Court orders the dismissal of the Federal Police investigation against tax analysts at Guarulhos airport on drug trafficking suspicion
A Brazilian court has dismissed an investigation against tax analysts at Guarulhos airport, concluding they were acting in an authorized operation against drug trafficking.
STF, Congress, and government discuss salary ceiling adjustment as a bargaining chip to end additional pay perks
The Brazilian Supreme Court, federal government, and National Congress are discussing a possible adjustment of the constitutional salary ceiling to offset the elimination of additional payments for public servants.
BRB calls on STF to receive resources from Banco Master handed over to the liquidator
The president of Banco de Brasília (BRB) has initiated a legal action with Brazil's Supreme Court to recover financial resources linked to credit portfolios acquired from Banco Master following its liquidation.
Justice Tsoho to appear before CCB over asset declaration
Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of Nigeria's Federal High Court, has confirmed he will appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau regarding an asset declaration matter, accompanied by his legal representative.
Court of Accounts of the DF orders Santa Maria Hospital to return R$ 17 million due to irregularities
The Court of Accounts of the Federal District has ordered the Santa Maria Hospital to return almost R$ 17.6 million due to financial irregularities related to public fund management between 2008 and 2011.
Trump administration loses attempt to delay tariff refund fight
A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to postpone legal proceedings regarding tariff refunds, following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Court fixes April 13 for judgment in ex-AG’s N868m case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has set April 13, 2026, for the judgment on a money laundering case against former acting Accountant-General Mr. Chukwunyere Nwabuoku involving N868 million.
Trump administration failed in attempts to delay tariff refund battle
A federal appeals court dismissed Donald Trump's administration's attempt to delay legal proceedings regarding tariff refunds.
CNJ suspends judge from TJ-MT suspected of selling decisions, and PF carries out action at the court headquarters
A judge in Brazil has been suspended for allegedly selling judicial decisions in exchange for benefits, prompting an investigation by the Federal Police.
Justice Tsoho to appear before CCB over undeclared assets
Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of Nigeria's Federal High Court, prepares to appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau regarding allegations of undeclared assets.
The Bears of Lenia
Lenia Batres proposed the local Congress in Chiapas should legislate on indigenous matters before federal law is established, facing unanimous disapproval from her peers during a court session held in front of a local audience.
Nigeria: Family Ties, Fortune Divides - Court Hands Indimi Daughters $43.51m in Oriental Energy Row
A Federal High Court in Nigeria has ordered Oriental Energy Resources to pay $43.51 million to Ameena and Zara Indimi due to a dispute over their ownership stakes in the company.
Protesters rally against Lula and STF ministers at Ponta Negra in Manaus
Protesters gathered at Ponta Negra in Manaus to criticize the federal government and the Supreme Court ministers during a national rally named 'Acorda Brasil.'
Judicial Setback for Gavin Newsom in California: Law Requiring Visible ID for ICE Agents Suspended
A federal appeals court temporarily suspended a California law requiring ICE agents to display visible identification, marking a setback for Governor Gavin Newsom amidst immigration policy tensions with the Trump administration.
Preta Gil's Family Maintains Moral Damages Lawsuit Against Priest for Religious Intolerance: Understand the Current Status of the Action in Court
The family of musician Gilberto Gil and his daughter Preta Gil continues their lawsuit against priest Danilo César for moral damages due to religious intolerance, despite the priest reaching an agreement with federal prosecutors in a separate criminal case.
From 'marajás' to 'penduricalhos': discussion on limiting the remuneration of public agents has lasted more than 60 years
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court is currently considering decisions that address the limitations on the remuneration of public servants, a topic that has been under debate for over 60 years.
Court in Washington: Religious Organizations Have the Right to Hire Exclusively Believers
A federal appeals court in the U.S. has upheld the principle that religious organizations can hire only individuals who share their religious beliefs, deeming this practice a constitutionally protected autonomy of churches and religious communities.
TSE of DF regularizes electoral titles at the Rodoviária do Plano Piloto until March 14; see dates
The Regional Electoral Court of the Federal District (TRE-DF) is conducting services for electoral title regularization at the Rodoviária do Plano Piloto until March 14, offering both in-person and online options.
Anthropic threatens with court after US halt
Anthropic has threatened to sue the U.S. government after President Donald Trump prohibited federal agencies from using its products.
Senators and STF clash over shielding Toffoli and CPI's power to investigate a company
Brazilian Senators are in conflict with the Supreme Federal Court over an investigation into a company linked to Minister Dias Toffoli, highlighting tensions between Congress and the judiciary.
Luigi Mangione escapes federal death penalty after federal prosecutors decline to appeal judge's ruling
Luigi Mangione will not face the federal death penalty as prosecutors have chosen not to appeal a judge's decision dismissing the capital murder charge against him.
TCU sets deadline for the Treasury and public banks to inform if they are considering 'federalizing' the BRB
The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts has given a 15-day deadline for federal banks and the Ministry of Finance to disclose whether they have considered 'federalizing' the Bank of Brasília (BRB).
Conviction confirmed for the thief who attempted to steal the Supreme Court president's truck
The Federal Criminal Cassation Chamber confirmed a four-year prison sentence for Damián Berruet, who attempted to steal a truck assigned to the President of the Supreme Court of Justice of Argentina.
Mendonça authorizes Vorcaro's trip to Brasília on Federal Police jet
Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court has authorized banker Daniel Vorcaro to fly to Brasília on a Federal Police jet for a Senate hearing.
