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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Law professor accused of rape and other crimes against 10 women in RS is arrested

A law professor and lawyer, Conrado Paulino da Rosa, was arrested in Porto Alegre after being accused of various crimes against ten women, including rape and psychological violence.

Mar 2 • 19:38 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Plea of Sandra Ciciriello for Isolabella Chardonnay

The article discusses a special event hosted by Sandra Ciciriello in Milan, highlighting the connection between renowned lawyer families and winemaking in Italy's Alta Langa region.

Mar 2 • 06:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marcelo Cerqueira, lawyer and former deputy, reference in the defense of democracy, dies

Marcelo Cerqueira, a prominent Brazilian lawyer and former federal deputy known for his defense of democracy, passed away at the age of 87 in Rio de Janeiro due to complications from pneumonia and sepsis.

Mar 1 • 16:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Storm around the Lawyer of the Year competition. Well-known lawyer: This is a misunderstanding

The competition for 'Lawyer of the Year' has changed to include both male and female nominees, sparking controversy and claims of a lack of prior consultation within the legal community.

Mar 1 • 06:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Check out women's accounts of rape and other violence that support the complaint against lawyer and law professor in RS

The article discusses allegations against lawyer and law professor Conrado Paulino da Rosa, based on testimonies from ten women detailing various forms of violence attributed to him.

Mar 1 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Accusations Against Swami Avimukteshwaranand...' Lawyer Speaks

In a legal case concerning accusations against Swami Avimukteshwaranand, the defense argues that the claims are false due to inconsistencies in evidence and police reports, calling for a proper investigation before granting bail.

Feb 28 • 06:07 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
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Week in Law with Radoslav Procházka: Freedom and Sovereignty in the Digital Geo-Economy

The piece discusses the interplay of legal issues concerning technological sovereignty and its role in strategic autonomy in the digital economy, as analyzed by former constitutional lawyer Radoslav Procházka.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Azzariti: "The proposal of the center-right is at high risk of unconstitutionality"

Gaetano Azzariti, a constitutional lawyer, criticizes the new electoral law proposed by the center-right, emphasizing its potential unconstitutionality and questioning its claimed benefits for political stability.

Feb 27 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation investigates former sales representative and lawyer for alleged fraud that caused R$ 2.5 million loss to the agricultural industry

The Civil Police conducted searches and seizures to investigate a supposed scheme involving forgery, fraud, and money laundering related to the agricultural commodity industry, allegedly causing significant financial losses.

Feb 26 • 22:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Lawyer to Yle: Kivimäki is extremely disappointed, refuses to disclose his whereabouts

Convicted in the Vastaamo case, Aleksanteri Kivimäki is disappointed with his court sentence and is currently hiding abroad.

Feb 26 • 08:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Exclusive] ‘Courtroom Disturbance’ Lawyer Kim Yong-hyun: 15-Day Detention Impossible to Enforce

The enforcement of a 15-day detention order against lawyer Kwon Woo-hyun, related to a courtroom disturbance during a rebellion trial, has been rendered practically impossible.

Feb 26 • 06:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Suspected killer of Ukrainian lawyer Andrii Portnov arrested in Germany, shot outside a school in Madrid

A suspected hitman has been arrested in Germany for the killing of Ukrainian lawyer Andrii Portnov, who was shot outside a school in Madrid.

Feb 25 • 16:37 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Working Hours Act: 'Eleven Hours of Rest Must Be Observed'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz considers the Working Hours Act dispensable, but employment lawyer Mira Ney argues for its necessity, citing cases of unpaid overtime and health issues stemming from excessive working hours.

Feb 25 • 06:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jacek Dubois: A Lawyer from Big Brother

Jacek Dubois emphasizes the importance of ethical standards and client confidentiality for law trainees, comparing their conduct to being under public scrutiny in a reality show.

Feb 25 • 04:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Will 'El Mencho's' body be cremated if no one claims it? Lawyer explains how the law applies

A lawyer discusses the uncertainty surrounding the burial of Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho,' leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, as no one has claimed his body following his reported death.

