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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Did you get a parking violation fee? The Supreme Court has ruled: This explanation no longer holds

The Finnish Supreme Court ruled that a woman must pay parking fines issued by ParkkiPate despite her claims of lacking knowledge about the vehicle's use during the infractions in Helsinki.

Mar 23 • 08:54 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Caregiver receives 600,000 euros from an elderly man with Parkinson's disease, the Court of Cassation: 'Legitimate'

A caregiver was awarded 630,000 euros and a car by an elderly man with Parkinson's, a gesture deemed legitimate by Italy's Supreme Court despite family objections.

Mar 23 • 08:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Podcast: the debate on mandatory retirement as punishment for magistrates

The article discusses the controversial issue of mandatory retirement as a form of punishment for judges in Brazil, highlighted by a recent Supreme Court case and ongoing legislative proposals.

Mar 23 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Weight loss of lobbyist suspected in selling judicial decisions leads to investigation and goes to the Supreme Court

The significant weight loss of lobbyist Andreson Gonçalves de Oliveira, linked to a judicial decision-selling case, has prompted internal investigations within the Federal Penitentiary of Brasília and an intervention by the Supreme Court.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Court: Uniform prohibition of success fees for lawyers is not valid; lower court ruling rebuts Supreme Court precedent

A South Korean court ruled that success fee agreements between clients and lawyers based on trial outcomes are valid, contradicting a previous Supreme Court ruling that deemed such agreements invalid.

Mar 23 • 05:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Victory for Same-Sex Couples in NSA. What Consequences Will It Have for Polish Offices?

The Polish Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) has raised concerns about the country's refusal to recognize and transcribe foreign same-sex marriage certificates, leading to a ruling from the EU Court of Justice supporting these couples' rights.

Mar 23 • 03:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

6 of the 10 ministers of the STF received funds above the ceiling; Moraes leads the list

Six of the ten ministers of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court have received payments exceeding the authorized ceiling while serving, despite making decisions against such supersalaries.

Mar 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Investigation into leaks of ministers' data receives maximum confidentiality at the Supreme Court

The investigation into the illegal leaking of tax data belonging to ministers of Brazil's Supreme Court has been classified with maximum confidentiality, preventing even the identification of the case's rapporteur.

Mar 22 • 21:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Justice encourages rapprochement between the Government and Kicillof regarding the debt owed by Anses that the governor claims

The Argentine Supreme Court is facilitating discussions between the Buenos Aires provincial government and the national government over a significant debt claimed by Governor Axel Kicillof, totaling over $2.2 trillion.

Mar 22 • 19:58 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How councils coerce homeless people into eviction

A Supreme Court case exposes how councils in Queensland use intimidation tactics to forcibly evict homeless individuals from public land.

Mar 22 • 19:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Master: between the punishment of wrongdoing and widespread collusion

There is widespread perplexity regarding the enormous and complex structure of the Master affair, involving numerous high-level actors in Brazil.

Mar 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

More power, less confidence: the dilemma of the STF

The article discusses the declining trust in Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) amid allegations involving some of its ministers and their families.

Mar 22 • 17:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mendonça authorizes the Federal Police to auction 10 luxury cars and motorcycles seized in investigation about INSS; see list

Brazilian Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has authorized the Federal Police to auction luxury vehicles seized in a federal investigation into illegal pension deductions.

Mar 22 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF maintains conviction of retired judge from AM for raping his own granddaughter

The Brazilian Supreme Court upheld the conviction of retired judge Rafael de Araujo Romano for raping his granddaughter.

Mar 22 • 14:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is something artificial intelligence cannot create

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case regarding copyright protection for a work created by the artificial intelligence Dabus, reinforcing the view that machines cannot hold copyright interests.

Mar 22 • 13:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Row over the NSA ruling. "Should we also allow marriage to goats?"

The Supreme Administrative Court in Poland annulled a previous ruling and ordered that a foreign same-sex marriage be registered, sparking fierce political reactions.

Mar 22 • 11:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At least 40 judges punished with retirement should have lost their positions, according to Dino's thesis

A report reveals that at least 40 judges in Brazil have been forced into retirement instead of facing dismissal, a situation criticized by Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino.

