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A Texas law regulating drag shows in the presence of minors has been upheld by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, allowing its enforcement after a previous lower court injunction was lifted.

Simonas Kairys critiques a proposed amendment to the LRT law aimed at increasing oversight and accountability, warning of potential misuse of power.

Javier Milei's administration praised the modification of the Glacier Law, claiming it promotes true environmental federalism and removes ideological distortions.

The National Assembly of South Korea passed an amendment to the Constitutional Court Law that introduces a new lawsuit review system allowing parties to appeal decisions of lower courts to the Constitutional Court for constitutional violations.

South Korea's National Assembly passed an amendment to criminalize 'perversion of justice', imposing severe penalties on legal professionals for misconduct.

The South Korean National Assembly passed a bill establishing a crime for the misapplication of law after last-minute amendments were made to address concerns from civil society and political circles.

Estonian lawmakers have proposed an amendment to traffic laws requiring drivers to be notified of mobile speed cameras via traffic signs.

The amendment bill, which introduces the 'distortion of law' crime and expands the application of the espionage law, passed the National Assembly with a majority vote.

There is a movement among Daegu's civic society to establish a branch of the Independence Hall in Daegu, spurred by the recently proposed amendment to the Independence Hall Law.

The Democratic Party of Korea debated amendments to a bill regarding the distortion of law, leading to a decision through a hand vote amid concerns over potential unconstitutional implications.

The passage of the 3rd Commercial Law Amendment in South Korea is anticipated to significantly impact domestic companies and the capital market by mandating the cancellation of treasury shares to enhance shareholder value.

Cho Kuk, leader of the Justice Party, expressed concerns about a clause in the proposed amendment regarding the distortion of law and suggested it should be amended or deleted before being presented to the National Assembly.

In an unprecedented move, a non-presiding officer chaired a session of the South Korean National Assembly when Joo Ho-young declined to preside over a filibuster on a proposed corporate law amendment.

The integrated special law for Jeonnam and Gwangju passed through the Legislative Judiciary Committee, while other integration laws faced delays due to insufficient public consensus.

An opposition party in Liberia claims a proposed amendment to the Criminal Procedure Law is a political maneuver to prevent former President Weah from participating in the 2029 elections.

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele explained the swift signing of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill by President Bola Tinubu, highlighting the collaborative efforts used to formulate the bill.

A climate litigation group expressed concerns about the adequacy of the public deliberation process for the amendment of the Carbon Neutrality Basic Law during a meeting with the Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea.

Auxiliary police in Estonia may gain the authority to independently stop vehicles as part of a new legislative proposal.

The President of Poland has vetoed a proposed amendment aimed at restoring judicial independence, which has significant implications for the country's legal system and its alignment with EU standards.

Joe Rogan stated that eliminating birthright citizenship could resolve many of the issues related to immigration in the U.S.

An amendment to the pardon law that restricts pardons for those guilty of insurrection and foreign exchange crimes has been approved by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee in South Korea.

The Estonian government is proposing an amendment to the traffic law that would allow traffic data to be directly accessible to smartphone traffic applications.

The KOSPI index surpassed 5800, driven by optimism around the potential passage of the third corporate law amendment and foreign investment dynamics in the market.

A proposed amendment to Poland's social assistance law aims to exempt children from paying for their parents' stay in care homes, addressing concerns over the financial burden placed on them.

President Ruto of Kenya has signed several bills into law aimed at modernizing birth registration and reforming the pyrethrum sector.

President Bola Tinubu signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law following its passage by the National Assembly.

The Nigerian government has signed into law an amendment allowing for both electronic and manual transmission of election results, raising concerns about its potential for fraud and manipulation.

Nyesom Wike commends President Tinubu for quickly signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law, which aims to enhance the credibility of elections in Nigeria.

Iceland's political debate heats up surrounding a proposed amendment to social insurance laws, with key voices highlighting misunderstandings about its implications.

The Indian government has informed the Supreme Court about ongoing amendments to Section 150 of the Income Tax Act, which will affect thousands of pending assessment cases.

An expert discusses a legal amendment in Czechia that requires both parents to share responsibility for childcare post-divorce.

The amendment to the banking law in Slovakia has been criticized for including numerous unrelated changes, which are being approved in violation of parliamentary rules.

The Argentine Senate approved a labor reform bill that includes a controversial amendment to Article 208 of the Labor Contract Law regarding accidents and illnesses not related to work.

The Constitutional Court of Slovakia has suspended the effectiveness of an amendment to the Penal Code related to the testimonies of informants, amidst concerns it could benefit a parliamentary vice-chairman facing charges.

Speaker Włodzimierz Czarzasty is pushing Polish President Karol Nawrocki to sign a controversial amendment to the law governing the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS), which is currently unsigned and may lead to elections based on the existing regulations if not endorsed.

Estonia's parliament is set to vote on a gambling tax amendment that addresses previous wording errors in the law regarding the taxation of online casinos, set to take effect on March 1.

Poland's Ministry of Health is preparing a draft amendment to the law on certain medical professions concerning speech therapists, which faces pushback from the professional community.

The article discusses a resolution from the 'Iustitia' Association regarding the election of judicial members to the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) in Poland, calling for the president to sign a recent amendment to the KRS law.

The Lithuanian government has approved a proposed amendment to the Criminal Procedure Code that would require courts to provide information to child rights defenders about convictions related to child abuse cases.

The Italian political party Lega proposes a constitutional amendment termed 'anti-traitors' in response to internal tensions following the Vannacci case.

The South Korean government is working on amending the Animal Protection Act to prevent pet sales businesses from misleadingly using names associated with animal protection facilities, following concerns over consumer confusion.

The article discusses the controversial nature of the 'Katseli Law,' which has been a contentious point between banks and the European Union, necessitating its amendment or abolition in many memorandums due to its judicial redress of debts that contrasts with bank regulations.

The planned amendment to the reimbursement law in Poland is accelerating and evolving beyond its initial scope as consultations begin with the pharmaceutical industry.

The National Assembly's Gender Equality and Family Committee approved an amendment to protect and support victims of Japanese military 'comfort women', penalizing defamation and the spread of false information.

Woo Won-shik, the Speaker of the National Assembly, stated that the revision of the National Voting Law should occur around the Lunar New Year to facilitate simultaneous voting on constitutional amendments during the local elections on June 3.

The Estonian Parliament passed an amendment to the church and congregation law, but the president has refused to proclaim it, prompting further discussions on its constitutionality.

A woman has been sentenced to prison for 15 counts of child rape following a law amendment, after engaging in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old boy she met at the LSS facility where she worked.

A recent consultation showed that nearly two-thirds of participants support allowing children to participate in hunting, following a proposed amendment to the hunting law by the Confederation party to lift the ban on minors as passive observers in hunts.

In the new draft amendment to the hospitality services law concerning short-term rentals, industry representatives express surprise and disappointment at the removal of a regulation holding renters financially responsible for damages.

WWF Finland has filed a complaint with the European Commission regarding a hunting law amendment approved by Parliament, arguing it violates EU nature directives protecting certain predator species.