Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced that the 2026 national census will, for the first time, include questions regarding gender and sexual orientation. This decision comes after the initial proposal was scrapped in August 2024. Chalmers indicated that the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will begin drafting the new questions, emphasizing that the LGBTQIA+ community’s inclusion…
Former President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro led a political rally on Saturday in Sao Paulo, amid rising concerns over free speech sparked by the suspension of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in the country. This rally came in response to what Bolsonaro and his supporters perceive as judicial overreach and censorship. In an…
The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit upheld on Friday the conviction of former Capitol Police officer Michael Riley for obstructing the investigation into the January 6 Capitol riots. The court summarized the lower court’s fact-finding, stating that Riley had tipped off Jacob Hiles, one of the rioters, about potential charges against individuals…
In his latest financial disclosure, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito reported no trips paid for by others in 2023, but revealed a previously unreported loan and accepted concert tickets from German socialite Gloria von Thurn und Taxis. The report, requested by Alito with a 90-day extension, highlighted that the loan from Edward Jones had…
The Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday that the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has revoked its consent for the Federative Republic of Brazil to represent Argentina’s interests and nationals in Venezuelan territory, effective immediately. This decision also terminates Brazil’s custodianship over the properties and archives of the Argentine mission in Venezuela. Brazil had…
Law firms, which have already encountered significant challenges adapting to the expectations and work styles of Generation Z, are now preparing for the entry of Generation Alpha into the workforce. The next generation of recruits, set to join the industry in the coming years, promise to bring a new array of challenges and expectations. Are…
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has announced the hiring of prominent white-collar criminal law attorney Emmanuel Marsigny as a partner in its Paris office. Marsigny is recognized for his work on complex cases involving major companies, their leaders, and high-profile political figures. His expertise in financial crime is anticipated to assist clients in navigating…
A coalition of 40 rights organizations has issued a joint statement demanding that Saudi Arabian authorities release all individuals jailed for their online expression. This call comes ahead of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF), set to take place in Riyadh from December 15 to 19. The organizations argue that the detentions are inconsistent…
The US Department of Justice announced on Thursday that it has filed charges against Dimitri Simes, a Russian-born US citizen and former adviser to Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, for violations related to US sanctions and money laundering. Simes is accused of collaborating with a sanctioned Russian state television network and laundering the resulting proceeds….
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc. on Thursday, accusing the company’s social media service Snapchat of failing to protect minors from sexual exploitation and addictive design features. In the complaint, Torrez described Snapchat as “a breeding ground for predators,” stating that the platform’s design and algorithmic recommendations foster and…