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Feb 13, 2026

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European Commission Proposes Cybersecurity Act 2 (CSA2)

On January 20, 2026, the European Commission published a proposal for a new Regulation, the "Cybersecurity Act 2" (CSA2), intended to replace the 2019 Cybersecurity Act. This proposal is a cornerstone of the EU’s strategy...

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Feb 13, 2026

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South Korea Enforces "K-Pop Prevention of Unfair Practices" Standard Contracts

January 1, 2026, marked a definitive turning point for the South Korean entertainment industry as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) enforced revised standard contracts for pop culture artists and trainees. These reforms...

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Jan 24, 2026

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Lawzana Global Legal Update: January 2026

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Bid to Federalize National Guard for Domestic PolicingThe U.S. Supreme Court has denied the Trump administration's attempt to federalize the Illinois National Guard to police civil unrest in Chicago. In...

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Jan 23, 2026

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NZ Supreme Court Rules Climate Impact Mandatory in Oil Tenders

In a landmark environmental law decision, the Supreme Court of New Zealand ruled on December 19, 2025, that the government is legally required to consider climate change implications when offering permits for oil and gas...

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Jan 22, 2026

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Russian Supreme Court Formally Voids ECHR Applicability, Cementing Legal Isolation

The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation has formally concluded the country's legal separation from Europe, issuing a ruling on December 9, 2025, that annuls the applicability of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)....

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Jan 22, 2026

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CJEU Declares Polish Constitutional Tribunal Illegitimate in Historic Rule-of-Law Ruling

In a decisive escalation of the rule-of-law conflict between the European Union and Poland, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on December 18, 2025, that the Polish Constitutional Tribunal (CT) is...

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Jan 22, 2026

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India Supreme Court Decouples Passport Renewal from Right to Travel

On December 19, 2025, the Supreme Court of India issued a landmark ruling in Mahesh Kumar Agarwal v. Union of India, distinguishing between a citizen's right to possess a passport and their right to travel...

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Jan 17, 2026

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Japan Supreme Court Finalizes Dentsu Conviction in Tokyo Olympics Bid-Rigging Scandal

The legal fallout from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic corruption scandal reached its conclusion on December 9, 2025, as the Supreme Court of Japan dismissed the final appeal of Dentsu Group Inc. The advertising giant was...

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Jan 17, 2026

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South African Court Pierces Corporate Veil to Punish Estate Agent’s Fraudulent Scheme

In a stern warning to the property sector, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) of South Africa delivered a punitive judgment against an estate agent who used a complex web of companies to defraud a...

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Jan 15, 2026

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Brazil Supreme Court Orders Mass House Arrests for Coup Plotters Following Flight...

The Brazilian judiciary has escalated its crackdown on anti-democratic threats, with Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordering the house arrest of ten individuals convicted of involvement in the 2022 coup attempt. This...

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