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Taiwan dispatch: Ministry condemns China after Kenya blocks delegates from Ocean Conference

Taiwan withdrew from the 2026 Our Ocean Conference (OOC) held in Mombasa, Kenya on June 16, after two Taiwanese delegates were denied entry to the conference, and later detained by authorities for over 20 hours. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ocean Affairs council condemned the Kenyan government for yielding to diplomatic pressure from […] The post Taiwan dispatch...

Judge cites Tenth Amendment in striking DOJ subpoenas aimed at Walz, other state officials

A US federal judge has quashed Department of Justice grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and other state and local officials. The court found that the DOJ used the subpoenas as part of an unconstitutional effort to pressure them into assisting federal immigration enforcement. In an order dated June […] The post Judge cites...

Former Colorado DNA analyst pleads guilty in evidence-tampering scandal, faces up to 16 years

A forensic scientist whose manipulation of DNA evidence has thrown more than 1,000 Colorado criminal cases into doubt pleaded guilty Tuesday to four felonies, closing a prosecution that has forced courts across the state to reexamine convictions built on her work. Yvonne “Missy” Woods had been charged with 102 felonies in January 2025 and pleaded not […] The post Former...

Supreme Court rules Rastafarian prisoner can’t sue Louisiana officers who shaved his head

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Damon Landor, a Rastafarian man imprisoned in Louisiana, could not sue the Louisiana Department of Corrections (LDOC) prison officials who restrained him and cut off his dreadlocks. Justice Neil Gorsuch delivered the 6-3 opinion of the court, which focused on the applicability of the Religious Land Use […] The post Supreme Court...

The blast radius of Callais – and what it means for Constitutional Law

When Congress “overrides” the court

What to know about the court’s five latest rulings

The next opinion announcement day is expected to be Thursday.

General Counsel Must Overcome Human and Organisational Barriers to Drive Legal Innovation: Industry Leaders at LegalTechTalk 2026

At LegalTechTalk London 2026, leading general counsel and legal technology experts examined why legal innovation initiatives often stall despite growing investment in AI. The discussion highlighted how leadership, organisational culture, stakeholder buy-in, and human judgement remain critical to successful transformation in an increasingly technology-driven legal landscape. The post <p style="font-family: ED Garamond;">General Counsel Must Overcome Human and Organisational Barriers to...

Sale of Non-BIS Certified Toys on Snapdeal an Unfair Trade Practice; CCPA Penalises Stallion Trading Company under Consumer Protection Act

The Central Consumer Protection Authority in exercise of its powers under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, took suo motu cognizance against Stallion Trading Company for sale of Toys on Snapdeal (an E-Commerce platform) which allegedly do not conform to BIS standards as made mandatory under Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020 The post <p style="font-family: ED Garamond;">Sale of Non-BIS Certified Toys...

Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026: Administrative Penalty Regime for Stamp Sale Violations under the Court Fees Act

With effect from 8 July 2026, the Jan Vishwas reforms to the Court Fees Act, 1870 replace criminal penalties for stamp-related violations with civil penalties and establish administrative adjudication and appeal mechanisms. The post <p style="font-family: ED Garamond;">Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026: Administrative Penalty Regime for Stamp Sale Violations under the Court Fees Act</p> appeared first on SCC...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acts as legal counsel to ReNew Green Energy Solutions and ReNew Power Private Ltd.

ReNew Green operates one of India’s largest clean energy portfolios for businesses, with approximately 2.5 GW of committed capacity across multiple states. The investment will also strengthen its position in delivering sustainable energy solutions and expanding its footprint in India’s renewable energy sector. The post <p style="font-family: ED Garamond;">Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acts as legal counsel to ReNew Green Energy Solutions...

Lack of proper Ladies’ Bar Rooms a constitutional concern; Supreme Court suggests Young Lawyers’ Professional Assistance Fund to prevent brain drain from the Bar

The PIL highlighted the widespread absence of properly equipped Ladies’ Bar Rooms and essential amenities in High Courts, District Courts, Taluka Courts, Tribunals, Revenue Courts, and Commissions across the country. The post <p style="font-family: ED Garamond;">Lack of proper Ladies’ Bar Rooms a constitutional concern; Supreme Court suggests Young Lawyers’ Professional Assistance Fund to prevent brain drain from the Bar</p> appeared...