Feb 24 • 18:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Atlético-MG appeals decision after losing lawsuit against Galo da Madrugada for trademark use: 'It doesn't make sense', says lawyer

Atlético-MG is appealing a federal court decision against its claim that the carnival bloc Galo da Madrugada infringing its trademark 'Galo Folia.'

Feb 23 • 14:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Who did not resist tariffs may not get anything now, says American lawyer

An American lawyer discusses the potential consequences for those who did not resist tariffs, suggesting they may not receive anything at this time.

Feb 23 • 13:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The new president's law on courts. What was the role of lawyer Zbigniew Ziobro?

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed a government reform of the National Council of the Judiciary and proposed a controversial new law on the justice system that imposes severe penalties for questioning the status of 'neo-judges'.

Feb 23 • 11:35 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Lawyer Is Not Here to Please

The article discusses the essential role of lawyers in upholding justice and the law amidst societal pressures for immediate public approval and simplified justice.

Feb 23 • 11:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lawyer Fábio Tofic launches book on corruption in the business environment

Lawyer Fábio Tofic Simantob is set to launch his book on corporate corruption in São Paulo.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Concealment of data in the construction register is against the law

The city of Tartu and lawyer Karmen Turk argue that the Estonian government's decision to restrict public access to the construction register violates public information laws.

Feb 23 • 02:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Resignation of Hwang Su-rim, the People Power Party's Nomination Committee Member Amidst Controversy Over Legal History

Hwang Su-rim, a member of the People Power Party's nomination committee, has resigned following controversy over her previous role as a defense lawyer in President Yoon Suk-yeol's election law trial.

Feb 23 • 01:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Jonas Needed to Go to the Doctor, but the Employer Did Not Allow Him: A Lawyer Clarified Who Is Right

A man named Jonas faced difficulties when his employer refused to let him leave work for a scheduled doctor visit, leading him to question his rights as an employee.

Feb 22 • 15:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Attorney Lewandowski, Ziobro's lawyer, helped write the gag law 2.0 against judges

Attorney Bartosz Lewandowski is identified as a co-author of a controversial draft law that imposes severe penalties on judges in Poland.

Feb 22 • 14:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Rodolfo Díaz, former Minister of Labor in Carlos Menem's government and prominent constitutional lawyer, has died

Rodolfo Díaz, former Minister of Labor during Carlos Menem's presidency and influential figure in constitutional law, passed away at the age of 82.

Feb 21 • 18:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawyer arrested on suspicion of rape in motel has registration suspended by the OAB in Acre

A lawyer in Brazil, Aluísio Veras de Almeida Neto, was arrested on suspicion of rape and had his registration suspended by the Order of Attorneys of Brazil, Acre section.

Feb 21 • 15:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"I will kill you".. Wexner's lawyer threatens during investigation in the Epstein case

Michael Levy, lawyer for billionaire Leslie Wexner, was recorded threatening his client during a congressional inquiry into Wexner's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 21 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inheritance, separation, and assets: lawyer warns against decisions that cannot be postponed

A Brazilian lawyer emphasizes the importance of timely decisions regarding inheritance and family law to prevent future conflicts and losses.

Feb 21 • 13:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Lies of Cristina Kirchner and Her Lawyer

The article discusses the defense strategy employed by Cristina Kirchner's lawyer, focusing on repeated falsehoods despite prior judicial rulings.

Feb 20 • 04:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Lawyer Gonzalo Himiob on Amnesty in Venezuela: 'It is an extremely important step, but it is not the last'

Legal expert Gonzalo Himiob comments on the implications of the recently passed amnesty law in Venezuela as significant yet incomplete in addressing the country’s political challenges.

Feb 20 • 00:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Unprecedented sanction by the Supreme Court of Colombia against a lawyer who used AI

The Colombian Supreme Court imposed a fine on a lawyer for failing to verify the accuracy of information generated by AI in legal documents.

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

He starred in a classic 80s film, but changed directions and is now one of Hollywood's most successful lawyers

Former child actor Jeff Cohen, known for his role in 'The Goonies', has transitioned from acting to become a prominent entertainment lawyer.

