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Elon Musk Slams 'Ridiculously Slow And Difficult' US Immigration System
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, voiced frustration over the complexities of the US legal immigration process, supporting activist Riley Gaines' critique.
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Vietnam Unveils Ambitious Roadmap to Become Southeast Asia's Blockchain Hub
Vietnam plans to introduce legal reforms and finalise international collaborations for blockchain research and development in the coming years. The country is also committed to training and developing skilled professionals in this emerging technology.
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Texas Judge Orders Pause On Joe Biden's Immigration Policy Reform
A Texas judge on Monday ordered a temporary pause on a policy that would streamline the process for spouses of US citizens to obtain legal status in the country, a blow to one of US President Joe Biden's biggest immigration reform policies.
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US Lags Behind In Fight Against Child Marriage: 300,000 Cases Since 2000
Despite global focus on South Asia and Africa, child marriage remains legal in 37 US states, with over 300,000 cases reported since 2000.
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New Criminal Laws, Australian Visa: Changes Coming Into Effect From July 1
These changes encompass legal reforms, adjustments in visa rules affecting Indian students in Australia, and price hikes in the commercial vehicle sector.
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Greece Set To Legalize Marriage, Adoption By Same-Sex Couples
Greece's parliament was set to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption on Thursday, a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government over the opposition of the country's powerful Orthodox Church.
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Israeli Supreme Court Strikes Down Government's Controversial Legal Reform
Israel's top court ruled Monday against a key component of the government's controversial legal overhaul, which challenged the powers of the judiciary and sparked mass protests.
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Analysis: The Need For Permanent Constitution Bench
The Supreme Court of India will have a permanent Constitution bench. This was a long overdue legal reform and will see the Supreme Court adjudicate complex constitutional questions and interpret laws.
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Political Stability Under PM Modi Putting Rocket Fuel Into New India: Report
Telegraph newspaper in a recent article stated that India which was mired by fractious politics has undergone great political stability under PM Narendra Modi, which has allowed for legal reforms, improvements to basic welfare systems.
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Explained: Why Israel's Judicial Reforms Have Sparked Massive Protests
Mass protests and strikes rocked Israel this week in the face of the hard-right government's decision to push through a controversial legal reform weakening the powers of the Supreme Court.
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Malaysia Scraps Mandatory Death Penalty, Natural-Life Prison Term
Malaysia's parliament on Monday passed sweeping legal reforms to remove the mandatory death penalty, trim the number of offences punishable by death, and abolish natural-life prison sentences, a move cautiously welcomed by rights groups.
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Pentagon Chief Holds Israel Talks Amid Protests Over Legal Reform Plans
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin held talks in Israel Thursday as flaring violence killed three suspected Palestinian militants and protesters again rallied against the hard-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Twitter's Former Bosses Eligible for 'Golden Parachute' Payouts Worth Over $112 Million, Filings Show
Twitter's former top executives Parag Agrawal and Vijaya Gadde, will be entitled to receive "golden parachute" payouts from the microblogging service, according to company filings. The payouts could be worth more than $122 million (roughly Rs.1,000 crore), according to the filings, and come after legal costs that are also likely to have run into te...
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G20 Members to Review Anti-Evasion Crypto Tax Framework Drafted by OECD
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD has proposed amendments to the ‘Common Reporting Standard (CRS)’, that is taken into consideration by the G20 and OECD organisations to bring about tax reforms for the crypto sector. Over the next months, the OECD will be taking forward work on the legal and operational instrume...
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UK Law Commission Proposes Changes to Accommodate Crypto Into Property Laws
The UK Law Commission has proposed legislative reforms to provide wider recognition and legal protection for digital asset users. They propose the creation of a new category for digital assets like cryptocurrencies.
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Elon Musk Slams 'Ridiculously Slow And Difficult' US Immigration System
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, voiced frustration over the complexities of the US legal immigration process, supporting activist Riley Gaines' critique.
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Vietnam Unveils Ambitious Roadmap to Become Southeast Asia's Blockchain Hub
Vietnam plans to introduce legal reforms and finalise international collaborations for blockchain research and development in the coming years. The country is also committed to training and developing skilled professionals in this emerging technology.
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Texas Judge Orders Pause On Joe Biden's Immigration Policy Reform
A Texas judge on Monday ordered a temporary pause on a policy that would streamline the process for spouses of US citizens to obtain legal status in the country, a blow to one of US President Joe Biden's biggest immigration reform policies.
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US Lags Behind In Fight Against Child Marriage: 300,000 Cases Since 2000
Despite global focus on South Asia and Africa, child marriage remains legal in 37 US states, with over 300,000 cases reported since 2000.
-
New Criminal Laws, Australian Visa: Changes Coming Into Effect From July 1
These changes encompass legal reforms, adjustments in visa rules affecting Indian students in Australia, and price hikes in the commercial vehicle sector.
-
Greece Set To Legalize Marriage, Adoption By Same-Sex Couples
Greece's parliament was set to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption on Thursday, a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government over the opposition of the country's powerful Orthodox Church.
-
Israeli Supreme Court Strikes Down Government's Controversial Legal Reform
Israel's top court ruled Monday against a key component of the government's controversial legal overhaul, which challenged the powers of the judiciary and sparked mass protests.
-
Analysis: The Need For Permanent Constitution Bench
The Supreme Court of India will have a permanent Constitution bench. This was a long overdue legal reform and will see the Supreme Court adjudicate complex constitutional questions and interpret laws.
-
Political Stability Under PM Modi Putting Rocket Fuel Into New India: Report
Telegraph newspaper in a recent article stated that India which was mired by fractious politics has undergone great political stability under PM Narendra Modi, which has allowed for legal reforms, improvements to basic welfare systems.
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Explained: Why Israel's Judicial Reforms Have Sparked Massive Protests
Mass protests and strikes rocked Israel this week in the face of the hard-right government's decision to push through a controversial legal reform weakening the powers of the Supreme Court.
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Malaysia Scraps Mandatory Death Penalty, Natural-Life Prison Term
Malaysia's parliament on Monday passed sweeping legal reforms to remove the mandatory death penalty, trim the number of offences punishable by death, and abolish natural-life prison sentences, a move cautiously welcomed by rights groups.
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Pentagon Chief Holds Israel Talks Amid Protests Over Legal Reform Plans
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin held talks in Israel Thursday as flaring violence killed three suspected Palestinian militants and protesters again rallied against the hard-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Twitter's Former Bosses Eligible for 'Golden Parachute' Payouts Worth Over $112 Million, Filings Show
Twitter's former top executives Parag Agrawal and Vijaya Gadde, will be entitled to receive "golden parachute" payouts from the microblogging service, according to company filings. The payouts could be worth more than $122 million (roughly Rs.1,000 crore), according to the filings, and come after legal costs that are also likely to have run into te...
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G20 Members to Review Anti-Evasion Crypto Tax Framework Drafted by OECD
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD has proposed amendments to the ‘Common Reporting Standard (CRS)’, that is taken into consideration by the G20 and OECD organisations to bring about tax reforms for the crypto sector. Over the next months, the OECD will be taking forward work on the legal and operational instrume...
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UK Law Commission Proposes Changes to Accommodate Crypto Into Property Laws
The UK Law Commission has proposed legislative reforms to provide wider recognition and legal protection for digital asset users. They propose the creation of a new category for digital assets like cryptocurrencies.
