The man accused of killing Shinzo Abe said his mother’s huge donations to the church bankrupted his family. Many others in Japan have similar stories.
Tag: Suits and Litigation (Civil)
High Court Sides With Prince Harry in Libel Claim
The initial ruling clears the way for Harry to pursue a libel claim against The Mail on Sunday over its reporting about his police protection.
Court Decision Leaves Biden With Few Tools to Combat Climate Change
A Supreme Court ruling, combined with an energy crunch and intraparty politics, makes it nearly impossible for President Biden to achieve his climate goals.
Philippines Orders Rappler to Shut Down
Maria Ressa, the co-founder of the independent news organization, said she would appeal the decision, calling it “harassment and intimidation.”
Marked by the Paris Attacks, and Now Defending Those Accused of Them
Half the lawyers speaking for the 20 men charged with involvement in the 2015 massacre belong to a young generation in France scarred by a spate of terrorist acts.
‘Not in This for the Money’: Why Some Families Sue North Korea
Families whose relatives have been abducted or imprisoned by North Korea are seeking to hold the country financially accountable despite the long odds of collecting money from the isolated nation.
Paul Haggis Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges in Italy
Haggis, who wrote and directed the Oscar-winning crime drama “Crash,” was accused of assaulting a woman in Ostuni over the course of two days.
Republican Drive to Tilt Courts Against Climate Action Reaches a Crucial Moment
A Supreme Court environmental case being decided this month is the product of a coordinated, multiyear strategy by Republican attorneys general and conservative allies.
Netanyahu vs. Olmert: A Lurid Libel Case Grips Israel
A sensational legal drama between the two ex-prime ministers, centered on a claim of mental illness, comes as Israel’s year-old government teeters and one of the former leaders eyes a comeback.
Indian Couple Sue Their Son for Not Giving Them a Grandchild
A couple in India are demanding that their son and daughter-in-law have a child or pay them $650,000 in damages. “This is an Indian parent thing,” their lawyer said.