Mar 22 • 10:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Rejecting a burdensome inheritance, one must remember about children

The Supreme Court in Poland has ruled on a case regarding the legal consequences of a guardian's late refusal of inheritance for a minor child.

Mar 22 • 09:09 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

How the Supreme Court Could Change Voting by Mail

The Supreme Court is set to rule on the disqualification of ballots received after Election Day, which could have significant implications for voters across the United States.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Without a meeting between Alcolumbre and Lula, Messias's hearing may be postponed until after the elections

The failure to schedule a meeting between President Lula and Senate President Alcolumbre could delay the voting on Jorge Messias's nomination to the Supreme Court until after the upcoming elections.

Mar 22 • 07:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CBSE's Initiative: Establishment of Menstrual Health Centers for Girls

The CBSE has mandated the establishment of Menstrual Health Centers in schools to ensure better sanitary services for girls during menstruation, following a Supreme Court directive.

Mar 22 • 06:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will the first president of the Supreme Court have to reveal whom she met with?

A court ruling is set to determine whether the calendar of the First President of the Supreme Court in Poland must be made public, raising questions about transparency in the judiciary.

Mar 22 • 05:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Who blocks the code in the STF strengthens the reputation of the worst court of all time

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court is facing criticism as public trust reaches an all-time low, amid calls for a code of conduct.

Mar 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Allies of Tarcísio are perplexed with Fux's decision to interrupt the judgment on Sabesp

Allies of São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas express confusion over Minister Luiz Fux's interruption of the legal judgment regarding the privatization of Sabesp.

Mar 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Supreme Court: The performance bonuses linked to management results from LX Glass are not considered wages and are not included in retirement pay.

The Supreme Court of South Korea ruled that performance bonuses linked to management results at LX Glass do not qualify as wages and should not be included in retirement calculations.

Mar 22 • 01:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Moraes orders the arrest of accountant suspected of violating fiscal confidentiality of relatives of authorities

Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the preventive arrest of Washington Travassos de Azevedo, who is alleged to have been one of the masterminds behind a criminal organization that sold confidential data of Brazilian authorities and their families.

Mar 22 • 00:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

And the governors most caught up in the Master case?

The article discusses Brazilian governors entangled in the Master case, linking financial transactions involving a consultancy connected to a prominent Supreme Court member's son.

Mar 21 • 22:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two judges suffer racist attacks during online event broadcast; STF and CNJ condemn offenses

Two judges in Brazil were subjected to racist remarks during an online event, prompting condemnation from the Supreme Court (STF) and the National Justice Council (CNJ).

Mar 21 • 20:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PMs suspected of demanding bribes to avoid arresting fugitive in luxury hotel released in SC

Two police officers in Santa Catarina, Brazil, who were arrested for allegedly taking bribes to not arrest fugitive José Osvaldo Dell'Agnolo, have been released following a Supreme Court decision.

Mar 21 • 15:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Pazo de Meirás: It belonged to a writer, Franco appropriated it, and now Spanish justice restores it

The Spanish Supreme Court ruled that the Pazo de Meirás, a property appropriated by dictator Francisco Franco, should be returned to the State after a prolonged legal battle.

Mar 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Consultancy linked to Nunes Marques' son received R$ 6.6 million from Master and R$ 11.3 million from JBS

A tax consultancy tied to the son of Brazilian Supreme Court minister Kassio Nunes Marques received significant payments from Banco Master and JBS, raising questions about the legality and origin of these funds.

Mar 21 • 01:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar insists on embarrassing shielding of Toffoli

The article discusses Minister Gilmar Mendes' controversial measures to protect his judicial colleagues from impeachment amid a scandal involving the Supreme Court and financial ties with a former banker.

Mar 21 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Should the impeachment process of Supreme Court ministers be more effective? NO

The article argues against the idea that the impeachment process for Supreme Court ministers in Brazil should be made more effective, highlighting the importance of judicial independence and institutional integrity.

Mar 21 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF is expected to grant house arrest to Bolsonaro

The Brazilian Supreme Court is likely to allow former President Jair Bolsonaro to serve his prison sentence at home due to health concerns following a severe illness.

Mar 21 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar Mendes votes to keep Vorcaro in prison but criticizes Mendonça's vote.

