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Belgium's New Penal Code Takes Effect September 1st
Belgium's new Penal Code, speech therapy video consultations, dormant account rules, scooter helmet law and more take effect September 1st.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Blocks Deportation of Students Over Israel Criticism
Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, citing First Amendment violations in landmark decision.
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PoliticsLaw
Supreme Court Allows Trump Mail Voting Limits for Now
The Supreme Court lifts an injunction blocking Trump's mail-in voting executive order, but a separate nationwide block remains in place.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Strikes Down Trump's 75-Country Visa Ban
Federal judge strikes down Trump's 75-country immigrant visa suspension, calling the policy 'patently unlawful' and exceeding Rubio's authority.
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EnvironmentLaw
China's Ecological Environment Code Takes Effect
China's landmark Ecological Environment Code takes effect, consolidating 30+ laws into the world's first comprehensive environmental code.
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EnvironmentLaw
China's Landmark Ecological Environment Code Takes Effect
China's first Ecological Environment Code takes effect, unifying 30+ environmental laws into one landmark legal framework for ecological governance.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Allows Border Wall Construction on Tohono O'odham Land
Federal judge denies Tohono O'odham Nation's request to halt 62-mile border wall construction on Arizona reservation, raising tribal sovereignty questions.
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PoliticsLaw
Appeals Court Backs Trump in Subpoena Fight Over Trans Care
A federal appeals court sided with Trump in a dispute over a subpoena targeting a gender-affirming care provider.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Dismisses Jan. 6 Case, Rebukes Justice Department
A federal judge dismissed the Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case against Oath Keepers members, sharply criticizing the Justice Department's decision.
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PoliticsLaw
Shandong Official Tang Fuquan Expelled for Corruption
Tang Fuquan, former Shandong provincial official, expelled from Communist Party and removed from office over bribery and disciplinary violations.
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LawEconomy
Guangdong Enacts Landmark Consumer Protection Legislation
Guangdong enacts landmark consumer protection laws targeting big data price discrimination, elderly fraud, prepaid scams, and cross-border disputes.
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PoliticsLaw
China Disciplines 1,535 Anti-Corruption Cadres in H1
China's CCDI disciplined 1,535 anti-corruption cadres in H1 2026, with 138 transferred to judicial authorities, signaling continued internal oversight.
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TechnologyLaw
China Drafts Sweeping Anti-Cyberbullying Law for Platforms
China's first comprehensive anti-cyberbullying law would impose new obligations on tech platforms, with fines up to 10 million yuan for violations.
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LawTechnology
China Drafts Anti-Cyberbullying Law With 10M Yuan Fines
China's top internet regulator has published a draft anti-cyberbullying law that would fine platforms up to 10 million yuan.
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PoliticsLaw
Appeals Panel Hands Trump Two TPS Immigration Wins
A federal appeals panel sided with Trump in two TPS cases, reversing orders that delayed terminations for migrants from South Sudan and Ethiopia.
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SocietyLaw
Chinese Court Hears 36-Year-Old Gold Seizure Case
Court in Yantai weighs return of 844g gold seized from man in 1990 under abolished 'speculation' law. Owner's compensation bid rejected twice.
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PoliticsLaw
Trump and DOJ Ask Supreme Court to Overturn $83M Verdict
President Trump and the DOJ ask the Supreme Court to toss an $83.3M defamation verdict in the E. Jean Carroll case, testing presidential immunity.
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PoliticsLaw
Trump Demanded Comey Interview Details, New Filing Alleges
A new court filing alleges President Trump demanded regular updates on the Secret Service investigation of James Comey over a seashell post.
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US/PoliticsLaw
Kalshi: Wisconsin Election Bet Ban Is 'Voter Suppression'
Kalshi challenges Wisconsin's 1849 law banning election bets as voter suppression. The case highlights a national battle over prediction market regulation.
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PoliticsLaw
Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Voter List Order
Appeals court upholds block on Trump's order to create a federal voter list, a setback before November midterms.
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PoliticsLaw
Appeals Court Blocks Trump Mail-in Voting Order
Federal appeals court blocks Trump's executive order tightening mail-in voting in 23 states, setting up likely Supreme Court showdown before midterms.
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Immigration & PoliticsLaw
Federal Judge Strikes Down Illinois In-State Tuition Law
A federal judge ruled Illinois' tuition and financial aid for undocumented immigrants unconstitutional, marking a Trump administration win.
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MediaLaw
DOJ Drops New York Times Subpoenas Under Judge Pressure
DOJ drops subpoenas against New York Times journalists after federal judge threatens to quash them, in a major press freedom victory.
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PoliticsLaw
Texas Appeals Court Overturns Order Closing Midwife Clinics
A Texas appeals court overturned an order closing midwife clinics accused of illegal abortions, ruling the state lacked sufficient evidence.
