By International Desk
US Supreme Court Upholds Law Banning TikTok in the United States
This ruling highlights the complex intersection of national security, technology regulation, and free speech—an issue likely to remain in the…
Theodore B. Olson, Conservative Lawyer Who Took Up Liberal Causes, Dies at 84
Theodore B. Olson, a leading Supreme Court litigator who built a sturdy reputation as a conservative power lawyer during the…
Rock-Star Law Firms Are Billing Up to $2,500 per Hour. Clients Are Indignant
Companies complain about rising legal bills. ‘It’s not sustainable,’ says one general counsel.
Cargo Ships: Where Sexual Assault Is a Problem and Prosecution Rare
The Coast Guard can charge but not prosecute sexual predators on merchant ships
The Texas Billionaire Who Has Greenpeace USA on the Verge of Bankruptcy
Energy Transfer’s Kelcy Warren, a hypercompetitive mogul, is behind a lawsuit that could deal environmentalists a grievous blow
Why Everyone Needs a ‘Digital Death-Cleaning’ Plan
Nobody wants to leave heirs a confusing collection of files they can’t open, accounts they can’t access and assets they…
Exxon Lawsuit Against Activist Shareholders Thrown Out
A federal judge said he was prevented from weighing in on a heated battle between the oil giant and a…
Swiss Court Convicts Ex-Gambian Minister of Crimes Against Humanity
A former interior minister and enforcer for a violent and autocratic Gambian president was convicted of crimes against humanity on…
South Africa’s Highest Court Says Jacob Zuma Can’t Serve in Parliament
South Africa’s highest court on Monday ruled that former President Jacob Zuma was not eligible to serve in Parliament, a…
11 questions to take stock of your emotional well-being
To gauge how someone is doing, sometimes the simplest question — “How happy are you?” — is the best one,…
Senegal Must Hold Election After All, Top Court Rules
The president of the West African country had postponed a coming election, but the country’s constitutional court said the vote…
The Two-Decade Fight for Two Letters on the Internet
The South Pacific island of Niue says it was cheated out of .nu, a domain that turned out to be…
Is It Bad to Eat Late at Night?
It’s linked to heartburn, disrupted sleep, metabolic issues and more. Research suggests that, if possible, it’s best to avoid eating…
How Two Irish Businessmen Almost Took Nigeria for $11 Billion
A mundane contractual provision met with rampant corruption — revealing a serious vulnerability in one of the backbones of international…
On Nantucket, a Legal Maneuver to Protect Historic Homes From Gutting
A steady erosion of history has been underway on the island for years, with ultrawealthy newcomers remaking the interiors of…
