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Miho Okamoto

Total Articles: 6

Articles by Miho Okamoto

Syrian Ex-Prison Chief Gets 60 Years for Torture

Syrian ex-prison chief Samir Ousman Alsheikh sentenced to 60 years for torturing inmates in Damascus Central Prison between 2005-2008.

September 18, 2026

Small Claims

Judge allows DEI housing lawsuit to proceed

Federal judge lets DEI housing lawsuit advance, allowing cities to challenge HUD-funded program restrictions on diversity policies.

September 15, 2026

Employment Disputes

Legal Planet Explores Suncor Energy vs Boulder County

The climate lawsuit between Suncor Energy and Boulder County heads to the Supreme Court on Oct. 5, 2026, underscoring climate…

September 10, 2026

Small Claims

Fishhook law sparks decade-long estate dispute

Fishhook law sparks decade-long estate dispute over New Zealand's Property (Relationships) Act. Learn how s 21 and s 61 affect…

August 30, 2026

Consumer Rights

Legal groups oppose magistrates’ power to imprison

New Zealand legal groups oppose magistrates' power to imprison, warning the proposed bill threatens the justice system's integrity.

August 28, 2026