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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TJ-AL to judge more than 1,200 cases in criminal and civil chambers

The Alagoas Court of Justice (TJ-AL) is set to judge 1,259 cases across civil and criminal chambers between March 11 and March 13.

Mar 11 • 14:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Can a procedural curator rely on a lawyer? The Supreme Court will decide

The Polish Supreme Court is set to make a decision regarding whether a procedural curator can be assisted by a qualified lawyer when dealing with civil cases where the whereabouts of the parties are unknown.

Mar 10 • 11:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Less formalism in cassation appeals? An important decision from the Supreme Court

The Polish Supreme Court has made a ruling that simplifies the process for filing cassation appeals, impacting various civil cases, particularly those related to currency loans.

Mar 5 • 13:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Owner of beverage depot arrested with over 100 stolen cases of beer in PI

A beverage depot owner in Parnaíba, Piauí, was arrested for receiving more than 100 cases of stolen beer from a supermarket.

Feb 27 • 17:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Change in the law: anyone going to court for construction matters must be prepared for mediation

The Polish Ministry of Justice has initiated changes to civil procedure laws aimed at reducing the burden on courts dealing with economic cases, particularly those related to construction disputes.

Feb 27 • 03:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jacareí increases supervision against disturbance of peace by 80%

The city of Jacareí, Brazil, has increased its monitoring of noise disturbances by 80% over two years, leading to a decrease in recorded cases of harassment.

Feb 26 • 16:49 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Constitutional Court: In certain cases, the lack of opportunity to renew civil proceedings does not contradict the Constitution

The Constitutional Court of Lithuania ruled that not allowing the renewal of civil proceedings in specific circumstances is constitutionally permissible.

Feb 26 • 10:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

DoJ cases against protesters keep collapsing as officers’ lies are exposed in court

Recent cases brought by the Department of Justice against protesters in the US are failing as misleading testimony from law enforcement is revealed in court.

Feb 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun AG slams misuse of police power in civil cases

The Ogun State Attorney-General has condemned the misuse of police authority to resolve civil disputes, emphasizing that such actions violate constitutional rights.

Feb 19 • 09:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Increase in Mediator Salaries in Civil Cases

New regulations in Poland have significantly raised the fees for mediators involved in civil cases, reflecting the need for adjustment due to rising living costs since 2016.

Feb 17 • 10:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The red section of the Tribunal "pass for the illegals"

The article discusses concerns over the perceived leniency of the judges in the Civil Section of the Court of Rome towards illegal immigrants, focusing on specific cases that illustrate this trend.

Feb 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court collapses and refers more than 4,000 cases to mediation

The Supreme Court's Civil Chamber has collapsed under the weight of over 4,000 pending cases and is now referring them to mediation.

Feb 13 • 14:05 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Civil organizations, specialists, and senators warn that 'faceless judges' violate international standards

Civil organizations, justice specialists, and opposition senators oppose the proposal to allow the anonymity of judges in organized crime cases, arguing it violates international standards and could lead to abuse.

Feb 12 • 20:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Supreme Court Recognizes That Boycott Campaigns for Events Are Protected by Freedom of Expression

The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that boycott campaigns against events are protected by freedom of expression, allowing civil liability only in rare cases involving false statements.

Feb 11 • 20:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Democrats introduce bill to end statute of limitations on civil sexual abuse cases

Democrats in Congress have proposed legislation to eliminate the statute of limitations on civil sexual abuse cases, supported by survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse and following recent disclosures from the justice department.

Feb 11 • 03:10 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Virginia's law presented alongside Epstein's victims

Democrats in the U.S. Congress introduce a bill to eliminate the statute of limitations for civil cases involving victims of sexual assault.

Feb 10 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rising costs for tickets, says Anac president about limiting compensation for flight delays

Tiago Faierstein, president of Anac, argues in an interview that the agency's proposal to exempt airlines from civil liability in cases of delays or cancellations does not remove passenger rights, citing a low percentage of flight cancellations and delays in 2025.

Feb 6 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawyer advises on how to act in cases of intentional poisoning of animals: 'Criminal and civil liability'

A veterinarian provides guidance on recognizing signs of poisoning in pets and the legal implications for intentional poisoning under Brazilian law.

Feb 5 • 11:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Understand the STF decision that expanded the role of judges' relatives

In August 2023, Brazil's Supreme Federal Court allowed judges' relatives to engage in cases that may involve conflicts of interest, overturning a previous restriction in the Civil Procedure Code.

Feb 5 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Why so many sentences do not result in payment? The challenge of enforcement in the Brazilian civil process

The enforcement phase remains a significant obstacle in the Brazilian judicial process, with over half of cases stalled during this critical stage due to strategic mismanagement and judicial delays.

Feb 2 • 12:14 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Pelicot Cases: The Attorney for the Civil Parties in Two 'Cold Cases' Demands the Interior Ministry's Internal Investigation Results

Lawyer Florence Rault demands the publication of results from an internal inquiry by the General Inspectorate of Justice regarding issues in investigations related to Dominique Pelicot.

Jan 13 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US Supreme Court to Hear Trans Athletes Cases That Could Erode Key Protections

The US Supreme Court is set to hear cases involving transgender youth athletes that challenge state laws prohibiting trans girls from competing in girls' sports, which could significantly impact civil rights protections.

Jan 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

At the Athens Court of First Instance, Bougas noted the acceleration of case determinations after the new Code of Civil Procedure

Bougas observed the speed-up in the handling of cases at the Athens Court of First Instance following the implementation of the new Code of Civil Procedure.

Jan 9 • 14:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The woman murdered in Jaén was listed in the Viogen surveillance system against gender violence

A 38-year-old woman found dead in Quesada, Jaén, with signs of violence was registered in the Viogen system for monitoring cases of gender violence; the victim's ex-partner has been detained by the Guardia Civil.

Jan 5 • 09:33 UTC

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