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Published on Apr 22, 2025

Introduction to the EJIL:Talk! Symposium on ‘Expanding Human Rights Protection to Non-Human Subjects? African, Inter-...

Will we envision human rights courtrooms that are accessible to animals, ecosystems, robots, corporations, and humans? Human rights practice is at a crossroads in addressing the inclusion of non-human subjects. Regional human rights courts have already …

Source: EJIL: Talk! - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Falana dares Wike says report me to legal disciplinary committee

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has challenged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to report him to the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee over his comments on the Supreme Court’s ruling …

Source: Prompt News Online - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Falana Hits Back at Wike, Says Only a Corrupt Lawyer Wins All Cases

*Says Wike never handled a case despite being a Life Bencher *Political prostitution may rise if Supreme Court’s defection ruling stands, he warns Wale Igbintade Renowned human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has hit back at Minister of the Federal …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 22, 2025

Reparations must not be ignored, say speakers at UN forum

TOP SPEAKERS at the special United Nations (UN) forum have said reparations for slavery can no longer be ignored. At the fourth session of the UN’s Permanent Forum on African Descent in New York, experts on reparatory justice said the lasting legacy of …

Source: The Voice - Left-wing
Published on Apr 22, 2025

Wike Can Build Law School Hostels, But Falana Built A Legal Revolution – A Reply to Lere Olayinka’s Misguided Tirade, By ...

In light of recent comments by Lere Olayinka, aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, dismissing the legal career and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) status of Femi Falana, it is imperative to set the record straight. The attack was not only disrespectful but a …

Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
Published on Apr 22, 2025

The New Soros

This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. Alex Soros lives in the duplex penthouse of a building in downtown Manhattan. The elevator opens onto the apartment, where a framed …

Source: New York Mag - Left-wing
Published on Apr 22, 2025

Incorporate ECOWAS law into legal education – Justice Asante urges

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Immediate past president of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, has urged law faculties across the West African sub-region to integrate ECOWAS Law into their academic curricula. He emphasised that …

Source: Business and Financial Times - Pending
Published on Apr 21, 2025

CROSSFIRE! NBA vs IBAS

Should NBA Refund the N300 Million Conference Gift? The Nigerian polity hasn’t had any quiet since the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspension of the Rivers State Governor and the Rivers State House of Assembly members by President …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Intersociety's Easter Monday 2025 Message Of Inspiration And Divine Tas

By International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) By the Gregorian Calender adopted in 1582 AD, invented by Pope Gregory De Thirteen, preceded by Julian Calender invented by Pre-Christian Roman Empire under Emperor Julius Caesar …

Source: The Nigerian Voice - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Falana, Odufuwa, Ebube, Others Charge Youths On Innovation, Constructive Engagement, Self-trust

The 6th Annual Youth Leadership Conference, tagged: “Resilience, Innovation, Social Responsibility and Entrepreneurship (RISE 2025), held at the University of Lagos, may have come and gone, but resource persons at the conference succeeded in getting a lot …

Source: Daily Independent - Pending
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Falana Refutes Wike’s Accusations on Supreme Court Ruling

Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has responded to allegations by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over the interpretation of a Supreme Court judgement concerning the defection crisis in …

Source: News Central TV - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 21, 2025

I Didn’t Lie Against Supreme Court, Falana Fires Back At Wike

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has fired back at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over accusations that he (Falana) misrepresented a Supreme Court ruling on the defection crisis rocking the …

Source: Channels TV - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2025

I did not lie – Falana fires back at Wike over television remark

Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, a renowned human rights lawyer has hit back at Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing him as “the only Life Bencher in Nigeria who has never handled a case in any trial or appellate court.” Reacting to Wike …

Source: Daily Post - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2025

UNPROVOKED ATTACK ON KANTU COMMUNITY AND INCESSANT ASSAULTS ON ITSEKIRI COMMUNITIES BY MILITANTS ALLEGEDLY LINKED TO EX-...

The Warri Media Group strongly condemns the continued aggression against Itsekiri communities by armed militants allegedly acting under the directive of ex-militant Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. The most recent attack occurred on …

Source: Fresh Angle - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Judgment analysis: Report me to LPDC, Falana dares Wike

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has dared the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to report him to the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee over his (Falana’s) analysis of the Supreme Court …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 20, 2025

CARICOM Demands Payback For Plunder.

- Advertisement - Speakers at the fourth session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent said on Tuesday that the world can no longer ignore calls for slavery reparations. They called for governments, civil society groups, and …

Source: The St Kitts Nevis Observer - Pending
Published on Apr 20, 2025

‘I Didn’t Lie Against Supreme Court’: Falana Fires Back At Wike Over Rivers Lawmakers’ Defection Saga

Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has debunked claims made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, accusing him of lying about a Supreme Court ruling on the defection of lawmakers …

Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
Published on Apr 20, 2025

Unemployment: Experts Blast FG, States For Neglecting Agric, Manufacturing

…Accuse Governments Of Policy Inconsistency, Neglect Of Infrastructures, Corruption …Insist Nigerian Youth Are Increasingly Disillusioned LAGOS – Following Nigeria’s high level of unemployment and youth involvement in internet fraud, some experts including …

Source: Daily Independent - Pending

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 11:50 GMT

Four former Prime Ministers appeal for Canadian leadership on frozen Russian assets

Over 70 former world leaders and multi-partisan Canadian organizations call for Canadian leadership on transferring Russian state assets. OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over 70 signatories call on Canada to take …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 20:49 GMT

