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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Attorney Annika Vait: Board Members Are Always and Actually Responsible

Annika Vait, a partner at RASK law firm, discusses the increasing daily reality of personal responsibility for board members in Estonia.

Feb 28 • 14:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Late Top Lawyer Urmas Volens Was a Soul Who Wanted to Change the World

Urmas Volens, who passed away unexpectedly, is remembered for his warmth, determination, and dedication to his ideals by colleagues and students alike.

Feb 27 • 18:05 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Is this maritime court case a model of China’s anti-sanctions law in action?

China’s Supreme People’s Court has hailed a maritime court case as a significant example of its anti-sanctions law, benefiting a domestic company in a dispute against a Swiss firm.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

OHOH! ⟩ Brigitte Susanne Hunt starts a new job

Estonian celebrity Brigitte Susanne Hunt has announced her new job as a legal assistant at the law firm Serenissimus while completing her law degree at Tallinn University.

Feb 27 • 06:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

R$ 600,000 Jewelry Theft: Suspect Arrested for Robbery at Law Firm in High-End Neighborhood of Porto Alegre

The main suspect in a jewelry heist at a law firm in a luxury neighborhood of Porto Alegre, Brazil, was arrested, with jewelry and valuables worth R$ 600,000 stolen during the incident.

Feb 25 • 11:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court orders WhatsApp to block profiles used in fake lawyer scam

A Brazilian court has instructed WhatsApp to block accounts used in a scam where criminals impersonate a local law firm to defraud clients.

Feb 25 • 08:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Colombian nationals allegedly ran fake law firm, impersonated federal judges to defraud migrants out of $100K

Four Colombian nationals were arrested for allegedly defrauding migrants by pretending to be immigration judges and federal agents.

Feb 21 • 19:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US group allegedly ran fake law firm and court proceedings to scam immigrants

Four individuals were arrested in New Jersey for allegedly running a fraudulent law firm and staging bogus court proceedings to deceive immigrants seeking legal assistance.

Feb 21 • 18:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

René Värk: International Law as a Firm Bastion Amidst Storms

René Värk discusses the importance of international law as a stabilizing force in current geopolitical challenges.

Feb 20 • 12:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Bard hires top law firm to investigate links between college president and Epstein

Bard College has engaged WilmerHale to independently investigate communications between college president Leon Botstein and Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 19 • 23:52 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

VG: Police are investigating a suspicious letter at the Elden law firm

Norwegian police are investigating a suspicious letter found at the Elden law firm in Oslo, with no immediate threat to the public.

Feb 19 • 14:18 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

VG: Police investigated suspicious letter at Elden: - The discomfort is now gone

Police in Oslo investigated a suspicious letter at the Elden law firm but later declared there was no threat to the public.

Feb 19 • 14:18 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

VG: Police are at the law firm Elden – investigating a suspicious letter

Police in Oslo are investigating a suspicious letter at the Elden law firm, stating that the situation is contained and poses no threat to the surrounding area.

Feb 19 • 14:18 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The police are about to conclude investigations into suspicious letter at Elden law firm

Police in Norway are concluding their investigation regarding a suspicious letter addressed to the Elden law firm in Oslo, indicating that the content is unlikely to be dangerous.

Feb 19 • 14:18 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Police are at the Elden law firm: Investigating a suspicious letter

The police are investigating a suspicious item at Elden law firm in Oslo, which has been classified as isolated and poses no threat to the surrounding area.

Feb 19 • 14:16 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Recognition of Santamarina and Steta in the Chambers Global Guide 2026

The law firm Santamarina y Steta announced that 13 of its partners and attorneys, along with eight of its practice areas, have been recognized in the Chambers Global Guide 2026.

Feb 17 • 23:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

With the consensus of 80 countries and organizations.. International statement rejects "annexation" and Israeli expansion in the West Bank

Eighty countries and organizations condemned Israel's unilateral actions aimed at expanding its illegal presence in the West Bank, asserting their firm opposition to any form of annexation.

Feb 17 • 17:05 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian company draws investment to speed up AI development for drones

Ukrainian defense technology company The Fourth Law, backed by the US firm Axon, is set to enhance artificial intelligence for drones following a significant investment.

Feb 16 • 11:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Russian-owned explosives firm has raised alarms in Finland: 'There are clear gaps in current law'

The operations of Russian-owned Nitro Sibir Finland raise concerns about national security in Finland.

Feb 14 • 04:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Creative Job Descriptions by Politicians: On the Ballot Paramedic – In Real Life Lawyer at a Law Firm

A notable number of candidates for the city council elections in Germany are presenting themselves as paramedics, despite working in different professions, raising questions about legality and purpose.

