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Feb 18, 2026

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South Africa Constitutional Court Rules in VVC v JRM on Customary Marriage...

On January 21, 2026, the Constitutional Court of South Africa handed down a pivotal judgment in VVC v JRM ZACC 2, addressing the conflict between customary and civil marriage laws. The case involved a couple...

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Feb 17, 2026

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Chile Launches "NovaAndino Litio" Joint Venture

January 2026 marked the operational launch of "NovaAndino Litio," a historic public-private partnership between the Chilean state-owned mining corporation Codelco and private lithium giant SQM. This joint venture is the realization of President Gabriel Boric’s...

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Feb 17, 2026

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US Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Transgender Athletes in Little v....

On January 13, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court convened for oral arguments in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., two blockbuster cases determining the constitutionality of state bans on transgender athletes in female...

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Feb 13, 2026

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UK Supreme Court Clarifies Termination Rights in Providence Building Services v Hexagon

In January 2026, the UK Supreme Court delivered a definitive judgment in Providence Building Services Limited v Hexagon Housing Association Limited, UKSC 1, settling a significant debate regarding the termination provisions of the JCT Design...

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Feb 13, 2026

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Singapore International Commercial Court Upholds GreenX Metals Award Against Poland

On January 9, 2026, the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) handed down a landmark judgment in GreenX Metals Limited v Republic of Poland SGHC(I) 1, dismissing Poland's application to set aside a multimillion-dollar arbitral award....

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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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