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Disha Salian’s Father Demands New Investigation, Questions Legal Standing of CBI Closure Report in Sushant Singh Rajput Case

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New Delhi, India — Legal representatives of the late Disha Salian’s father have dismissed the significance of the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) closure report concerning the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Disha Salian, a celebrity manager, had briefly worked with Rajput and tragically died just days before the actor himself was found deceased in June 2020. Nilesh C Ojha, the advocate representing Disha’s father, Satish Salian, has vocalized concerns about the closure report filed by the CBI in a Mumbai court last Saturday. Ojha emphasized that the report holds no judicial merit … Read more

Trump vs. Roberts: Looming Supreme Court Showdown as Legal Battles Intensify

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As former President Donald Trump faces an escalating series of legal battles, his path appears increasingly likely to intersect with the U.S. Supreme Supreme Court—a potential legal showdown that could involve Chief Justice John Roberts. The array of lawsuits challenging Trump include issues ranging from his business practices and personal conduct to actions taken during his tenure in the Oval Office. At the core of these disputes are several high-profile cases, such as those involving allegations of financial misconduct and obstruction of justice, all of which carry implications significant enough to potentially reach the nation’s … Read more

High-Stakes Verdict Looms as Frank Founder Faces Fraud Charges Over Alleged Deceptive $175M Sale to JPMorgan

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New York — The founder of financial aid platform Frank, Charlie Javice, stands at the crux of a complex legal battle as closing arguments are due Wednesday in her trial on charges of fraud. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have accused Javice, 32, and her top executive, Olivier Amar, 50, of fabricating user data to sell the website to JPMorgan Chase for $175 million. The trial comes with a potential prison sentence of up to 30 years if convicted of fraud and conspiracy charges. The allegations center around Javice’s claim in 2021 that Frank had amassed … Read more

Harvard Law Graduate Resigns from Prestigious Firm in Protest Over Trump’s Pressure on Legal Industry

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WASHINGTON — Rachel A. Cohen, a Harvard Law School graduate who recently left the prominent law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, is making waves in the legal community with her public resignation. Cohen, 30, has taken a stand against what she perceives as compliance among top law firms to the Trump administration’s demands. Cohen expressed her concerns through a TikTok video, warning of broader implications for the legal industry if it concedes to political pressures. She highlighted an agreement made by another high-profile law firm, Paul Weiss, with President Donald Trump, calling … Read more