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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to consider ban on transgender persons in the military

Federal judge grants TRO against Department of Housing and Urban Development’s halt of Private Enforcement Initiative funding

Judge Myong J. Joun of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Wednesday granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The order blocks HUD’s plan to halt Private Enforcement Initiatives (PEI) under the Fair Housing Act through removing the department’s access to funding. […] The post Federal judge...

US charges dozens of alleged Puerto Rico gang members with gun and drug offenses

The US Justice Department on Thursday announced federal gun and drug charges brought against 81 alleged members of Puerto Rican gang “Los Baja Deo” following a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) investigation. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the DHS investigation led to the seizure of 21 firearms and uncovered “the distribution of at least […] The post US charges...

Human Rights Watch condemns Ecuador’s adoption law for discriminating against LGBT parents and transgender children

Human Rights Watch on Thursday criticized Ecuador’s newly enacted adoption law, which took effect on August 14 after lawmakers approved it 118-0, arguing that provisions restricting adoption by lesbian, gay and bisexual people and permitting the loss of parental authority over certain medical decisions involving transgender children violate equality and child-rights protections. The Organic Reform […] The post Human Rights...

Amnesty International warns Kuwait’s counter-terrorism crackdown amid Iran conflict endangers fundamental human rights

Amnesty International on Wednesday condemned Kuwait’s counter-terrorism law that may have grave repercussions for the freedoms of assembly and expression. Enacted against the backdrop of US-Israel attacks, Decree No. 47 of 2026 on Combating Terrorism Crimes was issued on March 15, 2026. The new law provides for vaguely broad definitions of terrorism, extends the scope of […] The post Amnesty...

Brazil sues Discord over alleged shortcomings in youth safety policies and enforcement

Brazil’s federal government on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Discord, Inc. accusing the messaging platform of violating national child protection laws. Brazil’s attorney general’s office, the Advocacia-Geral da Union (AGU) brought the lawsuit in the federal court seeking roughly R$500 million ($97 million) in damages. The AGU alleges violation of Brazilian laws regarding age verification […] The post Brazil sues...

The Supreme Court of Israel

The Supreme Court’s realignment roundup: October Term 2025

Government urges SCOTUS to deny 9/11 petitions

Plus, would cameras in the courtroom boost public trust?

Two years, no Commission: Delhi HC directs Centre to decide on constitution of National Nursing and Midwifery Commission within 2 months

Delhi High Court directs respondents to decide representation concerning constitution of the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission within two months The post Two years, no Commission: Delhi HC directs Centre to decide on constitution of National Nursing and Midwifery Commission within 2 months appeared first on SCC Times.

Can the Corporate Veil be pierced to enforce an Arbitral Award? Zambia Supreme Court answers

The present case discusses the effect of an arbitral award and the extent to which the courts can assist in execution. It also discusses the processes that are available in the court system for the execution of an arbitral award and the principle of piercing the corporate veil. The post Can the Corporate Veil be pierced to enforce an Arbitral...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acts as the Indian legal counsel to LEAP India Limited on its IPO

The transaction is the first IPO by a KKR-promoted company in India. The post Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acts as the Indian legal counsel to LEAP India Limited on its IPO appeared first on SCC Times.

Polluter-pays principle applies only where damage is attributable to the polluter; SC sets aside NGT’s liability assessment against “Art of Living International Centre”

The Court held that the mere existence of environmental degradation is insufficient. A causal connection between the conduct of the alleged polluter and the environmental damage must be established. The post Polluter-pays principle applies only where damage is attributable to the polluter; SC sets aside NGT’s liability assessment against “Art of Living International Centre” appeared first on SCC Times.

Cases Reported in HCC | Latest High Court Cases on Corporate Law

Five recent High Court rulings on arbitration and contractual disputes, spanning challenges to arbitral awards under Section 34, interim measures under Section 9, arbitrability of pre-agreement disputes, contractual modification and novation, and termination of arbitral proceedings under Section 32(2)(c), rounded up from SCC’s High Court Cases (HCC). The post Cases Reported in HCC | Latest High Court Cases on Corporate...

