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In response to shifting demands within the legal sector, international law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has announced the layoff of 47 business services professionals across its global offices. The firm, which boasts a roster of approximately 1,275 lawyers across 31 locations, confirmed that 34 positions will be eliminated in the United States, with an …

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Prominent attorneys, including David Boies, voiced their apprehensions on Wednesday regarding the corrosive impact of incivility and politics on the U.S. legal system. Speaking at an event hosted by the conservative Federalist Society in Washington, D.C., Boies expressed deep concern over the increasingly “toxic” process of confirming federal judges, emphasizing its domination by political considerations …

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In a significant development regarding reproductive rights, a South Carolina judge has issued a temporary block on the implementation of a new law that would have effectively banned most abortions after approximately six weeks of pregnancy. Judge Clifton Newman’s ruling comes in response to a motion filed by reproductive rights groups, who argue that the …

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Despite the recovery of the UK pound since the tenure of former Prime Minister Liz Truss, the country’s real estate market continues to hold appeal for investors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), according to Amit Seth, Managing Director of Qima Real Estate. Seth highlighted the country’s political stability, presence of tech hubs like London’s …

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Saudi Arabia’s card payments market is anticipated to experience robust growth, expanding by 14.6% to reach 532.1 billion Saudi riyals ($141.9 billion) in 2023. This surge is propelled by the increasing popularity of contactless payments and the Saudi government’s endeavor to establish a cashless society, according to a report by London-based data and analytics firm …

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ABU DHABI — Aldar Properties, a prominent developer in Abu Dhabi, has announced its acquisition of a landscaping company in a deal valued at AED 150 million ($40.84 million). The transaction grants Aldar a majority 75% stake in Basatin, with the remaining 25% held by an undisclosed “strategic partner.” Basatin, based in Abu Dhabi, specializes …

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DUBAI — The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has unveiled its latest initiative with the introduction of futures contracts on its General Index (DFMGI), encompassing the largest and most liquid companies listed on the exchange. The launch of DFMGI futures, which commenced today, offers investors an opportunity to access one of the world’s top-performing indices. Investors …

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DUBAI — Dana Gas, the largest private sector natural gas company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has received regulatory approval to eliminate restrictions on foreign ownership in its shares, paving the way for increased international investment in the energy firm. The move aligns with the UAE’s recent Commercial Companies Law, which eliminated the longstanding …

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In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court of India has emphasized that the role of the court is not to sermonize society on morality and ethics but rather to uphold the rule of law. The court made this observation while ordering the premature release of a woman who had been convicted for the murder of …

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The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed a series of petitions seeking the quashing of an FIR in a 2011 drug kit scam case, asserting that the power to quash criminal proceedings must be exercised with extreme caution and only in exceptional circumstances. In a ruling by Justice Sanjay Dhar, the court …

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