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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Commercial Courts: Judges Must Think Like Businesspeople

Commercial courts in Germany are catering to international businesses by expediting complex economic procedures, including proceedings in English.

Mar 21 • 09:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Horizontal Property Law: 4 Typical Conflicts in Buildings and How to Resolve Them Without Going to Court

The article discusses common conflicts in apartment buildings under Argentina's Horizontal Property Law and how most of them can be resolved through dialogue and mediation rather than litigation.

Mar 19 • 16:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A. Kandrotas found guilty of inciting hatred, sentenced to imprisonment

A. Kandrotas-Celofanas has been sentenced to one year in prison for inciting hatred against a group of people.

Mar 19 • 11:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A new lawsuit for €1.58 billion over GDP coupon bonds expands litigation against Argentina

A new lawsuit for €1.58 billion concerning GDP coupon bonds has been filed against Argentina, adding to an existing case.

Mar 17 • 19:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu, APC not behind NNPP litigation, party tells Kwankwaso’s group

The New Nigeria Peoples Party has refuted accusations that President Bola Tinubu and the APC are instigating their ongoing legal battles.

Mar 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The Legal System Evaluated Bartkevičius's Spit at Celofanas in Euros

The article discusses a public disturbance case involving Antanas Kandrotas, known as Celofanas, accused of assaulting public figure Valdas Bartkevičius during an event in Vilnius.

Mar 16 • 15:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

EPA chief met with Bayer CEO over supreme court fight, agency records show

The EPA chief and Bayer CEO discussed litigation involving glyphosate weed killer before the Trump administration supported Bayer ahead of a Supreme Court case.

Mar 12 • 13:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Threats with Non-existent Legal Provisions and AI Litigation is Already a Phenomenon – It's Easy to File Complaints with AI Ashes

The rise of AI-generated legal documents poses significant challenges in Finnish courts, leading to confusion and complexity in litigation for individuals without legal representation.

Mar 12 • 03:59 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Litigation of Liepaja's 'Bath House.' What is more important – the architect's sense of aesthetics or the opinion of the majority?

A recent legal dispute in Liepaja, Latvia, highlights the clash between the desires for a large SPA complex and the sacredness of architectural aesthetics, as local residents and investors face off against an architect's vision.

Mar 11 • 22:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Ban on Registration of Controversial Land, Chief Minister Yogi's Plan for Relief from Litigation

The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, has proposed a new plan to make land registration processes more transparent and secure to help alleviate the ongoing litigation issues relating to land disputes in the state.

Mar 11 • 07:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Do you draft such petitions at midnight?' SC reacts sharply to PIL on onion and garlic

The Supreme Court of India dismissed five frivolous public interest litigations (PILs) regarding onion and garlic, criticizing the lawyer for their vague and baseless claims.

Mar 9 • 09:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A new twist in the fight for Agnė Jagelavičiūtė's legacy

A Lithuanian court has agreed to hear a cassation appeal regarding the estate of deceased stylist Agnė Jagelavičiūtė, amidst ongoing legal disputes involving her minor son.

Mar 8 • 11:44 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"ChatGPT is not a lawyer" - Nippon Life sues OpenAI

Nippon Life's US subsidiary has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that ChatGPT, which lacks a legal license, provided legal advice leading to unfair litigation.

Mar 6 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

INEC raises the alarm over litigation, internal crises in parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria warns of disruptive legal battles and internal conflicts within political parties, jeopardizing democratic processes.

Mar 4 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Bayer suffers million-dollar losses from glyphosate-related lawsuits

Bayer announced significant losses of approximately 3.6 billion euros in 2025 due to litigation costs associated with glyphosate cancer risk lawsuits in the United States.

Mar 4 • 14:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

DAX Corporation: Bayer CEO Anderson criticizes US lawsuit industry

Bayer's ongoing legal battles over glyphosate continue to significantly impact the company's financial results, with losses projected to rise due to litigation costs.

