'My ex contested the divorce. It ended up costing me 45,000': the high costs and secret shame of ending a marriageIreland's divorce system remains costly and opaque, leading to prolonged emotional and financial struggles for those involved.
Prosecutors told to do more to strip revenge porn' abusers of victim imagesCrown Prosecution Service updates guidance to ensure perpetrators of revenge porn can no longer keep explicit images of their victims.
Pete Hegseth to overhaul US military lawyers in effort to relax rules of warHegseth plans a significant reform of the Judge Advocate General's Corps to enhance military legal flexibility.
MP behind assisted dying bill suggests scrapping High Court approvalThe amendment to the assisted dying bill proposes replacing High Court review with a panel of experts, aimed at improving efficiency.
Protecting Free Speech in Texas: We Need To Stop SB 336Texas Senate Bill 336 poses a significant threat to free speech protections under the Texas Citizens Participation Act.
After pulling out amid legal concerns, Gilroy re-joins county cities associationGilroy rejoined the Cities Association of Santa Clara County after reforms improved membership conditions and governance issues.
Thailand's king makes history, signs marriage equality lawThailand has legalized marriage equality, becoming the first Southeast Asian country to do so, effective January 22, 2025.
Countries that scored major wins for LGBTQ+ rights in 2024Countries are increasingly taking legislative actions to advance LGBTQ+ rights in 2024.Notable advancements include bans on conversion therapy and legalization of same-sex marriage.
Thailand's king makes history, signs marriage equality lawThailand has legalized marriage equality, becoming the first Southeast Asian country to do so, effective January 22, 2025.
Countries that scored major wins for LGBTQ+ rights in 2024Countries are increasingly taking legislative actions to advance LGBTQ+ rights in 2024.Notable advancements include bans on conversion therapy and legalization of same-sex marriage.
Prosecutor seeks new sentence for Menendez brothers who murdered parentsAuthorities are recommending the Menendez brothers' life sentences be revoked due to new evidence of sexual abuse by their father.
Right to jury trial under threat as Leveson asked to carry out review of courtsThe Independent emphasizes the importance of unbiased journalism in times of crisis, aided by community support.
Letters: Court recordingsCall for the use of electronic recording in courts to ensure fair trials and adequate appellate recourse.Advocation for fair wage compensation for prisoners to value their labor and aid reintegration into society.
Prosecutor seeks new sentence for Menendez brothers who murdered parentsAuthorities are recommending the Menendez brothers' life sentences be revoked due to new evidence of sexual abuse by their father.
Right to jury trial under threat as Leveson asked to carry out review of courtsThe Independent emphasizes the importance of unbiased journalism in times of crisis, aided by community support.
Letters: Court recordingsCall for the use of electronic recording in courts to ensure fair trials and adequate appellate recourse.Advocation for fair wage compensation for prisoners to value their labor and aid reintegration into society.
Japan: Women hopeful on maiden names issue after UN report DW 11/21/2024There is renewed optimism in Japan for legal changes allowing women to retain their maiden names after marriage, despite cultural resistance.
AI images, child sexual abuse and a first prosecution of its kind' - podcastAI technology poses serious challenges in the creation of abusive content, necessitating immediate legal reforms.Hugh Nelson's case highlights the urgent need for robust measures against AI-generated child abuse imagery.
2024 PAGA Reforms - Has the Landscape Changed?PAGA reforms aimed to reduce frivolous lawsuits by tightening requirements for filing claims.
Should police be able to interrogate kids alone? A growing number of states say noJuveniles often waive their Miranda rights without understanding the serious consequences, leading to unfair treatment in legal situations.
Why Uber is spending millions on this obscure Nevada ballot proposalUber's $5 million investment in a Nevada ballot measure aims to limit attorney fees, raising concerns about access to justice for plaintiffs.
Court delays imposed after pressure on prison placesThe pandemic led to an increase in people held in prisons while awaiting jury trials.