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🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Femicide: Is the legal recognition of the term ultimately necessary? Lawyers, academics, and mothers of victims respond

The article discusses the need for legal recognition of 'femicide' in Greece, highlighting the ongoing violence against women and the absence of specific laws addressing this issue.

Mar 1 • 11:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

They were posing as lawyers, but the Uscis discovered them and arrested them in New Jersey while fleeing to Colombia

A group of Colombians was arrested in New Jersey for impersonating immigration lawyers and officials to defraud victims.

Feb 28 • 15:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Lawyers Consider Request for Retrial in Stimulant Case; Expert is Former Employee Involved in DNA Test Fraud

Japanese lawyers are contemplating a retrial request for a drug possession case after it was revealed that one of the expert witnesses involved was a former employee dismissed for misconduct in DNA testing.

Feb 28 • 06:02 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
Crime & Justice

UK accused of spying on Irish journalist

The UK intelligence agency MI5 is accused of unlawfully spying on Irish journalist Vincent Kearney for eight years, monitoring his communications and movements according to his lawyers.

Feb 27 • 19:36 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Requests that allegations of witness tampering be investigated

Defense lawyers for Marius Borg Høiby have requested an investigation into allegations of witness tampering in their client's case.

Feb 27 • 18:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

IN MEMORIAM: As an inspiring figure, Urmas Volens cared for the future of lawyers

Urmas Volens, who significantly contributed to the development of legal frameworks in Estonia, passed away on December 24, 1976.

Feb 27 • 17:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Šutaj Eštok has hired external lawyers for disputes with Čurilla, the bill for his decisions may be three-quarters of a million

Slovak Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok has engaged external lawyers to handle legal disputes involving police officers, which could cost the ministry significantly.

Feb 27 • 15:44 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sean 'Diddy' lawyers accuse the government of leaking video where he assaults his ex-girlfriend: 'It's not fair'

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers are alleging that the U.S. government leaked a video of him assaulting his ex-girlfriend to the media, calling it unjust.

Feb 27 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

The scam of the fake lawyer: OAB of Bauru alerts to crimes using AI and advises how to protect oneself

Brazil's OAB in Bauru warns about a rising scam using AI to create deepfake videos and impersonate lawyers to deceive clients.

Feb 27 • 10:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New law. Digital deliveries, but records still paper-based

A new law in Poland is set to change the landscape of civil proceedings by allowing lawyers to submit certain documents electronically via the Informational Portal starting March 1.

Feb 27 • 03:46 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Hillary Clinton’s lawyers halt Epstein Congress inquiry

Hillary Clinton's Congressional testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein was briefly halted after a photo of her was leaked online.

Feb 26 • 21:52 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Elden on the indictment against Juul: Violating human rights

Lawyers for Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen argue that the corruption charges against them violate fundamental human rights, which Økokrim rejects.

Feb 26 • 20:41 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Elden believes the charges against Juul and Rød-Larsen violate fundamental human rights

Lawyers for Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen argue that the corruption charges against them violate basic human rights.

Feb 26 • 20:41 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Elden on the indictment against Juul: Violates human rights

Lawyers for Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen argue that the corruption charges against them violate fundamental human rights due to their vague nature.

Feb 26 • 20:41 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Elden on the Corruption Indictments: - Breaks with Human Rights

Elden lawyers defend Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen against serious corruption charges, arguing that the absence of a position to attach benefits negates the accusations.

Feb 26 • 20:38 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Elden: Claims the Basis for Charges Against Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen Has Fallen Away

Lawyers for Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen argue that the basis for their corruption charges has collapsed due to a lack of concrete evidence linking benefits to any specific position.

Feb 26 • 20:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Three Lawyers Registered in the Contest to Be Ecuador's Prosecutor

Three lawyers have registered for the public contest to become Ecuador's next prosecutor, with the application period closing soon.