S&R Associates advises Mahanagar Gas Ltd. on concession agreement for 350 TPD compressed biogas plant in Mumbai

The S&R team is led by partner Avikshit Moral and counsel Preeti Dhar. The post S&R Associates advises Mahanagar Gas Ltd. on concession agreement for 350 TPD compressed biogas plant in Mumbai appeared first on SCC Times.

UN committee warns of racial discrimination amid civilian deaths and mass displacement in Lebanon

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) on Wednesday called for an end to attacks directed against or indiscriminately affecting civilians in Lebanon. Acting under its Early Warning and Urgent Action Procedure, the Committee warned that no derogation from the prohibition of racial discrimination is permitted during armed conflict. Under the International […] The post UN committee...

Practising law and pursuing 3-year LLM course simultaneously? Delhi HC lets attendance shortfall slide

The Court observed that “the very purpose of the LLM 3-year course is to enable students to continue practice before the Courts while simultaneously pursuing their Masters program”. The post Practising law and pursuing 3-year LLM course simultaneously? Delhi HC lets attendance shortfall slide appeared first on SCC Times.

Call for Blogs | CELAR Blog, NLUJAA: Submissions invited on contemporary Environmental Law issues

The Centre for Environmental Law, Advocacy and Research (CELAR), the first of its kind in North-East India, is devoted to strengthening and contributing to the jurisprudence on environmental law, under the auspices of the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam The post Call for Blogs | CELAR Blog, NLUJAA: Submissions invited on contemporary Environmental Law issues appeared first on...

Delhi HC calls for immediate measures to address Yamuna pollution, waterlogging, sewage treatment and redevelopment of industrial areas

Delhi High Court emphasised that redevelopment of these non-conforming industrial areas was essential not only for providing proper infrastructure but also for eliminating waterlogging and preventing untreated sewage from entering the Yamuna. The post Delhi HC calls for immediate measures to address Yamuna pollution, waterlogging, sewage treatment and redevelopment of industrial areas appeared first on SCC Times.

Asian Law College | International Moot Court Competition 2026: Registrations Open

The ALC International Moot Court Competition has evolved into a distinguished platform bringing together aspiring legal professionals from leading law schools and universities across India and abroad. The post Asian Law College | International Moot Court Competition 2026: Registrations Open appeared first on SCC Times.

EPF Inspection Charge Rate reduced to 0.18%; Minimum Inspection Charge remains unchanged

Labour Ministry as revised the inspection charge rate payable under the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 1952, reducing it from 0.35% to 0.18% of wages. The post EPF Inspection Charge Rate reduced to 0.18%; Minimum Inspection Charge remains unchanged appeared first on SCC Times.

Delhi HC Order in Saurav Das Case: What the Court said on Summons, Amendment of Plaint and Injunction Plea

Delhi High Court issued summons in Saurav Das’s suit, allowed amendment substituting Defendant 4 with Good Morning India (P) Ltd., and directed the defendants to file their reply to the interim injunction plea within 10 days. The post Delhi HC Order in Saurav Das Case: What the Court said on Summons, Amendment of Plaint and Injunction Plea appeared first on...

Pinsent Masons adds IP partner duo in Germany from Vossius

Kai Rüting and Philipp Widera join firm in Düsseldorf

AI-powered litigants in person: a growing claims challenge for defendants?

Lauren Gosnell, Nicola Aspinwall and Fiona Hamilton-Wood of Kennedys examine the challenges that AI poses for the civil courts – and how defendants must navigate them

'Unresponsiveness' and 'Unclear Goals' Dog Big Law Marketing Departments—Not to Mention the AI Risks

'Unresponsiveness' and 'Unclear Goals' Dog Big Law Marketing Departments—Not to Mention the AI Risks

Pentagon's Blacklisting of Anthropic Was ‘Unlawful Retaliation,' Federal Court Finds

Could Third Circuit Test of Judicial Privacy Law Could Have Spillover Effect on New York?

