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www.npr.org
1 month ago
Europe news

European court rules on cases seeking to force countries to meet climate goals

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that member nations must protect citizens from climate change effects.
The court's judgments will have a significant impact on future climate change-related lawsuits in the Council of Europe's member states. [ more ]
www.france24.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Europe's top rights court to rule on landmark climate change cases

The European Court of Human Rights is set to rule on whether governments' climate change policies violate the European Convention on Human Rights.
The court's ruling on these cases could potentially set a crucial legal precedent and establish new fundamental rights related to climate stability. [ more ]
www.thelocal.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Top Europe rights court to issue landmark climate verdicts

The European Court of Human Rights will rule on whether governments' climate change policies violate human rights.
This could set a legal precedent and establish new fundamental rights regarding a stable climate. [ more ]
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Truthout
1 day ago
LGBT

11th Circuit Rules Trans Health Insurance Exclusions Violate Civil Rights Act

A significant precedent is being set to protect trans employees from health insurance restrictions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Tech Industry Braces as Google Antitrust Trial Closes

The U.S. vs. Google antitrust trial will impact the tech giant's operations and potentially set a legal precedent for other tech companies. [ more ]
Axios
3 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court to decide Trump's fate - and its own

The Supreme Court hearing on Trump's immunity from prosecution is crucial for both him and the institution, with significant implications for the presidency's future. [ more ]
time.com
3 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Idaho's Near-Total Abortion Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court is to rule on whether Idaho's near-total abortion ban conflicts with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Education

Federal Judge Rules FL Teacher No Longer Has to Be Referred to by Wrong Pronouns

A federal judge ruled in favor of a transgender teacher's right to use her preferred pronouns in the classroom.
The decision sets a precedent for similar cases and challenges against laws restricting pronoun usage based on gender identity. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago
Education

Rutgers unions sued over strike; case seeks national impact

Rutgers student sues unions for week of education lost due to strike
Lawsuit seeks $150 million in damages and national impact on union strikes in higher education. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Education

Opinion: Past victories to protect queer kids at school aren't enough

Pat Logue's legal work at Lambda Legal was crucial in advancing LGBTQ+ rights.
Nabozny vs. Podlesny in 1996 set a precedent for challenging antigay violence in schools. [ more ]
emptywheel
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

How Mark Scarsi Post Hoc Dismantled Abbe Lowell's Juicy Timeline - emptywheel

Judge Mark Scarsi's denials of Hunter Biden's motions were in line with precedent and expectations.
Scarsi's rulings indicate a cautious and precedent-based approach to legal decisions. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
1 month ago
Miami

Miami-Dade police facing excessive force, wrongful death accusations

Miami-Dade police officers facing allegations in excessive force and wrongful death lawsuit from 2014 tasing incident.
Federal appeals court overturned summary judgment, allowing pursuit of claims against officers.
Court highlights the importance of considering evidence collectively while evaluating excessive force allegations. [ more ]
Electronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

EFF to Ninth Circuit: There's No Software Exception to Traditional Copyright Limits

Courts should not expand the reach of copyright unnecessarily, as this can hinder adversarial interoperability.
The ruling in Oracle v. Rimini sets a dangerous precedent for considering software as derivative work based on interoperability alone. [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Porn Sites Need Age-Verification Systems in Texas, Court Rules

Texas can enforce age-verification systems on porn websites while excluding health warnings provision.
Appeals court found age-verification requirement legitimate in preventing minors' access to pornography, not violating the First Amendment. [ more ]
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