Feb 26 • 19:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Complaint filed in Switzerland against Iran's Deputy Minister for Crimes Against Humanity: Lawyers

A complaint has been lodged in Switzerland against Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, for allegedly committing crimes against humanity related to protests in Iran.

Feb 26 • 14:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Lawyers: Complaint Filed in Switzerland against Iranian Deputy Minister for Crimes Against Humanity

A complaint has been filed in Switzerland against Iranian Deputy Minister K. Gharibabadi for potential involvement in crimes against humanity related to protests following the death of a detained woman.

Feb 26 • 14:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The 17th edition of the Congress of Stock Market Lawyers SEG will take place on March 3-4

The upcoming Congress of Stock Market Lawyers SEG will feature discussions on regulatory changes concerning stock issuance without a prospectus.

Feb 26 • 12:21 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Convictions of Sylvia and Nourredin Bongo in Gabon: Lawyers Demand Withdrawal of Prosecutor's Degree

Lawyers for Sylvia and Nourredin Bongo challenge the legitimacy of the prosecutor following their conviction for embezzlement.

Feb 26 • 11:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Scam of the Fake Lawyer: Criminals Use AI to Deceive Almost a Thousand Victims in ES

A new sophisticated scam involving fake lawyers using artificial intelligence has targeted nearly a thousand victims in Espírito Santo, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 07:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Maduro has no money to pay his lawyers; US denied he used Venezuela's money

The US has blocked Venezuela from paying legal fees for Nicolás Maduro, raising constitutional issues over his right to a defense.

Feb 26 • 04:29 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
Crime & Justice

Accused killer Greg Lynn seeks bail to live with son as lawyers apply for permanent stay in case

Greg Lynn, accused of murdering a camper, is seeking bail to live with his son while his lawyers pursue a permanent stay in his case before a new trial.

Feb 26 • 04:18 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Greg Lynn 'cannot possibly' have fair retrial this year, lawyers argue

Greg Lynn's defense lawyers claim he cannot receive a fair retrial this year while he awaits a bail ruling in connection with the alleged murder of camper Carol Clay.

Feb 26 • 02:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Lawyers for US cancer sufferers challenge Bayer’s $7.25bn Roundup settlement deal

A coalition of 14 law firms representing cancer victims is contesting Bayer's proposed $7.25 billion settlement for Roundup litigation, arguing it fails to adequately protect the rights of many plaintiffs.

Feb 25 • 23:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Postponement of the AFA Treasurer's Indictment Due to New Lawyers

The indictment hearing for AFA treasurer Pablo Toviggino has been postponed to March 11 due to his change of lawyers, which also impacts a planned work stoppage in Argentine football.

Feb 25 • 23:11 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Lawyers argue whether transgender female prisoner should be transferred to women’s jail

Lawyers are debating whether transgender inmate Amanda Joy Cooper should be transferred to a women’s prison after undergoing gender surgery.

Feb 25 • 17:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Mergers Are Coming to Corporate Lawyers, Who Seek to Take Advantage of Booming Business

Corporate lawyers in Argentina are benefiting from a surge in mergers and acquisitions, highlighted by the recent purchase of MBP Partners by Martínez de Hoz & Rueda.

Feb 25 • 15:18 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Cameroon: the autopsy report of Anicet Ekane concludes with 'natural death'

The autopsy report for Anicet Ekane, a prominent Cameroonian opposition figure, determines that he died from natural causes, but family lawyers question the credibility due to lack of access to the report.

Feb 25 • 13:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Scam of the Fake Lawyer: Criminal Poses as TJ Employee in Alleged Property Purchase in AC

Criminals are impersonating lawyers from the Acre Court of Justice to defraud residents through a WhatsApp scheme.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Was there a conspiracy to kill Lawrence's lawyers?

The article explores a potential conspiracy surrounding the lawyers of Lawrence, raising questions about safety and legal integrity.