Pharmacies Can Sell Below MRP But Cannot Display Vague Discount Boards; Drugs Controller’s Licensing Condition Upheld: Kerala High Court

The Court viewed that the power of the licensing authority to stipulate certain conditions while submitting applications for the grant of a licence cannot be said to be arbitrary or warranting an interference by this Court. The post <p style="font-family: ED Garamond;">Pharmacies Can Sell Below MRP But Cannot Display Vague Discount Boards; Drugs Controller’s Licensing Condition Upheld: Kerala High Court</p>...

University of Lucknow | Webinar on DAWN Scheme, 2025: Observance of International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking

The University of Lucknow, Lucknow is organizing a webinar on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Scheduled for 26th June 2026 at 5:00 P.M. onwards in online mode, the webinar aims to bring together students, academicians, and experts to promote awareness, dialogue, and collective action towards a drug-free society. The post <p style="font-family: ED...

Karnataka High Court permits Total Abdominal Hysterectomy of 23-year-old woman with severe intellectual disability, citing her welfare and best interests

“Disability, by itself, can never constitute a ground either to authorise the removal of a reproductive organ or to deprive a person of reproductive autonomy. Any such approach would be inconsistent with the constitutional guarantees recognised by the Supreme Court and with the dignity accorded to persons with disabilities under the Constitution and the statutory framework governing their rights.” The...

What Metrics are GCs Using to Evaluate Outside Counsel?: LegalTechTalk 2026 Panel on Trust, Communication, AI and Value in Law Firm Relationships

How do in-house legal teams assess outside counsel beyond legal expertise alone? At LegalTechTalk 2026, Mori Kabiri, Olga Dmytriyeva and Aminata Ba explored the role of communication, trust, transparency, AI usage, pricing and business understanding in shaping successful relationships between clients and law firms. The post <p style="font-family: ED Garamond;">What Metrics are GCs Using to Evaluate Outside Counsel?: LegalTechTalk 2026...

Advocate Entitled to Agreed Professional Fees Adjustable Against Compensation Amount: Delhi HC Dismisses Client’s Appeal on Failure to Prove Payment

The Court also acknowledged that the advocate’s conduct was improper in retaining the entire amount of Rs.60,000/- received on behalf of the client. The post <p style="font-family: ED Garamond;">Advocate Entitled to Agreed Professional Fees Adjustable Against Compensation Amount: Delhi HC Dismisses Client’s Appeal on Failure to Prove Payment</p> appeared first on SCC Times.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Advises Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd. on its ₹1,500 Crore Qualified Institutions Placement

The QIP comprised participation from a diverse set of institutional investors, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), as well as leading mutual funds and insurance companies such as HSBC Mutual Fund, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, Axis Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, HDFC Life Insurance and Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance. The post <p style="font-family: ED Garamond;">Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Advises Krishna Institute...

Treating Employment Bond Amount as Debt Without Establishing Actual Loss Impermissible under Section 138 NI Act; Employee Acquitted in Cheque Dishonour case: Bengaluru Sessions Court

Any dispute arises in respect of liquidated damages, it should be reasonable. A party to contract violated a terms or conditions, he is liable to pay actual damages or loss caused to other party. The post <p style="font-family: ED Garamond;">Treating Employment Bond Amount as Debt Without Establishing Actual Loss Impermissible under Section 138 NI Act; Employee Acquitted in Cheque Dishonour...

Right to Walk on Footpath is a Fundamental Right: Supreme Court

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has held that the right to walk safely is a part of Article The post Right to Walk on Footpath is a Fundamental Right: Supreme Court appeared first on SCC Times.

Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge, Justice Sheel Nagu

Justice Sheel Nagu’s elevation to the Supreme Court on 2 June 2026 marks a significant milestone in an illustrious legal and judicial journey spanning nearly four decades. The post <p style="font-family: ED Garamond;">Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge, Justice Sheel Nagu</p> appeared first on SCC Times.

