Sharifah Thaherah Alasree
Head of Legal & Regulatory, APAC and South Asia | Infobip | Malaysia
Bar Complaint Targets EEOC Chair Over Law Firm’s Controversial DEI Advocacy Letters
At the center of the controversy is whether the actions of the law firm—and its perceived connection to a sitting federal regulator—created a conflict of interest or blurred the lines between public duty and private advocacy. The complaint asserts that attorneys involved may have used their positions or affiliations to exert undue pressure on organizations, […]
Judge Approves $19.5M Snap Deal Fees, Rejects ‘Luxury-Level’ Legal Billing
In a sharply worded opinion, the judge emphasized that while complex corporate litigation often justifies substantial fees, there must be a reasonable balance between fair compensation and responsible billing. The court scrutinized line items that appeared inflated or unnecessary, including premium travel expenses, high-end accommodations, and what the judge metaphorically referred to as “Bentley-level” billing—suggesting […]
U.S. Moves to Ease Marijuana Regulations, Signaling Major Turning Point for $47 Billion Cannabis Industry
This shift comes amid growing bipartisan support and changing public attitudes toward marijuana use. Over the past decade, a majority of U.S. states have legalized cannabis for medical use, while many have also approved recreational use. However, federal prohibition has long created a patchwork system that complicates compliance for businesses and limits access to financial […]
Taylor Swift’s Team Pushes Back on Subpoena in Escalating Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni Legal Clash
Swift’s unexpected involvement appears to be linked to her personal and professional connections within the entertainment industry. Though the exact nature of the information being sought from her has not been publicly disclosed, legal experts suggest that her testimony or documentation could be related to communications, industry practices, or specific events tied to the dispute. […]
Brazil Intensifies Antitrust Scrutiny Into Google’s Use of News Content, Expands Regulatory Probe
Critics argue that such practices reduce traffic to original publisher websites while enabling Google to capture advertising revenue. Media companies in Brazil have long expressed concerns that the current ecosystem disadvantages publishers, especially smaller and regional outlets that rely heavily on digital visibility. The decision by CADE to deepen the probe follows mounting pressure from […]
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