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Dec 9, 2025

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Supreme Court of India Rules on Gubernatorial Discretion

Addressing a constitutional crisis involving Governors withholding assent to state legislation, the Supreme Court of India issued a landmark advisory opinion clarifying the limits of gubernatorial power. The reference arose from conflicts in opposition-ruled states...

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Dec 6, 2025

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German Court Rules AI 'Memorization' of Lyrics Infringes Copyright

The Munich Regional Court struck a blow to the business models of generative AI companies, ruling that OpenAI’s ChatGPT infringed the copyrights of songwriters represented by the collecting society GEMA. The dispute centered on "memorization,"...

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Dec 5, 2025

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CJEU Limits Police Retention of Biometric Data

In a ruling that strengthens privacy rights across the European Union, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) established strict limits on the retention of biometric and genetic data by law enforcement. The...

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Dec 3, 2025

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EU General Court Confirms Amazon's 'Very Large Online Platform' Status

The EU General Court delivered a decisive judgment affirming the European Commission's designation of the Amazon Store as a "Very Large Online Platform" (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Amazon had sought to annul...

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Dec 3, 2025

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UK Introduces Sweeping Cyber Security and Resilience Bill

Against a backdrop of escalating state-sponsored cyber warfare, the UK Government introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, a comprehensive legislative overhaul designed to replace the 2018 Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations. The Bill...

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Dec 3, 2025

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UK Supreme Court Reshapes Evidence Rules in Sexual Offense Trials

In a transformative judgment for Scottish criminal procedure, the United Kingdom Supreme Court fundamentally altered the application of "rape shield" laws, ruling that strict statutory exclusions of evidence must not compromise an accused's right to...

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Nov 18, 2025

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Lawzana Global Legal Update: November 2025

ICC Delivers First Trial Judgment in Darfur SituationThe International Criminal Court found Ali Kushayb, a former Janjaweed militia leader, guilty of 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in atrocities...

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Nov 14, 2025

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EU Implements New Rules for Transparency in Political Advertising

A new set of EU-wide rules governing political advertising came into effect, introducing significant transparency and data protection requirements for campaigns, tech platforms, and data brokers across the 27-member bloc. The regulation is a key...

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Nov 14, 2025

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California Enacts Landmark Laws to Protect Children from AI and Social Media...

California cemented its position as a leader in technology regulation when Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of landmark bills designed to protect children from the emerging harms of artificial intelligence and social media. The...

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Nov 14, 2025

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China Announces Sweeping Export Controls; US Threatens 100% Tariffs in Response

The simmering trade and technology rivalry between the United States and China escalated dramatically, with both nations announcing aggressive new measures that threaten to plunge the global economy into a full-blown trade war. China's Ministry...

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