US Supreme Court eases burden on border officers in green card holder removal cases

The US Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that immigration officers are not required to have clear and convincing evidence that a returning lawful permanent resident committed a crime involving moral turpitude before treating the resident as an applicant for admission rather than as someone already admitted to the United States. The 6-3 decision in Blanche v. […] The post US Supreme...

Court sides with government in dispute over rights of green card holders accused of committing a crime

Ghana dispatch: former finance minister granted permanent residence in the US, thwarting extradition efforts

In an earlier publication by JURIST, former Ghana Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) pursuant to Ghana’s December 10 formal extradition request to the US Department of Justice for Ofori-Atta, who faces 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offenses. However, on June 5, ICE’s removal proceedings against him were terminated after a US...

Justices reject constitutional attack on foreclosure rules

Justices send compensation dispute over seized home back to lower court

US federal judge dismisses Trump administration’s lawsuit over Los Angeles sanctuary city policy

Los Angeles (LA) City Attorney Hydee ‌Feldstein Soto announced on Sunday “a legal victory” for the city, stating that a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by US President Donald Trump’s administration over its sanctuary city ordinance. Feldstein Soto stated: “This order reinforces the well-established principle that local governments have the authority to decide how to […] The post US federal...

Rights groups urge Bangladesh to amend national human rights commission bill

A coalition of human rights groups, including Human Rights Watch (HRW), issued a joint statement on Monday urging the government of Bangladesh to refrain from adopting the current version of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Bill, 2026, a draft law that replaces the National Human Rights Ordinance 2025. They recommended that authorities amend the […] The post Rights groups...

‘If you take a crap process and put AI on top of it, it will still be crap’: LegalTechTalk speakers reflect on the Gen AI boom

Nick Huber detects a mood of excitement and anxiety at last week’s LegalTechTalk conference in London

Pérez-Llorca opens Abu Dhabi office targeting sovereign wealth funds

Launch makes Pérez-Llorca first Ibero-American law firm with a physical presence in the city

Baker McKenzie completes 2026 partner promotions with 30-strong international round

Summer tally follows 17 Americas promotions in January with the overall number the smallest for the firm in the past decade

US sports betting app Novig hires ex-CFTC lawyer as chief regulatory and legal affairs officer

Elie Mishory will work alongside chief legal officer Alex Wolf

Kirkland Taps Quinn Emanuel Appellate Co-Chair to Lead Supreme Court Practice

Christopher Michel, former co-chair of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan’s national appellate practice, will lead Kirkland's Supreme Court and appellate practice.

'They Needed a Texas Lawyer': Gibson Dunn's Journey to Landing the SpaceX IPO

Inside Kirkland’s Billion-Dollar Investment Fund

Litigators of the (Past) Week: Reversing a $60M Loss in Bellwether Baby Formula Case for Mead Johnson

Tegna Elevates Veteran Insider Marc Sher to General Counsel

NEET-SS | 'Cut-Off For In-Service Candidates Should Be Lesser': Supreme Court Urges Reduction In Percentile For Govt Doctors

NEET-SS | 'Cut-Off For In-Service Candidates Should Be Lesser': Supreme Court Urges Reduction In Percentile For Govt Doctors

The Last Bourbon At Gymkhana Club

The Last Bourbon At Gymkhana Club

Registered Sale Deed Presumed Valid; Minor Discrepancy In Attestation Witness Details Won't Invalidate Execution : Supreme Court

Registered Sale Deed Presumed Valid; Minor Discrepancy In Attestation Witness Details Won't Invalidate Execution : Supreme Court

Motor Accident Claim | Loss Suffered By Parents Cannot Be Assessed With Arithmetical Precision: Supreme Court The Court

The Court upheld Rs 82 lakh compensation for the parents over the death of their son, a CA student.

