Tag: Legal Ethics
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Punjab and Haryana HC rejects man’s misled claim in beef case
Overview: Court rejects ‘misled’ defense in beef possession case The Punjab and Haryana High Court has denied an anticipatory bail plea from a 62-year-old man who argued that he was misled by meat suppliers into selling 50 kilograms of beef. The court described the man’s assertion as a “clever ploy” to evade prosecution, signaling a…
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Kenya: Supreme Court Lifts Ban on Ahmednasir Abdullahi’s Appearance Before It
Overview: A New Chapter for a Veteran Lawyer The Supreme Court of Kenya has formally lifted the restriction that prevented Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi from appearing before the court. The decision, delivered on January 23, 2026, ends a two-year sanction that had sidelined one of the nation’s most prominent legal voices. Abdullahi, who has long…
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Ahmednasir Abdullahi: Supreme Court ban lifted and implications for Kenya’s judiciary
The Kenyan judiciary took a notable turn on January 23, 2026, when the Supreme Court lifted a restriction that had barred Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi from appearing before the court. The decision ends a two-year sanction that had kept the prominent legal figure away from the bench where he has long shaped major constitutional and…
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Judicial Independence in Namibia: Safeguards, Capacity, and Public Trust
Introduction: Why Judicial Independence Matters Judicial independence is a cornerstone of Namibia’s rule of law. It ensures that courts decide cases without improper influence, enabling fair outcomes and protecting fundamental rights. Recent public statements have raised questions about the competence and independence of Namibia’s judges. This article outlines the safeguards in place to maintain both…
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NZ Judge Faces Conduct Panel Over Alleged Disruption of Winston Peters Event
Overview of the Alleged Incident A District Court judge has been named in connection with allegations of disrupting a New Zealand First event and verbally abusing party leader Winston Peters. The matter has prompted the establishment of a judicial conduct panel to determine whether professional standards were breached during the incident. The panel may require…
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Davies Slams State Agencies Over Ken Ofori-Atta Extradition Efforts
Introduction: A Controversial Extradition Push Frank Davies, the lawyer representing former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has publicly challenged the conduct of state security agencies involved in pursuing his client’s extradition from the United States. Davies argues that the process appears skewed, raising questions about fairness and consistency in how extradition matters are handled for…
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Judge Slashes Lawyer’s ‘Plainly Excessive’ Bills from Over $108,000 to $34,000
Singapore Court Slashes Lawyer’s Fees After Finding Charges Plainly Excessive A Singaporean judge has again scrutinised a lawyer’s billing practices, this time in a separate case that involved another client, after previously finding a different matter to be overcharged. The decision underscores growing concerns about legal costs and the need for transparency in counsel fees…
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Singapore Judge Slashes Lawyer’s Fees Again for Being Plainly Excessive
New ruling exposes pattern of excessive legal fees A Singapore judge has again found a lawyer’s billing to be plainly excessive, this time in a separate matter involving a different client from a prior case that drew scrutiny last year. The decision underscores ongoing scrutiny of lawyer fees in Singapore and signals that courts may…
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Federal appeals court judge accused of bullying her clerks prompts misconduct complaint by nonprofit
Overview of the Allegations A nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the rights and welfare of law clerks has stepped into a rare public dispute within the federal judiciary. The group has filed a formal misconduct complaint against a sitting federal appeals court judge, alleging sustained patterns of bullying and mistreatment toward law clerks. The allegations…
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When a Heist Becomes a Headline: The Amelia Earhart Statue Case and a Reputation Sounding Board
Summary: A Heist, a Hope for Cash, and a Reputation in Peril The case surrounding a stolen Amelia Earhart statue unfolded as a crime with financial stakes that quickly spiraled into a public relations crisis. What began as a possible remedy to mounting debts for Elaine Traverse has instead become a cautionary tale about the…