Trial of Tempe: The president of the Athens Bar Association calls on all lawyers to rise to the occasion
The president of the Athens Bar Association urges lawyers to uphold legal proceedings during the trial concerning the Tempe tragedy in Greece.
Chairperson of the Bar Association Imbi Jürgen: Personal attacks against lawyers are an assault on the rule of law
The Estonian Bar Association emphasizes that personal attacks on lawyers undermine the independence of the legal profession.
NBA condemns assault on women at Delta festival, calls for swift justice
The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the sexual assault and humiliation of women at a festival in Delta State, calling it a national disgrace and demanding justice.
Eid-el-Fitr: NBA congratulates Muslims, urges peace, unity
The Nigerian Bar Association has extended Eid-el-Fitr greetings to Muslim members, urging peace, unity, and social responsibility during this festive season.
Ban on Earplugs in Police Detention is 'Human Rights Violation,' Fukuoka Bar Association Advises Fukuoka Police
The Fukuoka Bar Association has recommended that the Fukuoka Police allow the use of earplugs in detention centers, deeming the current ban a violation of human rights.
NBA slams judge for ordering Sowore’s lawyer to kneel in court
The Nigerian Bar Association has criticized a judge for ordering a lawyer to kneel in court during a case involving activist Omoyele Sowore.
OAB-SP proposes digital ethics code for STF ministers and advocates for more transparency in the court
The Brazilian Bar Association in São Paulo has proposed a digital ethics code for Supreme Court ministers to enhance transparency in their online activities and judicial processes.
Braided Hair Considered 'Unusual Hairstyle,' Lawyer's Association Issues Improvement Recommendation to High School
The Osaka Bar Association issued an improvement recommendation to a high school for violating students' human rights by forcing them to remove their braided hairstyles during a school event.
24-Hour Camera Surveillance of Female Death Row Inmate, Including Male Guards; Bar Association Issues Improvement Recommendation
The Osaka Bar Association has issued a recommendation for improvement regarding the human rights violations concerning the surveillance practices of a female death row inmate in Japan.
"Hate Speech Prevention Ordinance Needed," Experts Speak on Growing Islamophobia
Experts in Japan advocate for the introduction of a hate speech prevention ordinance amid rising Islamophobia during a symposium organized by the Fukuoka Bar Association.
OAB-SP intends to meet with presidents of superior courts to discuss judicial reform
The São Paulo section of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB-SP) plans a meeting with the presidents of the superior courts on April 6 to discuss judicial reform amid a crisis in the Brazilian judiciary.
Czech Bar Association has filed a disciplinary complaint against lawyer Titze due to bitcoin case
The Czech Bar Association has initiated disciplinary proceedings against lawyer Titze related to a bitcoin case.
The Bar Association has filed a disciplinary complaint against lawyer Titze due to the Bitcoin case
The Czech Bar Association has filed a disciplinary complaint against lawyer Titze in connection with a Bitcoin-related case.
Supervision reprimands for the lawyers who assisted Rød-Larsen and Juul with the Frogner apartment
The Norwegian Bar Association has reprimanded two lawyers for breaching regulations in their assistance to Terje Rød-Larsen and Mona Juul during the purchase of a Frogner apartment linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Prosecution files objection to the Bar Association’s partial dismissal of disciplinary action against Kim Yong-hyun’s defense team
The prosecution has objected to the Bar Association's decision to partially dismiss the disciplinary action against three of Kim Yong-hyun's lawyers.
OAB questions Ibaneis about green area included in financial aid to BRB and says it may take the matter to court
The Brazilian Bar Association in the Federal District has raised concerns about a green area included in a financial rescue package for the Bank of Brasília, threatening legal action if their questions are not addressed.
NBA president seeks stronger legal ties between Nigeria, Liberia
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association has called for enhanced legal collaboration between Nigeria and Liberia to strengthen justice systems in West Africa.
OAB-RJ manages to suspend tax increase on law firms
The Brazilian Bar Association in Rio de Janeiro achieved a court order to suspend a tax increase affecting law firms under the presumed profit regime.
OAB-SP retracts after announcing campaign for the freedom of an accused drug trafficker in the Moinho favela
The São Paulo Chapter of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB-SP) has withdrawn its support for a campaign promoting the release of an accused drug trafficker after backlash regarding the event's messaging.
The Bar Association Honors Crime Law Professor Matti Tolvanen with a Special Issue
The Finnish legal community commemorates the work of emeritus professor Matti Tolvanen with a dedicated issue of the legal journal Defensor Legis.
NBA condemns beating, abuse of Yobe lawyer by police
The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the police's alleged beating and abuse of lawyer Saminu Na’iloka while he was fulfilling his professional duties in Yobe State.
Andriy Yermak, who left Zelensky's office, has found a new job
Andriy Yermak has been appointed to lead a new committee within the Ukrainian National Bar Association.
Former Zelenskyy's top aide Yermak to head new Bar Association committee on war victims and compensation
Andrii Yermak has been appointed to lead a new committee within the National Bar Association of Ukraine focused on aiding victims of armed aggression and establishing compensation mechanisms.
Fists and Kicks Fly at Pakistan High Court… Video Goes Viral
A video showing lawyers fighting at the Lahore High Court has gone viral on social media, shocking viewers as the violence erupted during the Lahore High Court Bar Association elections.
