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Trump’s capture of the DoJ

Defending democracy: Europe’s endeavours to resist big tech

The Global Insight interview: Robert Petit

Setting the standards for AI

Gathering clouds over data centres

‘If you wait for perfect clarity, you will never move’: Algorand legal chief Jennie Levin

Former US federal prosecutor turned crypto lawyer Jennie Levin discusses her dual CLO and COO role at blockchain platform Algorand Foundation

US managed legal services firm Harbor acquires UK-based HR consultants CE Global Partners

Deal will expand the firm’s human capital management advisory practice

US pay TV and streaming platform STARZ hires Disney’s deputy GC as next legal chief

Jim Kapenstein replaces general counsel Audrey Lee, who left the company last month

Legora acquires commercial real estate AI platform Cadastral

Deal is part of legaltech firm’s plan to expand in legally intensive industries

The market is already talking about you. Are you listening?

Law firms should take intentional steps to shape their brand perception or risk the market shaping it for them, writes Vinson & Elkins’ chief communication officer Allan Schoenberg

Canada’s General Fusion hires Osler partner as first GC

Joanna Cameron joins Vancouver-based fusion energy innovator as it pushes ahead with plans to go public

White & Case hires Freshfields M&A partner duo in Tokyo as it targets record deal market

Arrival of Noah Carr and Gordon Palmquist comes hard on the heels of Kirkland’s Tokyo launch

The Global Legal Post launches 2026 Cryptoassets guide

Edited by Brown Rudnick partners Jessica Lee and Jane Colston, guide analyses cryptoasset regulation in a rapidly evolving global legal landscape.

Milbank bumps associate salaries, signals new law firm pay race

McDermott Will & Schulte becomes first to match new pay scale, which hits $455k for eighth year associates

AI adoption creates fresh wave of IP issues for fashion brands

Roundtable event at London’s RSA Club to launch Law Over Borders Fashion Guide highlights AI-related copyright and litigation challenges

Diversity Lab Closes After FTC Investigation

With LMEs Primed for Growth, Will Consolidation Among Clients and Firms Come With Risk?

Patent, Copyright Holders Coming Up Short at Supreme Court

Johnson & Johnson Scores Defense Verdict in 2nd Talc Bellwether in Los Angeles Superior Court

PBS Elevates 26-Year Veteran to CLO as Public Broadcaster Navigates Change

'The Wave Is Coming': Silent AI Presents New Threats in Insurance Litigation

Litigation Trends to Watch: Lawsuits Strike at Parking Lot Fines, Third-Party Wage Practices and Surveillance Cameras

Talking to Clients About Money: A Practical Guide for New Lawyers

Law Firm AI Training Isn't Working. Here's What Has to Change

Young Lawyers Take Note: 'I Left a Firm to Go Solo and Came Back a Better Lawyer'

Hinshaw & Culbertson Insurance Partner Scott Seaman on his New Book, AI and ESG Under Trump 2.0

Swipe, Scroll, Sue: Inside the Landmark Social Media Addiction Verdict

Olympian by Ice, Trial Lawyer by Trade: Team USA Curler Talks Courtroom Competition

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Consensual Premarital Physical Relationship Cannot By Itself Reflect Poor Character : Supreme Court Allows Police Appointment

Consensual Premarital Physical Relationship Cannot By Itself Reflect Poor Character : Supreme Court Allows Police Appointment

Supreme Court Monthly Roundup: May 2026

Supreme Court Monthly Roundup: May 2026

Dock Identification Of Accused For First Time In Court Without Test Identification Parade Not Fatal To Prosecution Always : Supreme Court

Dock Identification Of Accused For First Time In Court Without Test Identification Parade Not Fatal To Prosecution Always : Supreme Court

Retired Bombay HC Judge GS Patel, Family Face Threats And Attack Over Dawoodi Bohra Succession Verdict

Retired Bombay HC Judge GS Patel, Family Face Threats And Attack Over Dawoodi Bohra Succession Verdict

Journalist Anjana Om Kashyap Files Defamation Suit Against Khan Sir Before Delhi High Court

Journalist Anjana Om Kashyap Files Defamation Suit Against Khan Sir Before Delhi High Court

'Medical Facilities In India Comparable To Any Foreign Country', Supreme Court Restrains Accused From Travelling To USA For Treatment

Specific Relief Act | Buyer's Delay In Issuing Legal Notice To Seller Not Ground To Deny Specific Performance : Supreme Court

