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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

The Supreme Court's Civil Chamber has collapsed under the weight of over 4,000 pending cases and is now referring them to mediation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

The Prime Minister will wait for a final court decision before making any decisions related to the Vice-Chancellor, following recent legal charges.

Former lawyer Massimo Lovati has been put on trial for defamation against the Giarda law firm, which represented Alberto Stasi in previous litigation.

The Judges' Council has initiated amendments to the Court Law to establish an objective funding model for the judiciary in Lithuania.

Businessman A. Bosas demands compensation after a prolonged eight-year legal battle concerning a demolished house, claiming he has already invested nearly a million in the land for construction and is now left with a property worth less.

The Employment Service confirmed that R. Žemaitaitis met the criteria for unemployment status in 2024, despite new public concerns about his eligibility for social insurance payments.

Valerijus Ivanovas and Erika Švenčionienė participated remotely in a court session where they denied allegations of Soviet crimes, with one defendant struggling to connect to the session.

The Kenyan High Court has rejected requests to suspend a ruling that deemed the appointment of 21 presidential advisors unconstitutional, citing the doctrine of res judicata that prevents repetitive litigation.

A U.S. federal court temporarily blocked the Department of Homeland Security's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians amid ongoing litigation against the Trump administration.

The Prime Minister acknowledged the complexities of the coalition, attributing the ongoing challenges to a singular individual's actions, amid increasing legal scrutiny of a coalition partner's leader.

Five years after the approval of the law aimed at regulating food delivery services, Uber Eats has turned its back on freelancers, signaling a rejection of this business model in the sector.

The article discusses the shift in the Greek justice system towards electronic litigation, aiming to reduce the reliance on physical paperwork and improve efficiency.

Experts are warning that a Supreme Court decision on a significant case regarding the jurisdiction of lawsuits for coastal erosion could have major implications for the litigation system and localities' ability to hold Big Oil companies accountable.

The Vice President of the CNMC criticizes Cani Fernández and raises concerns about potential litigation risks related to compensation for electric companies amid ongoing internal disputes within the CNMC.