Farmers in the south Indian state of Karnataka are locked in a bitter dispute against an order by the Cauvery Water Management Authority compelling them to share water from the Cauvery River with the neighbouring State of Tamil Nadu. As Asian News International reported, these protests have lasted for over a week and have influenced…
Following a demonstration in Yemen, Amnesty International reported that Houthi authorities arrested a significant number of people attending the largely peaceful event. The demonstration was held in commemoration of the 26th anniversary of Yemen’s September Revolution with participants said to be peacefully exercising their right to freedom of assembly, as reported on JURIST – News….
In an alarming revelation, the French High Council for Equality between Women and Men, a government body responsible for promoting gender equality, has found that the vast majority of online pornography contains violence against women. This announcement is part of a comprehensive report aptly titled “Pornocriminality: Let’s put an end to the impunity of the…
The Organization of American States (OAS) recently expressed strong condemnation of the recent actions taken by Guillermo’s attorney general. According to the OAS, these acts involve delays and fraud allegations related to recent regional election results, which are considered unconstitutional and part of broader tactics to intimidate and cast doubt on the electoral process. This…
The judicial landscape of Sri Lanka turns uneasy after the unexpected resignation and reported flight of Judge T. Saravanaraja. Not only has his departure ignited profound concerns, but his resignation letter, which surfaced online recently, cites threats to his life and unprecedented stress levels. Judge Saravanaraja formerly presided over the Mullaitivu district in Sri Lanka’s…
Last week, a former member of the Belarusian military Special Operations Forces Reserve (SOBR) known as Yuri Harauski was acquitted in a groundbreaking Swiss trial related to charges of enforced disappearance. The decision was made by the District Court of Rorschach in Switzerland, where Harauski sought asylum in 2019, fearing for his life due to…
In a move aligned with updated EU regulations, the Norway Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an impending ban on Russian-registered passenger vehicles. The prohibition is due to commence in the coming weeks and applies to all Russian vehicles accommodating up to nine passengers. However, buses and small passenger vans retain the ability to cross…
On Thursday, lawmakers in Bosnia’s autonomous Republika Srpska passed a draft law that labels non-governmental organizations (NGOs), which receive foreign funding, as ‘foreign agents’. This decision has raised concerns in the EU. Under the Special Registry and Publicity of the Work of Non-Profit Organizations draft law, NGOs will now be required to inscribe onto a…
Amid growing tensions between Kosovars and Serbians, Kosovo police raided several locations in the northern part of the country last Friday following a weekend fraught with violence resulting in four casualties. The unrest was kindled on Sunday when the Diocese of Raška-Prizren reported an incident involving a group of masked men in an armored vehicle…
Iranian authorities opened fire on protests in Zahedan, marking one year since riot police shot and killed 100 people in an event known as “Bloody Friday.” The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) reported that 23 protesters were injured in the recent clashes, amongst them at least four children. The term “Bloody Friday” refers to…
Turkey’s Supreme Court of Appeals recently upheld much of the controversial Gezi Park ruling. The social and political upheaval, named after a central park in Istanbul, sprung from anti-government protests in 2013. Alongside this ruling, the court decided to maintain the life sentence without parole awarded to civil rights activist and philanthropist, Osman Kavala, along…
Last week was jam-packed with engaging legal firms, stories, and expert analyses. Among the ones gaining the most traction on Law360 however, some are particularly worthy of a second glance. Law360, well-regarded for its rapid and comprehensive coverage of legal issues and trends, publishes an excess of 200 articles daily. These articles span more than…
The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), a unit in the Israeli Ministry of Defense, announced on Thursday that the Erez Crossing in the Gaza Strip has been reopened for workers to leave the area. However, whether the border reopening will continue is subject to an ongoing assessment of the situation. There have…
In a recent hearing, an Illinois federal judge noted uncertainty over whether the University of Illinois surrendered its legal right to manipulate images of its former Native American mascot. Launched just last Friday, his ruling suggested that considerable questions still persist regarding the university’s practice of licensing the emblem since it was decommissioned in 2007….
Disturbances persist at the disbarment trial of John Eastman as a California State Bar judge admonishes Eastman’s attorney. The attorney’s continued efforts to qualify a witness as an expert, despite previous refusals, led to the rebuke. Highlighting this as a breach of a fundamental rule, the judge emphasized that Eastman should not expect any “special…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently agreed to a $19 million settlement with a Deutsche Bank subsidiary, following concerns over the bank’s control measures related to its stated environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. This occurrence may prove to be a litmus test for future public companies, providing possible insights into the outcomes…
The realm of copyright law could be set for significant change should the U.S. Supreme Court affirm a key Eleventh Circuit ruling. The case in question involves a music producer who was not restricted by time limitations in recovering additional damages in a copyright lawsuit. The desired affirmation by the Supreme Court would potentially broaden…
The unresolved issue of the 40 vacant judgeships in Massachusetts state courts continues to be a cause for concern among attorneys in the region. These lingering vacancies pose significant problems such as litigation delays, resulting in rising tension particularly in time-sensitive matters. Notably, this issue has been felt most acutely in criminal cases, product liability…
On August 11, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to clarify the implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”). The regulations proposed by the EEOC are expected to offer much-needed guidance to employers regarding the PWFA, a law that went into effect on June 27, 2023….
In a significant development in pharmaceutical patent litigation, the case of Astellas Pharma Inc. v. Sandoz Inc., Civ. No. 20-1589, has been making waves across the legal landscape. The argument revolves around the drug Myrbetriq® (mirabegron) and U.S. Patent No. 10,842,780 (the ’780 patent). The proceedings were held in the Delaware District Court, on June…
In the evolving landscape of communications law, regulatory vigilantism by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is far from a rarity. The latest monthly publication from Pillsbury’s communication lawyers illuminates the notable FCC enforcement actions in September 2023, adding yet another chapter to the dynamic and complex history of FCC law enforcement. This considerable insight can…
On September 1, 2023, the Managed Funds Association along with a consortium of private equity and hedge fund trade groups filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), contending that the Commission had exceeded its given statutory authority by implementing new advisement rules specially for private funds. This litigation was lodged at…
On the 14th of September 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disclosed the finalization of the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule (hereinafter referred to as “the Rule”). The Rule presents a marked evolution in the regulatory landscape, restoring authority to states and tribes to review pipelines, dams, and…
In a recent legal development, a case involving Robert Friesen and the State of Florida Highway Patrol/Division of Risk Management underscores the requirements for compensation under the Heart-Lung Statute. The decision, handed down by Judge Massey on June 21, 2023, revolves around the crucial factor of proving “Disability”. (Full details) The claimant, Robert Friesen, a…
In a recent legal development, Amazon failed to get a lawsuit dismissed that alleges the corporation stole patented technology from a Michigan firm for its warehouse robotics. The suit, which a Texas federal judge ruled should proceed, also involved the company’s request to relocate the case to the federal district incorporating its Seattle headquarters, a…