Official Secrets Act Doesn't Bar Supply Of Documents Relied Upon In Chargesheet To Accused : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : June 5, 2026

Supreme Court Takes Serious View Of Loss Of Records In 19 Year Gujarat Police Case, Seeks Action Against Errant Officers

Royalty Hike Under MMDR Act Overrides Contractual Terms : Supreme Court

Andhra Pradesh High Court

High Court of J & K and Ladakh

Himachal Pradesh High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court

Punjab and Haryana High Court

Granting Bail In Rape Cases At Very Inception Of Trial Has 'Chilling Effect' On Safety Of Women: J&K&L High Court

Calcutta High Court Refuses Urgent Hearing Of Ex-TMC Minister Aroop Biswas' Plea To Quash FIR By Messi Tour Organiser Satadru Datta

Police Assume Abuses Will Go Unnoticed: Allahabad HC Awards 25K Compensation To Man Over 24-Hour Illegal Detention

UP court orders FIR against cop for illegally detaining man, forging records to justify arrest

Pre-marital physical relationship not black mark on person's character: Supreme Court

Retired Bombay High Court judge faces threat over Dawoodi Bohra verdict; daughter attacked in London

Plea in Supreme Court challenges Deepak Prakash's reappointment as Bihar Minister despite remaining unelected

Anjana Om Kashyap files ₹2 crore defamation case in Delhi High Court against Khan Sir, 4PM News

RMLNLU filed renewal application late, paid less, misled public: BCI on law school's lapsed approval

I am not a person who only makes statements; Will show outcomes on women’s representation at the Bar: CJI Surya Kant

Life lesson with my guru, Justice V Mohana

When illegality pays: Rethinking search, seizure and evidence

Young lawyers have been the driving force behind judiciary’s tech reforms: CJI Surya Kant at Oxford Union

Chief Justice of India being the ‘Master of the Roster’ is misunderstood: CJI Surya Kant

India must build credibility as arbitration seat to boost investor confidence: MCIA’s Neeti Sachdeva

Where mediation meets IP: A young lawyer’s view of India’s legal shift

Legal Notes by Arvind Datar: The importance of the Brandeis Brief

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Delhi High Court refuses to order re-polling for BCD elections

Rajasthan HC Upholds GST Demand Against Concessionaire; Holds Sub-Contracting Does Not Extinguish Tax Liability

“Where construction of roads was undertaken and the toll was being collected as a reciprocal arrangement under the agreement, there was no tax exemption because the collection of toll was essentially the consideration being received and amounted to annuity and in case of any ambiguity, the same was to be interpreted in favor of the revenue/state and not in favor...

President Appoints 6 Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of Bombay High Court

The President of India has appointed 6 additional judges of Bombay High Court as Permanent Judges of the Bombay High Court on 6 June 2026. The post President Appoints 6 Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of Bombay High Court appeared first on SCC Times .

The Procedural Revival of Pre-Insolvency Claims under the Indian Arbitration Regime

by Vatsal Golyan* The post The Procedural Revival of Pre-Insolvency Claims under the Indian Arbitration Regime appeared first on SCC Times .

Kenya dispatch: High Court strikes down law criminalizing consensual sex among teenagers

On May 20, Nairobi’s Milimani High Court issued a landmark ruling in Petition E490/2025 that fundamentally reshapes how Kenyan law treats consensual sex among minors. In a judgment delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, the court held that applying Sections 8, 9, and 11 of the Sexual Offences Act (SOA) to teenagers in consensual, close-in-age relationships “violates […] The post Kenya...

Rights group calls for release of aid workers detained by Houthi rebels in Yemen

Human Rights Watch on Sunday demanded that Houthi authorities who have systematically detained more than 70 United Nations employees in Yemen over the course of two years release them immediately, noting that they were captured under baseless accusations of spying for Israel, the US and Saudi Arabia. Emphasizing the seriousness of the crisis, Yemen researcher […] The post Rights group...

Trump administration declares $1.7B ‘anti-weaponization fund’ defunct in court filing, rendering challenges moot

In a written submission, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday told federal District Judge Leonie Brinkema that the much-criticized “Anti-Weaponization Fund” has not been created, and will not be going forward. Further, they argued that as the fund does not exist, the lawsuits challenging it are moot. The submission states that Acting US […] The post Trump administration...

Viral India political party sparks large-scale youth protest against education minister

Thousands of youth protested in India on Saturday, calling for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) organized the protest in response to a perceived failure of the Ministry to handle the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) controversy. On Sunday, organizers posted a video on X, making reference to […] The post Viral India...

