Category: Court
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Italy, Abu Dhabi, and Cyprus Court Britain’s Wealthy Amid Non-Dom Tax Changes
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Several countries, including Italy, Abu Dhabi and Cyprus, are actively seeking to attract wealthy individuals from the UK following the government’s decision to abolish non-resident tax status. Events are being held across London to encourage the estimated 67,000 non-UK residents – UK residents whose permanent home is outside the country…
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Legal Clarity For Bitcoin Holders: Shanghai Court Rules Crypto Ownership Is Permissible
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In a step toward regulatory clarity for Bitcoin holders in China, a court in Shanghai issued an opinion stating that personal ownership of digital assets is not illegal under… Chinese law. Personal Bitcoin ownership is legal opinion, Articulated Written by Sun Jie, Judge of the Shanghai Songjiang People’s Court, and…
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Court rejects Nadav Shoval’s petition against OpenWeb ouster
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The Tel Aviv District Court rejected the petition filed by Nadav Shoval, founder Open webTo cancel the company’s board of directors’ decision to dismiss him. Shuval claimed that the directors were removed on his behalf and replaced by directors on behalf of the company’s controlling shareholders, the venture capital funds…
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Court clears the way for Nairobi Hospital to hold annual meeting
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The High Court has paved the way for Nairobi Hospital to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM). Justice Peter Moloa, in a ruling on November 4, ordered the AGM to be held within 30 days from the date of the decision, and a report to be submitted to the court.…
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Court ruling paves way for dream house auction by Kinneret
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The Israel Lands Authority (ILA) published the results of the marketing of 171 plots of land in Kibbutz Haon on the coast of Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). There was such strong demand that 900 bids were submitted for the land in two auctions – the first on the open…
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After court victory, 5 Israeli cos exhibit at France’s Euronaval
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Five Israeli companies participated today in the prestigious Euronaval exhibition, which opened in France, five days after the Paris Commercial Court overturned the French government’s decision to ban Israeli companies from participating in the event, following a petition filed by the Israel Manufacturers Association, Israel Shipyards, and the Chamber of…
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Self-Proclaimed Bitcoin Creator Faces Court Contempt
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Craig Wright Satoshi Nakamoto, the discredited “self-proclaimed” creator of Bitcoin, faces another legal hurdle. According to multiple reports, a British court brought contempt of court charges against Wright. The filing is based on Wright’s £911 million ($1.1 billion) complaint against Block’s Square Up Europe Limited. The charge It is the…
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Self-Proclaimed Bitcoin Creator Faces Court Contempt
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Craig Wright Satoshi Nakamoto, the discredited “self-proclaimed” creator of Bitcoin, faces another legal hurdle. According to multiple reports, a British court brought contempt of court charges against Wright. The filing is based on Wright’s £911 million ($1.1 billion) complaint against Block’s Square Up Europe Limited. The charge It is the…
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French court overturns Euronaval ban on Israeli cos
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For the second time in the past four months, the Paris Commercial Court overturned a decision by the French government to ban Israeli companies from participating in a defense exhibition and ruled that they can participate in the Euronaval event, which opens on Monday. The court was responding to a…
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New Deadline Ordered By Second Circuit Court
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The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has Issued Order in the XRP lawsuit between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs, Inc. The court ruled that the SEC must file its appellate brief by January 15, 2025, with a specific deadline. Ripple Status Update: New…
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Crypto Groups Challenge US SEC on Airdrop Rules In Ongoing Court Case—Details
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A recent legal dispute over token airdrops has garnered support from prominent cryptocurrency lobbying organizations, including the Blockchain Association and the Cryptocurrency Innovation Council. These Washington, D.C.-based lobbying groups have provided “Friend briefSupporting clothing brand Beba in its lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Details of the…
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Crypto Groups Challenge US SEC on Airdrop Rules In Ongoing Court Case—Details
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A recent legal dispute over token airdrops has garnered support from prominent cryptocurrency lobbying organizations, including the Blockchain Association and the Cryptocurrency Innovation Council. These Washington, D.C.-based lobbying groups have provided “Friend briefSupporting clothing brand Beba in its lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Details of the…
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Supreme Court rejects KeNHA appeal in Southern by-pass land row
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has lost an application seeking to escalate a Sh413 million compensation to the High Court as the High Court ruled that no constitutional issues were raised in the matter, requiring interpretation. The five-judge bench headed by Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilo dismissed KeNHA’s application,…
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Landmark Court of Appeal Ruling Promises £21bn Payout for Motor Finance Mis-Selling Victims
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In a groundbreaking victory for consumer rights, the Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the plaintiff in Johnson v. Firststrand Bank, setting a historic precedent in the auto finance industry. The ruling, upheld by Sentinel Legal and HD Law, holds lenders liable for the mis-selling of personal contract purchase…
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Court freezes Sh96bn Ketraco-Adani electricity transmissions lines deal
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The Supreme Court has barred the government from signing a Sh95.68 billion deal to build electricity transmission lines for Adani Energy Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of India’s Adani Group. The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has obtained an order charging the government with signing the Special Project Agreement with Adani…
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Freedom! Nigerian Court Clears Binance Exec, Orders Immediate Release
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Tigran Gambaryan, Binance CEO, has been detained since February He was officially acquitted of all charges By the Nigerian government. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) requested the withdrawal of the case from the Federal High Court in Abuja during the court sitting on October 23, 2024. This announcement…
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Binance Executive Too Sick For Court, Nigerian Trial Postponed
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Prison authorities in Nigeria have announced that Binance CEO Tigran Gambaryan is in custody “Very sick” Preventing him from appearing in court again to stand trial. This is the main concern raised by his wife nearly two months ago, saying Gambarian’s health condition had deteriorated sharply since his arrest in…
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Court stops replacement of Rigathi Gachagua as deputy president
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to update: The Supreme Court issued interim orders halting Regathi Gachagwa’s replacement as Vice President until October 24 when the matter will be mentioned before a bench appointed by Chief Justice Comey. Impeached Vice President, Rigate Gachagwa, has moved to court to challenge his removal from office by Parliament. Through…
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Court stops replacement of Rigathi Gachagua as deputy president
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to update: The Supreme Court issued interim orders halting Regathi Gachagwa’s replacement as Vice President until October 24 when the matter will be mentioned before a bench appointed by Chief Justice Comey. Impeached Vice President, Rigate Gachagwa, has moved to court to challenge his removal from office by Parliament. Through…
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Tel Aviv court orders OpenWeb to freeze ousting of CEO
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Israeli open sharing platform Unicorn Open web CEO and co-founder Nadav Shoval achieved a temporary victory in the Tel Aviv District Economic Court, which ordered his dismissal to be suspended until the court discusses the matter between the two parties at the end of the month. Cheval is in dispute…