Statement on the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza and the Situation in the West Bank

SLOVENIA, April 24 - We echo their grave concern over the intolerable situation caused by Israeli complete blockade of the entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza for over 50 days, which has depleted essential supplies and placed civilians at acute risk of …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 06:17 GMT

LSBF Singapore Clinches SBR International Business Award 2025 for Excellence in Education

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) Singapore Campus has once again solidified its position as a leader in education, earning top honours at the Singapore Business Review ( …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 21:11 GMT

Berg Injury Lawyers Supports Inclusive Play With $3,000 Donation to The Awesome Spot Playground

Berg Injury Lawyers is proud to announce a $3,000 donation to The Awesome Spot Playground, an inclusive playground project being developed in Modesto, CA. MODESTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Berg Injury Lawyers, a …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

Neostella Launches Go-To-Market Headquarters in Chicago to Empower Scalable Growth for Law Firms

CHICAGO, IL, IL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Neostella, a global leader in legal technology and staffing solutions, proudly announces the opening of its new office at 200 W. Madison Street in downtown Chicago. More than …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 19:25 GMT

Jacksonville & Tampa Best Car Crash Lawyers at Top Notch Injury Attorneys Wins Record Settlement

JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Top Notch Injury Attorneys, with offices at 8110 Cypress Plaza Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904-748-4703) and 5751 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32208 (954-866-1881), today …

Distribution channels: Law ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 19:05 GMT

New Lawsuit, Complaint to U.S. Customs Allege Slavery, Human Trafficking in Starbucks’ Brazilian Coffee Supply Chain

8 trafficked workers bring TVPRA suit against Starbucks; Petition to U.S. CBP threatens to halt U.S. imports of Brazilian coffee tainted by slavery/forced labor WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 17:53 GMT

ABBA Bail Bonds Details Support for High-Value Bail Cases in California

ABBA Bail Bonds offers financial support, legal coordination, and confidential handling for high-value bail cases in California, including those over $1 million LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Human Rights ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:52 GMT

Shift Law Joins Brand Action as Official Sponsor

Shift Law, a Toronto - based intellectual property (IP) law firm, sponsors Brand Action—uniting trademark pros to aid crisis-impacted communities worldwide. TORONTO, CANADA, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shift Law P.C., a Toronto-based …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:16 GMT

Update on OHCHR Sri Lanka Accountability Project Report and Universal Jurisdiction

“The repository now contains over 101,000 items sourced from more than 530 entities, including contributions from over 300 witnesses and 230 organizations”, WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “The latest …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 14:28 GMT

Canadian experts urge protection for children from escalating heat in schools and child care settings

Extreme heat events caused by climate change jeopardize children’s health and learning OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid warnings of near record heat ahead in 2025, the Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health …

Distribution channels: Education, Environment ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Vegas Stronger Merges with ABC Therapy to Expand Behavioral Health Access for Spanish-Speaking Communities in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vegas Stronger, a nonprofit organization providing compassionate behavioral healthcare to underserved communities in the Las Vegas Valley, is proud to announce a merger with ABC …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Thomas J. Henry Philanthropy Center Slated to Open in Corpus Christi This Fall

New chapter Opens in Thomas J. Henry's efforts to support community initiatives beyond the courtroom NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomas J. Henry Law In a bold step toward deepening his roots in the …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 12:51 GMT

Jury Clears Cutter Financial Group

Jury Clears Cutter Financial Group of Intentional Fraud and Finds It Adopted & Implemented Adequate Compliance Policies & Procedures FALMOUTH, MA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cutter Financial Group LLC (CFG) today …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 00:04 GMT

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses. April 28, 2025 Deadline to ...

Investors can contact the law firm at no cost to learn more about recovering their losses LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Rocket Lab USA, Inc. ("Rocket Lab" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: RKLB) …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 23:57 GMT

Manhattan Associates, Inc. Investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses. April 28, 2025 ...

LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Manhattan Associates, Inc. ("Manhattan Associates" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MANH) investors of a class action representing investors that bought securities …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 11:28 GMT

CaseFox Introduces New AI Document Generation Feature for Law Firms

CaseFox’s new AI feature helps lawyers generate legal documents in minutes, cutting drafting time by up to 70%. MILPITAS, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CaseFox, the trusted name in legal technology since 2011, has …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 09:45 GMT

Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges a Day Laborer in Louisiana Who Now Has Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer to Please ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging a person in Louisiana who was a day laborer decades ago and has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer to …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 20:35 GMT

ROSEN, A LEADING INVESTOR RIGHTS LAW FIRM, Encourages The Bancorp, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of The Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBBK) between January 25, 2024 and March 4, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 20:23 GMT

INVESTIGATION ALERT (NASDAQ: AAPL): DiCello Levitt LLP Is Investigating Investor Claims Against Apple, Inc. and ...

SAN DIEGO, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DiCello Levitt LLP announces that it is investigating whether Apple, Inc. (“Apple” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AAPL) violated the federal securities laws, issued false and/or misleading statements, and/ …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 20:05 GMT

Beyond Air Granted U.S. Patent Covering Treatment of NTM Infections Using gaseous Nitric Oxide (gNO)

GARDEN CITY, N.Y., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond Air, Inc. (NASDAQ: XAIR) (“Beyond Air” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage medical device and biopharmaceutical company focused on harnessing the power of nitric oxide (NO) to improve the lives …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

IBTA INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Ibotta, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses ...

NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Ibotta, Inc. (“Ibotta” or “the Company”) ( …

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