Tag #Legal Decision

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German Court Rules Against Inflated Land Value in Property Tax Assessment

A German court ruled that a tax office incorrectly used a high land value for a non-buildable plot, instead of the lower value for agricultural land, impacting property taxes for similar properties and potentially setting a legal precedent.

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Australian Court Awards Exclusive Native Title Rights to Three Aboriginal Groups

A landmark Federal Court decision awarded three Aboriginal groups—the Latji Latji, Ngintait, and Nyeri Nyeri—exclusive native title rights to thousands of square kilometers in Victoria's northwest, including control over access to land containing popular destinations such as Murray-Sunset National P...

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German Court Rules on Tax Filing Notification: Explicit Communication Required for Penalties

A German court ruled that a tax office's passive suggestion to file a tax return wasn't sufficient to impose late-filing penalties on a couple who overestimated a tax allowance; the court emphasized that explicit communication of obligations is necessary to justify penalties.

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Supreme Court Dismisses Mexico's Lawsuit Against US Gun Manufacturers

The Supreme Court unanimously rejected Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against US gun manufacturers for their alleged role in cartel violence, citing the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which shields gun companies from liability unless a state or federal law violation is present, which the s...

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Egypt Legally Protects Saint Catherine's Monastery

An Egyptian court ruling on May 28th protects Saint Catherine's Monastery from seizure, affirming its religious status and dismissing rumors; the Egyptian government emphasizes its commitment to preserving the monastery and its strong relationship with Greece.

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Prosecutor Backs Judge in Dana Storm Case, Rejects Complaint Against Government Delegate

The Valencia Prosecutor's Office supports the judge's decision to attribute emergency command to the regional government during the Dana storm, rejecting a complaint against the Government delegate, Pilar Bernabé, due to her limited role in coordinating with regional authorities.

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NSW Court Overturns Approval of Largest Coalmine Expansion

The NSW Court of Appeal overturned the approval of MACH Energy's Mount Pleasant coalmine expansion, ruling that the planning commission failed to consider all associated greenhouse gas emissions, including those from burning coal overseas; this decision could have wider implications for future fossi...

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Turkish Court Ruling Removes Protection Against Pension Seizures

A recent Turkish Supreme Court ruling eliminates legal protection preventing the seizure of retirement pensions for debt repayment, potentially impacting millions of retirees' financial security by allowing banks direct access to their pension funds.

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Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Transgender Medical Treatments for Minors

The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's 2023 law banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender minors in a 6-3 decision, with Justice Sotomayor issuing a dissenting opinion arguing the majority's decision improperly discriminated against minors based on sex.

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Puerto Rico Supreme Court Allows "X" Gender Marker on Birth Certificates

The Puerto Rico Supreme Court ruled that non-binary individuals can select "X" as their gender marker on birth certificates, aligning with at least 17 other U.S. states and rejecting arguments that maintaining vital statistics justified the previous discriminatory policy.

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French Court Rules Against CPAM for Discriminatory Refusal of Mastectomy Coverage

A French court ordered a CPAM to cover a transgender man's mastectomy, ruling its refusal discriminatory and awarding €3,000 in damages—a first in France, potentially setting a precedent for healthcare access for transgender individuals.

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Alabama Supreme Court Exempts Breastfeeding Mothers from Jury Duty

The Alabama Supreme Court issued an order exempting breastfeeding mothers from jury duty, responding to complaints from Jefferson County mothers who faced threats of child protective services for bringing their infants to court; judges must submit new written procedures within 30 days.

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