JONATHAN TURLEY: Afroman turns court into First Amendment rap lesson on rights
Rapper Afroman, who faced legal action from police officers for mocking their raid on his home, defended his actions as a First Amendment right during his court appearance, with the jury ultimately siding with him.
Afroman 'surprised' by reaction to his major free speech victory after jury verdict
Rapper Afroman celebrates a legal victory after a jury ruled his songs mocking a police raid are protected by the First Amendment.
Romani Skirts: "The law is very clear," says expert
An expert explains that any discontinuation of supplementary social assistance for Romani skirts would require a legal amendment and extensive processes, despite political criticism of funding such expenses.
Understanding Dino's Decision on the Compulsory Retirement of Judges and Its Consequences
Brazil's Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino declared the compulsory retirement of judges for serious disciplinary infractions unconstitutional as discussions advance in the Senate regarding a constitutional amendment on the issue.
Parliamentarians will discuss a Constitutional amendment to allow 16-year-olds to elect mayors and council members
A proposed amendment in Lithuania aims to lower the voting age for municipal elections to 16, fostering youth engagement in politics despite criticism regarding legal maturity and constitutional stability.
Supreme Court Justice Doubts Whether Pakosta Amendment Will Shorten Court Proceedings
Supreme Court Justice Juhan Sarv questions if the proposed amendment will effectively shorten court procedures.
Karol Nawrocki vetoed the amendment to the criminal procedure. Waldemar Żurek reacts
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki vetoed an amendment to the criminal procedure law over concerns it could impede criminal investigations and procedural clarity.
Karol Nawrocki vetoed the amendment to the criminal procedure. Waldemar Żurek reacts
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed an amendment to the criminal procedure, citing concerns over its potential to disrupt legal processes and safety for citizens.
Earlier Recognition of Contract Periods for Work Experience. Is It Possible?
A new legal amendment in Poland will allow recognition of contract work periods towards work experience for public sector employees starting January 2026 and for the private sector from May 2026.
Legal amendment gives police a clear basis to provide life-saving assistance in critical situations
The Estonian Ministry of the Interior has proposed amendments to the law that would clarify the legal grounds for police officers to provide life-saving assistance in emergency situations.
Appeals court declares DC ban on certain gun magazines unconstitutional
A federal appeals court ruled that the District of Columbia's ban on gun magazines carrying over 10 bullets is unconstitutional, also overturning the conviction of a man charged under that law.
Government and Congress reach agreement and remove age of majority reduction from the security amendment proposal
The Brazilian government and Congress have agreed to proceed with the security amendment proposal without including a referendum on the age of penal majority.
Proposed amendment to the law would allow the use of e-consultation for planned psychiatric treatment
Upcoming legal amendments in Estonia aim to expand the use of e-consultations for planned psychiatric care, potentially improving communication among healthcare professionals.
7 out of 10 Rental Fraud Victims in Gimpo City Denied Public Purchase... "Legal Amendment Needed"
The public purchase approval rate for rental fraud-affected housing in Gimpo City is significantly lower than the national average due to legal exclusions, prompting calls for legislative reform.
2024: Democracy in America in Danger
The potential for a second term of Donald Trump poses significant risks to democracy in the United States, as legal challenges and state-level bans on his candidacy come into play.
Korea criminalizes 'perversion of justice,' with judges, prosecutors facing up to 10 years
South Korea's National Assembly passed an amendment to criminalize 'perversion of justice', imposing severe penalties on legal professionals for misconduct.
‘Direct Defense Against the Constitutional Complaint’ Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae... Did It Follow the ‘Plan’ of the Yang Seung-taek Judicial Scandal Documents?
The South Korean National Assembly is on the brink of passing an amendment that allows constitutional complaints against court rulings, which has sparked significant bureaucratic resistance led by Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae.
Debate on Amendment to the Crime of Distortion of Law... Decision Made by Raise of Hands in Party Assembly
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.
