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🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Ben Gvir intends to inform Baharav-Miara of his intention to appoint his advisor as the police's legal advisor, contrary to the stance of the police chief

Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir plans to formally announce his intention to appoint his advisor David Bavli as the legal advisor to the police, despite opposition from Police Chief Dany Levy and Bavli's lack of relevant legal experience.

Mar 3 • 17:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Prime Minister's Advisor Urges to Resolve the Conflict in Alytus Legally Rather Than Politically

An advisor to the Prime Minister of Lithuania emphasizes the need to address the conflict in Alytus through legal means, highlighting disruptions in the educational process and trust in the education system.

Mar 2 • 11:49 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Legal Advisor of the Knesset on the Law Aimed at Preventing the Supreme Court from Removing Ben Gvir: Concern about Personal Legislation and Abuse of Power

The legal advisor of the Knesset expresses concerns over a proposed law that would prevent the Supreme Court from dismissing National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, warning it may lead to personal legislation and abuse of authority.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Former advisor evaluates S. Skvernelis' move: all eggs in one heavily rocking basket

Skirmantas Malinauskas, a former associate of Saulius Skvernelis, remarks on the risks of the party tying its future to one individual amidst ongoing legal scrutiny.

Feb 24 • 17:07 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The advisor close to Levin testified in the past in an attempt to avoid indictment. It was determined that her testimony was manipulative and unreliable

Yael Kutnick, the legal advisor to the Ministry of Justice, provided testimony against a senior police officer with hopes of avoiding indictment, but her testimony was deemed manipulative and unreliable by a court over 20 years ago.

Feb 24 • 12:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The lawyer requests the acquittal of Druskininkai mayor R. Malinauskas convicted of corruption

The lawyer of R. Malinauskas, the mayor of Druskininkai, seeks acquittal based on claims of misconduct related to legal fees and lack of accountability for his advisor's actions.

Feb 24 • 11:03 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Head of the Police Investigations Division Excluded from Government Meeting on Spyware – and the Legal Advisor Refused to Participate

The legal advisor Gali Baharav-Miara and the state attorney Amit Isman refused to attend a government meeting on spyware due to the exclusion of Police Investigations Division head Boaz Balat.

Feb 22 • 11:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposal to Supplement the Parliamentary Team: A Legal Advisor for Members of the Seimas Would Be Created

A proposal in the Lithuanian parliament aims to allow members of the Seimas to hire a legal advisor to help assess the constitutionality of proposed legislation.

Feb 22 • 08:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Counselor from Fernando de Noronha remains in office after hitching a ride on the plane of a fined company

Despite one official being dismissed, legal advisor André Luiz Pereira de Azevedo continues in his role after a controversial flight incident.

Feb 19 • 18:06 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Election Committee Allows Those with Ties to Likud to Compete for Its Legal Advisor Position

Lawyers with connections to the Likud party are allowed to apply for the Chief Legal Advisor position in Israel's Election Committee, despite legal requirements prohibiting such affiliations.

Feb 17 • 16:32 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Legal Advisor of the Ministry of Justice Requested the Court to Prohibit Publication of a Report Planned to be Published in "Haaretz"

The legal advisor of Israel's Ministry of Justice sought a court injunction to prevent the publication of a planned report in Haaretz.

Feb 17 • 15:01 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

One of Ben Gvir's Candidates for Police Legal Advisor: Lacks Experience and Suspected of Distributing Weapons Without Authority

A candidate for the position of legal advisor to the Israeli police, David Bavli, is under suspicion for involvement in a weapon distribution scandal and is considered unqualified for the role.

Feb 17 • 04:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Federal judge grants suspension to former chief advisor of Genaro García Luna

A federal judge granted a provisional suspension to María Vanesa Pedraza Madrid, former chief advisor to Genaro García Luna, amid her legal proceedings related to organized crime and money laundering.

Feb 16 • 19:52 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Legal Advisor of the Ministry of Justice Demands to Know Who Testified to Examine the Conflict of Interest of Gali Beharav-Miara

The legal advisor Yali Kutik seeks detailed information from the police regarding witnesses in an investigation to assess potential conflicts of interest involving the Attorney General Gali Beharav-Miara.

Feb 16 • 16:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Former Obama Advisor: Chief Legal Officer of Goldman Sachs Resigns After Epstein Connection

Kathryn Ruemmler, the chief legal officer of Goldman Sachs, has announced her resignation following revelations of her closer ties to Jeffrey Epstein than previously known.