Mar 4 • 13:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: Glyphosate Lawsuit Drives Bayer Deep into the Loss Zone

Bayer has reported a significant loss due to ongoing litigation costs associated with glyphosate, amounting to 3.62 billion euros in 2025.

Mar 4 • 07:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Glyphosate Crisis: Is Bayer's Nightmare Ending, Mr. Anderson?

Bayer's CEO Bill Anderson is attempting to resolve the company's ongoing glyphosate litigation issues in the U.S., but challenges remain despite some support from political figures.

Mar 3 • 10:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Andrius Bagdonas, recognized in the cold 'chekiukai' case, requests the court to acquit him

Andrius Bagdonas has filed an appeal to the Klaipėda District Court seeking to overturn his conviction in the 'chekiukai' case.

Feb 26 • 13:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A. Bagdonas appealed the verdict announced in the 'vouchers' case

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.

Feb 26 • 08:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Lawyers for US cancer sufferers challenge Bayer’s $7.25bn Roundup settlement deal

A coalition of 14 law firms representing cancer victims is contesting Bayer's proposed $7.25 billion settlement for Roundup litigation, arguing it fails to adequately protect the rights of many plaintiffs.

Feb 25 • 23:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The court started to hear a case regarding the 10 points added to the final exams for graduates

A court in Lithuania is examining a case concerning the recent decision to add 10 points to graduates' final exam scores, a move criticized by opposition parties as demotivating to diligent students.

Feb 25 • 08:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The siege on super salaries is part of the adjustment in the justice system

The suspension of indemnity payments without legal provisions in the public service addresses excessive payments within Brazil's judicial system, which are estimated at R$ 20 billion annually.

Feb 23 • 21:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US Supreme Court Takes Up Fossil Fuel Firms’ Climate Accountability Case

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case regarding climate accountability brought by the city of Boulder against major oil companies, which could influence future climate litigation in the US.

Feb 23 • 16:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Introduction of a lawsuit petition... "Only increases litigation costs" "Enhancing the guarantee of fundamental rights"

A new law allowing constitutional complaints regarding violations of basic rights is causing a heated debate between the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court in South Korea.

Feb 23 • 13:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Climate Litigation Group Meets with National Assembly Speaker... Concerns About Deficiencies in Public Deliberation on Carbon Neutrality Law Amendment

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.

Feb 23 • 11:54 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

"Slashed throat, attempted murder": capital judges assessed the bloody events in Marijampolė differently

The Lithuanian Court of Appeals delivered a controversial verdict regarding a violent incident in Marijampolė, focusing on the legal responsibility for bodily harm and public order violations.

Feb 23 • 11:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The increase in workplace accident lawsuits shows a high disparity between provinces

There has been a significant rise in workplace accident lawsuits across Argentina, revealing stark disparities among provinces.

Feb 22 • 03:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Marija Simona Šimulynaitė: 'She invited that monster to my performances without my knowledge'

Marija Simona Šimulynaitė reveals shocking details in an exclusive interview about her connections with Jeffrey Epstein and financial irregularities within her ballet theater.

Feb 21 • 09:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The statement from the President's Office following the approval of labor reform in the House of Deputies: 'The end of the litigation industry'

The Argentine President's Office issued a statement welcoming the approval of the labor reform, claiming it will end over 70 years of delays in labor relations.

Feb 20 • 05:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Statue of Christopher Columbus in Chicago to be replaced by one of Frances Xavier Cabrini, patroness of immigrants

The city of Chicago has announced that the statue of Christopher Columbus will be replaced with one of Frances Xavier Cabrini after a long litigation with the Italian-American community.

Feb 19 • 19:27 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Sentences Reduced for Convicted Individuals in Large-Scale Hashish Smuggling Case

The Lithuanian Court of Appeals has reduced the sentences for individuals involved in a large-scale hashish smuggling case.

Feb 19 • 15:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Netflix threatens ByteDance with 'immediate litigation' if it does not cease intellectual property infringement with Seedance 2.0

Netflix has threatened ByteDance with immediate legal action over their AI model Seedance 2.0, which they claim infringes on copyrighted content.

