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February 06, 2015
Lawyer cites publicity's effect on jury in child killer's trial
COURT of Appeal judges were told by convicted child killer Kofhe Goodman's lawyer that he would seek a deferment of a retrial if the court allowed the appeal against his client's murder conviction and death sentence due to the publicity of the matter.
Lawyer launches challenge to Juries Act amendment
February 05, 2015
Lawyer launches challenge to Juries Act amendment
A defense lawyer has launched a challenge to an amendment in the Juries Act, which reduces the number of peremptory challenges from 10 to four in murder cases.
Lawyer seeks delay for leave to appeal
November 06, 2015
Lawyer seeks delay for leave to appeal
A defense lawyer yesterday sought additional time to seek permission to appeal a murder and attempted murder conviction to the Privy Council.
November 06, 2015
Nygard's bid to have judge step aside stalled by lawyer's injury
THE bid of Canadian fashion designer Peter Nygard to have a judge recuse herself from his committal proceeding was stalled yesterday after his lawyer, who said he had sustained a recent injury, sought an adjournment.
Tax lawyer touts new partnership
November 04, 2015
Tax lawyer touts new partnership
With local financial institutions bracing for the impact of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) reporting requirements, a recent partnership between a tax law firm and financial information services firm could well increase the ease of reporting for U.S. citizens living in The Bahamas.
Bar council to poll lawyers on 'open shop' demands
October 29, 2015
Bar council to poll lawyers on 'open shop' demands
President of the Bahamas Bar Association Elsworth Johnson has disclosed that - after years of discussions - the Bar will conduct a poll to see whether the majority of Bahamian lawyers support the opening up of the Bahamas Bar to allow foreign lawyers easier access to practice in the jurisdiction.
Lawyers deny claims of intimidating witnesses
October 27, 2015
Lawyers deny claims of intimidating witnesses
TWO lawyers found themselves before a magistrate yesterday refuting allegations that they intimidated witnesses from giving evidence at trial...
Lawyers charged
October 27, 2015
Lawyers charged
Attorneys Michael Kemp and Tai Pinder were yesterday charged with obstruction of justice and conspiracy to commit obstruction of justice by intimidating a witness in a criminal trial from giving evidence.
October 20, 2015
Glinton lawyer claims actions did not constitute contempt
Attorney Maurice Glinton said he was remanded into custody for four days and five nights "without an order of the court" after no official at the Court of Appeal responded to his inquiries about his contempt hearing on October 9.
October 12, 2015
Smith: Fix bureaucratic hurdles before dealing with foreign lawyers
According to outspoken Queen's Counsel Fred Smith, The Bahamas is so "nationally incompetent" in managing investment that "1,000 foreign lawyers" would do nothing to prevent foreign investors and companies from becoming "utterly frustrated" with the jurisdiction.
Glinton to appear before courttoday, lawyer says
October 12, 2015
Glinton to appear before courttoday, lawyer says
Attorney Maurice Glinton remained in "good spirits" over the weekend as he sat in a jail cell at the Cable Beach Police Station, his attorney Wayne Munroe, QC, said yesterday.
October 09, 2015
Goodman's new lawyer presents arguments before appeal panel
The "rude and obstructionist" behavior of murder convict Kofhe Goodman's defense lawyer may have prejudiced his trial, his new lawyer argued before the appellate court yesterday.
October 07, 2015
Lawyer suggests three-year sentence for fatal nightclub shooting
While the Crown and defense agreed yesterday that Cordero Finley contributed to his own death, they differed on how long his killer should spend in prison.
October 02, 2015
Lawyers get more time for discussions in sex assault case
LAWYERS in the case of a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor for nearly two decades have been given more time to finalise ongoing discussions.
October 01, 2015
Mentoring the next generation of financial services lawyers
NAME: Cheryl D. Cartwright
INDUSTRY POSITION: Consultant Counsel, Callenders & Co.
September 18, 2015
Bar association president: 'Private interests' behind foreign lawyer push
The Bahamas is not a "closed shop" when it comes to the practice of law, according to Bahamas Bar Association President Elsworth Johnson.
September 18, 2015
Lawyers ask court to be lenient in sentencing manslaughter convicts
Lawyers for three men convicted of involvement in a fight that resulted in a schoolboy's death yesterday asked a judge to be as lenient as possible in sentencing.
Lawyer says Nassau 'is a dangerous dump'
September 14, 2015
Lawyer says Nassau 'is a dangerous dump'
A MARITIME lawyer renewed his criticism of the Bahamas' cruise-ship industry over the weekend following the release of a satirical video criticising the country's tourist attractions and cleanliness...
September 04, 2015
Breezes lawyers win summary judgment for costs against Baha Mar
Supreme Court Justice Milton Evans has ordered Baha Mar to pay PPL (Nassau) Ltd. - the parent company of SuperClubs Breezes - the costs of legal fees and expenses incurred by PPL's lawyers
September 01, 2015
Labor dept. lawyers talk with Diamonds Int'l over wage dispute
Director of Labour Robert Farquharson yesterday stated that he hopes his department and retailer Diamonds International would find an "amicable solution" to actions taken by the company in response to the private sector minimum wage increase in the "very near future".
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