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Zimbabwe Poised to Scrap Death Penalty as Senate Approves Landmark Bill

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Zimbabwe has taken a decisive step toward abolishing capital punishment, with the Senate approving the Death Penalty Abolition Bill late yesterday. The legislation, which has already cleared the National Assembly, now awaits the President’s assent and official publication in the national Gazette to become law. This historic move positions Zimbabwe alongside a growing list of …

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Bahrain Unveils Bold Overhaul of Halal Certification Standards

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Bahrain has introduced sweeping reforms to its halal food certification process, signaling a decisive move toward modernizing and standardizing practices to meet global demands for quality and authenticity. Under a newly issued ministerial edict, updated technical criteria will now dictate halal certification in the kingdom, aligning with Islamic dietary laws while ensuring greater transparency and …

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Adani’s U.S. Fraud Case Builds, But Extradition Remains Unlikely, Legal Experts Say

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Legal experts suggest that the fraud case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, centered on allegations of bribing officials and misleading U.S. investors, is supported by compelling evidence. However, they caution that the chances of Adani being extradited to face charges in the U.S. remain slim. In November, federal prosecutors in Brooklyn unveiled an indictment accusing …

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Arm CEO Calms Fears of Chip-Making Ambitions Amid Qualcomm Dispute

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In a high-stakes legal battle in Delaware, Arm’s CEO, Rene Haas, sought to quash rumors that the company harbors ambitions to dive into chip manufacturing, particularly as its lawsuit against Qualcomm unfolds. The crux of the dispute centers on Qualcomm’s use of Arm’s intellectual property and its handling of licensing agreements following Qualcomm’s $1.4 billion …

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Senate Moves Forward with $895 Billion Defense Bill Amid Controversial Transgender Provision

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The U.S. Senate has advanced a landmark defense bill valued at $895 billion, clearing a key hurdle toward final passage expected Tuesday. With a decisive 83-12 vote, the Senate set the stage for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to head to President Joe Biden’s desk, despite ongoing debate over a provision that targets transgender …

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Adeel Mangi Denounces Broken Judicial Nomination Process After Setback

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Adeel Mangi, the nominee for the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, has voiced strong criticism over the way his nomination was handled, calling the entire judicial appointment process “fundamentally broken.” In a letter to President Joe Biden, Mangi expressed his gratitude for Biden’s support while acknowledging that his path to confirmation had been blocked. …

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Trump’s Attempt to Overturn Hush Money Conviction Denied by Judge

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Donald Trump’s efforts to have his hush money conviction dismissed hit a major roadblock on Monday, when a New York judge rejected his argument that a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity should apply to his case. Justice Juan Merchan’s ruling means the former president’s conviction on charges related to a $130,000 payment …

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Trump’s Effort to Overturn Hush Money Conviction Denied by Judge Donald Trump’s legal bid to have his criminal conviction related to hush money payments thrown out was denied on Monday, with a New York judge ruling that the U.S. Supreme Court’s July decision on presidential immunity does not apply in this case. The former president’s lawyers had argued that the Supreme Court ruling, which granted immunity for actions taken in an official capacity, should shield him from prosecution in the hush money case. However, Justice Juan Merchan rejected this claim, stating that Trump’s actions, including falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, were personal, not related to his duties as president. The decision, which came in the midst of Trump’s bid for a second term, means he will continue to face the consequences of the conviction unless another legal avenue succeeds. Trump’s defense team is also seeking to overturn the verdict based on separate arguments, but a ruling on that motion has not been made. Merchan’s ruling emphasizes that the case concerns “decidedly personal acts” that have no impact on the executive branch’s authority. The hush money scandal, dating back to 2016, saw Trump convicted of falsifying records to prevent Daniels from publicly discussing an alleged affair, which Trump denies. This criminal conviction marks the first time a former U.S. president has faced such charges. Trump maintains that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s actions are politically motivated, aiming to harm his 2024 campaign. Meanwhile, Trump faces other legal challenges, including cases related to the 2020 election and classified documents, but these have been dismissed or delayed. The New York case remains the only one that has progressed to trial, with Trump pleading not guilty in all cases. As of now, the question of whether Trump’s criminal convictions will impact his political future remains unresolved, but his legal team is pushing for relief, arguing that continued prosecution threatens his ability to govern.

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onald Trump’s legal bid to have his criminal conviction related to hush money payments thrown out was denied on Monday, with a New York judge ruling that the U.S. Supreme Court’s July decision on presidential immunity does not apply in this case. The former president’s lawyers had argued that the Supreme Court ruling, which …

Trump’s Effort to Overturn Hush Money Conviction Denied by Judge Donald Trump’s legal bid to have his criminal conviction related to hush money payments thrown out was denied on Monday, with a New York judge ruling that the U.S. Supreme Court’s July decision on presidential immunity does not apply in this case. The former president’s lawyers had argued that the Supreme Court ruling, which granted immunity for actions taken in an official capacity, should shield him from prosecution in the hush money case. However, Justice Juan Merchan rejected this claim, stating that Trump’s actions, including falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, were personal, not related to his duties as president. The decision, which came in the midst of Trump’s bid for a second term, means he will continue to face the consequences of the conviction unless another legal avenue succeeds. Trump’s defense team is also seeking to overturn the verdict based on separate arguments, but a ruling on that motion has not been made. Merchan’s ruling emphasizes that the case concerns “decidedly personal acts” that have no impact on the executive branch’s authority. The hush money scandal, dating back to 2016, saw Trump convicted of falsifying records to prevent Daniels from publicly discussing an alleged affair, which Trump denies. This criminal conviction marks the first time a former U.S. president has faced such charges. Trump maintains that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s actions are politically motivated, aiming to harm his 2024 campaign. Meanwhile, Trump faces other legal challenges, including cases related to the 2020 election and classified documents, but these have been dismissed or delayed. The New York case remains the only one that has progressed to trial, with Trump pleading not guilty in all cases. As of now, the question of whether Trump’s criminal convictions will impact his political future remains unresolved, but his legal team is pushing for relief, arguing that continued prosecution threatens his ability to govern. Read More »

TikTok Appeals to Supreme Court in Final Bid to Prevent US Ban

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In a high-stakes move to preserve its future in the U.S., TikTok has turned to the Supreme Court, requesting an emergency injunction to halt a law that mandates its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest the app by January 19 or face a nationwide ban. The appeal comes after a federal appeals court upheld the …

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Majority of U.S. Jurisdictions Approve Overhauled Bar Exam Set for 2026 Debut

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As the legal landscape evolves, the bar exam is undergoing its first major overhaul in 25 years. In a decisive move, Virginia and South Dakota have joined the growing list of jurisdictions transitioning to the NextGen bar exam, set to debut in July 2026. With these additions, the number of states and territories opting for …

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