Legal

Understanding Antisemitism: How a New Course at Cornell Law School Explores its History and Legal Significance

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New York, NY – A new course at Cornell Law School aims to tackle the issue of antisemitism by examining its historical roots through the lens of the law. Menachem Rosensaft, an adjunct professor of law at Cornell Law School, will teach the course titled “Antisemitism in the Courts and in Jurisprudence” in the upcoming spring semester. The course will be offered to both law students and undergraduates, with the goal of equipping students with the tools to recognize and effectively confront all forms of bigotry. As the son of two Holocaust survivors, Rosensaft has … Read more

Netflix Documentary on Multibillion-Dollar Fraud Scandal Sparks Legal Battle in Malaysia

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – A lawyer representing former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has demanded that Netflix remove a documentary about a multibillion-dollar fraud scandal that occurred under his administration. Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, who is leading the defense counsel for Najib, argued that the documentary, titled “Man on the Run,” is “sub judice and contemptuous.” The film, released on Netflix in January, chronicles the 1MDB state fund scandal, which is considered one of the largest financial frauds in the world. The documentary sheds light on how the 1MDB fund, initially established to promote development, became … Read more

Prince Harry’s Legal Battle Against the Daily Mail: A High-Stakes Showdown in 2024

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LONDON – Prince Harry’s legal battle against the Daily Mail enters a crucial phase in 2024 as tensions escalate. Last year, the Duke of Sussex made headlines as the first royal to testify in court as a claimant, winning his phone hacking lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers and surviving an attempt to dismiss his case against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Mail. However, his legal team faces significant challenges this year due to a deep-rooted rivalry between the parties involved. Although the case is still in its early stages, the publisher has already made efforts … Read more

Legal Experts and Politicians Rally for an Inquisition into SEC’s Handling of Bitcoin ETF Announcement

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New York, USA – Lawyers and politicians are urging for a thorough investigation into the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) amidst concerns over its handling of a recent Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application. The request for an inquiry comes after the SEC published a blog post on its website discussing the agency’s evaluation process for cryptocurrency-based ETFs. Critics argue that the blog post, which outlined the SEC’s decision to reject a Bitcoin ETF proposal, may have violated federal regulations. They claim that the publication of this information prior to notifying the ETF issuer violated fairness … Read more