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Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules incorrectly dated mail-in ballots cannot be counted

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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Monday that mail-in ballots with missing or incorrect dates will not be counted in the 2024 general election. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that mail-in ballots must contain a date, emphasizing the need to follow instructions in the interest of ensuring fairness in the electoral process.

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North Carolina Supreme Court rules on contested bench seat

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The court justifies its ruling in line with the 2004 case James v. Bartlett : “To permit unlawful votes to be counted along with lawful ballots in contested elections effectively ‘disenfranchises’ those voters who cast legal ballots.”

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Uganda President defies supreme court ruling declaring military trials of civilians unconstitutional

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The court, in Attorney General v Kabaziguruka, upheld the decision , stating that the General Court Martial (GCM) lacked jurisdiction to try civilians for offenses under the penal code or other laws. It further issued directives to various arms of government.

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Council of Europe determines legal standards for invalidating elections following Romania court ruling

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The Council of Europe’s Venice Commission has published an urgent report on the conditions and legal standards whereby constitutional courts can invalidate elections following a Romanian Constitutional Court ruling. The Venice Commission stated, “As a rule, the voters must trust that their vote is final.

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UK High Court rules ban on puberty blockers is lawful

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A UK High Court ruled Monday that a ban on puberty blockers issued in May 2024 in the UK was lawful. The claim failed on all three of its grounds, with the court concluding that the secondary legislation banning puberty blockers for under eighteens was in fact, lawful.

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Federal court rules Artificial Intelligence cannot be an ‘inventor’ under US patent law

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As AI technology evolves in sophistication, the US lawmakers and the judiciary will be increasingly grappling with the questions of expanding the scope of patent law. The post Federal court rules Artificial Intelligence cannot be an ‘inventor’ under US patent law appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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Australia enacts tough hate speech laws amid anti-semitism surge

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The Australian government enacted a new law banning the display of hate symbols and mandating minimum sentences for certain terror offences on Thursday, as part of a broader effort to curb the surge in antisemitism across the country. The post Australia enacts tough hate speech laws amid anti-semitism surge appeared first on JURIST - News.

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