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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trial of Tempe: The president of the Athens Bar Association calls on all lawyers to rise to the occasion

The president of the Athens Bar Association urges lawyers to uphold legal proceedings during the trial concerning the Tempe tragedy in Greece.

Mar 23 • 08:07 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Tension in the trial for the Tempi: Media leave, lawyers protest - 'We didn't come for a show'

The trial regarding the tragic Tempi incident has commenced amid significant protests from lawyers over the inadequacy of the courtroom, leading to a temporary session halt.

Mar 23 • 06:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Court: Uniform prohibition of success fees for lawyers is not valid; lower court ruling rebuts Supreme Court precedent

A South Korean court ruled that success fee agreements between clients and lawyers based on trial outcomes are valid, contradicting a previous Supreme Court ruling that deemed such agreements invalid.

Mar 23 • 05:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Triple A Case: Trial Hearing Reinstated with Defenders of the Accused in the Encuentro Prison

The trial hearing for the Triple A case has been reinstated, with lawyers for the accused traveling to prison to meet their clients in preparation for the legal proceedings.

Mar 22 • 13:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Chairperson of the Bar Association Imbi Jürgen: Personal attacks against lawyers are an assault on the rule of law

The Estonian Bar Association emphasizes that personal attacks on lawyers undermine the independence of the legal profession.

Mar 22 • 09:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Lawyers between the court and television discussions: “If you are not there, you do not exist”

Lawyers are increasingly present in public media, often discussing high-profile cases shortly after they unfold in court.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Life & Tech

What is the capability of AI in phone reception? Introduction of lawyers and representatives of municipalities

The article discusses the emerging use of AI in handling telephone reception services and its implications for job and daily life.

Mar 22 • 01:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos residents excited over reintroduction of monthly sanitation, lawyers kick

Lagos residents are enthusiastic about the revival of monthly sanitation efforts aimed at improving cleanliness and reducing flooding, while some express concerns over enforcement and the need for better waste management education.

Mar 22 • 00:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Dozens dead in hospital attack in Sudan

Over 60 people have died following an attack on a teaching hospital in Sudan, according to the World Health Organization.

Mar 21 • 23:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Five candidate lists have been presented to compete for the leadership of the strategic Public College of Law of CABA

Five candidate lists have been officially registered to compete for the leadership of the Public College of Law in CABA, where over 89,500 lawyers are eligible to vote in April.

Mar 21 • 16:13 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The major trial for the tragedy of the Tempi begins on Monday

A trial regarding the tragic accident in Tempi, Greece, where 57 lives were lost, will begin on March 23, 2023, with 36 defendants and 250 lawyers present.

Mar 21 • 07:13 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Expulsion from the trial of lawyers who obstruct it is requested by the Association of Judges and Prosecutors

The Association of Judges and Prosecutors in Greece is requesting the ability to expel obstructive lawyers from legal cases, aiming to ensure the smooth conduct of upcoming trials, particularly the one addressing the Tragedy of Tempe.

Mar 21 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for invading apartment and shooting 20 times at ex-partner's door hired lawyers two days before the crime

André Maia Oliveira was arrested for violating a protective order against his ex-partner by invading her building and firing 20 shots at her apartment door shortly after hiring a lawyer.

Mar 20 • 11:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lawyers' data published online without their consent. There is an investigation by the prosecutor's office

An investigation has been launched by the prosecutor's office regarding a website impersonating official legal registries and misleading users about legal assistance.

Mar 20 • 11:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro's lawyers reinforce exclusivity in defending banker before the STF

Daniel Vorcaro's legal team has emphasized that his representation at the Supreme Federal Court is exclusively handled by two specific law firms.

Mar 19 • 21:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Sen. Kennedy urges 'smart lawyers' to rework SAVE America Act for simple-majority path

Sen. John Kennedy calls for Congress to adjust the SAVE America Act to allow for its passage with a simple majority through budget reconciliation.

