Figueroa v. Garland / 22-01272 (2024-12-09)
Essence of the Opinion
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has issued an errata sheet regarding the opinion in the case of Jose Mauricio Figueroa v. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General. The amendment, filed on December 9, 2024, concerns the deletion of footnote 5 on…
HR 10262 / Analysis and Improvement Act of 2024
Here's the analysis of the AI Act of 2024:
1. Essence of the Bill:
The bill requires various financial regulators to conduct comprehensive studies on the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence in the financial sector. It mandates four separate studies focusing on banking, securities markets, housing and…
CASE OF F.M. AND OTHERS v. RUSSIA
Essence of the decision: The European Court of Human Rights found Russia violated Article 4 (prohibition of slavery and forced labor) and Article 14 (prohibition of discrimination) of the European Convention on Human Rights in a case concerning five female migrants from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan who were victims…
Essence of the decision: The European Court of Human Rights found Russia violated Article 4 (prohibition of slavery and forced labor) and Article 14 (prohibition of discrimination) of the European Convention on Human Rights in a case concerning five female migrants from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan who were victims of human trafficking and labor exploitation in…
No new decisions were published today
Registered 3 draft laws:
12177-1/P Draft Resolution on Accepting as a Basis the Draft Law on Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding Satisfying Population Transportation Needs during Martial Law
Initiator: People's Deputy of Ukraine
12177/P Draft Resolution on Rejecting the Draft Law on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Ensuring Territorial Communities' Passenger Transportation Needs…
Here's a review of the key legal acts:
Baltic Sea Fishing Technical Measures
Two regulations focus on reducing cod by-catches in the Baltic Sea through specific gear requirements. They mandate three types of fishing gear configurations when directed cod fishing is prohibited:
Roofless selection device with standard gear
Modified T90 codend with Roofless device
Square mesh codend…
Key Changes in Legislation:
🔸 A new electronic interaction system has been introduced between the Unified State Register and the tax service through the "Trembita" system, which simplifies data exchange between government agencies.
🔸 A Youth Council has been established under the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine as an advisory body consisting of 31 persons…
The Order amends the Procedure for Making Decisions on Registration of Tax Invoices in the Unified Register of Tax Invoices, changing the wording regarding the moment from which the terms for registering tax invoices are counted. Structurally, the order consists of 4 points that amend the first paragraph of paragraph 6 of Procedure No. 520.…
Order Amends Procedure for Interaction between the Ministry of Internal Affairs, National Police, and Execution Service Regarding Restriction of Vehicle Driving Rights during Mobilization
The changes relate to the procedure for transferring information about such restrictions through electronic systems. Structurally, the order contains technical amendments to the existing 2018 Interaction Procedure, specifically: updating terminology for electronic…
Order establishes the procedure for determining and equipping International Postal Exchange Locations (IPEL) - special territories and premises for conducting international postal exchange and customs control of international postal items. Structurally, the document consists of 6 sections and 6 annexes, which regulate: general provisions, requirements for IPEL arrangement, procedure for reviewing applications for IPEL approval,…
Law Amending the Qualification Examination Procedure for Judicial Candidates and Sitting Judges
The law introduces changes to the qualification examination procedure for judicial candidates and sitting judges. A new examination format is established, which includes anonymous testing of cognitive abilities, knowledge of Ukrainian statehood history, general legal knowledge, and practical tasks in the chosen specialization.
Structurally, the…
This order approves a new version of the Instruction on Compiling and Applying Hourly Power Outage Schedules (HPS). The document regulates the procedure for disconnecting electricity consumers in conditions of power deficit.
Main provisions:
• HPS are compiled up to 100% (but not less than 75%) of maximum electrical power consumption
• Schedules are distributed across 6 equal…
Order Amending the Instruction on Compiling and Applying Hourly Power Outage Schedules (HPS) during Martial Law. The document is aimed at preserving the integrity of the United Energy System of Ukraine under conditions of critical infrastructure damage resulting from Russian aggression.
Structurally, the order consists of two parts: the main text with 4 points and an…
This ruling concerns the procedural matter of consolidating six constitutional complaints into a single proceeding in the Constitutional Court of Ukraine. All complaints relate to the review of the constitutionality of Subsection 17 of Section I of Law No. 2352-IX on the optimization of labor relations dated July 1, 2022. Structurally, the ruling consists of…
The Decree puts into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council dated December 5, 2024, regarding the application of personal sanctions against certain individuals or organizations. This is a typical decree implementing sanctions decisions of the National Security and Defense Council. Structurally, the decree consists of three points: putting the National Security…
Decree Implementing the National Security and Defense Council Decision of December 5, 2024, on Countering Threats to Ukraine's National Security in the Healthcare Sector during a Special Period.
The decree is structurally composed of three points: implementation of the National Security and Defense Council decision, identification of the controlling body (Secretary of the National Security and…
The National Security and Defense Council's decision is aimed at addressing healthcare issues during martial law, particularly regarding medical support for military personnel and civilian population. The document establishes a series of tasks for executive authorities to streamline the medical system during a special period. Structurally, the decision consists of 4 points, the largest of…
The order concerns the redistribution of budget funds between various programs of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine for 2024 within the general fund of the state budget. The document provides for a reduction in expenditures for four budget programs totaling approximately 234.2 million hryvnias (leadership in the areas of finance, financial control, tax policy,…
The order provides for the allocation of 10 billion hryvnias from the reserve fund of the state budget for the procurement of defense equipment through the State Enterprise 'Defense Procurement Agency'. The funds are allocated on a non-refundable basis. The document consists of three main points: 1) reallocation of funds from the state debt servicing…