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TechnologyLaw
ChatGPT Advice Led to Near-Fatal Crisis, Lawsuit Claims
A Florida pastor sues OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT's medical advice delayed treatment for a life-threatening pulmonary embolism in a landmark case.
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International PoliticsLaw
Maduro Trial Set for June 2027 as Immunity Battle Begins
A US judge sets June 2027 trial for Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro as his lawyers prepare to challenge the indictment on sovereign immunity grounds.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Blocks Trump's Use of Obscure Clause for Grant Cuts
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration cannot use an obscure OMB clause to terminate billions in federal grants based on new policy priorities.
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PoliticsLaw
DOJ Activates Never-Used Alien Terrorist Removal Court
The DOJ filed the first-ever petition to the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a secretive tribunal created in 1996 but never activated until now.
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PoliticsLaw
Trump $1 Coin Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Federal Laws
The U.S. Mint is minting a $1 coin featuring President Trump, but legal experts say it violates federal laws prohibiting living individuals on currency.
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SportsLaw
Belgium Cracks Down on Football Hooligans with Tough New Law
Belgium passes sweeping reform of football law, doubling fines, creating a national ban database, and giving police new powers to tackle hooliganism.
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PoliticsLaw
Justice Jackson's 1776 Vision: Birthright Roots
Jamelle Bouie analyzes Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's landmark concurrence in Trump v. Barbara, connecting 1776 ideals to birthright citizenship.
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USEnvironmentLaw
Groups Sue Trump Over ESA 'Harm' Rule Change
Environmental groups and tribes sue the Trump administration over a rule change stripping habitat protections from the Endangered Species Act.
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TechnologyLaw
Meta Sued for Using AI to Target Workers on Leave in Layoffs
26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI systems disproportionately targeted workers on medical and parental leave for layoffs in the company's May 2026 cuts.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Voids Trump IRS Immunity Deal in Scathing Ruling
Federal judge voids Trump's IRS settlement granting sweeping immunity, orders sanctions, and refers attorneys for disciplinary action.
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PoliticsLaw
E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6M From Trump in Abuse Case
E. Jean Carroll receives $5.6 million from Donald Trump after a three-year legal battle, marking a historic resolution in the abuse and defamation case.
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PoliticsLaw
Justices Kagan and Barrett Urge More Court Security
Justices Kagan and Barrett testified before Congress about rising threats, requesting $228M for Supreme Court security amid a surge in violent threats.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Voids Trump IRS Settlement, Refers Lawyer to Bar
Federal judge rules Trump's $10B IRS lawsuit was filed for an 'improper purpose,' voids audit immunity settlement, and refers attorney for discipline.
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SocietyLaw
China Cracks Down on Flood Rumors, 4 Detained in 25 Cases
Chinese police crack down on flood-related online rumors, releasing 25 cases. Four detained, 23 penalized as AI-generated fake disaster content spreads.
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PoliticsLaw
Sen. Banks Introduces Citizenship Act to End Birthright Rule
Sen. Jim Banks introduces the Citizenship Act to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, citing Justice Kavanaugh's roadmap.
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US PoliticsLaw
Judge Dismisses Proud Boys Seditious Conspiracy Case
A federal judge dismissed the Proud Boys seditious conspiracy case after Trump's clemency, ending one of the most significant January 6 prosecutions.
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US PoliticsLaw
Seventh Circuit Upholds Illinois Assault Weapons Ban
The Seventh Circuit upheld Illinois' assault weapons ban in a 2-1 ruling, overturning a lower court decision and setting the stage for high court review.
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FinanceLaw
Belgian Court Defines Gross Negligence in Phishing Ruling
Belgium's top court defines gross negligence in phishing cases, shifting burden to banks. Minister Beenders says banks must respect the law.
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EconomyLaw
China Revises Price Law to Curb Involution-Style Competition
China revises its Price Law to curb involution-style competition, with record fines on e-commerce platforms and strengthened antitrust enforcement.
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PoliticsLaw
Wisconsin Supreme Court Blocks Release of Voter Records
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules 5-2 to block conservative activist from obtaining guardianship records, upholding voter privacy over transparency concerns.
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PoliticsLaw
Supreme Court Upholds State Transgender Sports Laws
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that states may regulate transgender athlete participation in girls' sports, upholding bans in 27 states.
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LawMedia
Supreme Court Lets $800/Day Fine Stand for Journalist
The Supreme Court declined to halt an $800-a-day contempt fine against former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge for refusing to reveal her source.
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PoliticsLaw
Trump Pardons Former Abramoff Partner, Emissions Offenders
Trump pardoned 11 people July 3, including a former Abramoff partner and nine convicted of bypassing emissions controls, continuing his clemency push.
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PoliticsLaw
China's Ethnic Unity Law Takes Effect, Reshaping Policy
China's Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law took effect July 1, providing a legal framework for ethnic integration and national solidarity.