Mar 19 • 16:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

African Ports Affair: Lawyers for Vincent Bolloré Claim 'An Equitable Trial Impossible'

Vincent Bolloré's lawyers assert that ensuring a fair trial in the ongoing African ports affair is impossible as the case progresses in Paris.

Mar 19 • 15:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Aftenposten's commentator: The myths could not go unchallenged

The ongoing trial against Marius Borg Høiby has seen defense lawyers attempting to undermine the credibility of the victims, raising significant ethical concerns.

Mar 19 • 14:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

The 'Bonus Prince's' Lawyers: It's Word Against Word - The Evidence is Insufficient

The defense team for Marius Borg Høiby argues that the testimonies against him are unreliable and do not prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Mar 19 • 12:03 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

African lawyers urge global backing for UN resolution on slave trade

African lawyers are calling for international support for a UN resolution that classifies the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity.

Mar 19 • 08:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Can judges work better and faster? Lawyers say yes

Legal professionals discuss ways to improve the efficiency of the judiciary in Poland, highlighting proposals from the National Bar Council.

Mar 19 • 03:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF, the name of your partner is OAB

The article discusses the dominance of certain types of lawyers in Brazil's legal system and their concerns over impending ethical regulations.

Mar 18 • 18:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Lawyers on the verdict of the Moroccan: Usually for that you go to prison. Mild sentence? This could be the reason

A Moroccan man was given a suspended sentence for brutally beating a police officer, leading to discussions about the leniency of the punishment.

Mar 18 • 16:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

CMS Law Firm announces the appointment of two new partners

CMS Law Firm in Poland has elevated two experienced lawyers, Agnieszka Starzyńska and Artur Bednarski, to the partner level, recognizing their strategic importance for clients.

Mar 18 • 12:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Vatican infected by malagiustizia: the process against Becciu must be redone. Lawyers: rights violated

The Vatican court has declared the nullity of the sentence against Cardinal Angelo Becciu and ordered the renewal of his trial due to violations of legal procedures.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Suruga Bank ends mediation with customers over fraudulent loans, final agreement still not in sight

Suruga Bank has announced the conclusion of mediation with customers regarding fraudulent loans, but negotiations with victim lawyers are ongoing and a final agreement has not yet been achieved.

Mar 18 • 08:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Those Who Do Not Give Up: Lawyers, Mothers, and Activists in the Fight for Political Prisoners in Venezuela

The article discusses the efforts of lawyers, mothers, and activists fighting for the rights and amnesty of political prisoners in Venezuela.

Mar 18 • 04:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Joanna Parafianowicz: Sisters, but not twins. A few words about the professions of legal advisor and lawyer

The article discusses the differences between the professions of legal advisors and lawyers in Poland.

Mar 18 • 04:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber of Deputies creates crime of false lawyer

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill to combat fraud committed by fake lawyers, establishing penalties for new crimes related to impersonation in the legal profession.

Mar 18 • 03:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Mangione's lawyers make second try to toss murder weapon evidence in New York state court

Luigi Mangione's defense team is attempting once again to suppress evidence of a murder weapon found in his backpack in a New York state court, after previously losing a similar motion in federal court.

Mar 17 • 19:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Fake lawyers, fake police... How two young people extorted tens of thousands of euros over the phone

Two young individuals in France used a fraudulent phone scheme to extort over €50,000 from victims by impersonating police and lawyers.

Mar 17 • 15:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Ceiling fan fell on woman judge, injuries to head and shoulder

A ceiling fan fell on a woman judge during a court session in Indore, injuring her head and shoulder.

Mar 17 • 11:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Pension for the Wealthy: Why Doctors and Lawyers Should Expect Less Retirement Pay

Wealthy professionals like doctors and lawyers may face reduced pensions due to financial setbacks from recent investments in real estate.

Mar 17 • 06:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Pensions for the Wealthy: Why Doctors and Lawyers Should Expect Less Retirement Benefits

Articles targeting elite professions, like doctors and lawyers, highlight the challenges they face with retirement pensions due to recent financial losses from investments.

