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Oct 30, 2025

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Amnesty International: Colombian Law to Protect Women Searchers Not Implemented

One year after Colombia passed a landmark law to protect women who search for victims of enforced disappearance, the legislation has still not been implemented, leaving the women vulnerable to violence and threats, Amnesty International...

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Oct 30, 2025

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Vietnam Enacts New Law on Ultimate Beneficial Ownership

Vietnam's National Assembly passed amendments to its Law on Enterprises, introducing a comprehensive legal framework for identifying and disclosing Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs). The law, effective July 1, 2025, defines a UBO as an individual...

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Oct 30, 2025

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Canada Passes "One Canadian Economy Act" to Boost Internal Trade

Canada's Parliament gave Royal Assent to the "One Canadian Economy Act", a major piece of legislation aimed at strengthening the domestic economy by removing internal barriers to trade and fast-tracking major infrastructure projects. The Act has...

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Oct 30, 2025

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UK Announces Sweeping Changes to Immigration Rules

The UK government announced a significant overhaul of its immigration system, with a series of new rules designed to reduce net migration and prioritize higher-skilled workers. The changes, which begin to take effect in July,...

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Oct 30, 2025

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Australia Enacts Major Family Law Reforms

Australia implemented significant changes to its family law system with the commencement of the Family Law Amendment Act 2024. The reforms overhaul how property settlements are determined for separating couples, introducing a clearer framework for...

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Oct 30, 2025

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Australia Creates New Right to Sue for Serious Privacy Breaches

A new federal privacy law came into force in Australia, introducing a statutory tort that allows individuals to sue for serious invasions of privacy. This landmark reform creates a new legal pathway for individuals to...

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Oct 30, 2025

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

UK Parliament Approves Assisted Dying Bill In June 2025, the UK House of Commons passed a bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, allowing them to end their lives with...

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Oct 30, 2025

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Israel and Iran Engage in Direct Military Strikes, Escalating Regional Conflict

In mid-June 2025, a long-simmering shadow war between Israel and Iran erupted into direct military conflict, marking a dangerous new phase of regional instability. The escalation began on June 13 with a series of Israeli...

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Oct 30, 2025

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Vera C. Rubin Observatory to Reveal First Images of Unseen Cosmos

The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory is scheduled to release its first official images to the public on June 23, 2025. Equipped with the world's largest digital camera, the Chile-based observatory will embark on a...

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Oct 30, 2025

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ECHR Declines to Hold Italy Accountable for Libyan Migrant Pull-Backs

In a significant human rights ruling on June 12, 2025, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) declared inadmissible the case of S.S. and Others v. Italy, which concerned Italy's role in the interception of...

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