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July 26, 2017
Higgs Johnson attorneys discuss attorney-client privilege in new book
The Bahamas is one of 32 jurisdictions examined in the new publication "Attorney-Client Privilege in the Americas: Professional Secrecy of Lawyers", published by Cambridge University Press. The book explores differences in the rules on attorney-client privilege within jurisdictions in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. In the text, Higgs & Johnson Partner Vann P. Gaitor leads a te...
April 29, 2024
Appellate court affirms improper conduct finding against attorney for misappropriated funds, sets aside disbarment decision over 'natural justice' breach
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Court of Appeal has affirmed a Bahamas Bar Council Disciplinary Tribunal's finding of improper conduct against a local attorney for misappropriating client funds. However, it set aside the Tribunal's decision to have him disbarred after determining that it had breached the rules of natural justice by not allowing submissions on mitigation [...]
March 28, 2024
Legal Fraternity Mourns The Death of Former Politician & Attorney Don Saunders
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – In the wake of the shooting death of Free National Movement (FNM) former Member of Parliament for Tall Pines and Deputy House Speaker Don Saunders, The Bahamas Bar Association has committed to redoubling its efforts to arrest the culture of violence in country. The President of The Bahamas Bar Association Kahlil Parker, [...]
February 27, 2024
Fusion's Attorney: Remove the Ability to Restrict the Displaying of Films in Theaters
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The highly-anticipated Demon Slayer sequel has been banned from theaters by The Bahamas plays and films control board.
Attorney General reveals launch of aggressive recruitment for more prosecutors due to stretched team
February 13, 2024
Attorney General reveals launch of aggressive recruitment for more prosecutors due to stretched team
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorney General Ryan Pinder said on Monday that his office is once again launching an aggressive recruitment campaign locally and within the region to hire additional prosecutors, acknowledging that the prosecution team is stretched thin and under pressure. During his remarks on the Bail Act Amendment Bill 2024, Pinder stated that he [...]
Davis disagrees with attorneys who say promised bail amendments violate constitutional rights
January 30, 2024
Davis disagrees with attorneys who say promised bail amendments violate constitutional rights
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis slammed local attorneys Tuesday afternoon who contend that the government's proposed amendments to the Bail Act infringe on the rights of alleged criminals. The Prime Minister announced in parliament last week that his administration will move to amend the Bail Act to ensure that prolific offenders who commit [...]
Attorney: Let Us Not Have A Knee-Jerk Reaction
January 25, 2024
Attorney: Let Us Not Have A Knee-Jerk Reaction
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Revoking bail for those who violate their conditions is just one part of the government's plan to combat crime.
Attorney General clarifies his statement and government's position on Bail Act amendment
January 25, 2024
Attorney General clarifies his statement and government's position on Bail Act amendment
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Attorney General Ryan Pinder has sought to clarify his recent statements made in the press, and the government's position, concerning amendments to the Bail Act. The AG was quoted by media, several weeks ago, stating that the current Bail Act did not need to be amended. However, during the weekly press briefing [...]
January 24, 2024
Attorney Loses Bid to Have COA Overturn His Disbarment Order
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A lawyer has lost his bid to have the Court of Appeal overturn his order for disbarment.
Attorney General: We're All About Team Building
January 22, 2024
Attorney General: We're All About Team Building
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs engaged in professional development at Baha Mar symposium recently. Attorney General Ryan Pinder emphasizing the importance of such events and seminars in keeping staff sharp!
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