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26
2020

Past special courts for leprosy patients ruled unconstitutional

But the court rejected a demand for damages.

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26
2020

German top court overturns ban on assisted suicide services

This decision by an individual must be respected, the court said

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26
2020

U.S. FTC files suit to block Peabody and Arch Coal JV in Wyoming

Peabody’s shares were down 8.8%, while those of Arch Coal slipped 4.3%.

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26
2020

U.S. Supreme Court skeptical of law against encouraging illegal immigration

The law bars inducing or encouraging an illegal immigrant to “come to, enter or reside” in the United State

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26
2020

Breaking contracts over coronavirus is harder than it sounds: China

The rules around force majeure are murky and complicated by government actions

FEB
21
2020

England bans sale of coal and wet wood to improve air quality

Homeowners must use ‘cleaner alternatives’ for coal fires and wood-burning stoves from 2021

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21
2020

Germany seeks to extend laws on online hate speech

Social media companies are already required to delete harmful content in Germany within 24 hours.

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21
2020

Federal judge allows South Carolina lawsuit over offshore drilling to proceed

Gergel’s reasoning relied in part on a March 2019 case in which the Alaska District Court held parts of the same executive order invalid.

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21
2020

Pro-euthanasia bills get green light in Portugal, negotiations ahead

Lawmakers describe it as ‘historic day’

FEB
20
2020

EU privacy body warns of privacy risks in Google, Fitbit deal

Such access is worrying, the EU privacy watchdog said.

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20
2020

Thai court says anti-abortion laws unconstitutional

Thailand’s top court said this section of the criminal code contradicted the constitution

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20
2020

Volkswagen to resume talks over German class action on emissions

VW admitted using illegal software to cheat U.S. diesel engine tests in 2015

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20
2020

Should Facebook, Google be liable for user posts? asks U.S. Attorney General Barr

The increased size and power of online platforms has also left consumers with fewer options

FEB
19
2020

Facebook accused of downplaying IP value in $9bn US tax case

California trial centres around how Silicon Valley company valued intellectual property

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19
2020

Britain heralds end of ´cheap labour from Europe´ with Brexit immigration system

It will come into force from Jan. 1, 2021 and will treat EU and non-EU citizens the same.

FEB
19
2020

U.S. judge rejects Huawei challenge to federal law restricting its business

A Huawei spokesman said the company was disappointed in the loss.

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19
2020

Dutch court orders Russia to pay $50bn to former Yukos owners

The Hague Court of Appeal decision reinstates the world’s largest arbitration award

FEB
18
2020

Ethiopia parliament passes law punishing hate speech

This law is anticipated to affect the general elections in August.

FEB
18
2020

German court orders Tesla to stop felling trees for Gigafactory

Ruling comes after state environmental office greenlit clearance of 92 hectares of forest

FEB
17
2020

EU rejects Facebook’s proposals for online regulation

Social media company warned that it will have to accept more responsibility for illegal contente

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