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Popović goes from court to special forces
Politics5h ago

Popović goes from court to special forces

The former president of the Court of Appeal, Mirjana Popović, could soon join the team of chief special prosecutor Vladimir Novović. According to "Vijesti" information, which Popović also...

Man Arrested in Lisbon for 2009 Brazil Homicide
Worldobservador5d ago

Man Arrested in Lisbon for 2009 Brazil Homicide

A 59-year-old man was arrested in Lisbon under an international warrant for a homicide committed in Brazil in 2009. He was later released by the Lisbon Court of Appeal as he is a Portuguese citizen.

Nigeria's Year of Women in Law
PoliticsPremium Times9d ago

Nigeria's Year of Women in Law

This year marks a significant period for women in Nigerian law, with five of the most crucial positions in law and justice now held by women, including the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the President of the Court of Appeal.

Marius Borg Høiby's Appeal Against Continued Detention Rejected
Worlddr-dknrkvg14d ago3 sources

Marius Borg Høiby's Appeal Against Continued Detention Rejected

Marius Borg Høiby's appeal against the district court's decision for continued detention has been rejected by the Borgarting Court of Appeal. He will continue to serve his detention with an electronic ankle monitor at Skaugum, as requested by the prosecution.

Worldpunch-ng24d ago

Historic Rise of Powerful Women in Nigerian Law

Nigeria is witnessing a historic rise of powerful women in its legal sector, with key positions like Chief Justice, Court of Appeal President, and Nigerian Law School DG now held by women.

PSD challenges Bolojan Government's legislative abuses in court
Politicsdigi241mo ago

PSD challenges Bolojan Government's legislative abuses in court

Romania's Social Democrats (PSD) have notified the Bucharest Court of Appeal and the General Prosecutor's Office regarding alleged 'legislative abuses' by the Bolojan Government, claiming it illegally adopted long-term policies despite being dismissed by Parliament.

Appeals Court Voids Two Whitmer Plot Convictions
Politicszerohedge1mo ago

Appeals Court Voids Two Whitmer Plot Convictions

A Michigan Court of Appeals panel has vacated the convictions of Pete Musico and Paul Bellar, two men found guilty in 2022 in connection with the plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer, ruling that kidnapping is not a 'violent felony'.

Finnish Court Declines to Hear Gig Fee Dispute
Businessyle-uutiset6d ago

Finnish Court Declines to Hear Gig Fee Dispute

A long-standing dispute between a dance hall entrepreneur in Lappeenranta and a band over a cancelled gig, which cost the entrepreneur nearly 20,000 euros, will not be heard by the court of appeal.

Regional DPS Leader in Burgas Remains in Custody
Politicsdnevnik-bg12d ago

Regional DPS Leader in Burgas Remains in Custody

Hristo Shirokov, the regional coordinator of the DPS party in Burgas, has been ordered to remain in permanent custody by the Court of Appeal, facing charges of participating in an organized criminal group.

Legal Expert Explains Overturned MASLOC Conviction and Court Panel Changes
Politicsmyjoyonline23d ago

Legal Expert Explains Overturned MASLOC Conviction and Court Panel Changes

Legal expert Samson Lardy Anyenini clarified the reasons behind the Court of Appeal overturning Sedina Tamakloe Attionu's conviction in the MASLOC case, attributing it to legal technicalities rather than interference. He also explained that changes in Court of Appeal panels are routine and not indicative of external influence.

Prosecutor Appeals Dismissal in Cardiologist's Case
Politicsruv1mo ago

Prosecutor Appeals Dismissal in Cardiologist's Case

An Icelandic district prosecutor has decided to appeal a Reykjanes District Court ruling that dismissed the case against cardiologist Skúli Tómas Gunnlaugsson to the Landsréttur (Court of Appeals). The case had previously been dismissed by the District Court.

Court Upholds FCCPC's Power to Regulate Digital Lending
BusinessPremium Timespunch-ng1mo ago2 sources

Court Upholds FCCPC's Power to Regulate Digital Lending

A court has upheld the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's (FCCPC) authority to regulate digital lending platforms, dismissing a lawsuit filed by the Association of Digital Lenders (WASPAN). WASPAN had challenged the FCCPC's powers, but the court affirmed the commission's regulatory oversight.