Brazil's Minister Gilmar Mendes voted to uphold the imprisonment of Daniel Vorcaro, while expressing concerns over the implications of the ruling and its connection to past court decisions.

Mar 21 • 00:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary of JN: Gilmar Mendes votes to maintain the imprisonment of Daniel Vorcaro; owner of Banco Master signs confidentiality agreement with PGR and PF and opens door for plea bargain

The Brazilian Supreme Court unanimously upheld the imprisonment of banker Daniel Vorcaro, with Minister Gilmar Mendes emphasizing the importance of judicial restraint while also noting concerns about the process.

Mar 21 • 00:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

André Mendonça from the Supreme Court talks about the responsibility of judges: ‘It’s not about being a star’

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça emphasized the essential responsibility of judges during a recent event, advocating for a focus on fairness rather than seeking personal recognition.

Mar 21 • 00:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unanimously, Supreme Court keeps Daniel Vorcaro in jail

The Brazilian Supreme Court upheld the imprisonment of banker Daniel Vorcaro due to his ties to an armed criminal organization.

Mar 21 • 00:06 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Top Polish court orders recognition of EU same-sex marriage documents

Poland's Supreme Administrative Court has mandated local authorities to recognize same-sex marriage certificates from other EU countries, following a European Court of Justice ruling.

Mar 20 • 23:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The decline of confidence in the Supreme Court

There has been a significant decline in public trust in Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, driven by a polarized environment and dissatisfaction among various voter groups.

Mar 20 • 22:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar votes to maintain the imprisonment of Daniel Vorcaro but criticizes leaks and cites Lava Jato

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister Gilmar Mendes voted to uphold the preventive detention of banker Daniel Vorcaro while expressing concerns about media frenzy and the use of preventive arrests to induce plea deals.

Mar 20 • 21:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: Gilmar Mendes votes to maintain the imprisonment of Daniel Vorcaro; 2nd Panel of the STF reaches unanimous decision

Gilmar Mendes of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court voted to uphold the imprisonment of Daniel Vorcaro, contributing to a unanimous decision by the court's Second Panel.

Mar 20 • 21:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar votes for Vorcaro to remain in prison, but says Mendonça used 'clichés' to justify the measure

Minister Gilmar Mendes has voted to keep former banker Daniel Vorcaro in prison, criticizing his colleague André Mendonça for using superficial arguments to support the decision.

Mar 20 • 21:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Confirmation of the acquittal of the doctor who was imprisoned due to a false report of abuse against his son: "Who will pay for all this damage?"

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Province of Buenos Aires upheld the acquittal of doctor Pablo Ghisoni, who was falsely accused of sexual abuse by his ex-partner.

Mar 20 • 21:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Moraes requests PGR's position on Bolsonaro's home confinement request

Minister Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil's Supreme Court has asked the Attorney General's Office to respond to a request for house arrest made by former President Jair Bolsonaro's defense team.

Mar 20 • 21:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Confirmation of the acquittal of Pablo Ghisoni, the doctor who was imprisoned accused of abusing his son

Pablo Ghisoni, a doctor who spent three years in prison accused of sexual abuse, has been acquitted by the Supreme Court of Justice in Buenos Aires after new evidence emerged from one of his children.

Mar 20 • 20:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça rehearses to be the new Moro, but does not lead the PGR, police or Judiciary

André Mendonça, a minister of Brazil's Supreme Court, holds significant authority amid ongoing judicial processes that could influence this year's elections, drawing comparisons to the celebrated former judge Sergio Moro.

Mar 20 • 20:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Poland recognizes marriages of same-sex couples contracted in EU countries

Poland's Supreme Administrative Court has ruled to recognize marriages of same-sex couples contracted in other EU countries, following a prior ruling by the EU Court of Justice.

Mar 20 • 19:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"Cultural Shock": The Supreme Court must decide again what is the Latgalian language in Latvia

The Supreme Court of Latvia is revisiting the classification of the Latgalian language amidst ongoing cultural debates.

Mar 20 • 19:07 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum questions the Court for reserving data on the purchase of 151 vehicles: 'It should be reviewed'

President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for the Supreme Court to explain its decision to keep details about the purchase of 151 vehicles confidential for five years, citing transparency concerns.

Mar 20 • 18:11 UTC

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