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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Lawyers between the court and television discussions: “If you are not there, you do not exist”

Lawyers are increasingly present in public media, often discussing high-profile cases shortly after they unfold in court.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Supreme Court: Only Business-Purposed Communication Data Can Be Used as Evidence

The Estonian Supreme Court ruled that only communication data collected for business purposes can be used as evidence in criminal cases, upholding the European Court's stance on data retention violations.

Mar 20 • 10:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

5 Teams Disappeared from IPL: From Champions to Court Cases...

This article discusses five IPL teams that have exited the league over the years, examining their journeys from winning titles to facing controversies.

Mar 20 • 06:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

From indifference to prevention: five decades of workplace harassment

The Brazilian Superior Labor Court has reported a significant increase in workplace harassment cases in 2025, with a 40% rise in sexual harassment actions and a 22% rise in moral harassment compared to 2024.

Mar 20 • 01:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Kevin Spacey settles U.K. sexual assault cases out of court

Kevin Spacey has reached an out-of-court settlement with three men in the UK who accused him of sexual assault, avoiding a trial that was set to occur this October.

Mar 19 • 15:23 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Defense Lawyer on Compensation Claims: - Almost Absurd

During the trial of Marius Borg Høiby, his defense lawyer argued that the compensation claims made by the alleged victims are nearly absurd, and if convicted, they should reference past cases where damages were significantly reduced due to consensual sex having occurred prior to any assaults.

Mar 19 • 14:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Head of the Security Police Commission on the Creation of a Separate Investigative Committee: Existing Committees Cover This Topic

The opposition's proposal to establish a separate investigative committee in the Riigikogu to examine the actions of the Prosecutor's Office and the Security Police in specific court cases was rejected with coalition support yesterday.

Mar 19 • 14:49 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

LAT: A subsequent will invalidates an earlier will only in exceptional cases

The article discusses a recent ruling by the Lithuanian Supreme Court regarding the validity of wills in succession disputes.

Mar 19 • 12:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Kevin Spacey settles sexual assault cases with three British men

Kevin Spacey has settled civil sexual assault claims brought against him by three British men, halting upcoming trials.

Mar 19 • 11:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Case of Judge Aneta Łazarska and the Court Lottery. There is an Opinion from the Advocate General of the CJEU

The case concerns Judge Aneta Łazarska's appeal regarding the allocation of cases and questions posed to the CJEU regarding judicial independence.

Mar 19 • 10:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Redefining scars from sexual crimes as 'survivor's badges'

The drama 'Honor: Their Court' confronts the reality of sexual exploitation cases disguised as prostitution, illustrating the struggles of victims against societal stigma.

Mar 19 • 10:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Notebook Case: The Accusation Framework Cristina Must Defend Against in Court

Cristina Kirchner is set to defend herself against serious allegations of corruption involving a network of bribes and illicit enrichment during her presidency, as her trial begins.

Mar 16 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Citizen Petition: TJRJ launches system that allows online requests in special civil courts without a lawyer; see how to access

The Court of Justice of Rio de Janeiro has launched a new online system allowing citizens to submit legal requests without needing a lawyer for cases under a specific monetary threshold.

Mar 12 • 17:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The state reduces prosecutors' independence due to police chiefs' criminal case

The Estonian Ministry of Justice and Digitalisation is proposing amendments to the Prosecutor's Office Act that will limit the ability of prosecutors to appeal cases to the Supreme Court, as a response to the criminal cases involving police leaders.

Mar 12 • 11:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Drawn Lots. When It Is the Case, the True Guarantee

The article discusses the legal system in Italy regarding the role of randomly selected citizens in judicial matters, particularly in cases involving the government.

Mar 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Court Proceedings: 'We cannot spare this from children'

German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig discusses the need to protect children from court proceedings in cases of alleged abuse, seeking reforms to reduce their involvement.

Mar 12 • 10:53 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

SCJN will not include trauma perspective in sexual violence cases against minors

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) in Mexico has decided not to mandate the incorporation of a trauma perspective for tribunals in cases of sexual violence against minors, rejecting a proposal from Minister María Estela Ríos.

