JAN
31
2019

Federal judge rejects settlement for Yahoo privacy breach: EUA

A federal judge denied primary approval on Monday for a proposed settlement in a class action breach lawsuit against Yahoo, citing a continued lack of transparency.

JAN
30
2019

EU urges internet giants to work harder fighting fake news

European Union authorities are urging Facebook, Google and Twitter to work harder to combat fake news ahead of upcoming bloc-wide parliamentary elections.

JAN
30
2019

Singapore HIV registry data leaked online in health breach

Confidential data about more than 14,000 people diagnosed with HIV, including foreign visitors, has been stolen in Singapore and leaked online.

JAN
30
2019

Supreme Court refuses to hear internet libel case

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to take up an appeal in Hassell v. Bird, in which the California Supreme Court ruled that the Communication Decency Act provided that interactive websites were immune from liability for defamatory comments posted on the website.

JAN
30
2019

Hong Kong proposes bill banning criticism of China’s national anthem

The bill, as well as the original order is meant to “preserve the dignity” of the anthem of the People’s Republic of China.

JAN
30
2019

Philippines legislature passes bill lowering age of social responsibility to 12

After a third and final review of House Bill 8858, the Philippines House of Representatives passed a bill lowering the minimum age of social responsibility to 12 years old.

JAN
30
2019

Israel Cabinet approves law allowing export of medical marijuana

The Israeli Cabinet approved a law Sunday to allow for the export of medical marijuana.

JAN
30
2019

Wang Quanzhang: China sentences human rights lawyer to four years in prison

Lawyer who defended activists, victims of land seizures, and members of Falun Gong found guilty of ‘subversion of state power’

JAN
30
2019

High court orders new inquest into Home Office role in Windrush citizen death

Family sought review after coroner dismissed immigration stress as a factor in Dexter Bristol’s death

JAN
30
2019

Courts IT chaos prompts call for compensation and more funding

Justice minister apologises for week of disruption as cuts to services are blamed for computer meltdown

JAN
30
2019
JAN
29
2019

U.S. to announce criminal charges related to China´s Huawei

The U.S. Justice Department is expected to announce criminal charges related to Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei Technologies Co Ltd on Monday.

JAN
29
2019

UN court judge quits The Hague citing political interference

Christoph Flügge warns over ‘shocking’ moves by Trump administration and Turkey

JAN
29
2019

Greece lawmakers approve deal to rename Macedonia

The Greek Parliament voted 153-146 Friday to ratify an agreement to rename Macedonia. The approval renames Greece’s northern neighbor the “Republic of North Macedonia,” and essentially clears a path for the country to join NATO, and possibly the EU.

JAN
29
2019

Ukraine court sentences ex-president Yanukovych to 13 years in prison for treason

A Ukrainian court on Thursday sentenced former president Viktor Yanukovych to 13 years in prison after finding him guilty of treason for a 2014 crackdown on pro-Western demonstrations.

JAN
29
2019

Angola decriminalizes homosexuality, bans discrimination

Angola’s parliament approved a new penal code Wednesday that drops provisions widely interpreted to criminalize homosexuality.

JAN
29
2019

Alstom, Siemens confirm new merger concessions in rail antitrust tussle

Alstom and Siemens have offered new concessions to try to satisfy antitrust demands and get the green light for their plans to create a joint European rail champion, Alstom confirmed on Monday.

JAN
29
2019

Top Illinois court says no harm required to sue under biometric data law

The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday made it easier for workers and consumers to sue companies over their use of fingerprints, facial recognition and other “biometric” data, ruling that a unique state law does not require plaintiffs to allege any actual harm in order to have a claim.

JAN
29
2019

U.S. regulator sides with power suppliers over PG&E contracts

Federal energy regulators said on Friday they had joint jurisdiction with a bankruptcy court over any requests to cancel or renegotiate power contracts by California utility PG&E Corp, which is preparing to file for bankruptcy.

JAN
29
2019

Nissan says it´s target of SEC inquiry after report of probe on exec pay

Nissan Motor Co Ltd said on Monday it was the target of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) inquiry, widening a scandal involving the Japanese firm and its ousted Chairman Carlos Ghosn over his alleged financial misconduct.

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