Municipal cop wins lawsuit challenging no-pay leave for on duty injury
“A municipal police officer, who was left with a long-term back injury after assisting in detaining a suspect, has succeeded in her legal challenge over being placed on no-pay leave for almost three years after suffering a relapse…” Read more
Attorney wants sanctions for tardy judges
“AN attorney has called on the Chief Justice to sanction judges for tardiness in giving reasons for their decisions in a timely fashion. Attorney Anthony Manwah wants these reasons to be given at the time of the decision, and not afterward…” Read more
Egg on Govt’s face
“The Vincent Nelson debacle that has now exploded in the Government’s face demands nothing less than a thorough investigation into the Rowley administration’s involvement with the disgraced attorney,…” Read more
Nelson to apply for unsealing of indemnity case – LET THE PUBLIC KNOW
“KING’S Counsel Vincent Nelson wants his civil claim against the Attorney General for an alleged breach of an indemnity agreement with the Government unsealed…” Read more
Nelson already paid $1m in indemnity agreement with government
“ALMOST $1 million in legal fees have been paid by the State to Vincent Nelson KC, as part of the purported indemnity agreement signed by former attorney general Faris Al-Rawi…”
State to compensate ex-Equal Opportunity Commission CEO for breaches of her rights
“A HIGH Court judge has ordered the State to compensate the former CEO of the Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC) for a breach of the rules of natural justice by the Attorney General (AG) after her contract was not renewed in 2021…” Read more
Talk-show host, radio station appeal Potts defamation ruling
“POPULAR sports talk-show host Andre E Baptiste and Gem Radio – the owner of radio station I95.5 FM – have appealed a judge’s ruling that they defamed boxing promoter Boxu Potts in a series of broadcasts from 2012-2014…” Read more
UNC’s local government challenge set for Friday, media blanked from sitting
“THE OPPOSITION UNC’s legal challenge against the Government’s decision to proclaim parts of the recently passed Local Government Reform Bill that could allow for local government elections to be delayed by a year comes up for hearing on Friday. The bill passed on June 14 with a simple majority in Parliament…” Read more
Mother of child attacked by dog sends legal letter to owner
“THE family of three-year-old Jalil Naidoo, who suffered severe injuries from a dog attack on Monday, has retained former AG Anand Ramlogan’s Freedom Law Chambers…” Read more
‘A COLOSSAL MISSTEP’
“Privy Council rules on Akili Charles’ constitutional rights…” Read more