Legal

Justice Department Sees Major Staff Overhaul, Prioritizing Trump Loyalists for Key Legal Positions

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WASHINGTON — In a significant shift at the U.S. Department of Justice, a noticeable number of career lawyers have left the agency, resulting in the hiring of individuals with notable loyalty to former President Donald Trump. This change of personnel is raising concerns about the impartiality and the traditional non-partisan stance expected in the federal judiciary. The departure of seasoned lawyers, who typically provide a wealth of experience and uphold a broad commitment to justice, comes at a time when the department is handling highly sensitive cases, some of which include charges of election interference … Read more

ENS Bolsters Its Legal Team with Return of Veteran Lawyer Twapewa Mwashindange and Strategic New Hires Across Africa

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Windhoek, Namibia – The legal landscape in Namibia has seen the welcomed return of Twapewa Mwashindange, an experienced attorney specializing in regulatory compliance and corporate commercial law, who rejoins ENS after various tenures at prominent law firms around the world. ENS announced her return on April 9, underlining the ongoing reshaping of its team across Africa. Mwashindange first joined ENS in 2015, making notable contributions before her move to the London office of Latham & Watkins in 2023. Her career then took her to Dr Weder, Kauta & Hoveka in Namibia, where she continued to … Read more

Judge Upholds Decision Against Rebekah Vardy in Legal Fee Dispute with Coleen Rooney

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London, UK — A legal dispute characterized by intense public scrutiny and social media intrigue, often referred to as the “Wagatha Christie” case, saw Coleen Rooney defend her legal expenses as a High Court judge dismissed allegations of misconduct by her legal team against Rebekah Vardy. The ruling follows a libel lawsuit in which Vardy, the plaintiff, accused Rooney of defamation, only to lose the case last year. The legal battle ignited from a 2019 incident where Rooney accused Vardy, or someone using her Instagram account, of leaking private stories to the media, a claim … Read more

Texas Judge Halts Deportation of Alleged Venezuelan Gang Members Amid Legal Scrutiny of Trump’s Wartime Act Enforcement

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Raymondville, Texas – A Texas federal judge has imposed a halt on the expulsion of three individuals accused by the Trump administration of affiliation with a Venezuelan gang, marking a significant judicial pushback against the use of wartime powers for deportation. The legal entanglement stems from an executive order issued by President Donald Trump on March 14, 2025, targeting members of the Tren de Aragua gang. The order categorizes all Venezuelan citizens over the age of 14 who are suspected gang members and are in the U.S. without naturalization or permanent residency as “Alien Enemies,” … Read more