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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a series of bills aimed at addressing gun violence in the state. The latest legislation focuses on enacting red flag gun laws, also known as extreme risk protection orders, which allow courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. This move …

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Tahir Sidiq Gujri has contributed to the following story.  In a recent development, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, Department of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, has issued an order outlining the allocation of departments among the Law Officers in the Srinagar Wing of the Hon’ble High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. This …

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– Perception regarding women lawyers in court has changed: Delhi High Court judge. Justices Tara Vitasta Ganju, Mini Pushkarna, and Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora spoke at an event organized by the Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum, highlighting the shift in perception that women lawyers are only present in court for passovers and adjournments. This …

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The UAE Ministry of Finance has recently revised the corporate tax regulations pertaining to resident and non-resident individuals engaging in business or business activities. This significant update aims to foster the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as startups within the Emirates. According to the Ministry of Finance, individuals involved in business …

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The U.S. Supreme Court made a significant decision on Thursday, dismissing a case that revolved around the controversial Title 42 policy. This policy, which was initially introduced under former President Donald Trump’s administration, enabled American officials to expel hundreds of thousands of migrants swiftly at the U.S.-Mexican border. Republicans had sought to uphold this policy, …

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Sukoon, previously known as Oman Insurance Company, has successfully finalized its acquisition of a significant 93.0432% stake in Arabian Scandinavian Insurance Company P.S.C. (ASCANA). The deal, facilitated through Dubai Clear, marks a significant milestone for Sukoon as it expands its presence in the insurance sector. The agreement, originally inked in December 2022, solidifies Sukoon’s position …

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The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, has announced the appointment of new Law Officers in the Srinagar wing of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The decision comes with Government Order No. 5536-JK(LD) of 2023, issued on May 17, 2023. Under the newly sanctioned order, …

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The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has issued an order announcing several transfers and postings of Section Officers and Head Assistants in the Subordinate Courts of the Kashmir Division. These administrative changes, effective immediately, have been made in the interest of streamlining court operations and enhancing overall administration. The order, issued by …

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Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud unveiled the much-anticipated ‘E-filing 2.0’ on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of India’s judiciary. In a move that will revolutionize the legal landscape, CJI Chandrachud announced that the facility for filing cases electronically would now be available round the clock, providing lawyers with …

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In a recent announcement by the Recruitment Cell of the Supreme Court of India, changes have been made to the scheduled date for the Written Test in relation to the selection process of qualified candidates for the position of Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates for the year 2023-2024. The examination, which consists of Part-I (Multiple Choice Based …

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