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

The Trump administration has intervened to prevent the Venezuelan government from paying former President Nicolás Maduro's legal expenses related to drug trafficking and weapons charges.

The article discusses a legal case in Poland where a party seeks to renew proceedings based on a recent constitutional ruling that impacts the ability to appeal court decisions regarding judicial fees.

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.

Council members in Quito are challenging a newly implemented garbage collection fee that has doubled costs for residents, prompting a legal push for its suspension.

OpenAI is implementing a new benefit that provides up to $15,000 reimbursement for legal fees and other expenses for its migrant employees facing immigration issues.

City officials in Quito have filed a legal action to halt the increased waste collection fees introduced on February 1st after residents expressed financial distress over the surging costs.

Singer Justė Arlauskaitė-Jazzu is facing legal issues for failing to pay municipal waste collection fees for her property in Varėna, Lithuania.

King Charles has made it clear that taxpayers will not cover Prince Andrew's legal costs, as he is now under investigation following his arrest.

A city councilor from Bucheon has been fined 5 million won for collecting brokerage fees exceeding the legal limit by 22 times during a jeonse contract.

The article discusses the implications of a recent law change in Poland that has eliminated fees for accessing the Real Estate Price Register, raising concerns about privacy and market impacts.

Lawyers in Argentina are opposing a proposed labor reform law that they believe adversely impacts their finances and professional responsibilities.

Top American lawyers have significantly raised their hourly fees, with some now charging up to $6,000, reflecting a trend that outpaces inflation.

The article outlines proposed reforms and regulatory changes regarding expert witnesses in Poland, including new payment structures and certification procedures.

Eero, dissatisfied with a car purchase, sought to reverse the deal but faced significant legal costs after losing his appeal.

New regulations in Poland have significantly raised the fees for mediators involved in civil cases, reflecting the need for adjustment due to rising living costs since 2016.

Prosecutors have determined there is no basis for charges regarding the allegations of attorney fees paid on behalf of President Yoon Suk-yeol, which arose during the 2022 presidential election.

Residents in the southern zone of São Paulo claim that Sabesp is charging sewage fees that exceed legal limits for properties not connected to the sewage system.

A Nigerian lawyer has filed a lawsuit against INEC and political parties, challenging high nomination and expression of interest fees ahead of the 2027 elections.

A Tampere complainant is ordered to pay 600 euros towards the city's legal costs after unsuccessfully contesting multiple municipal decisions.

The University of the Arts in Iceland has announced tuition fees for non-EEA students, following legal changes proposed by the Minister of Higher Education, affecting students from various international regions.

Two executives from the company operating the resignation agency 'Moomli' have been arrested for allegedly illegally profiting from referrals to lawyers, with suggestions of payment for such referrals emerging during the investigation.

Two executives from the retirement agency service 'Moomuri' were arrested for allegedly receiving illegal referral fees from lawyers, with the lawyers' fees being classified as donations to a partnered labor union.

Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner has requested that former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz pay nearly 65,000 euros in legal costs stemming from his conviction.

The Supreme Administrative Court upheld the municipality's decision requiring a company with multiple market stalls to pay a separate fee for each stall, responding to the disputes regarding the market fee calculation.

The Supreme Court has ordered the state gas company SPP to pay over 14 million euros, plus interest and fees potentially totaling up to 40 million euros, to a Cypriot shell company, which SPP plans to appeal against, claiming the decision is scandalous.

President Donald Trump is requesting over $6.2 million from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for attorney fees related to the dismissed 2020 election interference case.

Chabaneix Abogados Penalistas has informed the Supreme Court of their resignation to defend former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos due to unpaid fees, forcing him to seek new legal representation.

Former minister José Luis Ábalos finds himself without a lawyer again just a week before the Supreme Court considers whether to continue his provisional imprisonment and as he faces his first corruption trial.

The lawyers representing José Luis Ábalos have resigned from his defense over unpaid fees, as confirmed by sources close to the politician.

The Croatian State Attorney's Office has excluded nine associates of Ivica Todorić from the latest indictment in the Agrokor scandal, including his sons Ante and Ivan, prompting controversy over their legal costs.

Starting January 1, Poland will implement a 100% increase in fees for lawyers and legal advisers to better align with current economic conditions and improve the legal aid system.