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New York City offices of Mediaite, Law and Crime Network robbed
The New York City offices of Mediaite and Law & Crime Network were robbed over the weekend, the outlets reported Wednesday. Calling it "one of the most meta crimes ever committed" in a story on the ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
New laws force UK employers to stop harassment before it starts
Pre-emptive rules taking effect this week aim to stamp out sexual misconduct at workBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Meloni’s government passes new law to save Albania migration transfer policy
Move by Italian PM overturns ruling by a Rome court that could have blocked deal to curb migrant arrivals. Italy’s far-right government has passed a new law to overcome a court ruling that risks ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Firms must prevent sexual harassment under new law
What counts as sexual harassment and what should you do if you experience it at work?Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Ex-Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro's law license suspended in New York
Ex-Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro, who helped devise the Trump campaign’s alternate electors strategy in 2020, has been suspended from practicing law in New York following his conviction for a ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
New Louisiana election laws creating challenges for voters with disabilities
Laws in more than 20 states, including Louisiana, now restrict various elements of mail-in ballots, which includes the kinds of assistance a voter can ask for.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Cyclists on phones face jail under Japan’s new laws
Riding under the influence is also now punishable with prison time.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Law enforcement on alert for Election Day threats, new report says
Law enforcement is on alert for Election Day threats, according to a new report.Top stories - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Philippine president signs new laws to secure sea territory, clashing with China
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new ...World - ABC News - Yesterday -
What to know about California's controversial new law aimed at preventing gas price spikes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday signed into law a controversial slate of plans to tighten fuel refinery storage rules in an effort to prevent future fuel shortages and price spikes at ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
California health care workers get a pay bump under a new minimum wage law
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California are getting a pay bump under a state lawHealth - ABC News - October 16 -
A tough new EU cyber law is off to a messy start, with many countries failing to adopt the rules
New European Union rules requiring businesses to bolster their cyber defenses are already off to a messy start.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
California Health Care Workers Get Pay Bump Under New Wage Law
The new minimum wage of $18 an hour will gradually increase to $25 an hour under the new state law.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Drug companies that violate law would fund medical research under new Democratic legislation
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) have introduced legislation that would require pharmaceutical companies that have entered settlement agreements over violating ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
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Tunisian commentator sentenced to two years under controversial anti-fake news law
A well-known Tunisian attorney and commentator is facing two years in prison for remarks she made about Tunisia and its treatment of migrants from sub-Saharan AfricaWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
‘We just have to keep fighting’: a shocking new film on the danger of US abortion laws
In the Hilary Clinton and Jennifer Lawrence-produced documentary Zurawski v Texas, women whose lives have been brutally upended have their say. In August 2022, Amanda and Josh Zurawski were 18 ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
A New York City law used to padlock suspected illegal pot shops is ruled unconstitutional
A New York City judge has ruled that a law the city has relied on to padlock suspected unlicensed marijuana shops is unconstitutionalHealth - ABC News - October 29 -
Anti-abortion activists set up outside clinic ‘safe zones’ on first day of new law in England
Pro-choice campaigners welcome CPS guidance that ‘silent prayer’ is among the activities prohibited within the 150-metre buffer area. Anti-abortion activists have been taking up positions just ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Louisiana’s new law on abortion drugs establishes risky treatment delays, lawsuit claims
Louisiana’s new law categorizing two widely used abortion drugs as controlled dangerous substances is being challenged in a state court lawsuit by a physician, a pharmacist, two women who had ...Health - ABC News - October 31 -
Trump co-defendant Kenneth Chesebro suspended from practicing law in New York
A state appellate court in New York suspended Kenneth Chesebro, who struck a plea deal with prosecutors pursuing the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump, from ...Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
A new law allows Israel to deport the relatives of attackers. Experts expect it to be struck down
Israel’s parliament has passed a law that would allow it to deport family members of Palestinian attackers to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip or other locationsWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
The ‘mother-in-law’ of German coalitions
Leftist politician Sahra Wagenknecht has emerged as kingmaker in Germany’s eastern regional governmentsWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Mississippi’s Absentee Ballot Law Is Overturned
The law required officials to count absentee ballots received by mail up to five days after Election Day. It’s unclear if the ruling will affect the current election.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Mum of Manchester Arena victim says safety bill debate is 'incredibly exciting'
Figen Murray whose son died in the Manchester Arena attack says Martyn's Law will save lives.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
A Reporter’s Shield Law Is Vital to Prevent Abuses of Power
The PRESS Act has unanimous support in the House, but a few senators are blocking it.Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law
A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
JPMorgan rewrites laws of finance — with some help
Tech, regulation and customer inertia have changed the rulesBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
What is assisted dying and could the law change?
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Italy passes law clamping down on surrogacy tourism
Italians who go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy will face jail terms and fines of up to €1m. Italy’s parliament has made it illegal for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy – a ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
How do the laws of war apply to terrorists?
A terrorist is an “outlaw” in the literal sense of that term. They are not protected by the ordinary rules of international law, because they don’t abide by these rules themselves.Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines for its alleged mistreatment of passengers with disabilities, which the department said in ...Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Health secretary will vote against assisted dying law
The health secretary has told Labour MPs he can not back a change in the law because of the state of palliative care.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
The ‘Greenest Governor’ Fights to Save a Landmark Climate Law
Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Biden alarmed at Georgia's disputed election and 'Russian laws'
The US president calls on Georgia's government to respond to concern at the scale of violations.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Judge partially blocks Texas transmission law
A federal judge on Monday struck down a section of a Texas law that gives state utilities the “right of first refusal” for building new electrical transmission lines. The law, SB 1938, made it ...Politics - The Hill - October 30
