Month: August 2016

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, rejected on Thursday the report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry released by the Kaduna state government on 29 July following the killing of…

President Buhari praying President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday begged richer countries to urgently save Lake Chad from extinction, warning that the devastating effects of climate change were threatening its existence.…

At least one person has been arrested and many others teargassed when thousands of Shiite Muslims gathered on Thursday in the northern Nigerian city of Zaria to demand the liberation…

It’s a tragic reality that many of America’s veterans return home only to find themselves homeless, unable to find their place in civilian society. However, if studies by the Department…

Energy giant Chevron can breathe a little easier after the Second Circuit overruled a lower court award of $9.5 billion, finding that the judgment was “procured by corrupt means” and…

BigLaw is moving into the cryptocurrency sphere, now that Steptoe and Johnson have announced that they’re opening a blockchain and digital currency practice. Blockchain is the technology that underlies Bitcoin…

As America’s waistline has gotten bigger, so too have the number of lawsuits that have asked the very important question: is obesity a qualifying disability under the Americans with Disabilities…

The fight over worker status (Is she really a contractor? Is he an employee?) has become an increasingly common legal battle in the past years. The rise of the “gig…

In a case about the clashing of state laws and company policy with regards to firearms, the Fifth Circuit has sided with the state. A man who, contrary to his…

Prepping clients for their day in court often involves keeping them calm and focused on the big picture. Occasionally, you’ll need to instruct clients on a few more basic matters…