Feb 13 • 03:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Commission targeted over the €10 billion in Hungary – Recommendation for cancellation from legal advisor of the CJEU

The European Commission is under scrutiny regarding its decision to release €10 billion to Hungary, prompted by a legal opinion stating that the Commission violated its own rules in doing so.

Feb 12 • 16:22 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Legal Advisor to the Constitution Committee: The Political Investigation Committee Law May Hinder the Pursuit of Truth

The legal advisor to the Knesset's Constitution Committee warns that a government-defined political investigation committee may undermine the purpose of uncovering the truth.

Feb 11 • 11:39 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Rotman secretly recorded the committee's legal advisor and used the recording in his lawsuit against Channel 12 News

Smicha Rotman, head of the Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee in the Knesset, secretly recorded the committee's legal advisor and used the recording in his defamation lawsuit against Channel 12 News.

Feb 10 • 17:50 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Court revokes sentence that absolved former advisor of Asunción Nochixtlán for enforced disappearance

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) in Mexico has revoked the ruling that acquitted Jhoan Ricardo Matus Marcial, former legal advisor for the Municipality of Asunción Nochixtlán, in connection to the enforced disappearance of human rights defender Claudia Uruchurtu Cruz.

Feb 9 • 20:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Perkins Rocha was released in Venezuela

Perkins Rocha, a prominent legal advisor to Venezuela's opposition coalition, was released from detention with strict conditions following his criticism of the electoral process supporting President Nicolás Maduro.

Feb 8 • 21:48 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The legal advisor of the Ministry of Justice prevents the publication of her conflict of interest arrangement

The legal advisor Yael Kutik of Israel's Ministry of Justice is blocking the release of her conflict of interest agreement, amidst concerns over potential conflicts involving her relatives and Minister Yariv Levin.

Feb 8 • 17:20 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The legal advisor after the publication in 'Haaretz': Ben Gvir is delaying the promotion of a senior officer for political reasons

Israeli legal advisor Gali Behar-Miara has accused Minister Ben Gvir of politically delaying the promotion of senior investigator Ruthie Hauslich, raising concerns over the misuse of authority within the police.

Feb 8 • 17:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

The Rothschild Family's Ties with Jeffrey Epstein Revealed

The Rothschild family, recognized for its significant financial power, had a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, who acted as an unofficial advisor.

Feb 8 • 02:41 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Former advisor of the 'Association to Eliminate Sexual Harassment' Punished for Coercing Clients into Sexual Acts

The Japan Federation of Bar Associations announced a three-month suspension for lawyer Gentarou Manaki, who coerced clients into unwanted sexual acts while serving as an advisor for an anti-sexual harassment committee.

Feb 6 • 07:43 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Towards the end of his testimony, Netanyahu knows he must get rid of the legal advisor

In a significant week for the emerging dictatorship, Netanyahu is under pressure to eliminate his legal advisor as the Knesset faces turmoil, including protests and a boycott during a ceremonial session.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The Legal Advisor to the Supreme Court: Levin Acts in Violation of the Law and Harms the Public by Preventing the Appointment of Judges to Peace and District Courts

The Legal Advisor to the Government, Gali Behar-Mayar, stated that Justice Minister Yariv Levin is violating the law and harming the public by preventing the appointment of judges to the peace and district courts amidst an exceptional burden on the Israeli judicial system.

Feb 5 • 17:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Advisor to Inga Ruginienė: the Prime Minister will make a decision regarding the Vice-Chancellor after receiving a court ruling

The Prime Minister will wait for a final court decision before making any decisions related to the Vice-Chancellor, following recent legal charges.

Feb 5 • 15:53 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Supreme Court compels Ábalos and Koldo García to appear in person at the hearing on the 12th

The Supreme Court has ordered former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos and his advisor Koldo García to attend a hearing in person, rejecting their requests to participate via videoconference due to medical issues.

Feb 5 • 14:23 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Changes in Viðreisn after Guðbrand's resignation

Sigurjón Njarðarson has been appointed the new executive director of the Viðreisn parliamentary group, replacing Guðbrand Einarsson following his resignation, while Emilía Björt Írisardóttir Bachmann takes over as the group's new legal advisor.

Feb 4 • 10:21 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

President's Legal Advisor: The Church Law is Now Formulated More Precisely

The Supreme Court is considering the President's request to declare amendments to the Church and Congregations Law unconstitutional, as the President believes it disproportionately restricts freedom of association and religion.

