Case No. 756/10489/23 dated 07/11/2024
Subject of the dispute - a prosecutor's appeal against the appellate court's decision to release from serving a sentence with probation a person convicted of a fatal traffic accident. When making the decision, the court was guided by the fact that the convicted person committed a crime by negligence, sincerely repented,…
Here's a review of the significant legal acts:
Directive 2024/2823 on Industrial Designs
This directive modernizes EU design protection laws by including digital and animated designs. It provides 25-year protection through renewable terms and introduces specific provisions for spare parts protection. The directive covers new technologies, including 3D printing rights, and establishes unified registration procedures across…
This regulation amends Council Regulation (EC) No 6/2002 on Community designs and repeals Commission Regulation (EC) No 2246/2002. The key aspects include:1. The regulation modernizes and updates the EU design protection system to make it more accessible and efficient, particularly for SMEs and individual designers. It adapts the system to new technologies and clarifies various…
This Commission Implementing Regulation establishes technical specifications for collecting data about Digital Platform Employment in the EU labor force in 2026. The regulation defines detailed variables and parameters for gathering statistics about workers engaged in platform-based employment across various sectors.The regulation consists of two articles and an extensive annex that details the technical format of…
The Directive 2024/2853 establishes a comprehensive framework for product liability in the EU, replacing the previous Directive 85/374/EEC. It sets rules for compensation of natural persons for damage caused by defective products and aims to ensure proper functioning of the internal market while providing high consumer protection.The Directive has a significantly expanded scope compared to…
The Directive 2024/2823 is a comprehensive legal framework that regulates the protection of industrial designs in the European Union, replacing the previous Directive 98/71/EC. It aims to harmonize design protection laws across EU member states and modernize the regulatory framework for new technologies.The Directive establishes unified rules for design registration, protection requirements, and enforcement procedures.…
No new legal acts were published today
US Ghost Adventures, LLC v. Miss Lizzie's Coffee LLC, et al / 23-02000 (2024-11-15)
Case Summary
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit addressed the appeal of US Ghost Adventures, LLC against Miss Lizzie's Coffee LLC regarding claims of trademark infringement and unfair competition. Ghost Adventures, which operates a bed and breakfast…
HR 10127 / Restoring Trade Fairness Act
Here's a detailed analysis of the "Restoring Trade Fairness Act" bill:
1. Essence of the bill (3-5 sentences):
The bill aims to suspend normal trade relations with China and significantly increase tariffs on Chinese imports. It establishes a new tariff regime for Chinese goods based on Column 2 rates of…
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Case No. 947/10715/23 dated 04/11/2024
The court, when rendering its decision, was guided by the fact that there are several mitigating circumstances (sincere repentance and active assistance in solving the crime), which significantly reduce the degree of severity of the committed offense. The court also took into account data about the defendant's personality - young age,…
Subject of Dispute: Appealing the verdict against a person convicted of stealing communication cables and damaging telecommunication networks. The court was guided by the following arguments: 1) According to the new Law No. 3886-IX dated 18.07.2024, theft of property valued at less than 2,270 UAH has been decriminalized and is now considered an administrative offense;…
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The Verkhovna Rada extended the special conditions for admission to higher education institutions that were in effect in 2022-2024 to the year 2025. For admission, applicants will be able to use entrance examination results from 2022-2025. The mandatory subjects for entrance examinations in 2025 will be Ukrainian language, mathematics, history of Ukraine, and one subject…
Urias-Orellana, et al v. Garland / 24-01042 (2024-11-14)
This case involves a petition for review of a final order of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) denying asylum and Convention Against Torture (CAT) protection to a family from El Salvador.The key points of the opinion are:The petitioners (Urias-Orellana family) sought asylum based on threats and…
HRES 1558 / Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2024
Here's the analysis of the bill:
1. Essence of the bill (3-5 sentences):
This is a House Resolution supporting the recognition of October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month." The resolution presents comprehensive statistical data about domestic violence in the United States and acknowledges the…
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Case No. 671/1742/23 dated 06/11/2024
Subject of the dispute - challenging the decision to release a bus driver from criminal liability who caused a traffic accident with passenger injuries. The court was guided by the fact that the accused sincerely repented, which is confirmed by his behavior - he fully admitted guilt, voluntarily compensated the victims,…