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Responds to White House Demand

EEOC Seeks Faster Process for Federal Worker Bias Claims, Critics Fear Fewer Protections

Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Strike at Moonlighting Bans, 'Made With Avocado Oil' Claims and Employee Background Checks

As Litigation Practices Boom, MoloLamken Refines Law Student Boot Camp

SCCA, GCAI sign MOU to boost India-Singapore legal cooperation

Khaitan & Co Partner Abhisaar Bairagi relocates to Singapore office

Fujifilm hires Elekta regional GC as legal head for its Americas business

Michael Hartman replaces Sarah Karlgaard, who left to join HealthPartners in May

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Legal AI Gets an Upgrade: Inside LexisNexis’ New Innovation Lab

Legal AI Gets an Upgrade: Inside LexisNexis’ New Innovation Lab

Out of Office, Not Out of Reach: How London Lawyers Balance Holidays and Client Demands

Litigators of the Week: 11th Circuit Vacates DOT Order Targeting Delta’s Joint Venture With Aeromexico

The Legal Geek Leaders in Tech Awards 2026: Shortlist Revealed

Seven Lawyers With Surprisingly Un-Lawyerly Side Hustles

LiveLaw Supreme Court Half-Yearly Digest 2026 - Negotiable Instruments Act Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - Supreme Court Half

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest Jan - Jun, 2026 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - Section 138 - When a company or NGO authorises a specific individual to sign and issue cheques on its behalf, along with the responsibility of making payments under an...

Not Necessary To Carry Biological Father's Name In Today's World: Calcutta High Court Allows Stepfather's Name In Child's Birth Certificate

Building Partly On Govt Land: Gauhati High Court Says Extent Of Demolition & Compensation Must Be Decided By Civil Court

My lords may kindly record

J&K High Court seeks fresh report on encroachments by religious institutions in Kashmir

Bombay High Court clears OTT release of Hindi film ‘Bandar’ with disclaimers

Karnataka High Court slams ‘police raj’, imposes ₹3 lakh costs on Whitefield police for illegal arrest

Any rider may get ‘exuberant’ with girlfriend on pillion: Madras HC cuts accident compensation

Central government notifies establishment of Mediation Council of India

Indian lawyers not getting enough SIAC arbitral appointments: Supreme Court Justice Manmohan

ICSID launches first staffed office outside Washington in Singapore

Justice needs its UPI moment

India bashing over arbitration should stop: Attorney General R Venkataramani

Gayatri Balasamy verdict could make courts interventionist, adventurist: Ex-Justice Ravindra Bhat

Delhi High Court restricts entry of law interns: Which students can enter?

President Promulgates Regulation Allowing Ladakh Bench For J&K&L High CourtPresident Droupadi Murmu has promulgated a regulation providing for

President Droupadi Murmu has promulgated a regulation providing for the establishment of a sitting bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in the Union Territory of Ladakh.The Union Territory of Ladakh (Sitting of Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh in Ladakh)...

"Ministers Not Above Law": Madras High Court Orally Remarks While Directing TN Finance Minister To Appear Before Magistrate In Assault Case

Singapore court rejects Tata Power's challenge to $490 million arbitral award

High Courts, Supreme Court more predictable than lower courts in India: EssilorLuxottica GC

Chambers of Harsh Kaushik is looking to hire Advocates in Delhi

NLSIU convocation was cancelled after students rejected demand to publicly invite CJI Surya Kant

Advocates' Association of Western India becomes first bar body to reserve President post for women

With Eyes on SCOTUS' Emergency Docket, Appellate Equivalents Get Little Attention

With Eyes on SCOTUS' Emergency Docket, Appellate Equivalents Get Little Attention

'We're Not Playing Games': Attorney Mark DiCello in Hot Seat Over Paraquat Clients

More States Look to Regulate MSOs, Outside Investment as PE Continues to Eye Legal Industry

'Enormous and Unprecedented': Lawyers Assess Fallout From Meta’s Child Safety Settlement

The Best-Positioned GCs Aren't Just Using AI, They're Shaping the Business

CEO's Alleged Leak, Board Response Created 'Extreme Scenario' Exempt From Safe Harbor, Court Says

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ILTACON Day 4: The Evolving Role of Law Firm Data Scientists in the AI Era

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