A legal battle is unfolding around Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture xAI after a former engineer alleged he was pushed out of the company for sounding alarms about AI safety and the potential dangers associated with its flagship chatbot, Grok. The lawsuit, filed in a California state court, comes from Devin Kim, an early member …
A federal judge in Maryland has declined a request to erect a nationwide legal barrier against U.S. Department of Justice efforts to obtain records related to transgender minors who received gender-affirming medical treatment, ruling that such sweeping relief cannot be achieved through the type of class action proposed by LGBTQ advocacy groups. The decision came …
A California court has dealt another setback to Google and Meta, refusing to reopen a closely watched lawsuit in which a jury concluded that the companies’ social media platforms were designed in ways that contributed to a young user’s addiction. The decision came from a Los Angeles Superior Court judge, who rejected requests from both …
Judge Refuses Fresh Hearing for Google and Meta in Landmark Youth Addiction Lawsuit Read More »
The battle for legal talent in the United States has entered a new phase, with litigation powerhouse Susman Godfrey pushing associate salaries beyond the levels recently unveiled by some of the country’s largest law firms. The Houston-based firm has introduced a revised compensation structure that places annual associate pay between $240,000 and $450,000. The move …
Trial Lawyers Cash In as Susman Godfrey Outpaces Big Law’s New Pay Race Read More »
A federal judicial nomination hearing in Washington turned into a sharp examination of the boundaries between personal conviction and judicial neutrality, as U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor defended his participation in a controversial boycott targeting graduates of Columbia University. Traynor, nominated by President Donald Trump for a seat on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of …
Columbia Clerk Boycott Puts Trump Appeals Court Pick Under Senate Spotlight Read More »
UAE-based Albaddad Holding has unveiled an ambitious $1.9 billion mixed-use development in Botswana, setting the stage for one of Southern Africa’s largest urban and business projects. Named **New Botswana City**, the sprawling development will rise in Gaborone and is being delivered in partnership with Botswana Development Corporation (BDC), the country’s state-backed investment agency. Designed as …
Albaddad Bets Big on Botswana With $1.9 Billion Smart City Vision Read More »
Dubai-based logistics and transportation specialist Tristar Group has secured a $770 million credit facility from a consortium of regional and international lenders, marking a significant refinancing move for the company as it reshapes its debt profile. The agreement, backed by a five-year term, includes two extension options that could provide additional flexibility over the life …
Tristar Locks In $770 Million Refinancing Deal, Eyes Additional Islamic Finance Option Read More »
Dubai’s drive to turn more residents into homeowners is gathering pace, with the emirate’s First-Time Home Buyer Programme helping more than 3,200 people purchase their first homes and generating over AED5 billion ($1.4 billion) in residential property transactions since its launch in July 2025. Introduced by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) in collaboration with the …
Dubai’s Homeownership Push Crosses AED5 Billion Mark as Buyer Scheme Gains Momentum Read More »
The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF) is preparing to return to international debt markets, lining up a syndicate of global and regional banks to engage fixed-income investors ahead of a potential $500 million sukuk offering. Investor discussions are scheduled to begin on June 9, with the fund considering the launch of a benchmark-sized U.S. dollar-denominated senior …
Arab Energy Fund Eyes Fresh $500 Million Sukuk After Tapping Investor Interest Read More »
A federal judge in Miami has demanded an explanation from President Donald Trump’s legal team after they failed to meet a court-imposed deadline in his high-profile $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The order came after Trump’s attorneys did not file a response by Friday to the broadcaster’s request that the case be thrown …
Court Puts Trump Legal Team on Notice After Missing Key Filing in $10 Billion BBC Battle Read More »
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