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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

Linklaters, Hogan Lovells lead Ingredion’s £2.7bn Tate & Lyle buy

Linklaters acts for Tate & Lyle as Hogan Lovells counsels US-based Ingredion in deal that represents another loss for London stock market

High Court unveils new Business and Property Division as Chancery Division overhauled

Judge-led reform to unify group of specialist civil courts handling complex and often international litigation

US public broadcasting non-profit PBS names acting CLO as permanent legal chief

Longtime PBS lawyer Jill Patrone replaces Katherine Lauderdale as the organisation’s legal chief

DAC Beachcroft boosts London commercial disputes practice with Signature partner hire

Paul Brehony joins as UK firm ramps up international work with office launches and alliances across the Middle East, Asia, Australia and the Americas

Ex-Briefed recruiter launches specialist legal recruitment agency focused on Bar, law firms

Legal sector recruitment consultant Elliott Rogers to launch EJR Recruitment this week

Kirkland co-builds AI platform with tech firm Palantir

World’s largest law firm has co-developed AI technology to support its private equity clients with fundraising

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

‘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 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

Directory rankings: what’s really changed in the last decade and what happens next

Firms that succeed with legal directory rankings are those that treat submissions as a year round process, not a last minute scramble, writes AKH Legal Consulting’s Alex Holtum

Lockstep Isn't Quite Dead, but the Eulogy Has Begun

Law Deans Stand Up for Protecting the Rule of Law in the Legal Profession

Why 3 Attorneys Left Goodwin to Start an ‘AI-Native’ IP Firm

9th Circuit Judge Ryan Nelson Facing Criminal Charges, Professional Inquiry, After Alleged Parking Lot Tussle

Treasury Urges More AML Monitoring While Shedding Key Transparency Tool, Critics Say

Experts Say 'Disproportionate Exposure' Is Possible as Rare Securities Trial Kicks Off Over 'Insider' Group Claims

Law Firm Clients Reap Relationship Benefits at Knicks Game, as Gibson Dunn Wins Courtside Seats

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'

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

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

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Supreme Court Summarises Law On Approver's Testimony, Says Corroboration Not Mandatory For Accomplice's Evidence

Supreme Court Summarises Law On Approver's Testimony, Says Corroboration Not Mandatory For Accomplice's Evidence

MCD's Negligence Led To Saket Building Collapse : Amicus Tells Supreme Court, Seeks Action Against Officials

MCD's Negligence Led To Saket Building Collapse : Amicus Tells Supreme Court, Seeks Action Against Officials

Civil & Criminal Remedies Can Be Invoked For Same Cause, But There Shouldn't Be Inordinate Time Gap Between Them: Supreme Court

Civil & Criminal Remedies Can Be Invoked For Same Cause, But There Shouldn't Be Inordinate Time Gap Between Them: Supreme Court

P&H High Court Directs Centre To Treat Ex-IAS Ashok Khema As Empanelled Addl Secretary, Holds Denial Arbitrary

P&H High Court Directs Centre To Treat Ex-IAS Ashok Khema As Empanelled Addl Secretary, Holds Denial Arbitrary

S.27 Evidence Act | Panch Witness Turning Hostile Not Fatal If Recovery Proved By Other Evidence: Supreme Court

S.27 Evidence Act | Panch Witness Turning Hostile Not Fatal If Recovery Proved By Other Evidence: Supreme Court

No Forgery Merely Because Person Executed Document Wrongly Claiming Ownership Of Property : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Weekly Digest May 11 - 17, 2026

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

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

S. 138 NI Act | Authorised Signatory Who Signed Cheque On NGO's Behalf Deemed As 'Drawer', Liable For Dishonour : Supreme Court

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

Andhra Pradesh High Court

High Court of J & K and Ladakh

Himachal Pradesh High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court

Punjab and Haryana High Court

MP High Court Grants Bail To Minor Accused Of Murder, Says Probation Officer's Report Indicates Possibility Of Improvement Under Proper Care

