Widespread impunity in the north , – US human rights report
The 2023 US country report on human rights in Cyprus raised serious concerns over life-threatening conditions in prison in the north.
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Netflix Files Tax Lawsuit against Korean Tax Authorities
Netflix Services Korea has begun an administrative lawsuit against Korea’s tax authorities over 78 billion won in tax imposed on the OTT giant.
Actor Hugh Grant settles privacy lawsuit against Murdoch’s Sun tabloid
British actor Hugh Grant settled a lawsuit against the publisher of The Sun over claims of phone tapping and burglary. Grant, known for films like “Love Actually” and “Notting Hill,” has been a vocal advocate for press reform. The settlement raises questions about the publisher’s long-held position of denying wrongdoing. Grant did not want to settle but feared the high legal costs if he lost at trial. The settlement may prevent a trial over unlawful information-gathering, but Prince Harry’s lawsuit against the publisher continues.
Rights groups file new case against German arms export to Israel
Human rights lawyers filed a lawsuit against the German government’s approval of exporting 3,000 anti-tank weapons to Israel, citing concerns about potential violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza. The lawsuit was supported by the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights and Palestinian human rights organizations. The lawyers called for a suspension of the export licenses as a provisional legal protection measure. Germany has defended its arms export policy, considering factors such as human rights and humanitarian law. In the past, German lawyers have filed complaints against officials for aiding genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Israel has denied accusations of genocide or violations of humanitarian law, stating that they are fighting against Hamas.
Germany denies complicity in Gaza genocide at U.N. court
Germany denied allegations of aiding genocide in Gaza by selling arms to Israel, with a lawsuit filed by Nicaragua at the U.N. court. Germany is a major arms supplier to Israel but claims its exports are scrutinized for adherence to international law. The country emphasizes its responsibility to both Israeli and Palestinian people, with a focus on Israel’s security due to historical reasons. An ICJ ruling on Nicaragua’s case is expected in weeks, but enforcing it may take years.
Judge denies New York county, ’s request to let it enforce trans sports restrictions
A federal judge denied Nassau County’s request to enforce new restrictions on transgender athletes at county sports venues without facing legal action by the state’s attorney general for violations of anti-discrimination laws.
Google to destroy browsing data to settle consumer privacy lawsuit
Google agreed to settle a lawsuit by destroying billions of data records related to secretly tracking the internet use of people who thought they were browsing privately.
Tennessee lawmakers split on how and why to give businesses major tax help under fear of lawsuit
Republicans in the Tennessee House and Senate are planning to offer businesses new tax help worth over billion. The Senate has passed a proposal that includes .56 billion in one-time refunds for potentially 100,000 businesses and 3 million in annual tax breaks. The House has presented a version that limits tax refunds to 0 million, requires public disclosure of businesses receiving refunds, and sets limits on suing. The debate is complicated by Tennessee’s financial situation and concerns that the state’s franchise tax may violate the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause.
Finance minister assures payment to RIK employees
The Ministry of Finance will ensure that employees at RIK receive their salaries promptly.
Helios crash orphans denied state compensation
The Supreme Court rejected a request from two Helios orphans seeking compensation from the government over the plane crash that killed their parents. The siblings had received €1.8 million from the insurance company after the crash, waiving their right to seek compensation from the Republic.