Get on with it: the perils of delay

The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has reminded litigants of the perils of delay. In Dimitrov v Lau [2024] HKCA 1011, the Court struck out a dilatory party’s appeal, and provided a succinct reminder of the basis on which it may strike out a case for want of prosecution amounting to an abuse of process.

EFCC vs. Yahaya Bello: Court adjourns ruling, arraignment to Jan. 21

veracity.com.ng - 30/Oct 14:53

The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the next hearing in the money laundering case against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, filed...

Canada's Fernandez falls to Shnaider of Russia in Hong Kong Open semifinal

cambridgetoday.ca - 02/Nov 16:05

HONG KONG — Canada's Leylah Fernandez is out of the Hong Kong Open tennis tournament following a 6-4, 6-2 semifinal loss to top-seeded Diana...

Outback Steakhouse celebrates its 25th anniversary in Hong Kong

sloveniatimes.com - 01/Nov 11:26

Enticing promotions to thank customers for their support HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 November 2024 - Outback Steakhouse celebrates its...

Court Strikes out Pro-Wike Lawmakers’s Suit Against INEC, PDP, Others

nporeports.com - 30/Oct 18:50

Halimah Olamide A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, struck out a suit filed by 27 lawmakers, led by Mr Martin Amaewhule, in the Rivers House...

Stranger danger and trust deeds: the limits of exclusive jurisdiction clauses

harneys.com - 07/Nov 16:09

In the recent case of Chow v Tong [2024] HKCFI 2737, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (the Court) provides helpful guidance on the interpretation...

Trinidad Appeal Court Judge wants citizens to speak out against misconduct

stabroeknews.com - 06/Nov 06:04

(Trinidad Guardian) Court of Appeal Judge Mark Mohammed is encouraging citizens to not be afraid to speak out when they witness misconduct. The...

Sri Lanka crowned champions after defeating Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes 2024 final

biztoday.news - 03/Nov 15:47

Sport Desk HONG KONG: The fireworks continued in the Hong Kong Sixes 2024 on the final day of the tournament. Sri Lanka were crowned champions after...

Wasteful case

newsday.co.tt - 08/Nov 04:04

THROUGHOUT his impasse with Auditor General Jaiwantie Ramdass, Minister of Finance Colm Imbert has been unafraid to exercise his legal rights. As the...

EFCC Seeks Yahaya Bello’s Trial in Absentia

spyetv.com.ng - 31/Oct 22:37

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday October 30, 2024 asked Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in...

Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud' prevails in copyright appeal over 'Let's Get It On'

times of india - 03/Nov 01:48

A federal appeals court ruled that Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud' did not violate the copyright of Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On.' The court found...

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