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Housing Law

New Zealand franchise law guide published

New Zealand has nearly 550 franchise brands, with a leading lawyer writing a guide to franchise law, one of the…

November 11, 2026

Small Claims

NZ law firms majority women few equity partners

Women lawyers in New Zealand make up 57.5% of the profession, yet equity partners are under 40% and face a…

November 4, 2026

Court Filings

Vietnam tightens gold trading regulations

Vietnam tightens gold trading regulations with new circular to guide licenses and business activities in gold trade.

October 28, 2026

Consumer Rights

Vietnam raises allowances for local officials and civil servants

Vietnam raises allowances for local officials and civil servants under Decree 381/2026, adjusting compensation based on salary status and retroactive…

October 24, 2026

Consumer Rights

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…

October 6, 2026

Court Filings

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…

October 2, 2026

Housing Law

DOT rolls back fuel economy standards to 2031

DOT rolls back fuel economy standards to 2031, setting 34.9 MPG—contradicting Congress’s 2020 mandate and consumer interests amid rising gas…

September 29, 2026

Small Claims

Montana lets residents buy unapproved experimental drugs

Montana’s new law lets residents buy unapproved experimental drugs after just Phase 1 FDA testing, raising safety and regulatory concerns.

September 26, 2026

Employment Disputes

Ecuador court urged to enforce gas flare shutdown order

Nine Ecuadorian girls urge court to enforce 2021 ruling halting 400+ gas flares burning near Amazon communities by 2030.

September 24, 2026

Court Filings

ICE Accused of Defying Oregon Court Order on Arrests

ICE is accused of ignoring an Oregon court order banning warrantless arrests, continuing an 'arrest first, ask later' policy.

September 22, 2026