Feb 18 • 15:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Court: The former chief architect of Kaunas was unjustly penalized for a service violation

A court ruled that the former chief architect of Kaunas was unfairly punished for a service violation related to the issuance of a construction permit.

Feb 18 • 14:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

In the P. Isoda "checks" case, a request is made to conduct an investigation into the evidence

The Lithuanian Court of Appeals is set to review evidence in the case against P. Isoda, where the prosecution is appealing his previous acquittal.

Feb 18 • 10:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The director violated the law by belittling the scientist's activities: a warning was issued for harassment

A female researcher in Lithuania received a warning against her director who belittled her work and criticized her financial contribution to the institution during a public meeting.

Feb 18 • 07:10 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Monitoring the Reforms of the Tax and Customs Police Accompanied by Litigation Over Disciplinary Punishments

The ongoing reform in Latvia's State Revenue Service has been laborious, marked by significant challenges and associated legal battles.

Feb 15 • 17:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump's revocation of climate rule opens wave of litigation in the USA

The Trump administration's repeal of an Obama-era regulation regarding greenhouse gases may lead to a resurgence of public nuisance lawsuits in the United States.

Feb 13 • 14:50 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] Starting Legislative Process for 'Litigation to the Constitutional Court', Proceeding Carefully While Listening to Concerns

The National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee has passed a bill to introduce 'litigation to the Constitutional Court', which allows constitutional complaints against court rulings.

Feb 11 • 11:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Court Administration Office: 'The introduction of the constitutional court appeal is a high-cost, low-efficiency system that will ruin the lives of litigants'

A senior official at South Korea's Court Administration Office expressed strong opposition to a proposed law allowing appeals to the Constitutional Court against final court decisions, arguing it will burden litigants and undermine legal stability.

Feb 11 • 10:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Lithuanian Court of Appeals is set to begin the trial of Remigijus Žemaitaitis

The Lithuanian Court of Appeals is preparing to start hearing the case of Remigijus Žemaitaitis, following an organizational meeting where the schedule for the trial was established.

Feb 11 • 04:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A new turn in the conflict of the group '69 danguje': the court made a favorable decision for E. Bžeskas

A Lithuanian court has ruled in favor of producer E. Bžeskas, allowing the trademark '69 danguje' to remain active after an appeal against its cancellation.

Feb 10 • 12:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A PIL Filed Against Himanta Sarma's Video in the Supreme Court, Watch

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court against a controversial video involving Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Feb 10 • 05:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Significantly Increased Premiums After Climate Disasters

Insurance premiums in the U.S. have surged dramatically following climate disasters, prompting three states to sue oil companies for their role in pollution.

Feb 9 • 09:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Argentina presented an affidavit regarding the BCRA gold and insists on the immunity of the reserves

Argentina has submitted an affidavit asserting that the gold reserves of the Central Bank (BCRA) are protected by sovereign immunity and cannot be executed in the United States amid the YPF nationalization litigation.

Feb 6 • 17:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The court upheld the imprisonment sentence for a recidivist perpetrator

The court confirmed the prison sentence for G. Vieržbickas, who committed two brutal assaults on his partner, leading to severe injuries.

Feb 6 • 09:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Andrius Bagdonas says he will appeal the unfavorable verdict in the 'cheque' case

Lithuanian MP Andrius Bagdonas plans to appeal his conviction in a fraud case, arguing that the case was based solely on prosecutor assumptions and lacked evidence.

Feb 6 • 09:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Seven men sentenced in Panevėžys for stealing anything that came to hand - damages exceed 30,000 euros

In Panevėžys, seven men were sentenced for stealing various items, including solar panel components and building materials, totaling damages over 30,000 euros.

Feb 6 • 08:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Los Angeles County opposes Trump’s order: "Empty promises without any significant relief from the disaster"

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors expressed opposition to the Trump administration's order for the federal government to take charge of local permits in Palisades and Eaton fire zones, approving a motion for oversight and potential litigation against this federal intervention.

Feb 6 • 00:05 UTC

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