Administrative Court of Cologne: The Voters Decide on the AfD
The Cologne Administrative Court has ruled that the fate of the AfD party will ultimately be decided by the voters or constitutional authorities rather than the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, which recently suffered a setback in court.
Gilmar suspends confidentiality breach of Toffoli's company
Minister Gilmar Mendes of the Supreme Federal Court suspended the confidentiality breach of the company Maridt, co-owned by Minister Dias Toffoli.
Mendonça authorizes Vorcaro to testify in the Senate commission
Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court authorized Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, to testify before the Senate's Economic Affairs Commission.
Germany Blog: Dobrindt has AfD report examined
Alexander Dobrindt, the Federal Minister of the Interior, has initiated a review of a report concerning the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party following a court decision favorable to the AfD against the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.
Pre-candidate for President, Eduardo Leite advocates a minimum age for STF ministers
Eduardo Leite, the governor of Rio Grande do Sul and a pre-candidate for the presidency of Brazil, has proposed a minimum age of 60 or 65 for ministers of the Supreme Federal Court (STF).
Climate Change – A Federal or National Issue?
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a pivotal climate change lawsuit against the energy industry, which could shape the future of similar cases initiated by left-leaning states and municipalities.
AfD Prohibition Proceedings: 'I am sure that Karlsruhe will take a different direction'
German Green Party politician Till Steffen expresses confidence that the Federal Constitutional Court will approach the AfD prohibition proceedings differently than a recent Cologne ruling.
Federal Police conducts operation against a judge from TJMG involved in a rape case; he has been removed from office
The Federal Police of Brazil has initiated an operation against Judge Magid Nauef Láuar of the Minas Gerais Court of Justice, resulting in his removal from office following controversies over his previous judgment in a rape case.
San Francisco approves "ICE-free zones" on public property: what it prohibits, what it cannot stop, and what happens with the court order
San Francisco has established "ICE-free zones" on public property, aiming to limit federal immigration enforcement activities within city facilities.
Current Lexicon: What is an Urgent Procedure?
The article explains the concept of an urgent procedure in administrative court, particularly in the context of a case brought by the AfD against its classification as 'securely far-right' by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.
AfD and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution: What the Cologne Administrative Court's Ruling Means for AfD
The Cologne Administrative Court ruled that the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution cannot currently classify the AfD party as 'securely right-wing extremist', providing a temporary reprieve for the party.
JUST IN: Court grants Ozekhome N10m bail over forgery allegation
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria has granted bail to Mike Ozekhome and Ponfa Useni, each set at N10m, after they were arraigned on charges of forgery related to documentation for a property claim in London.
Podcast: 'On Point': AfD Ruling: Can AfD State Associations Still Be Banned?
A Cologne administrative court ruling allows the AfD to avoid being classified as a whole as extremist by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, leading to discussions on the potential banning of specific extremist state associations.
Pakistani refugee who returned to his homeland six times wins chance to keep Canadian status
A federal court ruling allows a Pakistani refugee, who returned to Pakistan multiple times, to challenge the revocation of his Canadian refugee status.
Ruling on the AfD: The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution Will Now Have to Fight for Its Arguments
A court ruling in Cologne prevents the classification of the AfD as an established far-right party, challenging the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution to substantiate its claims against the party.
Must not designate AfD as an extremist organization for now
Germany's Federal Intelligence Service cannot classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extremist organization until a court ruling is finalized regarding a lawsuit filed by the party.
Justice condemns Caixa to pay R$ 640,000 to family after life insurance denied for cocaine use
A Brazilian court has ordered Caixa Econômica Federal to pay R$ 639,000 to the family of a man whose life insurance claim was denied due to alleged cocaine use and supposed intent to commit suicide.
'Fresh start': Federal Court dismisses SWAMS board
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered the dismissal of the entire board of the South West Aboriginal Medical Service due to oppressive conduct in expelling members.
USA: "This is not right, and it's not legal"
Recent court rulings have dealt multiple setbacks to the Trump administration, including the Supreme Court deeming tariffs illegal and a federal judge ruling against an immigration policy.
USA: "This is not okay, and it is also not legal"
Recent court rulings have dealt significant legal blows to the Trump administration, including the Supreme Court's decision against the legality of tariffs and a federal judge's ruling against unconstitutional immigration policies.
'Fringe Benefits': a retired judge complained about the lack of snacks and coffee for magistrates during a trial at the STF
During a trial at Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, retired judge Cláudia Márcia de Carvalho Soares criticized the lack of basic provisions for magistrates, including snacks and functional apartments.
Electoral Court of PA fines mayor, federal deputy wife, and councilor for early election propaganda
The Electoral Court of Pará has fined Ananindeua's mayor, his federal deputy wife, and a local councilor for early election campaigning activities.
Biden-appointed judge who rejected Trump deportation policy previously rebuked by SCOTUS
A federal judge appointed by Biden has ruled against Trump's third-country deportation policy, facing previous rebuke from the Supreme Court.
Setback for a businessman, Cristina and De Vido in the trial for the Coima Notebooks
The Argentine Federal Criminal Cassation Court rejected a businessman’s offer to pay and perform community service to avoid prosecution in a corruption trial involving notable political figures.
André Mendonça breaks the confidentiality of Lulinha at the request of the Federal Police
Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has authorized the break of bank, tax, and telecommunication secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, following a Federal Police request as part of an ongoing investigation.
Decision of the Cologne Administrative Court: What Does Not Characterize the AfD
The Cologne Administrative Court ruled that the AfD cannot be classified as a securely right-wing extremist party by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, making it harder to demonize the party politically.