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In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has asserted that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is prohibited from stamping the date of the hearing on an order when the matter is heard on one date but the order is pronounced on another. The court emphasized the importance of the distinction between ‘hearing’ and ‘pronouncement’ …

Supreme Court Decides: NCLT Prohibited from Imprinting Hearing Date on Postponed Orders Read More »

In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court has clarified the initiation point for the limitation period in filing appeals related to National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) orders under Section 61 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). The ruling distinguishes cases where the NCLT hears a matter but delays order pronouncement from those …

New Supreme Court Ruling: Commencement of Appeal Limitation Tied to Order Upload Date Read More »

In a protracted legal saga spanning half a decade, a Boston federal judge, Douglas Woodlock, has finally rendered a decision on the distribution of approximately $20 million in fees stemming from a $784.6 million settlement between Pfizer and the U.S. Department of Justice. The ruling determines the entitlements of three law firms involved in the …

Boston Judge Settles Long-Running Whistleblower Fee Dispute, Allocates Shares Among Law Firms Read More »

In a recent turn of events, a U.S. appeals court has breathed new life into a lawsuit brought by former female high school track team members. The lawsuit challenges a Connecticut policy allowing transgender girls to participate in girls’ sports teams. The full 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ruled on Friday that …

Court Resurrects Challenge to Connecticut’s Transgender Athlete Policy, Reigniting Debate on Fair Play Read More »

Amidst the tumult of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, two Palestinian American families have taken legal action against the Biden administration. They claim that the U.S. government has shown preferential treatment by not doing enough to evacuate their relatives in Gaza compared to Israeli dual nationals. In the aftermath of …

Stranded in Gaza: Lawsuit Targets Biden Administration for Alleged Bias in Evacuation Efforts Read More »

In a bold move reflective of an evolving legal landscape, Kirkland & Ellis, renowned for its prowess in bankruptcy law, has announced a significant hike in its top hourly billing rates, inching closer to an unprecedented $2,500 per hour. This revelation comes as part of a broader trend where law firms are relentlessly pushing for …

Breaking Boundaries: Kirkland & Ellis Sets New Benchmark with Hourly Rates Soaring to Nearly $2,500 Read More »

Dec 15 (Reuters) – In a significant development, a state judge has mandated TikTok to comply with the North Carolina Attorney General’s request for records as part of a multistate investigation into potential risks the app poses to young users. The investigation, initiated by attorneys general since 2022, revealed that TikTok maintained a concealed archive …

Court Orders TikTok to Disclose Meeting Records Amidst Heightened Scrutiny on Youth Safety Read More »

In a legal saga that continues to unfold, Donald Trump has lodged an appeal against a gag order that restrains the former U.S. president from discussing court personnel publicly amidst his New York civil fraud trial. The appeal has now elevated to the highest echelons of the state’s judicial hierarchy. The gag order, imposed by …

Trump Challenges Gag Order in New York Civil Fraud Trial, Takes Legal Battle to State’s Pinnacle Read More »

In a groundbreaking decision, a federal jury in Washington has ruled that Rudy Giuliani must pay a staggering $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman. The verdict stems from Giuliani’s defamatory statements, falsely accusing them of orchestrating election fraud to undermine Donald Trump in …

Landmark Verdict: Giuliani Ordered to Pay $148 Million in Damages Over False Election Claims Read More »

In a groundbreaking decision on December 12, 2023, the Supreme Court acquitted an individual previously convicted by the Madras High Court, challenging the conventional notion that mere absconding indicates guilt. The accused, facing charges under Section 304 of the IPC for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, secured acquittal as the Supreme Court found the …

Supreme Court Overturns Conviction, Questions Prosecution’s Case in Landmark Absconding Acquittal Read More »