Tag: legal affairs
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Marine company ex-deputy chairman acquitted after 15-year legal battle
Long-Running case ends in acquittal for former marine company leader A landmark legal decision has cleared a former deputy chairman of a prominent marine company after a lengthy 15-year battle in court. The acquittal marks a dramatic turn in what has been one of the most protracted financial and corporate litigation cases in the sector…
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Police arrest main accused Majid Khan in Advocate Abdur Rauf murder case
Major Breakthrough in Advocate Abdur Rauf Murder Case The Islamabad police announced a significant breakthrough in the high-profile case surrounding the murder of advocate Abdur Rauf. The authorities confirmed that the main accused, Majid Khan, has been arrested from Sector F-10 in the federal capital. The arrest was carried out by a joint team comprising…
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Federal Court of Appeal to Rule on Liberals’ Use of Emergencies Act
Overview: A High-Stakes Decision Looming The Federal Court of Appeal is poised to issue a decision Friday morning on a landmark question: did the Liberal government unlawfully invoke the Emergencies Act to clear the convoy protests that paralyzed parts of Canada nearly four years ago? The case centers on the government’s use of extraordinary powers…
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PNP Celebrates 109 New Lawyers: Cebu Ceremony Highlights Police’s Legal Milestone
PNP Celebrates 109 New Lawyers Following 2025 Bar Examinations The Philippine National Police (PNP) marked a significant milestone as 109 of its personnel earned the right to practice law after passing the 2025 Bar examinations. The ceremony, held in Cebu, underscored a growing commitment within the police force to bolster legal services, ensure fair enforcement,…
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2025 in Review: Joy Prime’s Prime Insight Analyzes a Year of Legal Firestorms, Economic Resets, and Environmental Crackdowns
Overview: A Year of Contrast and Contention As 2025 drew to a close, Joy Prime’s Prime Insight offered viewers a sober, data-driven recap of a year defined by dramatic legal debates, sweeping economic resets, and a renewed push to curb environmental destruction. The program framed these developments not as isolated incidents, but as interconnected forces…
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Bad Day in Court for Trump as Judge Dismisses Comey and Letitia James Cases
Overview: A Surprising Turn in closely watched legal battles A federal judge delivered a notable setback for opponents of President Donald Trump by dismissing criminal cases against two high-profile figures: former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The ruling, announced by Judge Cameron Currie, has immediate implications for the legal…
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Judge Orders Grand Jury Materials to Comey’s Lawyers Amid Misconduct Findings
New Scrutiny in the Comey Case A U.S. judge has issued a ruling that upends some of the government’s handling of the high-profile investigation involving former FBI Director James Comey. The decision centers on the procurement of criminal charges against Comey and a finding that prosecutors may have acted with missteps or bias in their…
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Kenyan Judge Phoebe Okowa Elected to the International Court of Justice
Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa Elected to the International Court of Justice The United Nations Security Council has elected Phoebe Okowa of Kenya to serve as a member of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). In a multi-round voting process, Okowa secured the necessary votes to fill the remainder of a term on the world’s principal judicial…
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Could Prince Andrew Go to Jail? Royal Experts Weigh In
Can Prince Andrew be jailed? What experts say The question many are asking after waves of renewed scrutiny over Prince Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein is whether the royal can face criminal charges or prison. While the public removal of royal titles and eviction from the Royal Lodge signal a severe fall from grace, legal…
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Lino Anguzu Named New Director of Public Prosecutions in Uganda
Uganda Names Lino Anguzu as the New Director of Public Prosecutions President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced the appointment of Lino Anguzu as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Anguzu will succeed Justice Jane Frances Abodo, who recently transitioned to the role of Principal Judge. The appointment has been forwarded to Parliament’s Appointments Committee…