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Prominent Nigerian Lawyer Afe Babalola Drops Libel Suit After Royal Intervention, Opts for Peace Over Litigation

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Lagos, Nigeria – Prominent Nigerian lawyer Afe Babalola has decided to withdraw a libel lawsuit he had filed against Dele Farotimi, a fellow lawyer and civil rights activist. The legal action was initially taken after Farotimi allegedly accused Babalola of corrupt practices including bribing judges. The decision to drop the suit came after the intervention of influential figures including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. A meeting involving the Ooni and other traditional rulers from Ekiti State saw Babalola agree to discontinue the matter, highlighting his respect for Yoruba traditions and the advice from … Read more

Texas State Bar Drops Misconduct Case Against Attorney General Ken Paxton Regarding 2020 Election Claims

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AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas State Bar has decided to halt its disciplinary proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, in relation to his attempts to challenge the 2020 presidential election outcome. This decision effectively puts an end to the longstanding efforts to hold Paxton accountable for allegedly making fraudulent claims during a lawsuit that sought to contest President Joe Biden’s win against former President Donald Trump. Court documents released Wednesday show that this termination was influenced by a recent judgment from the Texas Supreme Court, which last month found that Paxton’s principal deputy … Read more

Get Ready for Courtroom Drama: The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 Drops Its Explosive Official Trailer!

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LOS ANGELES — Fans of courtroom drama and legal intrigue are eagerly awaiting the return of “The Lincoln Lawyer” for its third season, as Netflix releases its official trailer, sparking anticipation and speculation about the new challenges defense attorney Mickey Haller will face. The show, which found its stride on the streaming platform after transitioning from a series of best-selling novels by Michael Connelly, combines the thrill of high-stakes litigation with the personal complexities of its main character. Since its debut, “The Lincoln Lawyer” has won acclaim for its gripping portrayal of Haller, who operates … Read more

Energy Firm Drops Lawsuit Against Oklahoma Landowners, Seeks Voluntary Survey Access for Statewide Transmission Project

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ENID, Okla. — A recent legal battle involving Cimarron Link, a subsidiary of Invenergy, and several Garfield County landowners has come to an end, as the company withdraws its lawsuit regarding land survey access. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate between property rights and large-scale infrastructure projects in Oklahoma. The conflict began when Cimarron Link sought access to private lands to survey for a major transmission line project, intended to stretch from the Panhandle to eastern Oklahoma. Landowners, including David and Linda Bryan, the Bryan Family LLC, LeRoy Fuksa Trust, and … Read more