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Landmark Ruling: Malaysian Federal Court Declares Kelantan State Sharia Laws Unconstitutional

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Malaysian federal court ruled on Friday that several Kelantan state Sharia laws are unconstitutional. The decision came after lawyer Nik Elin Zurina Nik Abdul Rashid and her daughter, Tengku Yasmin Natasha Tengku Abdul Rahman, filed a petition challenging the constitutionality of provisions in the Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code (I) Enactment 2019 which dealt with offenses such as destroying places of worship, sodomy, sexual harassment, use of intoxicating substances, incest, and others. The petition was based on Article 4 of the Malaysian Federal Constitution, which states that any law inconsistent with … Read more

Employment Attorney Patrick Dolan Talks State vs Federal Law Protections and More on Let’s Get Legal with Jon Hansen

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CHICAGO, IL – Labor law specialist Patrick Dolan from Conti and Dolan provided valuable insights on employment issues during an interview with Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. Delving into various topics, Dolan shed light on the distinctions between state and federal labor protections, as well as the potential consequences of taking time off work. In response to listener questions, Dolan explained the differences in labor laws between states and the federal government. He emphasized that while federal labor laws set the minimum standards for employee rights, states have the power to provide additional protections. … Read more

Former Mississippi State Baseball Player to Officiate Super Bowl 58 as Back Judge

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Las Vegas, NV – Former Mississippi State baseball player Brad Freeman has been selected to serve as the back judge on the officiating crew for Sunday’s Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas. This is an impressive accomplishment for Freeman, as the Super Bowl officiating crew is chosen from a pool of 28 officials who worked the divisional round. Freeman distinguished himself during the NFC Divisional road game between the Detroit Lions and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he was the highest eligible official at his position according to the NFL’s officiating program evaluation system. This … Read more

Tort Reform and Contingency-Fee Arrangements: A Growing Concern for State Lawmakers

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Seattle, Washington – As state lawmakers continue to grapple with the issue of tort reform, the detrimental effects of frivolous lawsuits and contingency-fee arrangements have come into the spotlight. Studies consistently show that such litigation hampers economic growth, reduces job opportunities, and burdens taxpayers. In 2021, over 60 percent of all tort cases in the United States were part of pending multidistrict litigation (MDL) cases, which further strains the legal system and delays justice for deserving plaintiffs. One significant factor contributing to the prevalence of mass tort cases is the use of contingency-fee arrangements by … Read more