Feb 3 • 16:38 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Police: Bar-Lev was not involved in the previous military prosecutor's case; the Ministry of Justice's legal advisor will examine the conflict of interest

The police announced the completion of their investigation into former Chief Military Prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, stating that Bar-Lev was not involved and that the Minister of Justice's legal advisor, Yael Kutik, will review the conflict of interest.

Feb 3 • 10:32 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The Chief of Police will ask for an opinion on the investigation of the former military prosecutor from the legal advisor of the Ministry of Justice

The police have completed their investigation of former chief military prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, and the Chief of Police, Danny Levy, will transfer the case to the Ministry of Justice's legal advisor, Yael Kotik, for further examination.

Feb 3 • 10:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

J.P. Morgan will be the leading legal advisor in the LMT and Tet redemption deal

J.P. Morgan has been selected as the leading legal consultant for the redemption of shares in Latvian telecommunications companies LMT and Tet from Sweden's Telia.

Feb 2 • 12:47 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Unusually, the legal advisor of the Ministry of Justice assisted Levin in filing a complaint against Amit

Yael Kutik, the legal advisor of the Ministry of Justice and a close associate of Justice Minister Yariv Levin, provided assistance in the unusual procedural complaint Levin filed against Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit, even though the Attorney General had previously ruled it legally invalid.

Feb 1 • 18:30 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Legal Advisor: Due to Lack of Cooperation from the Police, the Army is Not Acting Against Ultra-Orthodox Draft-Dodgers

The Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara confirmed that the police have informed the military that they will not assist in arresting ultra-Orthodox draft-dodgers, leading to increased enforcement against other sectors instead.

Feb 1 • 16:47 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Emiliano out of the Puglia junta. But he will be legal advisor to Decaro

Michele Emiliano will not be part of the new regional government in Puglia, serving instead as legal advisor to the new president Antonio Decaro.

Jan 16 • 12:43 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Smoke grenade thrown at a residential home in Hadera where a sign supporting the legal advisor hangs

A smoke grenade was thrown at a residential home in Hadera, causing minor damage, near a sign supporting legal advisor Gali Baharav-Miara.

Jan 15 • 14:42 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The judge rules out imposing bail on Aldama, as requested by Koldo for his "exuberant economic capacity"

A judge has dismissed Koldo García's request for bail to be imposed on Aldama, stating that the accused ministerial advisor lacks legitimacy to make such a request.

Jan 15 • 09:36 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Ben Gvir to the Supreme Court: You have no authority to discuss my dismissal; the legal advisor – 'potentially under investigation' in the case of the former military prosecutor

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir asks the Supreme Court to dismiss petitions for his removal from the ministerial position, arguing that the court has no authority to discuss government minister dismissals while also attacking the legal advisor.

Jan 13 • 10:07 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Ministers to Discuss Three Coup Laws Aimed at Weakening the Legal Advisor and Giving Power to Politicians

The Ministerial Committee for Legislation is set to discuss three proposed laws today that aim to strip powers from the Attorney General and promote political influence in legal appointments.

Jan 11 • 04:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Heated confrontation.. Al Jazeera presents Rapid Support Forces with evidence of executions and gang rapes

Al Jazeera confronted a legal advisor of the Rapid Support Forces with video evidence of severe human rights violations in Darfur, including executions and targeted assaults on ethnic groups.

Jan 9 • 16:06 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

If the Supreme Court does not accept the opinion of the legal advisor regarding Ben Gvir, everything we have seen from him so far will be doubled and tripled

The article discusses the implications of the Supreme Court's decision on Legal Advisor Gali Baharav-Miara regarding Itamar Ben Gvir, suggesting that a rejection of her stance could lead to an escalation of his actions.

Jan 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Legal Advisor: Katz does not have the authority to prohibit meetings between senior officers and 'Haaretz' reporters

The Israeli government's legal advisor, Gali Baharav-Miara, informed Defense Minister Israel Katz that he cannot prohibit meetings between senior IDF officers and 'Haaretz' reporters, deeming such orders illegal.

Jan 8 • 09:47 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"He will have to plead guilty on some points"

Political advisor Peter Rough discusses the legal situation surrounding the charges against Venezuela's President Maduro for drug trafficking in the U.S. and anticipates a lengthy legal process.

Jan 5 • 19:06 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Toscano defends the work of Pedro Sánchez's former advisor in Dos Hermanas: "He fulfilled his work schedule and had only one salary in the City Hall"

Former mayor Toscano defends Paco Salazar's role as an advisor, asserting he met his work obligations and challenges legal actions against him.

Dec 27 • 16:09 UTC

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