Mar 12 • 09:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Datafolha: 79% think that STF ministers should not judge cases involving relatives' clients

A recent Datafolha survey reveals that 79% of Brazilians believe it is unacceptable for federal judges to rule on cases involving clients of their relatives.

Mar 12 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 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
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Sugar Act Stuck in Court As Senators Petition CJ Koome for Action

Senators from sugar-growing regions in Kenya are urging Chief Justice Martha Koome to expedite court cases that are delaying the implementation of the Sugar Act No.11 of 2024.

Mar 11 • 12:41 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Assisted Suicide, Marco Cappato Filed for the Two Cases of Sick Persons Accompanied to Switzerland

A Milan judge has shelved investigations against Marco Cappato related to assisted suicide following a recent ruling on end-of-life issues by the Italian Constitutional Court.

Mar 11 • 12:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The number of crimes in Latvia increased last year; more criminal cases were completed by the prosecutor's office

Latvia saw an increase in crime rates last year, with particular rises in serious offenses, while the prosecutor's office managed to complete many cases without proceeding to court, easing the burden on the judiciary.

Mar 11 • 09:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Aruna Shanbaug, Common Cause, Harish Rana... 3 cases that changed legal provisions for 'voluntary death'

The Indian Supreme Court has approved Harish Rana's plea for euthanasia, marking a significant legal shift influenced by past cases including that of Aruna Shanbaug.

Mar 11 • 06:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli restricts decision that froze legal processes due to flight cancellations

Minister Dias Toffoli of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has clarified a previous decision to limit the suspension of legal actions concerning flight delays and cancellations to cases of 'force majeure.'

Mar 10 • 21:00 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Constitutional Court: "All final rulings are subject to constitutional review... Any ruling different from the Constitutional Court is a serious constitutional violation"

The Constitutional Court of Korea has announced that all final court decisions can be subject to constitutional petitions, allowing for reviews even on cases that did not proceed to the Supreme Court.

Mar 10 • 09:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Office of Minister Alexandre de Moraes' wife says it never handled cases for Vorcaro at the Supreme Court and that, since the liquidation of Master, the contract was suspended

The law office owned by Minister Alexandre de Moraes' wife has clarified that it has not handled any cases for Daniel Vorcaro and that its contract with Banco Master was suspended following the bank's liquidation.

Mar 10 • 00:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The federal judge of Campana wants to take over all cases investigating the AFA

The federal judge Adrián González Charvay seeks to consolidate all cases related to the Argentine Football Association (AFA) in his court, including investigations of fraud concerning financial mismanagement.

Mar 9 • 20:18 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Your private property may not be safe from Aboriginal-title court cases: Full Comment podcast

The podcast discusses the implications of recent court rulings granting Aboriginal title to lands in British Columbia, suggesting that private property may face legal challenges from Indigenous rights movements.

Mar 9 • 14:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Confusion of sentences: the request of Nicolas Sarkozy denied

The Paris Judicial Court has denied former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's request to merge his two convictions related to the Bismuth and Bygmalion cases.

Mar 9 • 14:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Judges' Honor Court reprimanded a judge from the Trakai courts – she did not wear a robe while hearing cases

A judge in Lithuania has been reprimanded for not wearing a judicial robe while presiding over cases and for failing to announce verdicts and explain appeal procedures.

Mar 9 • 11:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

6-0: The State won all COVID-19 court cases. What were people complaining about?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, over fifty individuals filed lawsuits against state-imposed restrictions, but the state emerged victorious in all cases.

Mar 9 • 11:13 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China's top court says it treats AI cases with care without stifling growth or innovation

China's Supreme People's Court emphasizes careful adjudication of AI-related cases while supporting technological innovation and preventing abuse.

Mar 9 • 11:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Office of Moraes’ wife clarifies hiring by Vorcaro and denies acting before the STF

The law firm Barci de Moraes, run by the wife of Minister Alexandre de Moraes, clarified the hiring of services by imprisoned banker Daniel Vorcaro, stating it never handled any cases for Banco Master at the Supreme Court.

