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Nigerian law firm Olaniwun Ajayi LP has become the latest entrant into the London legal market, hiring from international rivals to open an office in the city. The outfit, which comprises 100 lawyers, has hired partners with a host of experience at global law firms for the launch. This premium content is reserved exclusively for International Edition subscribers. Benefits of a subscription in...

Mexican woman working loom in Chiapas Mexico. Credit: Marcos/AdobeStock The Mexican Senate has unanimously approved a federal law aimed at protecting the cultural heritage of indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities—an attempt to fight cultural appropriation and plagiarism of native communities’ designs and other artistic expressions. The law establishes penalties ranging from financial fines ...

Badges and Bows toy drive (KSNV) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Las Vegas area law enforcement got into the holiday spirit Sunday with a charity event to help kids. Metro police and the Nevada Department of Corrections finished up the year with its "Badges and Bows Toy Drive." The drive collected toys for the "Saint Jude's Ranch for Children" at the Walmart Supercenter in Centennial Hills. The goal is to...

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U.S. law firm Crowell & Moring is boosting its financial services offering in London with the addition of a four-strong team from rival firm McGuireWoods. The team comprises partners Jennifer Kafcas and Charles Wakiwaka, and counsel Alvino van Schalkwyk and Lauren Blaber, according to the firm’s statement, giving the firm added experience in advising global investment banks and private eq...

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol at around 4:45 p.m. the Sullivan County Police Department received word of a white GMC driving erratically going east bound on Highway 6. (Storyblocks) NOVINGER, Mo. — Multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a manhunt on the ground and from the air for what they called a dangerous truck thief from Green City. It took place late Sunday afterno...

Ben Ayade 29 Gov has chosen to be black sheep, says PDP Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has described as draconian the anti-grazing law by some southern governors. He spoke just as the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed fears that if Ayade failed to sign the law, he would be inviting anarchy to the state. At a press conference late last week, Ayade had queri...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The holidays may be the season of giving. But for thieves, it’s open season on some isle retailers. “Thieves are definitely getting more bold. By that, I mean back in the day, if a witness came across, they would hurry up and get away as soon as possible but recently it seems that these people are getting more bold,” said Sgt. Chris Kim, of Crimestoppers Honolulu. F...

The NYPD is looking for these two suspects in the burglary of a lower Broadway law office. Photo: NYPD The NYPD released video of two suspects being sought in the burglary of a law office at 299 Broadway on Nov. 20. Police say that at around 4:15 p.m. the men forced an interior door and, once inside, removed a safe, two HP laptops, and a MacBook. They moved the safe, containing checks and doc...

Local school leaders share importance of warning signs ahead of violence Garner, N.C. — Garner police will be at Garner Magnet High School on Monday following rumors of a threat made against the school. In a message sent to parents, Principal Carter Hillman said he was made aware of various rumors about a threat toward the school on Sunday night. Hillman said he has contacted Wake County Publ...