HDFC Bank's Press Statement Not Defamatory Against Lilavati Trust: Bombay High Court Imposes Rs 5 Lakh Cost On Lilavati Trust

'How Can He Tamper When Entire Thing Is In EC's Custody?' Karnataka High Court Orally Asks In BJP Leader's Plea Against Ballot Tampering FIR

Bombay High Court refuses to gag HDFC Bank in ₹1,000 crore defamation suit by Lilavati trust

Magistrate, police officer personally liable to compensate: Allahabad HC guidelines to stop abuse of preventive detention

Kerala HC stays criminal case against 2 US tourists booked for flying drone near naval zone

VERTICES PARTNERS announces Annual Promotions; Manu Varghese made Equity Partner

Kogilu Layout demolitions: Karnataka HC questions affected residents' concerns about State rehab centres

Winning arbitration may still mean losing a customer: Hinduja GC at Indo-UK disputes panel

Bombay High Court refuses to freeze Tecnimont assets in ₹19,500 crore Eurochem suit

Academic excellence and the agenda of centralisation of NLUs

A Law Office specializing in banking, finance and commercial laws is looking to hire Associate in Delhi

Kerala High Court allows 3 of 7 foreign crew members of sunken ship MSC ELSA-3 to leave India

The Litigation Office is looking to hire Associates in Hyderabad

Lucio AI ties up with NUS Law

Convertible notes and SAFE notes in India: The dilemma

Journalist moves P&H High Court over police summons after AAP MLAs file multiple complaints

India not ready for lawyer success fees; arbitration has lost respect: Mahesh Agarwal

JSA advises Vobis Ventures on acquisition of Optiv's Advisory, Consulting and Transformation business

Age limit under ART Act Applies to Initiation of Treatment, Not Continuation Through Cryopreserved Embryos: Delhi HC Permits 50-Year-Old Woman to Undergo Frozen Embryo Transfer

The distinction between initiation of a fresh ART cycle after crossing the statutory age threshold and continuation of an already commenced treatment involving existing cryopreserved embryos cannot be lost sight of. The post Age limit under ART Act Applies to Initiation of Treatment, Not Continuation Through Cryopreserved Embryos: Delhi HC Permits 50-Year-Old Woman to Undergo Frozen Embryo Transfer appeared first...

Charting the Course of Dispute Resolution: Insights from Sanjeev Kumar

Interviewee: Sanjeev Kumar 1 Interviewed by Tej Partap Singh Gill 2 and Nupur Sanghi 3 The post Charting the Course of Dispute Resolution: Insights from Sanjeev Kumar appeared first on SCC Times .

Marriage Dead for All Practical Purposes Must Be Nullified; Parties Cannot Be Compelled to Remain Married by Court Orders: SC Grants Divorce on Irretrievable Breakdown After 20 Years

The Court held that the marriage was dead for all practical purposes, warranting to be nullified under Article 142 to grant a decree of divorce. The post Marriage Dead for All Practical Purposes Must Be Nullified; Parties Cannot Be Compelled to Remain Married by Court Orders: SC Grants Divorce on Irretrievable Breakdown After 20 Years appeared first on SCC Times...

Delhi HC Protects Naga Chaitanya’s Personality Rights; Restrains Use of Name and Likeness in Deepfakes, Pornographic Content and Unauthorised Merchandise

Delhi High Court granted interim protection to actor Naga Chaitanya against the unauthorised use of his name, image, voice and likeness in deepfakes, AI-generated content, pornographic material and unauthorised merchandise. The post Delhi HC Protects Naga Chaitanya’s Personality Rights; Restrains Use of Name and Likeness in Deepfakes, Pornographic Content and Unauthorised Merchandise appeared first on SCC Times .

Hong Kong proposes new law empowering chief executive to certify criminal acts as national security offenses

The Hong Kong Legislative Council’s panels on Security, and Administration of Justice and Legal Services (the “Panels”) on Monday proposed a new “subsidiary legislation” under Article 23 of Hong Kong Basic Law, empowering its chief executive to certify “other offences endangering national security under the law of [Hong Kong Special Administrative region] (HKSAR).” Specifically, the […] The post Hong Kong...

