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The Spanish government is set to send a statute aimed at improving conditions for interns to Congress, facing significant opposition.

The City Council of Campinas has permanently approved a project that toughens the Animal Protection Statute by increasing penalties for animal mistreatment in the city.

A bus driver was convicted for the death of a young man who fell from a bus, but due to the expiration of the statute of limitations, he will not serve his sentence.

The ethics committee concluded that J. Olekas did not violate parliamentary rules by cutting off microphones of two parliamentarians who spoke off-topic during a session.

Certain members of the Lithuanian parliament are proposing amendments to the Seimas statute to curb the abuse of legislative processes known as 'filibusters.'

Lithuanian parliamentarian Rimas Jonas Jankūnas has proposed amendments to the Seimas statute aimed at preventing misuse of legislative initiatives, citing concerns over the parliament becoming a subject of ridicule.

A Brazilian federal court acquitted four defendants linked to contract irregularities in the construction of the northern section of Rodoanel, citing insufficient evidence and the expiration of the statute of limitations.

The Brazilian Senate approved a provisional measure to convert the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) into a regulatory agency that will oversee the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents.

A father in Älvsbyn faced charges of assault and sexual exploitation of a child, but the assault charge was dropped due to the statute of limitations.

A father accused of assaulting his child will not face charges due to expired statute of limitations related to the alleged incident.

A judge in Madrid has archived the sexual abuse complaint against former Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez due to his death and the statute of limitations on the alleged incidents.

Sports law expert Daniel Crespo claims that Francisco Egas is ineligible for re-election as president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation due to national sports law and FEF statutes.

Spain's Health Minister Mónica García opposes further concessions to medical unions amid ongoing doctor strikes against a proposed healthcare statute.

The Polish government plans to separate proposed changes to tax statute limitations into a new legislative project to prevent bureaucratic manipulation.

Thousands of doctors protested in Madrid as they prepare for a 24-day strike over the new Framework Statute, demanding better working conditions.

Around 5,000 doctors in Madrid have protested demanding the resignation of Health Minister Mónica García and a unique Statute that acknowledges their professional distinctiveness ahead of a national strike planned for next week.

Doctors in Spain are organizing a protest and strike against the preliminary draft of the Statute Framework that regulates their working conditions in the National Health System.

Brazil's new Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents mandates age verification on risky online platforms, raising concerns about privacy and autonomy for young users.

Jorge Capitanich opposed the removal of the journalist statute during a heated Senate debate, which prompted a response from Carolina Losada, who referenced a past incident involving Capitanich.

John Elkann, president of Stellantis and Ferrari, has been denied a request for community service as part of a criminal investigation into his grandmother's inheritance.

Democrats in Congress have proposed legislation to eliminate the statute of limitations on civil sexual abuse cases, supported by survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse and following recent disclosures from the justice department.

The DOJ plans to broaden the use of the FACE Act to target protesters disrupting religious services, starting with synagogue disruptions as a case study.

Democrats in the U.S. Congress introduce a bill to eliminate the statute of limitations for civil cases involving victims of sexual assault.

Democrats have proposed 'Virginia's Law,' aimed at eliminating the statute of limitations for sex trafficking victims, named after Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre.

Tallinn Port and its subsidiary TS Laevad have filed a substantial damages claim against former executives and related parties, asserting that these claims are still valid despite a criminal case being dismissed due to statute of limitations.

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein, alongside Democratic lawmakers, are advocating for the passage of a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that aims to eliminate the statute of limitations for sexual crimes associated with Epstein.

A man was acquitted of charges for striking Swedish politician Rasmus Giertz in the face due to the statute of limitations on minor assault.

Jean-Marc Morandini faces a new complaint for alleged attempted corruption of minors regarding events from 2012, which are now beyond the statute of limitations, preventing any investigation from taking place.

The Popular Party has halted the agreement for the processing of the reform of the Statute of Autonomy of Castilla-La Mancha, influenced by pressure from Vox, after previously negotiating with the PSOE.

The Popular Party has withdrawn from the agreement with the PSOE to reform the Statute of Autonomy of Castilla-La Mancha, following pressure from Vox according to the socialists.

The assembly of Montepaschi members approved all seven agenda items with an overwhelming majority, including the renewal of the board and changes to governance and remuneration policies.

The Polish government has approved changes to the tax code aimed at reducing bureaucracy and expediting processes for citizens and entrepreneurs, although some adjustments have raised concerns among taxpayers.

The Brazilian law punishes animal abuse resulting in the death of dog Orelha with prison sentences ranging from two to five years, but suspects under 18 are treated under a special statute that designates their actions as an infraction rather than a crime.

The Latvian president asserts that local law enforcement should look into public information related to J. Epstein's cases to determine if any governmental response is warranted, despite some events possibly falling outside the statute of limitations.

I. Vėgelė discusses the implications of the released J. Epstein case documents, emphasizing the importance of political evaluations if Lithuanian public figures are mentioned in inappropriate contexts, and expresses hope for a thorough investigation by legal authorities.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison stated after the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good that the involved agent may still face murder charges despite political leadership changes, highlighting there is no statute of limitations on such cases.

The Economic and Social Council has criticized the government for failing to define financial support measures for SMEs in the intern statute, highlighting a lack of data to assess the project’s economic impact.

The Serbian National Council (SNV) will transfer its assets to the Serbian Orthodox Church if it ceases operations, as stipulated in the organization's statute.

Lehendakari Imanol Pradales warns Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez that the Statute should not be used as a bargaining chip or tool for political survival, emphasizing the unacceptability of its distortion ahead of signing new transfer agreements.

Nearly 175,000 doctors and medical professionals across Spain are participating in the first day of a medical strike in 2026 against the Marco Statute, claiming proposed changes maintain their discriminatory conditions.

Doctors in Spain are striking for two days to demand a specific legal framework for their profession, protesting against the current regulation discussions with the Ministry of Health.

Doctors are staging their third strike to protest against the draft law regulating their working conditions.

Health Minister Mónica García emphasizes that she will not create a statute for doctors, assigning the responsibility to the autonomous communities, while reiterating that her project ends 24-hour shifts but allows for voluntary ones with a favorable labor risk assessment.

The central and Basque Governments are engaged in negotiations to finalize the transfer of Social Security management and other issues related to the 1979 Statute.

Main medical unions in Spain have united to form a Strike Committee to oppose the Framework Statute and are planning an indefinite strike.

Six medical unions have united against the Ministry of Health to demand a specific statute for negotiating work conditions such as shifts and retirement.

Medical unions throughout Spain are uniting against the Health Ministry, signaling potential for an indefinite strike and more intense actions, including a popular legislative initiative for their own statute.

The Vinodol Codex, one of the oldest known documents of customary law written in the Chakavian dialect and Glagolitic script, was established during a historic meeting in Novi Vinodolski in 1288.

Monte dei Paschi is setting the stage for a more generous and lasting dividend season, as indicated in the board's illustrative report ahead of the assembly on February 4, where changes to the bank's statute will be voted on.

An extraordinary shareholders' meeting of Monte dei Paschi is set for February 4th to vote on amendments to the corporate statute, paving the way for a board renewal expected in spring.