Federal court strikes down a slew of immigration restrictions impacting 39 countries

The US District Court for the District of Rhode Island on Friday ruled that the Trump administration had enacted illegal immigration restrictions on citizens of 39 countries. In vacating the restrictions, Judge John McConnell wrote that the concerned immigrants have been stuck in limbo despite their compliance with immigration laws. Applicants waited for months without […] The post Federal court...

HRW: Indonesia violating human rights under the guise of security measures

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday called on Indonesia to rescind its newly implemented policies to fight street crime, citing concerns that these measures would result in excessive use of force by security forces. The controversial security measures include a shoot-on-sight policy and the joint deployment of military troops with police to counter the rise […] The post HRW: Indonesia...

‘In India, Arbitration Is an Emotion, Not Just Business’: Dr. N. G. Khaitan Highlights India’s Rise as a Global Arbitration Hub at ICA’s 4th Indo-UK Conference

India’s growing trade ties, pro-arbitration judiciary, and legal reforms are opening new avenues for cross-border dispute resolution, with Dr. N. G. Khaitan at the ICA’s Indo-UK conference in London urging global businesses to see India not just as a commercial hub but as an emerging centre for arbitration. The post ‘In India, Arbitration Is an Emotion, Not Just Business’: Dr...

2026 SCC Vol. 4 Part 4: Key Supreme Court Cases on Arbitration, Constitution, Electricity, Legal Metrology & Port Trusts

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 4 Part 4 on reference to arbitration, appointment of district judges, electricity distribution, tariff revision, and more. The post 2026 SCC Vol. 4 Part 4: Key Supreme Court Cases on Arbitration, Constitution, Electricity, Legal Metrology & Port Trusts appeared first on SCC Times .

Kenya dispatch: High Court suspends US-backed Ebola quarantine facility

Justice Nyaundi of Nairobi’s Milimani High Court on May 29 issued an urgent conservatory order suspending any move to establish the planned US-backed Ebola quarantine center. The conservatory order was granted following a petition by the Katiba Institute, barring officials from opening or approving the facility until the case is fully heard before the Court. […] The post Kenya dispatch...

Canada parliament passes cybersecurity bill amid privacy concerns

The Canadian Senate on Thursday passed Bill C-8, introducing a mandatory cybersecurity framework designed to protect critical infrastructure across the country’s telecommunications, finance, energy and transportation sectors against emerging threats. The legislation achieves its objectives by amending the existing Telecommunications Act and enacting the new Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act. The amendments to the Telecommunications […] The post Canada parliament...

Canada parliament adopts new hate crime bill amid speech and religious freedom concerns

The upper house of the Canadian parliament on Thursday adopted the Combatting Hate Act, by a vote of 45-13. The Senate adopted a last-minute amendment to outlaw the display of a noose. The act outlaws the “wilful promotion of hatred” such as display of the Nazi hakenkreuz and symbols of listed terrorist entities, among other […] The post Canada parliament...

US Supreme Court clarifies agency powers in pair of new rulings

The US Supreme Court on Thursday issued favorable rulings to federal regulators in two separate cases, adding clarity to recent holdings that signaled skepticism toward agency powers. In FCC v. AT&T, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) system for issuing monetary forfeiture orders does not violate the guarantee of a […] The post US Supreme...

Amnesty International decries Egypt arbitrary detention of activists

Amnesty International called Thursday on Egyptian authorities to immediately release jailed activists and uphold international law, following the arrest of activists involved in organizing a peaceful rally. Several activists and members of the Committee to Defend Prisoners of Conscience were arrested on May 25 after organizing a peaceful exhibition called “They Don’t Belong in Prison,” […] The post Amnesty International...

Haiti specialized courts must ensure justice for child victims: Amnesty

Amnesty International on Thursday welcomed Haiti’s announcement of specialized judicial units to address human rights abuses in the country and called for the prioritization of justice for Haitian children. The Haitian government announced two specialized judicial centers last month, responsible for “handling cases related to organized financial crimes,” the illegal arms trade, sexual violence and […] The post Haiti specialized...

