Category: Rights Frontline

Direct access becomes standard route for legal services

Direct access becomes standard route for legal services

by Rara Kusnandar • 19 Sep 2026

Direct access legal services have become standard, allowing clients to hire barristers without solicitors since 2004 reforms.

Black Judges’ Progress Stalls, Bar Council Reports

Black Judges’ Progress Stalls, Bar Council Reports

by Yuni Setianingsih • 18 Sep 2026

The 2026 judicial diversity report reveals stalled progress for Black judges, with no increase since 2016.

BOI issues Nigeria’s largest non-government bond

BOI issues Nigeria’s largest non-government bond

by Anggia Wijayant • 10 Sep 2026

BOI raises USD 207 million in Nigeria’s largest non-government bond, signaling strong investor confidence in domestic capital markets.

Madagascar Top Court Upholds Expropriation Law

Madagascar Top Court Upholds Expropriation Law

by Anggia Wijayant • 04 Sep 2026

Madagascar's top court upholds a law allowing the state to seize land sold to foreigners before 1960, as...

Renowned arbitrator appointed to Mada board

Renowned arbitrator appointed to Mada board

by Rara Kusnandar • 01 Sep 2026

Mada arbitrator Arnaud de Nanteuil joins the board, strengthening the firm’s expertise in international investment and African regional...

First Atlantic Bank opens branch in Liberia

First Atlantic Bank opens branch in Liberia

by Anggia Wijayant • 30 Aug 2026

First Atlantic Bank opens its first international branch in Liberia, bringing commercial banking to Monrovia and boosting economic...

Deneys Reelects Chair for Second Term

Deneys Reelects Chair for Second Term

by Anggia Wijayant • 29 Aug 2026

Deneys chair reappointment signals stable leadership as Michelle David begins her second term, steering the South African firm...

Big 12 coach fired amid scrutiny of university motives

Big 12 coach fired amid scrutiny of university motives

by Rara Kusnandar • 16 Aug 2026

Kansas State University fires Big 12 coach amid allegations of hidden motives and unfair dismissal, sparking controversy and...

Duke Law faces racial bias allegations

Duke Law faces racial bias allegations

by Anggia Wijayant • 15 Aug 2026

Duke Law faces allegations of racial bias in admissions decisions, violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act,...

How an Expert Accident Lawyer In New York Can Turn Your Case Around

How an Expert Accident Lawyer In New York Can Turn Your Case Around

by Anggia Wijayant • 15 Aug 2026

If you’re finding yourself in a state of shock after a car accident on the busy roads of...