Key Kazakhstan legal developments for the last two months and clarifications from the state authorities, case law news and legal publications have been discussed by our team. I. Legislative News Environment The Parliament has amended the Administrative Offences Code to strengthen administrative liability for environmental offenses. Most notably, a new corpus of administrative offence was […]
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Steve Bannon Ordered To Pay More Than $480,000 To Former Lawyers
A judge has ordered Steve Bannon, an ex-adviser to former President Donald Trump, to pay his former attorneys more than $480,000 for unpaid legal work. A New York Supreme Court judge on Friday awarded legal firm Davidoff Hutcher & Citron $480,487.87 plus legal fees and approximately $4,800 in interest for what the firm said was […]
Hungary slams hefty fine on bookstore chain over LGBTQ2S+ graphic novel, says it violated law
BUDAPSEST, Hungary – A government office in Hungary on Thursday levied a hefty fine against a national bookseller over a LGBTQ2S+ graphic novel, saying it violated a contentious law that prohibits the depiction of homosexuality to minors. The bookseller, Lira Konyv, is Hungary’s second-largest bookstore chain. It was fined 12 million forints (US$35,930) for placing […]
Why Americans, including Obama, are in awe of Indian-American attorney Neal Katyal
An Indian-American attorney is being hailed as a “national hero” and “true patriot” in the US after he successfully argued a case before the US Supreme Court against a legal theory being promoted by conservatives, especially those who supported former US President Donald Trump. The US-born attorney, named Neal Katyal, was representing the watchdog group […]
Virtu Financial, Inc.: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses; July 18, 2023 deadline – Virtu Finl (NASDAQ:VIRT)
Investors can contact the law firm at no cost to learn more about recovering their losses LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Portnoy Law Firm advises Virtu Financial, Inc. VIRT investors that a lawsuit filed on behalf of investors that purchased Virtu securities between March 1, 2019 and April 28, 2023, both […]
SPCA wants Quebec to greater protection for farm animals with new law
The SPCA is calling on the province to pass a law protecting the health and welfare of farm animals. The industry currently regulates itself with codes of practice, but the group says that’s not good enough. A video produced by the Montreal SPCA calls on the government to include farm animals in the province’s Animal […]
Former sex worker’s victory in small claims court sets precedent, lawyers say
A former sex worker in Nova Scotia has successfully sued a client in small claims court for non-payment of services. She and her advocates hope the decision will change the legal landscape for sex work in Canada. The case relates to an incident in January 2022 when Brogan, whom CBC News is only identifying by […]
Citing ‘Irreconcilable Differences,’ Trump Lawyer Quits Another Case
Former President Donald Trump’s legal woes go beyond the dozens of states and federal charges against him — he’s having trouble finding qualified lawyers willing to help him wage his various courtroom battles. With his history of ignoring legal advice and bills, it’s not hard to see why. On Friday, attorney Jim Trusty submitted a […]