Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Posted on August 12, 2024 by islamiclawblog ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS “Qasim Rasool Ilyas, a founder-member of the All-India Muslim Personal Law Board of India, is reported to have “ma[de] an unprecedented outreach on behalf of the board to Christians, Sikhs, and tribal...
Legal Writer Blog: When Mentoring Disappears

Legal Writer Blog: When Mentoring Disappears

By Murray Gottheil | August 11, 2024 Many new lawyers start their own practices soon after graduation or join firms that offer little mentoring or training. I attribute this to a number of factors, including the law firm model falling into disfavour over issues of...
UK: Methane emissions from Singleton oilfield in South Downs

UK: Methane emissions from Singleton oilfield in South Downs

by Savannah Sottak, KCL In February 2023, the Environmental Law Foundation referred a case involving methane pollution to the King’s College Human Rights and Environmental (HRE) Legal Clinic. The HRE Clinic prioritises cases at the intersection of human rights and the...
Nigeria: Gunmen kidnap lawyer, two others in Anambra

Nigeria: Gunmen kidnap lawyer, two others in Anambra

Gunmen operating in Nkpologwu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, kidnapped three persons, including a lawyer, in the early hours of Sunday. An eyewitness speaking in a trending video on social media said the gunmen stormed the community between 7:30 am...