Worldzerohedge1mo ago

DC Circuit Court Grants Trump Victory on Mail-In Ballots

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a temporary order allowing the Postal Service to proceed with a proposed plan regarding mail-in ballots, marking a victory for Donald Trump on election integrity.

Life Sentence Upheld for Ljupco Paleski in Double Murder Case
Politicsmkd-mk1mo ago

Life Sentence Upheld for Ljupco Paleski in Double Murder Case

The Court of Appeals has upheld the life sentence for Ljupco Paleski in the double murder case of Vanja Gjorchevska and Panche Zezovski, while the father, Aleksandar Gjorchevski, will face a retrial. Paleski's defense attorney announced plans for international legal action regarding the Macedonian court's verdict.

Albanian Appeals Court Upholds Arrest of Turkish Activist
Worldreporter-albalkan-web5d ago2 sources

Albanian Appeals Court Upholds Arrest of Turkish Activist

Albania's Court of Appeals upheld the arrest warrant for 32-year-old Turkish citizen Julide Yazici, who was detained at Rinas airport after being sought internationally by Interpol Ankara. Her request for house arrest was denied due to flight risk to France.

Appeal Court Quashes Conviction in Deadly Arakapas Fire
Worldin-cyprus14d ago

Appeal Court Quashes Conviction in Deadly Arakapas Fire

Cyprus's Court of Appeal has overturned the conviction of a 69-year-old man previously jailed for eight years over the devastating July 2021 Arakapas fire that killed four workers, citing insufficient proof beyond reasonable doubt.

Hessian judges caught using ChatGPT with tracking links in rulings
Politicsfaz18d ago

Hessian judges caught using ChatGPT with tracking links in rulings

Judges at the Hessian Administrative Court of Appeal were found to have used Artificial Intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, for official decisions. The use of AI was exposed when the judges inadvertently included the software's tracking links directly within the text of their rulings.

Ghana's Attorney General Appeals Acquittal of Former MASLOC CEO Sedina Attionu
Politicsmyjoyonline25d ago

Ghana's Attorney General Appeals Acquittal of Former MASLOC CEO Sedina Attionu

Ghana's Attorney General has filed an urgent application to halt the acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, pending an appeal to the Supreme Court. The decision to acquit has sparked a political debate, with the AG defending the appeal as a matter of accountability and others questioning the court's ruling.

Nigerian Appeal Court Reverses Deregistration of ADC and Four Other Parties
PoliticsPremium Timespunch-ngvanguard-ng28d ago3 sources

Nigerian Appeal Court Reverses Deregistration of ADC and Four Other Parties

Nigeria's Appeal Court nullified a previous order to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other opposition political parties, a decision hailed by many as a victory for democracy. The court's ruling clears the ADC and others to participate in the 2027 elections.

Bucharest Court Suspends ROMATSA Operations Over Discrimination
Politicsdigi241mo ago

Bucharest Court Suspends ROMATSA Operations Over Discrimination

The Bucharest Court of Appeal has decided to suspend the activity of the Romanian Air Traffic Services Administration (ROMATSA) for one month, citing a continuous situation of discrimination in hiring practices that has been noted by numerous courts and institutions in recent years.

PNL Loses Appeal on Congress Decision, Accuses PSD of Interference
Politicsdigi24hotnews1mo ago2 sources

PNL Loses Appeal on Congress Decision, Accuses PSD of Interference

The National Liberal Party (PNL) has lost its appeal at the Bucharest Court of Appeal regarding the suspension of its Congress decision, with the party accusing the Social Democratic Party (PSD) of promoting interests to influence its decisions. PNL stated that the court's decision does not change the party's political direction despite the legal setback.

Icelandic Court of Appeals to Remain Outside Reykjavík
Politicsmorgunbladid1mo ago

Icelandic Court of Appeals to Remain Outside Reykjavík

Iceland's Ministry of Justice plans to amend laws concerning courts to allow the Court of Appeals (Landsréttur) to continue to be located outside of Reykjavík. This decision aims to maintain its current operational structure.

Supreme Court Affirms Forfeiture of Emefiele's Assets to Nigerian Government
PoliticsPremium Timespunch-ngvanguard-ng1mo ago3 sources

Supreme Court Affirms Forfeiture of Emefiele's Assets to Nigerian Government

The Supreme Court has upheld the final forfeiture of properties, including mansions, land, and $2 million, linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele. This ruling reverses an earlier Court of Appeal decision, confirming the assets' transfer to the Nigerian government.