Donald Trump Pleads not Guilty to 34 Felons Charges
Donald Trump has become the first former US president to be charged with a crime, pleading not guilty to 34 charges of falsifying business records on 4 April.
Venezuela: Alternative Dispute Resolution
On the back of its adoption of the 1999 Constitution, Venezuela has undergone significant positive changes across its judicial system.
The UK Government has mandated divorce mediation
Under new plans, separating couples in England and Wales will be required to seek mediation before attending court in a bid to ease demand for courts.
Unprecedented arrest warrant issued by the ICC for Vladimir Putin
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for President Putin, citing his regime’s mass deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.
The UK Government’s Illegal Immigration Bill Requires Legal Pushback
The government’s plan to stop the “waves of illegal migrants breaching our borders” through a legislaative crackdown on new arrivals has led to widespread concerns.
The Growth of Japanese Dispute Resolution
The COVID-19 pandemic and the launch of the JIDRC have created a significant shift in uptake of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods in Japan.
Antitrust Cases: Swiss Companies Defending
Any company that fails to implement proper safeguards may become the subject of an antitrust investigation.
Supreme Court Rules Northern Ireland Protocol is Lawful
The UK Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to UK-EU trade arrangements by unionist leaders.
The UK Government will block the Scottish Gender Recognition Bill
In an historic first, the UK government will use its power to veto a Scottish law that will make it easier for transgender people to change their legal gender.
The Biggest Legal Stories in 2022
As this most recent year comes to a close, Lawyer Monthly rounds up the biggest and most impactful cases of the preceding months.
Rishi Sunak Extends Time to Pass Anti-Strike Law
Downing Street has confirmed that the current parliamentary session will be extended until autumn 2023 to allow for greater time to pass a large crop of laws.
Trump Organisation Found Guilty of Tax Fraud
Two businesses belonging to former president Donald Trump’s real estate and licensing company have been found guilty of running a 13-year tax fraud scheme.