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Philippines President Duterte admits killing suspects
(CNN)Controversial Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has admitted killing suspected criminals during his time as mayor of Davao City. “In Davao, I used to do it personally. Just to show the guys that, if I can
Is forensic video analysis reliable? Commission’s report raises questions
In June 2008, a man wearing sunglasses and a baseball cap entered a 7-Eleven store in Killeen, Texas, pointed a gun at the clerk, and demanded money. A string of similar robberies had taken place at
COMPANY’S LIABILITY FOR CRIME
The word ” company ” has no strict legal meaning. It is clear that the term company implies an association of persons for some common object or objects. A company can therefore be described as
Fraud in Equity – A Tale in the Legal Profession
Equitable Fraud, like many concept issue from equity, appears to be fluid concept difficult to pin down, but fundamental in the Chancey jurisprudence. Merriam Webster defines Fraud in Equity as ” fraud for which a
Guide to Litigation and Careers in the Litigation Field
Getty Images/Heide Benser Litigation is a legal dispute between several parties, the “litigants,” that is ultimately heard by a judge, mediator or arbitrator. Attorneys who participate in litigation are called litigators. Litigation is the
Law Firm Of-Counsel Positions
What’s an “of-counsel” position in a law firm? Getty Images/OJO Images/Chris Ryan. If you’re familiar with law firms, you’re probably familiar with associates and partners. Partners have an equity stake in the firm and run things.
Our Judiciary and Delay of Justice
In legal circles judicial officers are often enjoined to observe, and to imbibe the doctrine of fairness and equity, and above all the need to ensure speedy dispensation of justice; hence the aphorism that justice
Court Remands Fake Military Man for Forgery
An Ilorin Magistrate Court on Thursday remanded a 27-year-old man, Amusa Olatunji, for allegedly forging a military identity card. The Prosecuting Police, Insp. Nasiru Yusuf, told the court that the accused, on Nov.1, presented himself
In Response to Stein Recount, Trump Reps Now Claim No Evidence of Voter Fraud
Throughout the latter stage of his campaign, Donald Trumpkept saying that the system was rigged, calling into question the fairness of the election process. At the time, it seemed like a prepared excuse in case he
