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Australia High Court confirms families of church abuse victims may seek compensation

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The High Court of Australia dismissed the Catholic Church’s bid to avoid paying damages to the father of a choirboy allegedly sexually abused by Cardinal Goerge Pell. ” The Archdiocese then appealed the court’s decision to the Victorian Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, which was rejected. .”

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Canada Supreme Court expands scope of judicial review for tribunal decisions

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The Supreme Court of Canada clarified on Friday the scope of judicial review for tribunal decisions, holding that judicial review is available even when a statutory right to appeal from tribunal decisions is limited to pure questions of law. The court refused to accept her application as it was time-barred.

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US Supreme Court rules public officials can be sued for blocking users on social media in some cases

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The US Supreme Court ruled Friday that public officials can be sued for blocking users on social media if the official posts about state matters and is authorized to speak for the state. The Supreme Court crafted this test after hearing two cases in which public officials blocked social media users. In one, Lindke v.

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US Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas immigration law

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The US Supreme Court temporarily blocked Senate Bill (SB) 4 on Monday, a strict, new Texas immigration law criminalizing various immigration offenses. The Court’s order was in response to an administrative stay granted by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Saturday, allowing the law to be enforced.

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Russia Supreme Court labels LGBTQ+ movement ‘extremist,’ drawing international condemnation

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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk condemned on Thursday the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to outlaw the LGBTQ+ movement in the country and label proponents of the movement “extremists” under new legislation.

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Canada Supreme Court rules IP address privacy warrants constitutional protection

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The Supreme Court of Canada ruled 5-4 on Friday that Canada’s Constitution protects Canadians’ internet protocol (IP) addresses from unreasonable search. In 2018, the European Court of Justice was similarly tasked with considering whether IP addresses constitute personal data in Benedik v Slovenia.

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word.