In an important move towards broadening civil rights, New York State has proposed an amendment to its constitution to expand protections against discrimination. The proposed changes, which aim to include specific references to abortion as well as gay and transgender rights, have spurred both
The Queensland government’s move to amend the current Youth Justice Act has ignited a firestorm of controversy, as it seeks to remove the principle that juvenile detention should be a measure of last resort. Introduced by the Labor government in May under the Community Safety Bill, these
The European Commission's 2024 Rule of Law Report has drawn significant attention to the state of press freedom across the EU. Amidst rising concerns from media freedom organizations, the report paints a concerning picture of declining media pluralism and increasing threats to journalists. The
The introduction of new federal protections for transgender students in U.S. schools and colleges represents a significant step towards ensuring non-discriminatory treatment for LGBTQ+ individuals in educational environments. This ambitious regulation, which also includes enhanced protections for
The legal market is no stranger to rebranding, but when Cantrell Astbury Kranz Business & Employment Lawyers announced their transformation to Cantrell Schuette Business & Employment Lawyers, it marked more than a simple name change. This rebranding reflects a strategic evolution aimed at
Since the legalization of recreational marijuana in New York State three years ago, the city has witnessed a paradoxical boom not in legal, but in unlicensed cannabis dispensaries. These illegal operations have rapidly outnumbered their licensed counterparts, posing numerous risks to public health
