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German Federal Court clarifies refund claims on current account fees

Banks and savings institutions in Germany can no longer assume their customers’ consent to fee increases simply because customers do not object within a set period. This principle was firmly established by the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) in a landmark ruling that invalidated so-called "consent......

King Mohammed VI Approves New Judicial Appointments in Morocco

King Mohammed VI, in his capacity as President of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ), has approved 17 new appointments to key judicial positions across Morocco, as part of the January 2025 session. These designations represent about 7% of leadership roles within the national court system and......

US Justice Department Challenges New York Law Shielding Undocumented Immigrants

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit contesting New York's "Protect Our Courts Act," which restricts immigration authorities from detaining individuals at or near courthouses. The department argues that this law deliberately prevents the lawful arrest of undocumented immigrants,......

Harvey Weinstein convicted of sexual assault in New York retrial

Harvey Weinstein, the once-powerful Hollywood producer, has been found guilty of sexual assault in a New York retrial, marking another legal defeat for the disgraced film mogul. The verdict comes after his 2020 conviction for sex crimes in New York was overturned last year. A jury of seven women and......

Judge blocks Trump administration’s attempt to deport Mahmoud Khalil on foreign policy grounds

A federal judge in New Jersey has ruled that the Trump administration cannot use a little-known immigration law to detain and deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and permanent U.S. resident, based on his pro-Palestine activism. US District Judge Michael Farbiarz rejected the government’s......

Pakistani man extradited to US over ISIS-inspired plot targeting Jewish center in New York

A Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to an ISIS-inspired plot to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish center in New York City. Khan, who was taken into custody on June 10, appeared......

Jurors reportedly divided in Harvey Weinstein trial deliberations

In the ongoing trial of Harvey Weinstein, jurors in New York appear to be experiencing significant discord as they deliberate his fate regarding sex crime charges. Reports indicate that some jurors have engaged in heated exchanges and have referenced information not presented in the current retrial. The......

Chinese National in US Admits to Illegally Sending Weapons to North Korea

A Chinese man residing illegally in the United States has pleaded guilty to exporting firearms, ammunition, and military-related equipment to North Korea under the guidance of Pyongyang authorities, according to the US Department of Justice. The individual, Shenghua Wen, from Ontario, California, confessed......

Boulder firebomb attack raises questions about hate, migration, and foreign policy fallout

A violent act disrupted a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday afternoon, sparking renewed debate over hate crimes, immigration, and the consequences of U.S. foreign policy. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, was arrested at the scene after launching a firebomb attack on attendees of the “Run......

How unmarried couples can qualify for Spain's non-lucrative visa

Spain’s non-lucrative visa offers non-EU citizens a legal path to live in the country without working. It remains a top choice for retirees and those with passive income. But what happens when the applicants are in a long-term relationship but not legally married? Residency without employment The......

Who is Christophe B., the man behind the racist attack in Puget-sur-Argens?

The man suspected of the fatal shooting in Puget-sur-Argens, identified as Christophe B., has emerged as a figure linked to far-right extremism. At 53, he recorded several videos before his deadly assault, in which he openly expressed hatred, glorified violence, and aligned himself ideologically with......

Morocco to Host First African Office of Hague International Law Organization

the Kingdom of Morocco signed a landmark agreement with the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCPL) in Rabat, marking the establishment of the organization's first regional office in Africa. This initiative signifies a major step in enhancing legal cooperation across the continent. The......

Saad Lamjarred appeals 2023 rape conviction in France

Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred returned to the Val-de-Marne Court of Appeal on Monday to contest his 2023 rape conviction. The court in Créteil is expected to deliver its decision by the end of the week. The case relates to an incident in October 2016. A 20-year-old woman accused Lamjarred......