LIDW 2026 | From Comparison to Co-Creation: CJI Surya Kant Proposes Joint Indo-UK Arbitrator Training, Fast-Track Procedures and Arb-Med Framework at 4th ICA Conference

The Chief Justice of India delivered a thought-provoking keynote address at the 4th International Conference of the ICA on Arbitrating Indo-UK Disputes, urging the global arbitration community to return to the foundational purpose of arbitration and ensure that dispute resolution remains accessible, efficient, and responsive to the needs of modern commerce. The post LIDW 2026 | From Comparison to Co-Creation...

Mental Healthcare Amendment Rules 2026: New Permanent Registration Process for Mental Health Establishments

The amendment replaces the concept of provisional registration with a streamlined system of registration for mental health establishments by the Central Authority and introduces a new Rule 12-A. The post Mental Healthcare Amendment Rules 2026: New Permanent Registration Process for Mental Health Establishments appeared first on SCC Times .

Rooftop Solar Systems are Movable Property: Jodhpur GST Appellate Authority Quashes Works Contract Demand and IGST on CIF Ocean Freight

‘The appellate authority held that rooftop solar power generating systems remain ‘movable property’ where they can be dismantled and relocated without substantial damage and therefore cannot be classified as works contracts under Section 2(119), CGST Act. The post Rooftop Solar Systems are Movable Property: Jodhpur GST Appellate Authority Quashes Works Contract Demand and IGST on CIF Ocean Freight appeared first...

Canada’s Treaty 8 First Nations: Alberta must immediately cease all separation activities

The Treaty 8 First Nations of the Canadian province of Alberta wrote a formal letter to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Thursday demanding that the province “immediately cease any attempt to proceed with a separation referendum or related process without full consultation, accommodation, and the free, prior, and informed consent of the Treaty 8 First […] The post Canada’s Treaty...

In Conversation with Vivek Sood: Mindset, Ethics and Professional Rigour

Interviewee: Vivek Sood 1 Interviewed by Rea Agrawal 2 The post In Conversation with Vivek Sood: Mindset, Ethics and Professional Rigour appeared first on SCC Times .

Criminal Antecedents Are Not Merely a Matter of Record, They Bear Directly on Whether an Accused Will Abide by Bail Conditions: Supreme Court Cancels Bail of 3 in Hospital Murder...

The Supreme Court set aside bail granted to 3 accused in a hospital murder case, holding that the High Court failed to consider their specific roles and serious criminal antecedents. The Court reiterated that custody period and delay in trial cannot alone justify bail in heinous offences involving armed mob violence. The post Criminal Antecedents Are Not Merely a Matter...

Former US AG Pam Bondi: Todd Blanche oversaw release of Epstein files

Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi told members of the House Oversight and Reform Committee (the Committee) that then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche oversaw the Justice Department’s efforts to review and release records connected to Jeffrey Epstein. The testimony was made during a closed-door interview held last month and later published by the Committee. These […] The post Former US...

Perú dispatch: second round of presidential election voting set for June 7

Peruvian law students from the Facultad de Derecho, Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco (UNSAAC) are reporting for JURIST on law-related events in and affecting Perú. All students are from Centro de Investigación de los Estudiantes de Derecho (CIED), a research center in UNSAAC’s faculty of law dedicated to spreading legal information and […] The post Perú dispatch...

Justices reject holding generic pharmaceutical manufacturers liable for decisions of pharmacists about prescribing their products

Justices validate SEC’s use of disgorgement in securities enforcement

On D-Day, did FDR violate the establishment clause?

Do Americans support expanding the court?

Plus, the Supreme Court released three opinions on Thursday.

Court rules against cell service providers over right to jury trial in FCC proceedings

The Supreme Court’s long history of shaping race

Opinions expected

Plus, the Trump administration announced plans to impose sweeping new tariffs and challenged a refund-related court order.

A random assortment of relists: prolonged detention, confessions of error, small juries, and new rules on habeas

When and why did complying with the Voting Rights Act become unconstitutional?

The two Roberts courts

Court clears the way for Alabama to use its preferred congressional map

Plus, Usha Vance called for “respect” for the court.

Supreme Court permits Alabama to use congressional map struck by lower court as racially discriminatory

The radical Justice Thomas

The state of the death penalty at the Supreme Court

Court asked to bar Alabama from using state’s preferred map

Plus, the court took up another case on the First Step Act.

Supreme Court urged to uphold lower court decision striking Alabama congressional map as racially discriminatory

Court rejects broad interpretation of compassionate release statute

Justices send case of death-row inmate back to lower courts, grant new First Step Act case

The most important cases yet to be decided

A brewing tariff refund battle

Plus, welcome to the heart of decision season.