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Cornell’s Jane Doe targeted in 'swatting' incident at parents' home, lives in fear, lawyer says

Following the incident, Cornell case defendant Winston Lee's attorneys filed a motion to recuse New York Attorney-General Letitia James from grand jury proceedings, NBC reported on Friday.

Cornell University students holds signs after a seven-hour-long sit-in protest representing the seven hours that a Jane Doe alleges she was sexually assaulted in a case involving seven members of Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity, in Ithaca, New York, US, October 7, 2026.
A picture taken on December 4, 2007 shows death row inmate Christa Pike entering a Knox County Criminal Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, US., obtained by Reuters on September 30, 2026.

After botched execution attempt, death row inmate Christa Pike awakes 'angry and confused'

(L-R, clockwise): Lee Zeldin, William Scharf

No. 42: Will Scharf and Lee Zeldin: Shaping law and policy from inside the Trump administration

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit addressing the special Israel Bar Association conference in Tel Aviv on September 2, 2026..

Supreme Court president warns of physical violence against legal figures after vebal attacks


Economy Minister Barkat sues Channel 12 for NIS 12m. in largest libel lawsuit ever filed in Israel

Nir Barkat files Israel's largest libel lawsuit against Channel 12, accusing them of false claims following a broadcast of an investigation by journalist Omri Maniv.

Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat unveiling his "Israel Basket" project, January 4, 2026.

Israeli bar exam passed by nearly 68% of first-time examinees, as divide widens

Overall, 1,545 candidates passed the exam, reflecting a general pass rate of 52.32% and an average score of 59.2.

 A voting station for the head of the Israeli Bar Association, at the Magistrate's Court in Jerusalem, June 20, 2023

Between fear and hope, civic protest survives in Iran -opinion

What began as mourning for a human rights lawyer in Mashhad exposed Iran’s familiar strategy of turning grief into a threat and protest into a crime.

A picture shows traffic in the city of Mashhad, the capital of the province of Khorassan-e Razavi in northeastern Iran, on October 1, 2023

US officials found military lawyers warned there may have been evidence of war crimes in Gaza

The previously unreported intelligence described concerns within the Israeli military regarding the Israel-Hamas War.

Hamas, Red Cross searching for the remains of deceased hostages in Gaza City, October 28, 2025.

Katz appoints former Defense Ministry legal advisor Itai Ophir as IDF's top attorney

In a surprising move, Israel Katz appoints Itai Ophir as IDF chief lawyer, following Tomer-Yerushalmi’s resignation after the leaked video incident and amid ongoing legal controversy.

Attorney Itay Ophir

Why specialized Uber accident lawyers are becoming increasingly necessary

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New Jersey town fired me because I’m Jewish, lawyer says

Stuart Platt filed suit in NJ Superior Court, accusing Franklin Township, two current township committee members, and a former committee member of violating New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination.

Courtroom, US Post Office and Courthouse, Camden, New Jersey.

Jobs for friends, missing funds: Police arrest lawyer, probe May Golan’s ministry, office

The probe focuses on suspicions that ministry employees and outside individuals were involved in obtaining financial benefits through deception.

Minister May Golan seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, January 8, 2024

Merger talks underway to create mega Israeli law firm

If a merger deal is completed, it will be the second within three years for the Yigal Arnon firm. In 2022, it merged with Tadmor Levy.

A handshake between two businesswomen (illustrative)

Journalist, lawyer Ronal Fisher convicted of bribery after decade long trial

Given the severity of Fisher’s actions and the serious harm caused to law enforcement and public trust, the prosecution will request that the court impose a custodial prison sentence.

Israeli attorney Ronel Fisher arrives for a court hearing at the Fisher case at the Jerusalem District Court in Jerusalem on October 28, 2024.