Feb 25 • 08:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

We reveal the Polish-Hungarian network. Included are Piebiak, neo-judges of the Supreme Court, Czarnek, and the former deputy president of the Constitutional Tribunal

A large group of Polish lawyers and beneficiaries of the PiS power in Poland is reportedly collaborating with a network of Hungarian law professors closely aligned with Viktor Orban's Fidesz party.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Attack on Lawrence Bishnoi's Lawyer, Narrowly Escaped

A gang war incident in Delhi resulted in an attack on Lawrence Bishnoi's lawyer, who narrowly escaped the assault.

Feb 25 • 05:14 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Province to Provide Legal Support for Vulnerable Immigrant Groups Blocked by Language and Information Barriers

Gyeonggi Province is launching a public legal support initiative for vulnerable immigrant communities and recruiting approximately 20 lawyers to assist.

Feb 25 • 01:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A summit of Ibero-American judges and lawyers will analyze cybersecurity and piracy in Madrid

Madrid will host a Pre-Ministerial Summit on Piracy, Cybersecurity, and Justice, bringing together prominent legal experts from both sides of the Atlantic.

Feb 24 • 22:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Mandelson's lawyers say his arrest due to 'baseless' flight risk claim

Peter Mandelson's lawyers have criticized the basis of his recent arrest, asserting that accusations of him being a flight risk are unfounded.

Feb 24 • 20:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Defenses of those accused of ordering the murder of Marielle and Anderson claim lack of evidence and request acquittal

Defense lawyers for the accused in the murders of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes are requesting acquittal based on insufficient evidence from the prosecution.

Feb 24 • 18:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Peter Mandelson's lawyers lash out at police after 'baseless' claim over arrest

Peter Mandelson was detained by police based on unfounded allegations regarding him attempting to flee the country amid a sensitive investigation.

Feb 24 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police carry out warrants against group suspected of applying 'fake lawyer scam' in Pirapozinho

The Civil Police in Pirapozinho executed search and seizure warrants related to a group involved in a fraudulent scheme impersonating lawyers.

Feb 24 • 15:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Marielle Case: Defense Sees Condemnation of Brazão Brothers as Certain

Defense lawyers for Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão believe in their innocence but expect their conviction in the Marielle Franco murder case as they are set to be judged by Brazil's Supreme Court.

Feb 24 • 13:55 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: This Might Be the Worst Master's Office in the Country

Lawyers in Mbombela claim that severe backlogs and inefficiencies at the Master's Office have resulted in unacceptable delays for clients.

Feb 24 • 06:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Defense of Hytalo Santos requests the removal of the judge who mentioned that he is black and gay

Hytalo Santos's lawyers have petitioned for the removal of a judge who referenced Santos's race and sexual orientation in a recent sentence condemning him and his husband for producing sexual content involving minors.

Feb 23 • 15:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Duterte's lawyers argue that his anti-drug campaign, which left thousands dead in the Philippines, was in 'self-defense'

Lawyers for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte argue that his anti-drug campaign was conducted in self-defense amid accusations of crimes against humanity.

Feb 23 • 15:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

LYNX – a new legal brand for Central and Eastern Europe

LYNX is a new legal brand formed from the merger of two law firms in Central and Eastern Europe, now employing over 200 lawyers across 13 offices.

Feb 23 • 13:03 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
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

President Mattarella visits Niscemi

President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, is scheduled to visit Niscemi later this morning before attending a ceremony in Palermo.

Feb 23 • 08:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

How much does a lawyer earn in Spain? In 2025, their salaries increased joyfully

The legal sector in Spain is experiencing a salary boom, with significant increases in earnings reported across all professional categories in 2025.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DR Congo: Opponents, Artists, Activists, and Lawyers Denounce Abusive and Arbitrary Arrests

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a coalition of opposition figures, artists, activists, and lawyers have condemned what they describe as abusive and arbitrary arrests.

Feb 21 • 11:32 UTC

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