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.
Electoral Act: NBA demands mandatory electronic transmission of results
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is calling for an amendment to the Electoral Amendment Bill to require the electronic transmission of election results to enhance transparency.
Nigeria: Kurmin Wali - NBA Commends UBA Sani, Security Agents' Efforts
The Kaduna Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association commended local officials and security agencies for their role in the rescue of Kurmin Wali kidnapping victims.
Japan Federation of Bar Associations elects Junichi Matsuda as the next president to reflect on the review of the retrial system
Junichi Matsuda has been elected as the new president of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, expressing his intention to work on reflecting the federation's opinions in the review of the retrial system.
Former advisor of the 'Association to Eliminate Sexual Harassment' Punished for Coercing Clients into Sexual Acts
The Japan Federation of Bar Associations announced a three-month suspension for lawyer Gentarou Manaki, who coerced clients into unwanted sexual acts while serving as an advisor for an anti-sexual harassment committee.
In a letter to the STF, OAB advocates for a code of conduct, but calls for prudence and broad discussion
The Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) has sent a letter to the president of the Supreme Federal Court (STF), advocating for a code of conduct for court ministers while emphasizing the need for careful discussion and not jumping to endorse unexamined proposals.
NBA faults Senate for rejecting mandatory e-transmission of election results
The Nigerian Bar Association criticized the Senate's decision to reject the mandatory electronic transmission of election results, calling it a hindrance to electoral transparency and accountability.
Prioritise competence, NBA president urges young lawyers
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, urges young lawyers to focus on integrity and skill to meet the evolving demands of the legal field during a summit in Maiduguri.
OAB of SP wants a hearing with Cármen Lúcia to discuss an ethics code for the STF
The President of the São Paulo branch of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) plans to discuss a proposed ethics code for the Supreme Federal Court (STF) with Minister Cármen Lúcia.
Moncloa denounces the Ayuso Government for authorizing the university center of the Madrid Bar Association
The Moncloa government has denounced the Ayuso government for authorizing a university center associated with the Madrid Bar Association, deeming the authorization a very serious precedent.
Democracy: "The accusation of incitement to hatred does not only affect the far right"
The Federal Ministry of Justice in Germany proposes to allow courts to revoke the passive voting rights of individuals convicted of incitement to hatred for at least six months, a move that has faced criticism from the German Bar Association.
The PSOE of Madrid appeals to the Superior Court of Justice regarding the center of the Lawyers' College affiliated with Complutense
The PSOE-M has appealed to the Madrid Superior Court of Justice against the authorization of a university center by the Madrid Bar Association to Complutense University of Madrid, having previously filed an appeal in December.
The Madrid Bar Association defends that it acted outside of “political or personal” issues in the case of Ayuso's partner
The Madrid Bar Association asserts that its actions were free from political or personal motives in response to a complaint regarding its involvement in a case against a former Attorney General.
The real trial of the attorney general begins now
The article argues that the trial of Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz was illegitimate and based on unjustified legal maneuvers by the Supreme Court, following a baseless complaint from the president of the Bar Association.
Two associations denounce the 'politicization' of the Madrid Bar Association after its accusation against the former attorney general
The Democratic Lawyers Association for Europe (Adade) and the Association Deféndete en Derecho have criticized the Madrid Bar Association for its lack of neutrality and requested an extraordinary general assembly regarding the charge it brought against former attorney general García Ortiz, seeking a four-year prison sentence.
Progressive jurists file a complaint with the Madrid Bar Association for its 'subservience' to Ayuso
Progressive legal associations have lodged a complaint against the leadership of the Madrid Bar Association, accusing it of being subservient to political interests tied to the regional government led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
Turkish Justice: Surprising Acquittal for Istanbul Bar Association
The Istanbul Bar Association's board has been acquitted of terrorism propaganda charges after a nearly year-long trial, which was viewed as an attack by Erdoğan's AKP government.
"This could happen because flammable materials were installed in the ceiling"
Karl-Heinz Banse, head of the German Fire Brigade Association, discusses the potential causes of a devastating fire in a Swiss bar and emphasizes the operators' responsibility.
Livaja and Orec led numerous football stars at the Dubrovnik Prestige tournament
The second Dubrovnik Prestige humanitarian football tournament raised €10,700 for the Rina Mašera association, helping individuals with mental disabilities, with the Caffe bar What's Up winning against Culture Club Revelin in an exciting final.