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LawPolitics
Court Blocks Indefinite Migrant Detention; ICE Arrests Surge
Fifth Circuit rules migrants cannot be held without bond beyond 90 days, while ICE arrests 10,000 in five days in a sharp enforcement escalation.
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PoliticsLaw
China's Ethnic Unity Law Reaches Overseas Communities
China's new ethnic unity law includes Article 63, extending legal liability to overseas individuals and organizations for acts Beijing deems separatist.
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ReligionLaw
Rabbi Fined $5,000 for Home Prayer Meetings Fights Back
An Orthodox Jewish rabbi in Irvine, California was fined $5,000 for hosting private home prayer meetings. He is fighting back, citing religious freedom.
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PoliticsLaw
Zhu Zhisong Sentenced to Death in Shanghai Bribery Case
Former Pudong party chief Zhu Zhisong received a suspended death sentence for accepting 139 million yuan in bribes, a major anti-corruption win.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Blocks Trump Executive Order on Federal Voter List
A federal judge in Boston blocked key provisions of Trump's executive order creating a federal voter list, ruling it violates the separation of powers.
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LawPolitics
Fired Over Charlie Kirk Posts Win First Amendment Payouts
$1.5M in settlements for public employees fired over Charlie Kirk social media posts, in major First Amendment retaliation cases.
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SocietyLaw
China's Mandatory Reporting Uncovers 17,000 Abuse Cases
China's mandatory reporting system has uncovered 17,000 cases of crimes against minors since 2020, with a historic decline in child victimization reported.
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PoliticsLaw
Ex-CNOOC Executive Gets Suspended Death Sentence for Bribery
Former CNOOC deputy general manager Yuan Guangyu received a suspended death sentence for accepting over 152 million yuan in bribes.
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PoliticsLaw
Trump Officials Quashed Probe Into Fraudster's Clemency
Trump political appointees at DOJ shut down a federal investigation into whether improper payments facilitated the commutation of David Gentile's sentence.
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PoliticsLaw
Law Students Take Judiciary Workplace Fight to Supreme Court
Emory law students petition the Supreme Court over the judiciary's exemption from Title VII protections, citing a broken self-policing system.
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PoliticsLaw
Supreme Court Unanimously Narrows Gun Ban for Drug Users
The Supreme Court unanimously struck down a gun law used to prosecute Hunter Biden, ruling the government cannot automatically disarm marijuana users.
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SocietyLaw
China: Youth Drug Use Drops 41.6%, 16 New Substances Banned
China reports newly identified drug users under 35 dropped 41.6% in 2025, while adding 16 substances including difluoroethylmidazole to its list.
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SocietyLaw
Fujian Enacts First Law Protecting Overseas Chinese Heritage
Fujian Province passes China's first provincial law protecting overseas Chinese heritage, covering 2,633+ sites and filling a critical legal gap.
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PoliticsLaw
Ex-Guizhou Environmental Chief Expelled in Graft Push
Yang Sanke, former Guizhou environmental chief, expelled from CPC and public office for bribery and abuse of power in China's anti-corruption drive.
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PoliticsLaw
15 Minnesotans Charged With Anti-ICE Conspiracy
Federal prosecutors charged 15 Minnesotans with conspiracy to impede ICE agents, sparking debate over protest rights and free speech.
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EntertainmentLaw
Tyra Banks Sues Netflix Over ANTM Documentary for Defamation
Tyra Banks files a defamation lawsuit against Netflix over the ANTM docuseries 'Reality Check,' alleging selective editing created a false narrative.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Orders Trump to Restore Climate, Slavery Displays
Federal judge orders Trump administration to restore climate and slavery exhibits removed from national parks, citing censorship concerns.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Blocks Trump From Removing Signs at National Parks
Federal judge blocks Trump administration from removing signs at national parks, orders restoration of censored exhibits on slavery and labor history.
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SocietyLaw
Gold Returned, Platforms Probed, Vendor Probed in China
Three China stories on legal rights: man recovers 2,859g gold after 30 years, regulators target train ticket platforms, and a viral vendor is investigated.
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SocietyLaw
China Telecom Fraud Cases Decline for 8 Straight Months
China's telecom fraud cases fall for 8 straight months since October 2025. Ministry warns of top scam types and elderly fraud risks.
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PoliticsLaw
Supreme Court Limits Executive Power in Tariffs Ruling
Supreme Court rules against Trump's tariff authority under IEEPA in landmark separation of powers case, with major cases still pending.
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PoliticsLaw
Federal Judge Faces Impeachment Over Affair with Officer
Judge Eleanor Ross faces impeachment after a report revealed a yearslong affair with a police officer in chambers, sparking probes across three branches.
