In a bid to contest the revived gag orders in his New York civil fraud case, former U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking approval to appeal to the state’s highest court, as revealed in a court filing on Monday. The move comes after Justice Arthur Engoron imposed a gag order on Trump on October 3, …
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Amid the diverse legal terrain of California, a recent State Bar report unveils a stark reality for students enrolled in non-American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law schools. The report, the State Bar’s inaugural Law School Profile, discloses a mere 21% pass rate on the July 2022 bar exam for graduates of these unaccredited institutions. In …
California’s Legal Landscape: A Tale of Bar Pass Rates and Tuition Disparities Read More »
In a pivotal legal saga, the U.S. Supreme Court finds itself entangled in deliberations over Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement, raising profound concerns about shielding the affluent Sackler family from repercussions related to the opioid epidemic. Justices are caught in the delicate balance of preserving justice for victims while acknowledging potential harm if the settlement unravels. …
Supreme Court Grapples with Purdue Pharma’s Bankruptcy Accord Amidst Controversy Read More »
In the unfolding saga surrounding blockbuster weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, legal representatives for individuals claiming insufficient warning about severe side effects are actively seeking consolidation of the lawsuits. Recent court filings reveal a mounting total of approximately 20 lawsuits against pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly since August. Attorneys, spearheaded by …
In a recent judicial pronouncement, the Supreme Court emphasized the paramount importance of interpreting commercial contracts in alignment with the original intent of the contracting parties. The Court maintained that straying from the plain terms of a contract is justified only when it serves business efficacy better. This legal standpoint was underscored in reference to …
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In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court emphatically clarified that the mere existence of an agreement to sell does not result in the transfer of ownership rights or the conferral of any title. The pronouncement was made by a distinguished bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Rajesh Bindal. The judicial pronouncement dispels any misconceptions surrounding …
Supreme Court Affirms: Agreement to Sell Doesn’t Confer Ownership Rights or Title Read More »
In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court declared that a Judicial Magistrate lacks the jurisdiction to entertain a protest petition challenging an order taking cognizance of a final report. The ruling unfolded in a case where a Chief Judicial Magistrate had taken cognizance against a single accused for a murder offense based on a …
Supreme Court Rules Out Magistrate’s Authority to Reconsider Cognizance Orders Read More »
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court, while acquitting a murder convict, emphasized the necessity of impeccable quality in evidence related to extra-judicial confessions. The court expressed skepticism regarding a confession made to the brothers of the deceased, questioning the unusual circumstance of an accused admitting guilt to close acquaintances. The bench, comprising Justices Abhay …
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court quashed a specific performance suit filed in 1999, seeking enforcement of a 1986 sale agreement. Justices Rajesh Bindal and Vikram Nath opined that the aggrieved party’s delay of 13 years before initiating legal action was a critical factor in their decision. The case revolved around a 1986 agreement …
In a crucial legal scrutiny, the Supreme Court is poised to assess the validity of citing a post-acquittal alteration in law as grounds for condoning delays and challenging acquittal findings. The distinguished bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Sanjay Karol recently initiated proceedings on November 6, issuing a notice in response to a Special Leave …
Supreme Court to Deliberate Impact of Subsequent Legal Changes on Acquittal Appeals Read More »
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