Muhammad Arooj

After a year of unprecedented growth in law school applications due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the frenzy appears to have subsided. Recent data from the Law School Admission Council reveals that the number of people applying to law school has declined for the second consecutive year, indicating that the surge in applicants witnessed in 2021 …

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The US legal services sector demonstrated its resilience in May as it continued to expand its workforce, despite sporadic layoffs observed at some of the nation’s top-grossing law firms. According to preliminary seasonally adjusted data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday, the legal sector saw an increase of 700 jobs from …

Resilient US Legal Sector Defies Layoffs, Adds Jobs in May Read More »

ABU DHABI — In a significant development for Abu Dhabi’s industrial sector, eight transformative projects have been unveiled by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and its partners. These projects, in collaboration with high-growth companies spanning various industries such as manufacturing, banking, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare, are set to propel the UAE capital’s …

Industrial Sector in Abu Dhabi Poised for Rapid Expansion with Eight Groundbreaking Projects Read More »

The United Arab Emirates’ job market has defied global trends and experienced substantial growth in the first quarter of 2023. Particularly in head offices, there has been an impressive 20% increase in available positions across certain sectors, fueled by new projects and initiatives. According to recruiters, Dubai’s ongoing economic surge has played a significant role …

UAE Job Market Soars with 20% Surge in Q1 Vacancies Read More »

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has solidified its position as a frontrunner in renewable energy competitive auctions, joining the ranks of prominent nations including European countries, India, the United States, Korea, and Brazil. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), these auctions, which enable governments, businesses, and power utilities to procure clean power through a …

UAE Emerges as a Global Leader in Renewable Energy Competitive Auctions Read More »

In a recent decision, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has granted conditional bail to an accused person charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), despite the victim’s absence from court proceedings. The court emphasized that the consideration of a bail plea should not be indefinitely deferred solely because …

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Grants Bail in POCSO Case Despite Victim’s Absence Read More »

In an impassioned farewell speech, a distinguished judge from the Karnataka High Court, Justice B. Veerappa, proclaimed the judiciary as the sole temple in India that transcends religious, caste, gender, and regional divides. Drawing parallels with the legislative and executive branches, Justice Veerappa underscored the divine essence of the judiciary, setting it apart from its …

Judiciary: The Sacred Temple Embraced by All, Irrespective of Differences Read More »

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently dismissed a petition filed by an employee of Punjabi University, Punjab, seeking the quashing of a chargesheet and subsequent proceedings initiated against him. The court, in its ruling, emphasized that the mere apprehension of an unfavorable outcome for the employee does not warrant interference under Article 226 of …

Punjab and Haryana High Court Asserts Limited Scope of Court Intervention in Employee Proceedings Read More »

The Delhi High Court recently issued guidelines for the drafting of mediated settlement agreements in matrimonial disputes, highlighting the urgent need for such agreements to be available in Hindi. The court emphasized that the majority of litigants in Delhi, who primarily speak Hindi, face difficulties in understanding settlement agreements drafted only in English. It noted …

Delhi High Court Emphasizes Need for Hindi in Matrimonial Disputes Settlement Agreements Read More »

NEW YORK – A federal judge in Manhattan has deferred the approval of Deutsche Bank AG’s $75 million settlement with women who alleged sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein and accused the German bank of facilitating the late financier’s sex trafficking. U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff, during a hearing on Thursday to consider preliminary approval of …

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