court. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 &mdash; Police are investigating allegations that several lawyers harassed a forensic specialist in...

The PFN and Christian lawyers urge caution over the 14-year conviction of a Borno woman, Lami Dawa, for allegedly preaching to a Muslim girl. Read More: https://punchng.com/pfn-christian-lawyers-urge-caution-over-borno-womans-conviction/

Judge Ana Reyes calls on US government lawyers to explain contradictory statements about the East Potomac Golf Links.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey will ask a federal judge on Friday to block the Justice Department from pursuing its third criminal case against the outspoken critic of President Donald Trump and frequent target of Republican outrage.

Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey were back in federal court arguing that the Justice Department's latest attempt to prosecute him should be dismissed.

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Gillio Lopes, who has denied sexually assaulting Jane Doe, filed a petition seeking to block Letitia James’ appointment to oversee the case.

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<p>Human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, were convicted for the second time in less than a year on Thursday. This time, the couple was sentenced to 10 years in a security breach case following a jail trial.</p> <p>The 2024 case pertained to the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1868422/imaan-mazari-husband-sent-on-

Defense attorneys for two former FBI counterintelligence officials accused of lying to Congress raised doubts about the strength of the evidence and the motives behind the charges.

The conduct of the lawyers prompted the court to consider disciplinary and contempt proceedings against those involved

“We’re not trying to be a better lawyer; we’re trying to help lawyers be better,” according to a FluxCap co-founder.

Possibly longer than one may think

The CJI requested the High Court collegiums to widen the zone of their consideration and include women advocates from their states who are practising in the Supreme Court for elevation.

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 26 &mdash; Prosecutors have rejected a representation by Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh seeking to hav...

&nbsp;PETALING JAYA, Oct 23 &mdash; Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has instructed his lawyers to begin...

"Don't defame me," Stause said. "I will sue you."

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 &mdash; Jelutong MP RSN Rayer today criticised the police for opening an investigation against lawy...

Hundreds of attorneys to work with election integrity groups owing to fears of meddling in next month’s vote

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice's inspector general has declined to investigate the handling of the criminal case against a former Olympian cleared of accusations that he intentionally damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to a letter Wednesday from the man's lawyers.

<p>The <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2038727/man-accused-of-running-over-multan-teenager-killed-in-alleged-ccd-encounter">death</a> of a suspect, allegedly during an exchange of fire with Punjab’s Crime Control Department (CCD), sparked questions from lawyers and journalists on Wednesday regarding extrajudicial killings and due process.</p> <p>The CCD,