Ever since the 17th century, the rule of law has been regarded as one of the fundamental values of a free society. It means you cannot be forced to do something unless there is a law requiring you to ...
When the founding fathers signed the US Constitution on September 17, 1787, they laid the foundations for a national government that was strong, but not omnipotent. The federal government was divided ...
In the course of an interview mostly devoted to other issues, a Japanese reporter recently asked me whether there is a difference between justice and the rule of law. Some of his (understandable) ...
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On October 1, 2024, Zuckerman Spaeder partner Sara Alpert Lawson moderated a panel for the American Bar Association (“ABA”) titled “Prosecutorial Independence and the Rule of Law.” The panel consisted ...
On December 11, India’s supreme court upheld ending the constitutional privileges of the Indian-controlled province of Kashmir, a disputed region claimed by both India and Pakistan. The decision was a ...
In recent months, Malaysia has experienced various public debates, controversies and legal disputes that have once again brought the concept of the ‘rule of law’ into the national spotlight. Prime ...
In this powerful conversation, Neel Chatterjee joins Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey to share the story behind Law Firm Partners United (LFPU), a grassroots movement that began with a single LinkedIn ...