Absconding Accused Declared As 'Proclaimed Offender' Cannot Maintain Quashing Petition Through Power Of Attorney: Uttarakhand High Court

How the UK High Court held Nirav Modi liable to pay ₹100 crore personal guarantee to Bank of India

The search tax: Indian litigation's hidden cost

Arbitrating fraud: The serious fraud exception and its shrinking boundaries

Justice Prathiba M Singh becomes first Indian judge in global IP Hall of Fame

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advises Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences on ₹1,500 crore QIP

Israel deliberately targeted children in Gaza, committed crimes against humanity: S Muralidhar-led UN Commission

Indian, Russian Supreme Courts sign MoU on best practices in tech and justice administration

Kerala High Court halts demolition of apartment towers built for Army personnel

Madras High Court halts Foxconn subsidiary project work till June 29 amid pending dispute with BNR

The Telegram ban order misses the tech-law nuance

HPNLU Shimla's re-exam fee increases by 400% in 4 months

Calcutta High Court cautions against arbitrary attachment of property under Section 107 BNSS

Absence of sperm on rape victim’s clothes no ground to discredit her testimony: J&K High Court

Class 12 through NIOS or distance education? Telangana Bar Council may not enrol you as an advocate

Karnataka High Court says second wife of deceased also entitled to motor accident compensation

Kottiyoor temple festival in Wayanad's forest area: Kerala HC seeks input on logistics from Centre, State

Lohagad Fort murder: Accused Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary remanded to seven-day police custody

Madras High Court seeks district-wise report on functioning of POCSO courts in Tamil Nadu

Rajasthan HC orders probe into tribunal's functioning after stay order allegedly vanishes from record

Supreme Court dismisses plea raising concerns that EWS candidates can't afford private medical college fees

Kerala High Court invalidates oath taken by BJP councillors in the name of deities, martyrs

Parul University announces Law Conclave & Gavel Glory Awards, 2026

Bombay High Court warns future lawyers against scurrilous litigation, dismisses LLM student’s plea

Not a judge's job to please someone: Bombay High Court Justice VV Kankanwadi retires

Supreme Court Allows Petitioner To Approach Calcutta High Court Against West Bengal Govt Move To Deny Ration To SIR-Excluded Persons

Supreme Court Allows Petitioner To Approach Calcutta High Court Against West Bengal Govt Move To Deny Ration To SIR-Excluded Persons

MBBS | 'Private Medical Colleges Will Close If Forced To Charge Only Govt Fee' : Supreme Court Rejects EWS Student's Plea

MBBS | 'Private Medical Colleges Will Close If Forced To Charge Only Govt Fee' : Supreme Court Rejects EWS Student's Plea

Motor Accident Claim | Loss Of Right Leg Must Be Treated As 100% Functional Disability For Mason : Supreme Court

Motor Accident Claim | Loss Of Right Leg Must Be Treated As 100% Functional Disability For Mason : Supreme Court

Existence Of Regulation Cannot Fetter Legislature's Power To Amend Statute & Override Regulation: Supreme Court

Existence Of Regulation Cannot Fetter Legislature's Power To Amend Statute & Override Regulation: Supreme Court

Long Lapse Of Time Without Similar Criminal Conduct Relevant While Moulding Sentence: Supreme Court

Long Lapse Of Time Without Similar Criminal Conduct Relevant While Moulding Sentence: Supreme Court

Kerala High Court Rejects Election Petition Filed By CPI(M)'s AM Ariff Against Congress MP KC Venugopal's Lok Sabha Win From Alappuzha

Renukaswamy Murder Case: Karnataka High Court To Decide Whether Prosecution Can Cross-Examine Own Witness Without Declaring Her Hostile

Legal education firm BARBRI acquires AI learning tool provider Lega

Lega’s AI training platform provides practical experiences, workshops and simulations

How Foley Hoag Became the 'Anti-Trump' Big Law Firm

"When things started in January of 2025, we were already there,” said the firm's managing partner. “It’s just that the circumstances changed to help us take advantage of it."

Winston Partners Continue to Depart in Texas

Judge Vacates Trump's Courthouse Immigration Arrest Policy Nationwide

US Judge Allows Search Warrant Seeking Crypto Exec’s ChatGPT Records

Complaint Lodged with Attorney Grievance Committee Against Acting AG Todd Blanche

Fish & Richardson Launches Proprietary AI-Powered Patent Tool FishStream AI

Brown Rudnick's Revenue Surpassed $300M, Profits Saw Double-Digit Increases in 2025