Government Maintains 'Prosecutor General' Title; Publishes Amendment Bill for Consolidated Serious Crime Investigation Agency
The South Korean government has unveiled an amendment bill that consolidates the Serious Crime Investigation Agency while retaining the title 'Prosecutor General' for its head.
Increase of Supreme Court Justices as a Means to Alleviate Trial Backlog... Need for Measures to Address Concerns of Undermining Lower Courts
The proposed amendment to increase the number of Supreme Court justices in South Korea raises concerns about potential undermining of lower courts while aiming to resolve trial backlogs.
[Breaking] The ‘Mandatory Disposal of Self-Stock’ Third Amendment to the Commercial Act Passes National Assembly Legal Affairs Committee
The third amendment to the Commercial Act, mandating the disposal of self-acquired company stocks, has passed the National Assembly's Legal Affairs Committee.
The President of Poland vetoed the amendment to the Judiciary Council Act
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.
Both parents must care for children after divorce, explains expert on law change
An expert discusses a legal amendment in Czechia that requires both parents to share responsibility for childcare post-divorce.
Federal judge blocks Pentagon from demoting Mark Kelly over controversial military video
A federal judge has ruled that the Pentagon cannot demote Sen. Mark Kelly for his participation in a controversial military video advocating defiance of illegal orders.
Gašpar's amendment, which is supposed to help him during the prosecution, was suspended by the Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court of Slovakia has suspended an amendment that directly affects the court case of Deputy Speaker Tibor Gašpar, notably regarding the use of witness testimonies in his legal proceedings.
Ban on Defamation of Japanese Military 'Comfort Women' Victims Passes Legal Committee
A legal amendment to prohibit denying or distorting the experiences of Japanese military 'comfort women' has passed the National Assembly's Legal Committee in South Korea.
The Criminal Amendment is a Gift for Tax Fraudsters, Prosecutors' Analysis Shows
A recently passed amendment to the criminal code has significantly impacted the investigation of tax-related crimes in Slovakia, presenting opportunities for tax evaders due to extended limitation periods and increased damage thresholds.
Marek Kolasiński, Krzysztof Koźmiński: Does Returning to the Past Make Sense
The article discusses the lobbying efforts surrounding the amendment of Polish civil procedure and its implications for intellectual property rights in pharmaceuticals versus public interest and medical progress.
Older PIP claimants could be owed backdated DWP payments
A recent legal amendment allows older Personal Independence Payment claimants to potentially receive backdated payments and reassess their mobility classification from the Department for Work and Pensions.
Žilinka challenges the amendment on informants at the Constitutional Court / The amendment undermines the state's ability to investigate corruption or organized crime, warns
General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka has challenged a part of the amendment to the Penal Code concerning informants at the Constitutional Court, arguing that it hinders the state's ability to investigate serious crimes effectively.
Changes in sick leave regulations only from 2027
The amendment to the social insurance system law, effective from 2027, introduces significant modifications to the medical assessment system and the issuance of sick leave declarations in Poland.
Liz Truss's right-hand woman 'tries to turn assisted dying bill into law for the rich'
An amendment to the assisted dying bill being debated in the House of Lords seeks to restrict legal aid for terminally ill individuals seeking permission to end their lives, raising concerns about accessibility and fairness.
Newsfilter: Unprecedented - Orbán is suing Ursula von der Leyen over Fico
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is taking legal action against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding a recent amendment in Slovakia's penal code that introduces a new crime for denying and questioning the Beneš decrees.
It Will Be Harder to Block Construction Investments
The article discusses a legal amendment that restricts appeals against building permit decisions, potentially limiting the ability of individuals without professional legal assistance to contest such decisions while introducing protective mechanisms for those not represented by lawyers.
Federal Appeals Court Says California Open-Carry Ban Is Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court ruled that California's ban on open carrying firearms is unconstitutional, reinforcing Second Amendment rights.