Feb 12 • 14:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Gaeco operation targets million-dollar contracts without bidding in Coxim city hall

Gaeco conducted search and seizure operations in Coxim related to million-dollar contracts awarded without bidding by the city to a law firm.

Feb 12 • 14:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Employees of Law Firm 'Gilong' Sentenced to Prison for Trading Stocks Using Confidential Information Extracted from Lawyers' Emails

Employees of the law firm 'Gilong' have been sentenced to prison for illegally obtaining confidential information via lawyers' emails and using it for stock trading, leading to significant financial gains.

Feb 10 • 09:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula downplays Lewandowski's law firm contract with Master and speaks of 'fraud' between the bank and BRB

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva downplayed the contract between the law firm of former Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski and Banco Master, defending Lewandowski's reputation as a leading jurist.

Feb 5 • 15:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Epstein Documents: Revelations Also Burden Top Lawyers

Recent revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal have implicated not only notable law firm partners but also high-ranking legal officers at leading corporations, including Goldman Sachs.

Feb 5 • 15:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Garlasco, former lawyer of Sempio Lovati on trial: 'He defamed the lawyers of Alberto Stasi'

Former lawyer Massimo Lovati has been put on trial for defamation against the Giarda law firm, which represented Alberto Stasi in previous litigation.

Feb 5 • 12:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Lawyer answered the most common questions about second pillar funds: what is unclear to the residents

A lawyer from the law firm 'Sorainen' addresses common questions regarding the second pillar pension funds, clarifying the legal options available to contributors.

Feb 5 • 08:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'We did nothing wrong': Littleproud, Ley stand firm ahead of reunion talks

David Littleproud and Sussan Ley are maintaining their positions as they continue discussions regarding the coalition's future amid disagreements over Labor's hate law reform.

Feb 3 • 23:46 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Was there a reward of 16,500 yen per introduction of clients? The resignation agency Moamuri incident

Two representatives of the resignation agency 'Moamuri' were arrested for violating the attorney law by introducing clients to a law firm for a fee, while denying awareness of any legal violations.

Feb 3 • 12:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Swalwell campaign in the hot seat after accepting almost $15K from CCP-tied law firm: 'Stop playing footsie'

Rep. Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign is under scrutiny after accepting nearly $10,000 from a law firm linked to the Chinese Communist Party.

Jan 16 • 17:57 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Parliament member in trouble due to old job. Commission rejected his request

Independent member of parliament Željko Lacković has been denied permission to work in his own law firm while serving as an MP, as it would create a conflict of interest.

Jan 14 • 19:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Mitsotakis presents the new digital judicial file at a law firm

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis introduced the new digital judicial file, aimed at speeding up justice and reducing bureaucracy.

Jan 14 • 12:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Rebranding as a Conscious Step Forward. Why KKLW Wierzbicki and Partners is Becoming Wierzbicki&Co

KKLW Wierzbicki and Partners is rebranding to Wierzbicki&Co as a strategic move signaling organizational maturity and evolution in legal services.

Jan 13 • 10:01 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Can Yaman, who is the Turkish star that has conquered Italy with 'Sandokan'

Can Yaman, a 36-year-old Turkish actor, has rapidly risen to fame in Italy through his role as Sandokan on Rai1, having transitioned from law to acting after an unhappy stint in a law firm.

Jan 10 • 12:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The government acrobatics with international law

Giorgos Gerapetritis clarified Greece's firm position on adherence to international law, countering Prime Minister's hasty initial remarks about U.S. intervention in Venezuela that favored extreme-right elements within the government.

Jan 9 • 02:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Fake Swiss Lawyers in Action: Those Who Receive This Letter Should Be Cautious

German consumer protection associations are warning about a professionally organized scam where a fake law firm sends letters promising high compensation under pressure of deadlines and requests for payment of alleged costs, advising citizens to not respond or pay and to report the issue if needed.

Jan 4 • 09:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Biathlete from Norway: Results on the Cause of Death for Bakken Expected by March

Results regarding the cause of death for Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, who was found dead in a hotel, are expected by March, according to the family’s law firm.

Dec 31 • 11:22 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

The reasons for an unexpected visit: what has Donald Trump Jr. lost in Gibraltar

Donald Trump Jr. was spotted in Gibraltar on November 14, where police briefly blocked a road to allow his entourage to reach a prominent law firm, raising questions about the purpose of his visit.

Dec 28 • 20:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

F.A.Z. Podcast for Germany: The Imposter: Rise and Fall of a Top Lawyer Without a Degree

This article recounts the story of Moritz, a man who climbs the legal ladder in a prestigious law firm despite having a forged law degree.

Dec 27 • 08:00 UTC

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