Hong Kong and mainland Chinese judicial bodies co-organized a three-day training course in Guangdong for over 100 judges on cross-border commercial law, specifically guarantees and securities for loans, to foster mutual understanding amid growing economic ties.
An 8-month-old baby's 2018 rape in Delhi sparked widespread outrage, but 8 years on, the family awaits justice, struggling to shield the now-9-year-old survivor from the truth amidst a dissipated public support and a lengthy trial.
Hong Kong officials discuss achievements and future plans, focusing on national security and legal system improvements. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam emphasizes continuous work on subsidiary laws for clarity and certainty, stating appeals do not involve new evidence and classification as national security should not affect appeal prospects. New legislation clarifies national security offenses and vests certification power in the chief executive.
As Hong Kong marks 29 years since its return to China, officials discuss national security law achievements. Justice Secretary Paul Lam emphasizes continuous legal system improvement and clarifies appeal processes, stating national security classification won't hinder appeals. New legislation clarifies offenses and vests certification power in the chief executive.
Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice, Paul Lam Ting-kwok, discussed ongoing efforts to enhance the city's legal system, particularly concerning national security. He clarified that appeals in national security cases are not retrials and do not involve new evidence, aiming to provide clarity and certainty through subsidiary laws.
Kent Kiehl's research using fMRI to identify psychopathy in criminals has become controversial. Despite initial skepticism, his work has been used in thousands of US court cases to argue for lighter sentences, but critics warn it echoes discredited eugenic thinking and can lead to harsher punishments.
China's legal system faces challenges with AI cases due to a fragmented legislative framework. A Hangzhou court ruled that a fintech firm wrongly fired an employee who evaluated AI accuracy, stating businesses can't shift tech costs onto workers.
The Kerala High Court ruled that an accused is entitled to default bail if the police electronically file the final report after 5 PM on the last day of the investigation period, as e-filings after this time are legally treated as filed the next working day.
Taylor Swift's team has filed trademark applications for two voice phrases and a stage photo in an effort to protect against AI-generated copycats. The applications, submitted by TAS Rights Management, include audio clips of Swift saying "Hey, it's Taylor Swift" and "Hey, it's Taylor" from a promotion for her latest album. While Swift's team hasn't explicitly stated the trademarks are for AI protection, the move comes after the star has faced both AI music threats and sexualized deepfakes. Legal experts are skeptical about whether the trademark office will approve the soundmarks, but trademark law could provide a broader legal tool than copyright to challenge imitations that are "confusingly similar."
For employers and employees, understanding how leave works today is not always straightforward. This is because two legal systems operate side by side: the new central labour codes and the older State-level Shops and Establishments (S&E) laws.
The US Department of Justice has refused to assist France in its investigation into Elon Musk's X, citing concerns that French authorities are using their legal system to regulate American businesses and free expression. French officials had raided X's Paris office and sought interviews with Musk and other employees over issues like deepfakes and alleged bias.
