Law
The Coup That Keeps Coming Back: Brazil's Constitutional Showdown Over the Dosimetry Law
Brazil's Congress passed a law that would slash Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year sentence to under three years. The president vetoed it. Congress overrode the veto. Then the Supreme Court suspended it. The constitutional battle over what it means to punish a coup attempt is now headed to a full plenary hearing — and the outcome will define Brazilian democracy for a generation.
A Toothless Watchdog: Why the ConCourt Ruling on the SAHRC Leaves the Vulnerable Thirsty
Germany's Federal Court Sets Binding Precedent on AI-Generated Evidence in Criminal Trials
Das Ende der Anonymität: Schweiz setzt Transparenzregister per 1. Oktober 2026 in Kraft
Der Bundesrat hat an seiner Sitzung vom 12. Juni 2026 das offizielle Datum für einen historischen regulatorischen Paradigmenwechsel festgelegt. Das revidierte Geldwäschereigesetz (GwG) sowie das neue Gesetz über die Transparenz von juristischen Personen (TJPG) treten am 1. Oktober 2026 in Kraft. Damit müssen über 500'000 Schweizer Gesellschaften ihre wirtschaftlich berechtigten Personen offenlegen und in ein zentrales, nicht öffentliches Bundesregister eintragen lassen. Die schärferen Sorgfaltspflichten betreffen auch Anwälte und Notare direkt und dienen der Vorbereitung auf die nächste FATF-Länderprüfung in den Jahren 2027–2028.
Canada's Highest Court Just Created a New Law for Abuse Survivors — One That Doesn't Require a Single Punch
Separation of Powers Under Strain: Inside New Zealand’s Battle Over Climate Lawsuits
In a dramatic confrontation between Parliament and the judiciary, the coalition government has moved to shut down common law climate litigation. The Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill, introduced under urgency in Wellington, retrospectively bars civil claims against major greenhouse gas emitters. In response, Māori elder Mike Smith has launched a fresh High Court battle, accusing the Crown of an unlawful constitutional overreach designed to protect corporate polluters.
A Constitutional Collision: Inside New Zealand’s Urgent War Over Corporate Climate Liability
Unclogging the Pipeline: An Explainer on the Philippines’ New ARROW Act
The End of the Freelance Loophole: How Dutch Tax Authorities are Overhauling Labor Law
The golden age of unchecked freelancing in the Netherlands has come to an abrupt, legally mandated end. Following the January 1, 2026, termination of the decade-long enforcement holiday, the Dutch Tax Authorities are actively auditing companies for false self-employment. With retroactive tax assessments and severe fines now fully active, businesses and freelancers alike are scrambling to rewrite their working agreements to comply with a highly aggressive legal environment.
Kodi Kwenye Mizani ya Sheria: Omtatah na LSK Waifikisha Sheria ya Fedha ya 2026 Kortini
Wino kwenye saini ya Rais William Ruto bado haujakauka vizuri, lakini tayari Sheria mpya ya Fedha ya mwaka wa 2026 inakabiliwa na dhoruba kali ya kisheria katika Mahakama Kuu ya Nairobi. Katika hatua iliyochukuliwa mara tu baada ya sheria hiyo kuanza kutumika tarehe 1 Julai 2026, Seneta wa Busia na mtetezi wa haki za kibinadamu Okiya Omtatah, akishirikiana na Chama cha Wanasheria nchini (LSK), wamewasilisha kesi ya dharura kupinga uhalali wa sheria hiyo ya kodi. Kesi hii ya kihistoria inaiweka serikali kwenye mtego mwingine mkubwa wa kisheria kuhusu ushiriki wa umma na usawa wa kodi.