Feb 18 • 17:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Case Nery: STJ decrees new arrest of PMs suspected of forging confrontation in lawyer's death case

The Superior Court of Justice in Brazil has ordered the preventive detention of several military police officers suspected of fabricating a confrontation linked to the murder of lawyer Renato Nery.

Feb 18 • 15:11 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Constitutional lawyer Antonis Manidakis has died

Antonis Manidakis, a renowned constitutional lawyer and former Minister of Interior in Greece, has passed away at the age of 82.

Feb 18 • 13:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Viral Video: Fierce Fight Between Female Lawyer and Victim

A viral video shows a violent altercation between a female lawyer and a victim in the presence of police in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh.

Feb 18 • 11:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Excluded lawyer is right in the Supreme Court – retains job

The Swedish Supreme Court has overturned the decision to exclude a lawyer who shared a client's social media login details with a relative, ruling she can continue practicing law after receiving only a warning for her actions.

Feb 18 • 09:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

A Lawyer Who Once Quit the Job: Opening a Courtroom with "Public Lawsuits" to Change Society

The article features lawyer Taiki Taniguchi, who has returned to practice law to champion public lawsuits against the state, highlighting the struggles of marginalized individuals in Japan.

Feb 17 • 22:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Lawyer spent most time on the first major report on the fire

Lawyer Mads Pramming presented an initial Scandinavian report on the 'Scandinavian Star' disaster, criticizing the Maritime Authority during the compensation case.

Feb 17 • 15:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Custody - Sophia Momodu's Lawyer Warns Davido, Supporters Against Intimidation, Harassment

Sophia Momodu's lawyer has cautioned Davido and his supporters to refrain from intimidating and harassing her amid their ongoing custody battle over their daughter Imade.

Feb 17 • 12:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

The lawyer who helped a doping-suspended Italian to the Olympics: 'I've just learned to spell biathlon'

The article covers various stories from the ongoing Winter Olympics in Italy, focusing on a lawyer aiding a doping-suspended athlete, a German bobsleigh hopeful, and an alpine skier aspiring to become a pilot.

Feb 17 • 09:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Child custody: Sophia’s lawyer warns Davido, fans over intimidation

Sophia Momodu's lawyer warns Davido and his fans against intimidation amid an ongoing child custody case.

Feb 16 • 19:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Case Agostina Páez: a lawyer stated that the influencer's presence in Brazil "could be a danger to her life"

Lawyer Luis Miguel claims that Agostina Páez's detention in Brazil is excessive and that her presence there poses a potential threat to her life.

Feb 16 • 18:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business Lawyer Ralph Wollburg: The Playmaker of DAX Executives

Ralph Wollburg, a prominent business lawyer celebrated for his influence among corporate leaders, discusses his career on his 70th birthday.

Feb 15 • 07:17 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Frank Stronach’s fierce defence: Billionaire’s combative lawyer sets tone for his sex assault trial

The sexual assault trial of billionaire Frank Stronach has begun, with the prosecution presenting testimony from multiple women who accuse him of a pattern of sexual misconduct.

Feb 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lawyer, entrepreneur, and mother of three Dovilė shared her recipe for success: it is important to pause on time

Dovilė, a lawyer and entrepreneur, emphasizes the importance of time management and setting priorities to maintain a successful career while balancing family life.

Feb 13 • 11:59 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

A Week in Law: What Risks are Associated with Corruption and What do the Ombudsman and the General Prosecutor Have in Common

Radoslav Procházka, a constitutional lawyer and former MP, comments on recent legal developments regarding corruption.

Feb 13 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Goldman Sachs' Chief Lawyer Resigns Due to Connections with J. Epstein

K. Ruemmler, Chief Counsel at Goldman Sachs, has resigned following revelations of her professional ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 13 • 07:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fiscal councilor, committed to justice and friend: see who was the lawyer who died in Goiânia

Fabrício de Melo Barcelos Costa, a dedicated lawyer and recent fiscal councilor of the Goian Institute of Labor Law, passed away in Goiânia at the age of 42, prompting heartfelt tributes from family and friends.

Feb 13 • 07:01 UTC

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