Mar 17 • 06:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Teachers, lawyers, and journalists in UP will receive flats: CM Yogi's big announcement

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the development of housing schemes for teachers, lawyers, and journalists who do not own land.

Mar 17 • 06:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Naveed Akram’s family members could be killed if their identities aren’t suppressed, court told

Lawyers for Naveed Akram argue that publishing his family members' identities poses a threat to their safety due to received death threats.

Mar 17 • 02:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Justice Department asks Judge Boasberg to reconsider order quashing Powell subpoenas

Lawyers for the Trump administration are asking a U.S. District Judge to reconsider an order that quashed subpoenas for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as part of an investigation.

Mar 16 • 17:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Recording rarely takes place in police interrogations – lawyers: 'Our account and the records do not always match'

In Finland, police interrogations are rarely recorded, with a long-standing tradition of noting down statements instead.

Mar 16 • 14:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Malluka lawyers: Mallu has not presented any incorrect factual claims

The lawyers representing Mallu Mariann Treimann-Legrant assert that she has made no false factual claims in a court case brought against her by singer Tanel Padar.

Mar 16 • 14:16 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Contrary to Consensus in Israel, Lawyers Believe the War Against Iran is Illegal

Israeli lawyers express concern over the legality of the government's war efforts against Iran, despite public consensus and support from legal advisors.

Mar 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

POMIDA: The new process for issuing payment orders and lease returns by lawyers

A new regulation in Greece allows lawyers to issue payment orders and lease returns starting April 2026, offering a faster alternative to traditional court processes.

Mar 15 • 12:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Family of the forest, it’s everyone against everyone. The social worker denounces the parents

A controversy has erupted involving a social worker's complaints against the parents and their lawyers in the case of three children placed in a family home.

Mar 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After Mendonça's decision, Federal Justice wants to make monitoring of conversations in federal prisons mandatory

The Federal Justice is seeking to mandate electronic monitoring of conversations between inmates and their lawyers in federal prisons following a controversial Supreme Court ruling.

Mar 14 • 17:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Phillipson accuses lawyers of exploiting parents of children with special needs

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has accused lawyers of exploiting parents of children with special needs amid criticism of policy changes aimed at reforming the special educational needs system in the UK.

Mar 13 • 16:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RELEASED FROM THE COURT ⟩ Defenders of an Estonian suspect of terrorism in Cyprus threaten legal action against the island-state

Lawyers for an Estonian woman and an Azerbaijani man, previously detained on suspicion of terrorism in Cyprus, threaten to sue local authorities after their release due to lack of evidence.

Mar 13 • 16:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Italian citizenship: Court's decision to maintain restriction frustrates lawyers; understand impact for Brazilians

A recent decision by the Italian Constitutional Court upheld restrictions on Italian citizenship, surprising immigration lawyers who anticipated the law would be deemed unconstitutional.

Mar 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Metropolitan Police Department Intercepted Calls with Family and Lawyers, Defendant Claims 'Serious Illegality'

A defendant in a Tokyo trial claims that the police illegally intercepted his communications, including calls with family and lawyers, raising questions about the legality of such surveillance practices.

Mar 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

OAB asks Mendonça to preserve the confidentiality of attorney-client communications in the Master case

The Brazilian Federal Council of the OAB has requested that Minister André Mendonça preserve the confidentiality of communications between lawyers and clients in the Master case investigations.

Mar 12 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Marcola, leader of PCC, requests Justice to extend benefit granted to Vorcaro in DF

Marcola, the alleged leader of the criminal gang PCC, has requested that the same legal benefits granted to businessman Daniel Vorcaro be extended to him regarding communications with his lawyers.

Mar 12 • 15:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

With only a Bible in his cell, Vorcaro asks lawyers to bring books

Daniel Vorcaro, currently incarcerated and only allowed access to a Bible, has requested that his lawyers bring him additional books to read during his confinement.

Mar 12 • 12:52 UTC

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