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PoliticsLaw
Supreme Court Nears End of Term with Major Cases Pending
The Supreme Court has 23 cases left to decide, including rulings on birthright citizenship, executive power, and immigration that could reshape US law.
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PoliticsLaw
Supreme Court in Final Stretch With Major Cases Undecided
The Supreme Court has 23 cases left to decide, including rulings on birthright citizenship, presidential power, transgender rights, and voting.
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PoliticsLaw
Brussels Police Investigate Officers Over Protest Misconduct
Brussels police investigate officers after videos show prohibited symbol, discriminatory remarks during education protests.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Blocks Trump Immigration Freeze Affecting 39 Countries
Federal judge strikes down Trump policy that froze asylum, green card, and citizenship processing for immigrants from 39 countries, calling it unlawful.
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PoliticsLaw
Supreme Court Issues Three Major Rulings on SEC and Voting
The Supreme Court delivered three consequential rulings: upholding SEC disgorgement, preserving FCC telecom enforcement, limiting voting rights.
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TechnologyLaw
Florida Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman Over ChatGPT Risks
Florida files first state lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging concealed ChatGPT risks including aiding violence and harming children.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Reopens Trump IRS Suit, Questions Weaponization Fund
Federal judge reopens Trump's $10B IRS lawsuit, citing 'grievous allegations' the settlement creating a $1.8B fund was a fraud on the court.
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PoliticsLaw
Capitol Rioters Seek Trump Anti-Weaponization Fund Payouts
January 6 defendants are seeking compensation from Trump's $1.776B anti-weaponization fund, sparking backlash, lawsuits, and a federal freeze.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Orders Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center
Federal judge rules Trump's name was illegally added to Kennedy Center, orders removal within 14 days and blocks planned two-year closure.
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TechnologyLaw
China Expands Trade Secret Protection to Data and Algorithms
China's new regulations, effective June 1, expand trade secret protection to include data, algorithms, and code in the first overhaul in 30 years.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Blocks Trump's $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund Payouts
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, halting payouts ahead of a June 12 hearing.
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PoliticsLaw
China Unveils Rule of Law Agenda for 15th Five-Year Plan
China outlines sweeping legal reforms under its 15th Five-Year Plan, targeting legislative progress, business improvements, and AI regulation.
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PoliticsLaw
Trump DOJ Sues Four States Over Undercover License Plates
DOJ sues Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington for refusing undercover license plates to ICE agents, escalating federal-state tensions.
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PoliticsLaw
Biden Sues DOJ to Block Release of Special Counsel Tapes
Joe Biden sues the Justice Department to block release of 70 hours of private audio recordings from the special counsel classified documents probe.
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PoliticsLaw
Ex-Anti-Corruption Official in Beijing Gets 15 Years
Tian Minghai, former Beijing defense official and ex-discipline insider, sentenced to 15 years for bribery in China's anti-corruption push.
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LawPolitics
China's 11,035 People's Tribunals Bridge Justice Gap
China has established 11,035 people's tribunals nationwide, concluding 34 million cases in five years to bring justice to grassroots communities.
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Animal WelfareLaw
Dessel Dog Breeder Loses License Over Animal Welfare
Flemish Minister Ben Weyts permanently revokes a Dessel dog breeder's license for repeated animal welfare violations.
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PoliticsLaw
Belgian Court Rules Magnette Could Call Think Tank Far-Right
Belgian court dismisses Institut Thomas More defamation suit against Paul Magnette, ruling he had sufficient basis to call think tank far-right.
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PoliticsLaw
Supreme Court Sends Native Voting Rights Case to Lower Court
The Supreme Court vacated a ruling blocking Native American tribes from suing under the Voting Rights Act, sending the case back under a stricter standard.
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EnvironmentLaw
New Mexico Sues U.S. Over PFAS at Military Bases
New Mexico sues the federal government over PFAS forever chemical contamination at Cannon Air Force Base, seeking cleanup and accountability.
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TechnologyLaw
OpenAI Defeats Elon Musk as Jury Rules Lawsuit Came Too Late
A federal jury ruled for OpenAI in Elon Musk's lawsuit, finding he waited too long to file claims the AI company betrayed its nonprofit mission.
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PoliticsLaw
Trump-DOJ IRS Deal Creates $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund
DOJ and Trump settle $10B IRS lawsuit, creating a $1.776B fund for 'lawfare' victims while barring tax claims against the president and his family.
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LawImmigration
Judge Blocks ICE Arrests at Manhattan Immigration Courts
Federal judge blocks ICE arrests at Manhattan immigration courts, reversing prior ruling after DOJ admits using erroneous legal guidance.
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BusinessLaw
DOJ Indicts Chinese Container Firms in Price-Fixing Case
DOJ unsealed indictments against four Chinese container firms and seven executives for an alleged price-fixing conspiracy during COVID-19.
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