Property buyers in India may be liable for previous owners' unpaid maintenance dues, depending on state laws, society bye-laws, and sale deed clauses. Obtaining a No Dues Certificate and including an indemnity clause in the sale agreement are crucial steps to avoid post-purchase financial liabilities.
Kalshi is appealing a New York federal judge's decision to deny its request to block state gambling officials from enforcing laws against its sports-related event contracts. The appeal escalates a legal battle over whether these markets are federally regulated derivatives or state-regulated gambling.
The Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) has shifted its stance on the CLARITY Act to neutral, removing a key obstacle to its passage. The bill aims to protect blockchain developers from user liability and study DeFi risks.
Eight accused in Ayodhya Ram Temple donation case may face difficulty finding lawyers for defense
US lawmakers introduce legislation to create a DOJ-led task force coordinating federal, state, and local investigations into cryptocurrency theft, scams, and digital asset crimes, amid over $11 billion in reported crypto-related losses in 2025.
The Philippines has rejected a US request to place a new industrial hub in New Clark City under US jurisdiction. Officials stated no special arrangements will be made for the US regarding the hub, which is part of the Luzon Economic Corridor project involving the US, Japan, and the Philippines.
The UK Football Policing Unit will deploy only three officers to the upcoming World Cup in the US due to a lack of funding from US authorities and a 10% cut from the Home Office. Despite expecting up to 15,000 England fans per match, the unit's role will be limited to cultural interpretation for local law enforcement.
Bengaluru leads the nation in dowry prohibition cases, accounting for 87% of metropolitan city incidents with 878 registered. The city also recorded 25 dowry-related deaths and the highest number of crimes against women under special and local laws. Cruelty against wives by husbands or in-laws also saw a significant number of cases in Karnataka.
Hong Kong's Law Society has ordered the immediate closure of Raymond Lam & Associates amid investigation into 'crash-for-cash' scams. The council found prima facie evidence of dishonest acts and accounting violations. Robertsons firm appointed to handle the closure. A disciplinary tribunal referral is possible.
Poland’s parliament is in a deadlock over crypto and its inability to align local laws with MiCA may drive some local crypto companies abroad.
