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JURIST Global 13 Jun 2026, 11:17 PM

Federal appeals court keeps Trump 10 percent global tariff in place for three importers during appeal

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on Thursday granted the Trump administration’s motion to stay a lower court injunction against its 10 percent global tariff, allowing the government to keep collecting the duties from three importers that had won relief while the appeal proceeds. The per curiam order keeps in place a […] The post Federal appeals...

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JURIST Global 13 Jun 2026, 10:04 PM

Québec’s ruling party abandons bill to create a constitution in the Canadian province

Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) abandoned a bill on Friday that would have created a constitution for the Canadian province, after failing to gather the consent of opposing parties for its adoption before the National Assembly broke for summer. Québec Minister of Justice Simon Jolin-Barrette stated that he asked for the consent of the opposing parties […] The post Québec’s ruling...

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JURIST Global 13 Jun 2026, 08:54 PM

Minnesota man pleads guilty, avoids federal death penalty in murder of state lawmaker

Vance Boelter, who was accused of murdering Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, pleaded guilty to federal charges Thursday. The plea agreement spares Boelter the federal death penalty. Instead, he will serve two consecutive life terms plus 40 years in prison for the conviction, which also includes the attempted murder of State […] The post Minnesota man...

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JURIST Global 13 Jun 2026, 07:18 PM Supreme Court of India

British Columbia judge rules Victoria municipal council can legislate to remove encampments

The Supreme Court of British Columbia (BC) ruled on Friday that the city of Victoria can enact bylaws to vacate encampments within its authority. This ruling does not prevent the court from reviewing the bylaws’ constitutionality if the petitioners decide to make that challenge. Justice Jacqueline Hughes found that the BC Community Charter authorizes municipalities […] The post British Columbia...

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Jun 2026, 04:00 PM Supreme Court of India

When Motive Remains Unclear, Can Death Sentence Be Imposed? Pakistan Supreme Court Examines Double Murder Case

The case concerned a daylight incident involving the killing of two family members inside their residence, resulting in a death sentence by the Lahore High Court. The matter reached the Supreme Court of Pakistan on a challenge raising issues of evidence and motive. The post When Motive Remains Unclear, Can Death Sentence Be Imposed? Pakistan Supreme Court Examines Double Murder...

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Jun 2026, 03:00 PM Kerala High Court

Balaramapuram Child Murder: Kerala HC Grants Bail to Mother Accused Finding No Direct Evidence Linking Her with Crime

Addressing the grave allegations in the Balaramapuram child murder case, the Kerala High Court held that despite the brutal nature of the offence, the absence of direct evidence linking the mother to the act and her delayed implication warranted her release on bail. The post Balaramapuram Child Murder: Kerala HC Grants Bail to Mother Accused Finding No Direct Evidence Linking...

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Jun 2026, 02:00 PM Delhi High Court

Delhi HC Holds “GLASS SKIN” Descriptive; Directs Removal of Trade Mark Registration in Class 3

The Delhi High Court while allowing a rectification petition filed by Renee Cosmetics (P) Ltd held that the mark “GLASS SKIN” is descriptive of skincare products and directed cancellation of its trade mark registration, finding it hit by Section 9(1)(b), Trade Marks Act, 1999. The post Delhi HC Holds “GLASS SKIN” Descriptive; Directs Removal of Trade Mark Registration in Class...

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JURIST Global 13 Jun 2026, 01:12 PM Supreme Court of India

Canada high court rules New Brunswick language rights require bilingual lieutenant governor

The Supreme Court of Canada held on Friday that the person who holds the office of New Brunswick’s Lieutenant Governor must be able to perform their official functions in both official languages: English and French. A unilingual appointee violates the equality of status between the two languages in the provincial government. Section 16(2) of the […] The post Canada high...

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JURIST Global 13 Jun 2026, 01:11 PM

Federal court blocks Texas AG lawsuit against Democratic fundraising platform

The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted a preliminary injunction against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, effectively blocking Paxton from pursuing a lawsuit against the Democratic party’s fundraising platform, ActBlue. Federal Judge Richard Stearns chided Paxton for suing ActBlue in an effort to retaliate against the company for promoting and enabling contributions […] The post Federal court...

Corporate Law Litigation Judiciary
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JURIST Global 13 Jun 2026, 01:10 PM

Canada privacy watchdog says Grok generates explicit deepfakes without users valid consent

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada said in a report on Thursday that X (formerly Twitter) had not obtained valid consent to collect users’ personal information before generating explicit deepfakes. The report said explicit deepfakes present an individual in their vulnerable states and are invasive in nature. Collection of sensitive personal information–sex life […] The post Canada privacy...

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Jun 2026, 01:00 PM Karnataka High Court

Here’s why Karnataka High Court declined interference in plea to amend final decree

The High Court held that once a final decree has been passed, the said decree can neither be amended nor revised, and the only remedy available to a party is to challenge the decree under the appropriate provisions of law. The post Here’s why Karnataka High Court declined interference in plea to amend final decree appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Jun 2026, 12:00 PM High Court

Appointment to Newly Created Post Upon Abolition of Earlier Post Not a Promotion for ACP/MACP Upgradation in Absence of Feeder Cadre Relationship : Meghalaya HC

The Court held that there was nothing on record to suggest that the post of Hindi Instructor is a feeder cadre for the post of Hindi Officer. Therefore, it cannot be said that the respondent was given promotion as Hindi Officer on 1 June 1998. The Court held that the respondent is entitled to 1st, 2nd, 3rd financial upgradation on...

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Jun 2026, 11:00 AM Bombay High Court

Bombay High Court Grants Interim Relief to Anil Ambani in Black Money Case; CIT(A) Appeal to Continue but No Prosecution or Penalty Till Writ Petition Disposal

Observing that certain provisions of Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 were challenged for being ultra vires, the Court granted interim relief by restricting the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) from passing any coercive order against Anil Ambani. The post Bombay High Court Grants Interim Relief to Anil Ambani in Black Money Case...

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SCC Online Blog India 13 Jun 2026, 10:00 AM Delhi High Court

Delhi HC Directs Immediate Takedown of “Scandalous” Social Media Posts Against Sitting Judge; Restrains Further Dissemination in Criminal Contempt Case

The Delhi High Court, in a criminal contempt petition under Article 215, held that freedom of speech does not protect scandalous and unsubstantiated allegations of corruption and criminality against a sitting Judge, as such publications undermine the administration of justice. The post Delhi HC Directs Immediate Takedown of “Scandalous” Social Media Posts Against Sitting Judge; Restrains Further Dissemination in Criminal...

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JURIST Global 13 Jun 2026, 04:04 AM

UN expert urges Pakistan government to protect rights of individuals living with albinism

A UN human rights expert called Thursday for the Pakistani government to strengthen its protection of individuals with albinism, a marginalized group whose life experiences are deeply shaped by discrimination and a lack of social awareness about their condition. Additionally, severe health vulnerabilities from intense sun exposure are now exacerbated by climate change. In emphasizing […] The post UN expert...

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JURIST Global 13 Jun 2026, 02:46 AM

Canada mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter’s suicide

A Canadian mother sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman in California state court in San Francisco on Thursday, alleging that ChatGPT encouraged her 24-year-old daughter Alice to commit suicide. The mother, Kristie Carrier, claims that Alice spoke with ChatGPT repeatedly about her suicidal ideations, but that the system did not flag the conversations. She […] The post Canada mother...

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