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Supreme Court of Canada to hear challenge to Quebec secularism law

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The Supreme Court of Canada announced on Thursday that it will hear a landmark challenge to Quebec’s secularism law, Bill 21. The law was passed in 2019 and prohibits certain public sector employees in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols while on duty.

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US appeals court temporarily lifts block on Louisiana Ten Commandments law

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A US federal appeals court on Friday temporarily lifted a trial court’s blocking of a Louisiana law mandating public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The appellate court’s lifting of the order will last until the court finishes reviewing the defendants’ appeal of the trial court’s order.

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US Circuit court temporarily halts enforcement of anti-money laundering law

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The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday temporarily blocked the enforcement of an anti-money laundering law that mandates corporate entities to disclose to the US Treasury Department the identities of their true beneficial owners. Garland, where the plaintiff argued that the law was unconstitutional or otherwise unlawful.

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Mexico Supreme Court narrowly gives clearance to controversial judicial reforms

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The Supreme Court of Mexico narrowly denied a challenge to controversial judicial reforms on Tuesday that were enacted by the government in September of this year. The reforms will make all judges in Mexico elected by a popular vote and establish an elected judicial disciplinary court to oversee judges.

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Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing

From multimillion-dollar funding, to no-interest deferred payment options for your court reporting and deposition needs, our guide walks you through the entire process.

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Singapore to criminalize ‘egregious abuses’ of the court process

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The Singapore Ministry of Law introduced the Administration of Justice (Protection) (Amendment) Bill, 2024 , to Parliament on Monday. The bill aims to safeguard the process of administering justice and prevent the misuse of court procedures. ” If passed, the law will apply to all courts of Singapore. .”

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US Supreme Court revives Corporate Transparency Act to regulate money-laundering

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The US Supreme Court issued a temporary nationwide stay Thursday that revived the Corporate Transparency Act , which regulates money laundering by requiring small businesses to register with the United States Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

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