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UK Courts Announce Christmas and New Year Opening Times for 2026

UK Courts Announce Christmas and New Year Opening Times for 2026

Her Majesty's Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) in the UK has released the opening schedules for courts and tribunals during the Christmas and New Year period of 2026. Several courts and tribunals will observe different operating hours, with specific closure dates announced. These include Thursday, December 24, 2026; Friday, December 25, 2026; Monday, December 28, 2026; and Friday, January 1, 2027. On Thursday, December 24, 2026, county and family courts, Crown Courts, the High Court, Court of Appeal (Royal Courts of Justice and Rolls Building), and some tribunals will be closed. However, Magistrates’ courts and Scotland tribunal offices will remain open on this day. All tribunal offices in Scotland will be closed on Monday, January 4, 2027. Additionally, some Magistrates’ courts will operate for remand hearings only on Saturday, December 26, and Monday, December 28, 2026, as well as Friday, January 1, and Saturday, January 2, 2027. Hearings during this period may be conducted in person, via video, or by ...

Malaysia attorney-general defends move to halt Najib's house arrest order despite palace warning

Malaysia attorney-general defends move to halt Najib's house arrest order despite palace warning

Malaysia's attorney-general is defending his seeking of legal clarification over a royal order allowing former Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve his sentence under house arrest

Jackson Lewis Seeks Labor Of Counsel Attorney for Phoenix Office to Handle NLRB Cases

Jackson Lewis Seeks Labor Of Counsel Attorney for Phoenix Office to Handle NLRB Cases

Jackson Lewis Seeks Labor Of Counsel Attorney for Phoenix Office to Handle NLRB Cases

Malaysian palace says house arrest order for imprisoned ex-leader Najib must be respected

Malaysian palace says house arrest order for imprisoned ex-leader Najib must be respected

Malaysia's national palace says the royal decision allowing former Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve his prison sentence under house arrest is clear

They fled persecution in Myanmar. In Muslim-majority Malaysia, Rohingya still struggle to belong

They fled persecution in Myanmar. In Muslim-majority Malaysia, Rohingya still struggle to belong

Rohingya Muslim refugees who fled persecution in Myanmar face new challenges in Malaysia, a Muslim-majority country that does not legally recognize refugees

Law Society of Kenya Protests Abduction of Lawyer Abshir Abdi, Demands Accountability from Security Agencies

Law Society of Kenya Protests Abduction of Lawyer Abshir Abdi, Demands Accountability from Security Agencies

Lawyers in Nairobi, led by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), staged protests on November 6, demanding answers regarding the disappearance of city lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi. The demonstration began at Milimani Law Courts and proceeded towards Vigilance House. LSK President Charles Kanjama called for advocates, human rights defenders, and the public to join the march, seeking Abdi's safe return and accountability from security agencies. Abdi was reportedly abducted on November 1 along Muchai Drive, with CCTV footage showing armed men forcing him into a vehicle. The LSK has joined habeas corpus proceedings at the High Court, which directed government officials and security agencies, including the Inspector General of Police, Director of Criminal Investigations, National Intelligence Service Director-General, and Interior Cabinet Secretary, to produce Abdi in court and explain his disappearance. Reports indicate that police officers have suggested Abdi might be involved in an alleged extortion network, a cla...

Kenyan Lawyers Protest Disappearance of Colleague and Two Others, Demand Accountability from Security Agencies

Kenyan Lawyers Protest Disappearance of Colleague and Two Others, Demand Accountability from Security Agencies

Lawyers in Nairobi, Kenya, led by Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama, staged a protest demanding answers regarding the disappearance of lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi and two other men. The demonstration, which involved a march from Milimani Law Courts to police headquarters, highlighted concerns over abductions and the lack of accountability from security agencies. Abdi's disappearance occurred after his vehicle was pursued along Muchai Road, with CCTV footage showing occupants fleeing and Abdi reportedly seized by armed men. The two other missing men were believed to be with Abdi at the time. The High Court has issued urgent orders requiring security officials to produce Abdi and explain the circumstances of his disappearance. While the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit has made allegations linking Abdi to an extortion network, these remain unproven. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has stated an investigation is underway and denied police involvement, urging the LSK to provide ...

New York Enacts Law Granting Employees Access to Personnel Records and Rebuttal Rights

New York Enacts Law Granting Employees Access to Personnel Records and Rebuttal Rights

Effective November 8, 2026, New York's Labor Law § 210-b mandates that all employers, regardless of size or sector, provide current and former employees with access to their personnel records. Employers must furnish a free copy of these records within five business days of a written request. The law also requires employers to notify employees in writing within 10 days of adding any negative information to their file that could impact employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or discipline. Employees have the right to submit a written rebuttal to such negative information, which must be permanently kept with the record and shared with any third party receiving the personnel information. Furthermore, employers are obligated to retain complete records for three years after an employee's termination, with no expungement permitted during employment. Violations of this law carry civil fines ranging from $500 to $2,500 per infraction, and retaliation against employees exercising these rights is strictly proh...

William A. Oden III, Employment Law Attorney, Leads Ward and Smith P.A. in Wilmington

William A. Oden III, Employment Law Attorney, Leads Ward and Smith P.A. in Wilmington

William A. Oden III, Employment Law Attorney, Leads Ward and Smith P.A. in Wilmington

Australia's High Court Reviews Social Media Ban for Under-16s Amidst Free Speech Concerns

Australia's High Court Reviews Social Media Ban for Under-16s Amidst Free Speech Concerns

Australia's highest court is currently reviewing a world-first ban that prohibits children younger than 16 from holding social media accounts. Government lawyers argued before the High Court that the ban is essential to protect developing brains from the adverse effects of social media. The ban, which took effect last year, targets platforms such as Reddit, Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube, and Twitch. The legal challenges against the ban were brought by Reddit, a U.S. online forum, and the Sydney-based rights group Digital Freedom Project. Government lawyer Joanna Davidson outlined seven risks to children, including addictive use, adverse sleep effects, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, exacerbation of disordered eating, and intensification of ADHD symptoms. The challengers contend that the ban infringes upon the implied right to freedom of political communication in Australia's constitution.

The Weeknd Concludes Record-Breaking 'After Hours Til Dawn' Tour, Grossing Over $1.3 Billion

The Weeknd Concludes Record-Breaking 'After Hours Til Dawn' Tour, Grossing Over $1.3 Billion

The Weeknd Concludes Record-Breaking 'After Hours Til Dawn' Tour, Grossing Over $1.3 Billion

Gucci Prevails in Patent Dispute Against Agfa Over Leather Printing Technology

Gucci Prevails in Patent Dispute Against Agfa Over Leather Printing Technology

Gucci Prevails in Patent Dispute Against Agfa Over Leather Printing Technology