Mar 9 • 10:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major traffic light change to stop court cases running late unveiled

The UK Ministry of Justice is implementing changes to 300 traffic lights in London to ensure timely arrival of defendants to court, aimed at reducing case delays.

Mar 9 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Taurus Zodiac

Today's horoscope for Taurus advises patience, increased confidence, success in court cases, need to control growing expenses, attention to health, and potential losses in business.

Mar 8 • 20:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

A protective measure is granted every 4 minutes in SP; only 189 offenders are monitored by ankle bracelet

In São Paulo, protective measures against aggressors are being granted at an alarming rate, as the state's court system reports a significant increase in domestic violence cases.

Mar 8 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PGR defends itself against Mendonça's criticism regarding the arrest order for Vorcaro: without 'option to be unconsidered'

The Attorney General of Brazil, Paulo Gonet, defended his actions in the investigations of a billion-dollar fraud involving Banco Master, emphasizing that criminal cases should not be treated lightly and responding to criticisms from Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça.

Mar 6 • 22:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police Suggests Expanding Protection Scheme for André Mendonça's Family, Rapporteur of Master and INSS Cases at the STF

The Federal Supreme Court's Judicial Police proposes extending security arrangements to the family of Justice André Mendonça due to his involvement in high-profile cases.

Mar 6 • 03:00 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Asylum procedures: Italy remains responsible for Dublin cases for the time being

The European Court of Justice ruled that a German court cannot expedite asylum applications based on Italy's refusal to accept migrants under the Dublin Regulation.

Mar 5 • 13:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The 26-Year-Old Nagoya Woman Murder Case: What Will Be the Court's Points of Contention? Expert Opinions

The Nagoya District Court has initiated proceedings against Kumiko Yasufuku, 69, accused of the 1999 murder of Namiko Takaba, with expert opinions highlighting crucial points for future trials.

Mar 5 • 07:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In the Court, Comodoro Py and the Magistrature expect Juan Bautista Mahiques to resolve the crisis of the 300 vacancies in Justice

Juan Bautista Mahiques is expected to tackle the ongoing crisis of 300 vacant positions within the Argentine judiciary as his predecessor leaves behind initiatives in procedural reforms and significant legal cases.

Mar 4 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TSE Releases Final Text of 2026 Rules and Prohibits Payment and Rewards for Advertising on Social Networks

The Brazilian Electoral Court has announced the final rules for the 2026 elections, which include banning payments for political content and shifting the burden of proof in cases involving AI-generated misinformation.

Mar 4 • 18:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judiciary begins disciplinary proceedings in Manabí against those responsible for the statute of limitations of thirteen cases related to three judges from Chone

The Ecuadorian Judiciary has initiated disciplinary proceedings against two officials for the statute of limitations affecting thirteen cases against three judges in Chone due to significant delays in processing judicial decisions.

Mar 4 • 14:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

SJSU volleyball scandal lawsuit could be impacted by Supreme Court trans athlete cases after judge's decision

A lawsuit by former SJSU volleyball co-captain Brooke Slusser regarding her experience with a transgender teammate may be affected by upcoming Supreme Court rulings on transgender athletes.

Mar 4 • 10:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] 'Life Imprisonment' Yoon Seok-yeol's Appeal Case Assigned to the Coup Dedication Court

The appeal case of former President Yoon Seok-yeol regarding his life imprisonment sentence has been assigned to a specialized court for coup-related cases in South Korea.

Mar 4 • 07:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

New judge takes office as rapporteur to judge rape cases in MG

The Minas Gerais Court of Justice appointed a new judge, José Xavier Magalhães Brandão, to oversee sexual assault cases after the previous judge was removed due to allegations of sexual abuse.

Mar 3 • 13:55 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Masaka High Court Rolls Out Justice for Her Training to Fast-Track SGBV Cases

The Masaka High Court has initiated training to improve the management of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence cases, aiming to expedite their resolution.

Mar 2 • 12:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Gemini Zodiac Sign

The daily horoscope for Gemini predicts increased prowess, unexpected expenses, support from a partner, success in court cases, a need for health caution, and a warning to make careful business decisions.

Mar 1 • 20:26 UTC

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