Magistrates union criticizes police tactics

Magistrates union criticizes police tactics used against high school student protests in France, accusing the government of a brutal approach.

by Misaki Inoue | October 7, 2026

French judges’ ethics body says magistrate breached impartiality

The French judicial ethics body found a magistrate impartiality breach after his media role in a legal association, per an…

by Wanda | October 6, 2026

Bill Limits Court Remedies for NEPA Violations

The new Permitting Reform Bill restricts court remedies for NEPA violations, allowing only remand orders and signaling a shift in…

by Miho Okamoto | October 5, 2026

Endhó Dam Turns Into Toxic Reservoir in Mexico

The Endhó Dam in Mexico turned into a toxic reservoir due to wastewater from Mexico City, affecting thousands of residents.

by Aoi Watanabe | October 3, 2026

California Enacts Laws to Cut Gas Bills

California enacts laws to reduce gas bills, with SB 1359 and AB 2313 signed by Governor Newsom, aiming to cut…

by Wanda | October 2, 2026

State Council to hear challenge over high school gear ban

by Misaki Inoue | October 17, 2026

An orange smoke grenade emits smoke on the asphalt street as police officers patrol a protest. The ground is littered with debris. French high school students face new restrictions during protests following an order by the Hérault prefect. The decree, signed on October 1, bans the transport of protective equipment, including masks, helmets, and knee pads, during unauthorized demonstrations near schools. The move aims to disrupt police crowd-control tactics like…

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Employers limited in accessing employee emails

by Miho Okamoto | October 11, 2026

Decisions made in 2025 and 2026 confirm the need to balance employer prerogatives with employee rights. The use of professional messaging directly confronts the employer's prerogatives with the employee's fundamental rights. Emails sent or received through professional tools are, as a rule, presumed to be professional in nature, but their consultation, conservation, and use for disciplinary or probative purposes are strictly regulated. According to local reports, the decisions made in…