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D.C. Superior Court Hosts 25th Annual Youth Law Fair, Providing High School Students a Positive Insight into the Justice System

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WASHINGTON (AP) — High school students in Washington, D.C. had the unique opportunity to gain a positive perspective of the court system during the 25th annual Youth Law Fair at the D.C. Superior Court on Saturday. The event allowed students to engage in mock trials as jurors, witnesses, attorneys, defendants, and even judges, providing them with firsthand experience of what happens inside a courtroom. More than 150 students attended the fair, which aimed to familiarize them with the judicial system. The theme of this year’s Youth Law Fair was “The Ride You Can’t Afford to … Read more

Australian Court Delivers Landmark Decision in Favor of Crypto Industry, Dismissing Regulatory Case Against Finder Wallet

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SYDNEY, Australia – In a significant victory for the crypto industry, an Australian Federal Court has made a “landmark” judgment that dismissed a case brought by the country’s market regulator against Finder Wallet. The case alleged that the Finder Earn product offering violated the Corporations Act by operating as a financial services business without the necessary license. However, the court ruled in favor of Finder Wallet, stating that the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) failed to prove that the product was a debenture. As a result, ASIC has been ordered to pay the defendant’s … Read more

Malaysia’s Top Court Invalidates State Laws, Raising Concerns for Religious Courts

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s highest court has recently invalidated more than a dozen state laws based on Shariah, citing that they infringe on federal authority. This decision has drawn criticism from Islamist leaders, who argue that it undermines the religious courts. The ruling does not overturn Sharia law but rather restricts the states from passing their own versions of Sharia law. The federal government maintains that separate standards cannot be set at the state level. The decision by the top court reinforces the presence of Islamic law in Malaysia, stating that Sharia law applies … Read more