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Oman Earns Praise for Strengthened Anti-Money Laundering Efforts

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Oman has received accolades for its robust anti-money laundering (AML) framework, standing out in the Middle East and North Africa for its commitment to financial integrity. The 2024 Mutual Evaluation Report from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) highlights the nation’s comprehensive legal, legislative, and supervisory reforms aimed at combating money laundering and terrorism financing. …

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Congo Faces Setback in $180 Million Legal Battle Over Glencore Settlement

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In a blow to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has ruled that the country’s legal dispute with Centurion Law Group (CLG) over a failed compensation agreement will proceed as originally filed. This decision marks a loss for Kinshasa in the first round of a high-stakes arbitration case that …

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Tunisia Advances Key Initiatives to Strengthen Infrastructure, Health, and Economy

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The Tunisian Council of Ministers convened Thursday morning at the Government Palace in Kasbah, greenlighting several pivotal draft laws and decrees aimed at improving public services and driving economic recovery. These initiatives span crucial sectors, including sanitation, telemedicine, and infrastructure development. Among the most significant measures is the approval of a loan agreement with the …

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Court Greenlights Adani Group’s $619 Million Dharavi Revamp Project, Rejects Legal Challenge

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In a significant legal victory for Adani Group, a court in Mumbai has dismissed a petition challenging the company’s award of a major contract to redevelop Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest and most densely populated slums. The court’s decision removes a key hurdle for the $619 million transformation project that aims to turn the sprawling …

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Legal Battle Unfolds Over Racially Designated Board Seat in West Virginia

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A national civil liberties group is taking legal action against the West Virginia State Bar, challenging a longstanding policy that reserves a seat on its 26-member Board of Governors specifically for a Black member. Filed in federal court on December 20, the lawsuit alleges that this policy, which also restricts voting for that seat to …

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Court Blocks EPA Rule Allowing Unlawful Chemical Trade Secret Disclosures

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A U.S. appeals court has struck down part of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have permitted the disclosure of trade secrets related to chemicals, marking a significant victory for chemical industry groups. The ruling, issued by a three-judge panel on December 20, addresses concerns that the rule violated legal protections for confidential …

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Biden Breaks Judicial Appointment Record, Surpassing Trump’s First-Term Tally

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In a milestone for his presidency, Joe Biden has officially surpassed Donald Trump’s first-term record for judicial appointments, securing his 235th federal judge confirmation. With this achievement, Biden edges ahead by just one appointment, marking a historic moment for his administration. This new record comes after a Senate vote on December 20 that confirmed two …

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Second Judge Steps Away from Musk’s Legal Showdown Over ‘X’ Advertising Boycott

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A legal tug-of-war surrounding Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, took another twist as a second federal judge in Texas recused themselves from a high-profile lawsuit. The case involves allegations that major advertisers conspired to boycott the platform, formerly known as Twitter, following Musk’s acquisition in 2022. U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade, based in Dallas, …

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Qualcomm Clears Key Hurdle in High-Stakes Chip Battle with Arm

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In a pivotal moment for the semiconductor industry, Qualcomm emerged partially victorious in a U.S. federal court trial against Arm Holdings, resolving critical questions about its licensing agreements while leaving some uncertainties unresolved. The eight-person jury, after two days and over nine hours of deliberations, ruled that Qualcomm’s chips, built on technology from its $1.4 …

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$50 Million Blow: Amgen Loses Patent Battle Over Cancer Drug

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A Delaware federal jury has delivered a significant setback to Amgen Inc., finding that its leukemia drug Blincyto infringed on patents held by Germany’s Lindis Biotech GmbH. The ruling, made public on Wednesday, includes a $50.3 million damages award to Lindis, with the potential for that amount to triple due to the jury’s finding of …

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