The Bar Association will not file disciplinary charges against former Minister Blažek
The Czech Bar Association has decided not to initiate disciplinary proceedings against former Minister Blažek.
"The lawyer did not violate anything." The Bar Association refused to file a disciplinary complaint against Blažek due to bitcoins
The Czech Bar Association has decided not to file a disciplinary complaint against former Minister of Justice Pavel Blažek in relation to his acceptance of a bitcoin donation, deeming the complaint unfounded.
Ex-NBA president lauded for global legal ranking
Former Nigeria Bar Association president Chief Wole Olanipekun is recognized as a Senior Statesman in Dispute Resolution, earning praise from philanthropist Igbekele Ayodele.
The Bar Association responded to Chiqui Tapia: 'the indictment statement is an essential procedural act'
The Buenos Aires Bar Association criticized AFA president Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia's rejection of a request for observers, stating that the indictment statement is a crucial procedural act.
Former Supreme Court Judge Urmas Volens Has Died
Former Estonian Supreme Court judge and member of the Bar Association, Urmas Volens, passed away on February 26, 2026.
OAB in Montes Claros collects donations for flood victims in Zona da Mata; see how to help
The Brazilian Bar Association in Montes Claros is organizing a campaign to collect donations for victims of intense rains in the Zona da Mata region.
Suspect's Notebook 'Seizure is Illegal' - Saga Prefectural Bar Association Issues Statement
The Saga Prefectural Bar Association has issued a statement calling for the police to cease the illegal seizure of suspects' notebooks, which they claim is becoming a widespread practice in the area.
OAB requests the end of the fake news inquiry from the STF and criticizes 'perpetual nature' investigations
The Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) has called for the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to end the investigation into fake news, challenging ongoing 'perpetual nature' inquiries.
OAB sends letter to Fachin requesting the end of the fake news inquiry at the STF
The Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) has requested the closure of the nearly seven-year-old fake news inquiry currently underway at the Supreme Federal Court (STF).
The new president of Peru will go to trial accused of stealing from the funds of his Bar Association
José María Balcázar, the new president of Peru, faces trial over allegations of embezzling funds from the Bar Association he led.
Referendum, lawyers attack the ANM: 'It behaves like a party, stop committees in court'
The Italian National Bar Council criticizes the National Association of Magistrates for allegedly politicizing the judicial environment during the constitutional reform referendum campaign.
NBA, ECOWAS court advocate stronger enforcement of judgments
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association and the President of the ECOWAS Court discussed the critical need for better enforcement of court judgments in West Africa to uphold justice.
The Bar Association of CABA expressed its concern over articles of the Labor Reform affecting labor lawyers
The Bar Association of CABA has expressed deep concern regarding the potential impact of the current labor reform project on labor lawyers' professional practices in Argentina.
The former Attorney General requests the Supreme Court to exclude the Madrid Bar Association from calculating the costs they must pay
Former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz has appealed to the Supreme Court to remove the Madrid Bar Association from the cost calculation related to his conviction for revealing secrets.
Lawyers of Kim Yong-hyun say to the Bar Association, 'You should have kept your mouth shut'
Kim Yong-hyun's legal representatives criticized the Bar Association for not defending lawyers' rights after a disciplinary procedure was initiated against lawyer Lee Ha-sang for conduct in a trial involving Kim.
NBA, ECOWAS Court seek stronger enforcement of judgments
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association met with the ECOWAS Court President to address the challenge of enforcing court judgments in West Africa.
Cost of lost neutrality at the bar
The Nigerian Bar Association President, Afam Osigwe, openly expressed his preference for a successor, challenging the notion of neutrality within the association.
Nigeria: Senior Lawyer Calls for NBA President's Ouster Over Alleged Ethical Breaches
A senior lawyer in Nigeria is calling for the resignation of the Nigerian Bar Association's president over allegations of ethical breaches and financial misconduct.
Request for the intervention of the Foreign Ministry in the case of the Argentine lawyer detained in Brazil for racist gestures
The Argentine Public Bar Association has requested the intervention of the Foreign Ministry regarding lawyer Agostina Páez, who is detained in Brazil on accusations of making racist gestures.
Cybercrime Act being used to suppress free speech — NBA president
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association has voiced concerns that the Cybercrimes Act in Nigeria is being misused to stifle free speech.
NBA appoints university don tax committee vice chair
Dr. Kayode Akinsola has been appointed as the 1st Vice Chairman of the Tax Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law.
OAB offers free legal support for women victims of harassment during Carnival in SP
The Brazilian Bar Association in São Paulo is expanding its project to offer free legal support for women experiencing harassment during the Carnival season.
Lawyers must follow 2023 legal remuneration order, NBA insists
The Nigerian Bar Association has affirmed that the Legal Practitioners’ Remuneration Order 2023 is mandatory for legal practice in Nigeria.
Labor Department orders lawyers to cut ties with ABA, slams group as ‘radical’ activist force
The U.S. Department of Labor has directed its lawyers to cease engagements with the American Bar Association, labeling it a 'radical' activist organization.
The High Court of Justice of Madrid admits a legal challenge against the university center of the Bar Association
The High Court of Justice of Madrid has accepted a legal challenge from the Madrid Socialist Party against the approval of a university center linked to the Bar Association of Madrid.
Akpabio faults critics of Electoral Act amendment
Senate President Godswill Akpabio defends the current amendments to the Electoral Act, asserting that critics misunderstand the ongoing legislative process.