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Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg is redefining what constitutes an "expensive home," raising the threshold for property tax liability.

A. Bagdonas is appealing a court verdict regarding a case from his time as a Neringa municipal council member, questioning the proportionality of criminal liability and the application of law.

A court in Padova ruled that a domestic accident involving a remote worker counts as a work injury, creating concerns about the implications for employer liability.

COCRED has become the first cooperative to establish an Asset and Liability Committee, enhancing its governance and risk management strategies.

The Supreme Court's Professional Liability Chamber refused to lift the immunity of judge Maciej Nawacki despite acknowledging that he did tear a document.

A driver in Lithuania scraped a neighbor's car while leaving an icy apartment parking lot, raising questions about liability for damages in such conditions.

The Ethics and Procedures Commission concluded that politician Remigijus Žemaitaitis provided false information regarding LRT's audit findings, thus violating the ethical code.

Proposed changes to the minimum guarantee sum for tax advisors' liability insurance could significantly impact clients, with new rates anticipated after over two decades.

A parliamentary committee found no criminal liability for former ministers Voridis and Avgenakis regarding the OPEKEPE organization, attributing identified issues to long-standing, cross-party practices.

The National Court of Spain has cleared CaixaBank of any criminal liability in a case regarding money laundering linked to the Chinese mafia after investigating for nearly eight years.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal from ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy seeking to dismiss climate liability lawsuits from Boulder, Colorado.

The Latvian Open Technology Association argues that criminal liability for IT professionals in cybersecurity incidents, without proof of malicious intent or gross negligence, jeopardizes Latvia's digital advancement.

A customer in Brazil lost a bag within a store, and the court has ruled that the store is not liable for the theft.

An Austrian court has convicted a climber of manslaughter for failing to save his girlfriend on an Alpine peak, potentially setting a precedent for climbing liability across Europe.

An amateur climber was convicted of manslaughter for leaving his girlfriend to seek help, resulting in her death on Austria's Grossglockner peak.

The Latvian parliament has approved amendments that allow for prosecuting individuals involved in forming illegal agreements in public procurement, increasing penalties significantly.

Prince Andrew, once viewed as a 'war hero' and favored son of Queen Elizabeth II, has become a liability for the British royal family following his arrest for controversial ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

The Argentine Senate is moving quickly to discuss a bill that lowers the age of criminal liability from 16 to 14 years, which has already passed the lower house.

The article discusses significant consumer rights issues expected to be examined by Brazil's Supreme Court and Superior Court of Justice, including the commercialization of personal data and airline liability for flight cancellations.

The article discusses the distinction between workplace accidents and criminal offenses in Poland.

The Czech government is considering lowering the age of criminal liability to below fifteen years, with support from Justice Minister Jeroným Tejc and various political parties including the Motorists.

The Lithuanian court has imposed a two-year probation on council member E. Padimanskis for fabricating expense reports and exempted him from criminal liability.

A court in Lithuania has relieved a council member from Šilutė district of criminal liability and imposed certain restrictions following his admission of guilt.

Victoria's new law allows the Catholic Church to be sued for the actions of its priests, giving hope to many abuse survivors.

Georgia is proposing amendments to its criminal code to penalize citizens for public calls to disobey the government and breach the law.

Nasimuddin Siddiqui has officially joined the Samajwadi Party, raising questions about his potential influence on the party's Muslim voter base in Uttar Pradesh.

Annika Oja discusses the shortcomings of Estonia's mandatory liability insurance for healthcare providers, which was intended to ensure fair compensation for patients harmed during treatment.

An Illinois couple discovered an identity theft scam when they received tax documents showing a stranger had used their name to work as an Uber driver, generating significant financial liability.

A civil court in Munich ruled that an insurance company must cover damages caused by a dog fight that resulted in significant injuries to a Beauceron and its owner.

Sweden plans to introduce criminal penalties for participation in criminal networks and gangs, with severe punishments including life imprisonment.

Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona defended a bill that reduces the age of criminal liability from 16 to 14 years after it received partial approval in the House of Deputies.

D. Martinkienė, a former member of the Šiauliai City Council, has been acquitted of criminal liability in a case involving financial misconduct.

The court has exempted Šiauliai politician Danguolė Martinkienė from criminal liability following a request from the prosecutor's office.

The FGC aims to limit its liability in a loan to BRB to aid in the state bank's restructuring after significant losses from past operations.

The article discusses proposed changes to liability insurance (OC) by the political party Poland 2050, which aims to reform the insurance system and address concerns about compensation and rising premiums.

The South Korean government is promoting venture capital investment while securities firms increase their issuance of short-term promissory notes, raising concerns about liquidity risk due to asset-liability mismatches.

The police investigation into Coupang’s significant data breach involves determining criminal liability after the release of a joint probe’s findings that over 30 million accounts were compromised.

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.

Meta and Google are facing serious legal challenges in a significant ongoing trial in Los Angeles regarding claims that their platforms are addictive to young users.

A man in Iceland will not receive compensation for serving a longer sentence under electronic surveillance than warranted, as the court found no grounds for liability.

Thorbjørn Jagland is under investigation by Økokrim for suspected serious corruption but maintains that no criminal liability exists.

The Argentine government is pushing to lower the age of criminal liability from 16 to 14 and has called for a special session in the Chamber of Deputies to discuss this and other significant agreements.

An employer who prevents an employee from returning to work risks both criminal and civil liabilities, including financial penalties.

Ecuador's tax authority allows for a variety of personal expenses, including unsecured loan interest and domestic employee salaries, to reduce income tax liability for workers in dependent relationships.

A truck driver was ordered to pay $2,350 million to the family of a victim killed by an improperly secured piece of furniture detaching from his vehicle, due to inadequate load securing and lack of specific insurance.

A landmark trial against Meta and Google commenced in California, centering on the addiction risks posed by social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, with potential implications for the liability of tech companies regarding mental health.

After their Super Bowl win, Seattle Seahawks players face a significant tax liability of £2.6 million on their winnings.

According to the tax director's interpretation, employees who opt-out of company cars can receive a cash allowance, which is considered a tax-deductible expense for the company.

Pharmacists in Iceland are strongly opposed to proposed changes in health insurance laws that could increase their personal liability, and they are preparing to take action if these changes are enacted.

A Mexican lawmaker from the PVEM party has proposed a new initiative mandating that parking service providers issue tickets and liability insurance to customers.