Scanning Thousands of Faces Without Consent Is Lawful If Policy Is Structured and Proportionate: UK High Court Upholds Metropolitan Police Live Facial Recognition Policy

UK High Court observed that the Policy incorporates detailed guidance and a structured three-stage proportionality assessment to ensure that any interference with fundamental rights is properly justified. The post Scanning Thousands of Faces Without Consent Is Lawful If Policy Is Structured and Proportionate: UK High Court Upholds Metropolitan Police Live Facial Recognition Policy appeared first on SCC Times .

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advises Dhoot Automotive Systems on its Collaboration with Ride Vision for ADAS Solutions in India

The transaction represents a significant cross-border collaboration between India and Israel in the automotive safety technology sector. The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of intelligent mobility and road safety solutions in India. The post Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advises Dhoot Automotive Systems on its Collaboration with Ride Vision for ADAS Solutions in India appeared first on SCC Times .

Can Preventive Detention be Invoked Immediately After Bail is Granted? Punjab & Haryana High Court Explains Why it Cannot be Used to Bypass Judicial Decisions

The High Court held that where ordinary criminal law provides adequate remedies, the State cannot bypass judicial scrutiny and directly invoke preventive detention merely because the accused has secured bail or because prosecution under ordinary law may involve procedural rigours. The post Can Preventive Detention be Invoked Immediately After Bail is Granted? Punjab & Haryana High Court Explains Why it...

Family Law May 2026 Roundup: SC Expunges Cruelty Findings Against Dentist Wife; Courts Also Address Ardhangini Guardianship, Void Marriage Pension, Child Marriage Gaps and More

Explore the key family law developments of May 2026, featuring significant decisions of the Supreme Court and various High Courts on maintenance, matrimonial rights, residence disputes, child marriage, guardianship, divorce, succession and child custody. The post Family Law May 2026 Roundup: SC Expunges Cruelty Findings Against Dentist Wife; Courts Also Address Ardhangini Guardianship, Void Marriage Pension, Child Marriage Gaps and...

From 3.35% to 6.85%: Finance Ministry Raises Senior Citizens Welfare Fund Interest Rate for FY 2025—26

The Ministry of Finance has more than doubled the interest rate applicable to the Senior Citizens Welfare Fund from 3.35% to 6.85% for FY 2025—26. The revision, notified on 8 June 2026, directly strengthens the fund's capacity to support healthcare, financial security and livelihood initiatives for the elderly. The post From 3.35% to 6.85%: Finance Ministry Raises Senior Citizens Welfare...

‘Those AI Solutions Must Have Their Foundations in Our Own Laws’: Sir Geoffrey Vos on AI, Digital Sovereignty and the Future of Arbitration at ICA’s 4th Indo-UK Conference

If the AI systems driving arbitral decisions are trained on materials from other jurisdictions, the awards they generate may be unenforceable or worse, systematically biased. Sir Geoffrey Vos used his keynote at the ICA's 4th Indo-UK Commercial Disputes Conference to draw a line between AI in arbitration, where party consent makes adoption feasible, and AI in courts, where constitutional legitimacy...

DOJ announces plans to revoke citizenship from 17 naturalized citizens

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Monday that it will move to revoke citizenship from 17 naturalized citizens. Denaturalization cases are rare; from 1990 through 2017 there were only 305 denaturalization cases, or an average 11 per year. In that same time period, approximately 644,000 immigrants became US citizens each year. Under federal law, […] The post DOJ announces...

Trump nominates acting attorney general Todd Blanche to lead Justice Department

US President Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche Monday to the position of the country’s 83rd attorney general. Blanche has served as acting attorney general since the resignation of Pam Bondi. He is now in line for the full time position pending Senate confirmation. Blanche began his legal career as a paralegal in the criminal division […] The post Trump nominates...

