NOV
20
2013

Russia court grants bail to several Greenpeace activists

The activists, who may be released on bail, are from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Italy, New Zealand and Poland. Bail was set at 2 million rubles (approximately USD $61,500) and must be paid within four days if release is to be granted.

NOV
20
2013

Spain court orders arrest of former China president

The arrest orders come as part of an investigation into alleged genocide by China against Tibet, but none of the officials has been formally charged.

NOV
20
2013

U.S.: DC mayor signs bill allowing driver´s licenses for undocumented immigrants

California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver´s licenses in October.

NOV
19
2013

US senators introduce bill to limit frivolous patent lawsuits

The proposed legislation, known as the Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013, is designed to increase transparency in the US patent process and improve resources for small businesses that are targeted in patent infringement lawsuits.

NOV
19
2013

U.S.: Congress and Courts weigh restraints on N.S.A. spying

The intensifying push against the N.S.A. on both the legal and legislative fronts reflected new pressure being put on the extensive surveillance effort in the wake of the revelations by Edward J. Snowden, pressure that is running into stiff resistance from congressional leaders of both parties, as well as the Obama administration.

NOV
19
2013

US House passes bill allowing insurance companies to continue selling certain

The bill, which passed 261 to 157, is unlikely to pass the Senate, and President Barack Obama has said that he would veto the bill if it reached his desk.

NOV
19
2013

U.S.: Federal appeals court orders reconsideration of Apple´s request for Samsung ban

The appellate court did uphold the trial court´s decision to deny injunction against Sumsung for alleged infringement of design patents.

NOV
19
2013

Russia judge orders Greenpeace activists to be detained for three months

The activists face up to seven years in prison if convicted. In a press release, Greenpeace stated that they would pursue every legal channel available to ensure that the activists are freed.

NOV
18
2013

U.S.: Hawaii judge upholds same-sex marriage law

The new law, which will take effect December 2 and make Hawaii the fifteenth US state to legalize same-sex marriage, was signed by Hawaiian Governor Neil Abercrombie on Wednesday.

NOV
18
2013

Spain court frees 13 ETA prisoners

The ECHR ruling has outraged victims´ families and led to the release of numerous prisoners, including nine other ETA members last week.

NOV
18
2013

UK Prime Minister calls for independent Sri Lanka rights investigation

Cameron emphasized the need for reconciliation and justice. He also reiterated the March 2014 deadline put forward by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay.

NOV
18
2013

Israel cabinet passes law allowing year-long detention for undocumented immigrants

The amendment is a direct response to an earlier ruling of the Supreme Court of Israel holding that the 2012 amendment to the Law for the Prevention of Infiltration, which allowed police forces to arrest undocumented immigrants and detain them for up to three years without trial, was unconstitutional.

NOV
18
2013

Somali pirates sentenced to life for death of US citizens

Fourteen of the 19 people who participated in the attack have now been sentenced to life sentences after pleading guilty.

NOV
18
2013

U.S.: Federal judge dismisses Google books copyright infringement case

The case revolved primarily around Google´s Library Project, which uses advanced scanning techniques to provide digital copies of books to participant libraries.

NOV
14
2013

Ecuador high court halves judgment against Chevron

Chevron won an arbitration to the Hague´s Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) which stated Chevron was released from pollution liability a full four years before the lawsuit was filed. Chevron continues to allege fraud and corruption resulted in the judgment and has an ongoing lawsuit against Ecuador and their lawyer for racketeering.

NOV
14
2013

Morsi to sue army-installed authorities

Morsi is current awaiting his trial for inciting the murder of several protesters during his presidency after it was adjourned earlier this month until January.

NOV
14
2013

Google gives first testimony before Congress since Snowden leaks

In written testimony submitted to a U.S. Senate judiciary subcommittee, a Google executive said that the official secrecy was contrary to American values and hurting U.S. economic interests.

NOV
13
2013

Russia court allows government to seize assets of Putin critic

No trial date has been set, but the penalties include up to 10 years imprisonment for theft and money laundering.

NOV
13
2013

Egypt government ends curfew, state of emergency

An adviser to Prime Minster Hazem el-Beblawi reported to the BBC that the state of emergency and the curfew were both lifted at 4:00 PM local time.

NOV
13
2013

American Airlines, US Airways settle DOJ antitrust suit

The DOJ filed a proposed final judgment in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, which will allow the airlines to finalize the proposed deal.

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