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Apr 18, 2025

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South Korea's Truth Commission Confirms Government Responsibility for Human Rights Abuses in...

South Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission reported in March 2025 that the government bears significant responsibility for widespread fraud, malpractice, and human rights abuses in its intercountry adoption program, especially during its peak in the...

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Apr 18, 2025

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Significant Legal Developments Concerning US Election Laws and Voting Rights

Two notable election law developments occurred in the US in March 2025. Firstly, the US Supreme Court heard arguments challenging Louisiana's redrawn congressional map, specifically focusing on whether the configuration of its two Black-majority districts...

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Apr 11, 2025

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Poland's Controversial Suspension of Asylum Rights at Border with Belarus

In March 2025, Poland enacted a controversial 60-day suspension of the right to claim asylum for individuals crossing from Belarus using a newly passed law. The government justifies this by citing a surge in illegal...

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Apr 11, 2025

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Brazil's Supreme Court Orders Trial for Former President Bolsonaro Over Alleged Coup...

Brazil's Supreme Court unanimously ruled in March 2025 that former President Jair Bolsonaro must stand trial on five criminal counts related to an alleged plot to stage a coup and prevent the democratic transition of...

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Apr 11, 2025

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Key Developments in Antitrust Legal Landscape During March 2025

March 2025 saw several key antitrust updates. The FTC adjusted Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act jurisdictional thresholds, increasing the minimum transaction size requiring premerger notification to $126.4 million, effective February 21, 2025; however, these new rules face...

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Apr 8, 2025

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Sharp Criticism of Delaware Corporate Law Overhaul Amidst Business Concerns

Delaware enacted significant amendments to its corporate laws in March 2025, driven by concerns from business leaders like Elon Musk and recent court rulings perceived as favoring shareholders in conflict-of-interest cases. Passed rapidly within two...

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Mar 24, 2025

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Navigating the Legal Landscape: Key Industry Updates (March 2025)

Rwanda-DRC ConflictThe UN Security Council has called upon Rwanda to cease its support for the M23 rebel group in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Council demanded that M23 immediately stop all hostilities, withdraw...

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Mar 20, 2025

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Overview of the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act

The EU's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, published in July 2024, establishes a landmark legal framework, the first of its kind in scope, for the regulation of AI. It applies not only to companies within the...

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Mar 20, 2025

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Treasury Suspends Corporate Transparency Act Filing for U.S. Companies

In a significant development, the U.S. Treasury Department has announced a suspension of the March 21, 2025, filing deadline under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) for all domestic companies and U.S. citizens.The Treasury has indicated...

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Mar 18, 2025

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Axel Rudakubana Case Raises Sentencing Questions

The case of Axel Rudakubana, convicted of murders committed at the age of 17, has ignited debate about the appropriate sentencing of young offenders. Due to his age at the time of the crimes, Rudakubana...

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