UN rights chief urges US to lift Cuba sanctions

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned Monday that the expansion of US sanctions against Cuba is causing widespread harm to the population and endangering lives, calling for the sanctions to be lifted immediately. Türk’s statement identified two overlapping measures: the national emergency declared by President Trump in January, which disrupted fuel shipments […] The post UN rights...

Nigeria authorities criticized for inadequate response to violence against young women and girls

UN rights experts on Monday condemned Nigerian authorities in response to ongoing reports that mass killings, kidnappings, forced conversion, sexual violence, and enforced disappearances are disproportionately targeting women and girls in Christian and minority religious communities. In commenting on the sheer gravity of the crimes, the experts stated: The deteriorating security situation in northern Nigeria […] The post Nigeria authorities...

Federal judge vacates Trump’s fee for H-1B visas

A judge for the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Monday vacated the $100,000 fee, part of a change in immigration policy, for H-1B visas that President Donald Trump had imposed by proclamation in September. The H-1B visa program allows employers to hire non-immigrant aliens for “specialty occupations” that require expert training […] The post Federal judge...

Connecticut governor signs bill to strengthen enforcement of hate crime law

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont on Monday signed Senate Bill 90, which takes a collection of scattered hate crime statutes and creates a comprehensive hate crime code. A press release from the the governor’s office states that the law “will improve the ability of police and prosecutors to charge criminals with hate crimes and seek their […] The post Connecticut governor...

Bolivia legislature clears way for escalated crackdown on anti-government protests as country enters fifth week of unrest

Bolivia’s legislature has passed a law granting embattled President Rodrigo Paz the authority to use military troops to clear roadblocks set up by protesters, as the country enters its fifth week of nationwide anti-government demonstrations. The law was passed in Bolivia’s Chamber of Deputies on Sunday, following an overnight debate, and was signed into law […] The post Bolivia legislature...

Widespread abuses persist in Cambodia cyber-scam compounds despite crackdown: report

Amnesty International reported Monday that Cambodia’s high-profile crackdown on cyber-scam compounds has failed to dismantle most operations and has left trafficking victims without meaningful protection, raising concerns about state accountability and enforcement efforts. In the new report, Amnesty documented evidence from 73 survivors originating from 16 countries who were allegedly subjected to human trafficking, forced labor, […] The post Widespread...

UK urges device controls to restrict children’s access to nude images

The UK government is urging technology companies to introduce device controls that would prevent children from sending, receiving and viewing sexually explicit images. Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned Monday that legislation could follow if companies fail to act. Starmer said technology companies should develop tools that stop minors from exchanging nude images on their devices. […] The post UK urges...

Court turns down appeals by elementary school student on AR-15 hat, death row inmate claiming racial discrimination in jury selection

UN warns rapidly changing ocean putting future of humanity at risk

The UN warned Sunday that without action—including nature-based approaches, emissions reductions, and expanded marine protections—the health of the ocean will continue to deteriorate, putting human health and well-being in grave danger. From over-fishing to acidification to biodiversity loss, the world’s oceans also face much of the brunt the brunt of human-driven climate change, an phenomenon […] The post UN warns...

China accused of ‘snubbing’ judicial review over controversial London mega-embassy

The Chinese government has come under criticism after reportedly failing to engage with a forthcoming judicial review concerning its controversial new embassy development at Royal Mint Court in central London, raising questions about transparency and accountability surrounding one of the UK’s most contentious planning decisions. The dispute centers on the former Royal Mint Court site […] The post China accused...

The campaign to overrule Obergefell

White House ballroom battle may soon arrive at the Supreme Court

Plus, how opinions are assigned.

South Korea president calls for legislative inquiry into local election disruptions

South Korea President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday called on the National Assembly (the Assembly) to open a parliamentary investigation into a ballot shortage that disrupted the local elections in the country last week, stating that the response and explanation thus far to the public has been insufficient. Stating that the right of citizens to […] The post South Korea...

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...

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