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Australia attorney-general to improve sexual assault laws through new funding

JURIST

Australian federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus Monday announced that $14.7 Stage Two is set for 2026 and 2027, during which the funding will be used to design and test the effectiveness of a new type of criminal trial aimed at “prevention and early intervention.” The funding will be delivered in two stages.

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Australia justice system is failing victims of sexual violence: report

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The ALRC inquiry, announced by the Australian Attorney-General, Mark Dreyfus on January 23 2024 is part of stage one of Australia’s efforts to improve sexual violence laws. Stage two is set for 2026 and 2027 and will focus on the design and effectiveness of new types of criminal trials aimed at early intervention and prevention.

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US appeals court rules against environmentalists challenging Louisiana liquid natural gas facility

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This allows the Driftwood project to move forward, which is expected to begin producing liquid natural gas by 2027. ” Because the court felt that adequate explanation and notice were provided, it gave deference to the administrative agencies and upheld the permits.

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US judge issues final approval on $80M Volkswagen, Porsche class action settlement

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Judge Breyer also granted approximately $25 million in attorneys’ fees and costs to class members. Last week, Volkswagen announced that it aims “to mak[e] its data center operations net carbon-neutral” by 2027.

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Utah Sandbox OKs Two Programs Enabling Non-Lawyers To Give Legal Advice On Medical Debt

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The MDLAs will be able to provide services on behalf of debtors such as debt and settlements negotiations with creditor attorneys, assistance preparing answers and counterclaims, and pre-litigation support. Last week, the court voted to extend the sandbox to seven years, through the end of August 2027.

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New York Reaches Agreement to Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana

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billion by 2027. billion by 2027, depending on the rules and regulations. Our attorneys are here to help! According to a study conducted by the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association which is cited by the New York Times, the cannabis market in New York is currently estimated to be $4.6

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Lawsuits Filed Against Three Radio Companies Alleging That They are Playing Global Music Rights Songwriters Without a License – Background for the GMR Claims  

Broadcast Law Blog

Any commercial stations that have not entered into an agreement with GMR or otherwise taken action to avoid the need for that license should discuss this issue with their attorneys now to see what actions they can take to avoid potential liability later. We wrote about the last CRB decision on those rates here.