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United Nations Human Rights Commissioner Presents Alarming Report on Sri Lanka’s Deepening Human Rights Crisis

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Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has delivered a bleak assessment of Sri Lanka’s multifaceted human rights crisis. Türk highlighted that the Sri Lankan government has failed to fulfill hopes for a much-needed transformation and has instead adopted or proposed laws that could have serious repercussions on fundamental rights, the rule of law, and democratic governance. These laws, including the Online Safety Act and the Anti-Terrorism Bill, curtail civil liberties and restrict freedom of assembly, association, and expression. Türk also emphasized that the government’s crackdown on dissent and … Read more

Anapol Weiss Welcomes Nation’s Top Attorneys to Expand Personal Injury and Mass Torts Litigation Practices

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Anapol Weiss, an award-winning personal injury law firm, has recently announced the addition of three highly regarded attorneys to their team. Richard Golomb, Kevin Fay, and Marni Berger bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the firm, further strengthening their capabilities in mass tort litigation, class actions, and insurance coverage litigation. Richard Golomb, a name partner at Golomb Legal, has over 35 years of experience representing victims of medical negligence, defective products, dangerous drugs, construction accidents, and other personal injury claims. He currently represents more than 1,200 women in a mass … Read more

Venezuela Orders United Nations’ Human Rights Office to Suspend Operations Amidst Controversy

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CARACAS, Venezuela – The United Nations human rights office has been ordered to suspend operations in Venezuela following the detention of human rights lawyer Rocio San Miguel. San Miguel was arrested on allegations of plotting to destabilize the country, a charge that she denies. The Venezuelan government has accused the UN office of supporting individuals involved in assassination attempts and coup plots. In response, the government has requested all UN personnel connected to the office to leave the country within three days. The United States and the UN have condemned the detention of San Miguel, … Read more

Native-led Guidebook Empowers Tribal Nations to Embrace Rights of Nature Laws for Environmental Protection

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In recent years, countries such as Ecuador, New Zealand, and India have passed laws recognizing the rights of nature. This growing movement aims to protect the environment by legally acknowledging its inherent right to exist and thrive independently of human use. Now, tribal nations in the United States are taking the lead in incorporating the rights of nature into their governance structures. A newly published guidebook, titled “Guide to Rights of Nature in Indian Country,” offers strategies and resources for Indigenous communities interested in enacting laws that grant legal rights and personhood to ecosystems, landscapes, … Read more