Tag: law
He promised investors 10% gains. Now, he’s accused of using their money for sailing excursions in an alleged Ponzi scheme | Fortune
A financier has been extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States to face allegations that he cheated investors who were promised monthly...
How Far Will Trump’s Pressure Campaign Against the ICC Go?
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. pressure against the International Criminal Court, Australia imposing a social media ban, and increasing...
Bangladesh’s War Crimes Court Sentences Sheikh Hasina to Death
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the results of Bangladesh’s political reckoning, mass anti-graft protests in the Philippines, and a suspected...
Global Condemnation Erupts Over Israel’s Seizure of Gaza Aid Flotilla
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at global responses to Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza, the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election, and unidentified...
Ken Griffin has a warning for Trump and the GOP: ‘I would not underestimate how grating a 3% inflation rate could be’ on Americans | Fortune
For Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, the political implications of still-elevated inflation are not lost on him.
Inflation has come down a lot from 9% in...
First Tucker Carlson, now Ted Cruz: Conservatives are talking about an ‘unbelievably dangerous’ precedent being set by the FCC chair | Fortune
In the aftermath of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show suspension, conservative politicians and media personalities are sounding the alarm on free speech.
Amid pressure from the...
Illinois Passes ‘Sonya Massey Law’ To Keep Dangerous Officers Off The Streets
In response to the tragic killing of Sonya Massey, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has taken critical steps to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future....
Netanyahu Pushes for Full Israeli Occupation of Gaza
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Israel’s expanded military campaign in Gaza, Rwanda agreeing to accept U.S. deportees, and Japan’s record-setting...
How Accenture’s Julie Sweet hacked the CEO track
In the traditional playbook of corporate ascension, general counsel isn’t typically seen as a springboard to the CEO suite, especially not at a global...
The ICJ Rules That Failing to Combat Climate Change Could Violate International Law
If a country fails to take decisive action to protect the planet from climate change, it could be breaking international law and be held...
