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Peru’s Election Authority Sets Strict Deadlines for 2026 Candidates, Aiming to Streamline Record-High Participation

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Lima, Peru – The National Jury of Elections (JNE) has set specific deadlines for public officials to resign and has also established timelines for candidate registration in anticipation of Peru’s 2026 General Elections. With these new administrative resolutions, the JNE aims to streamline the electoral process which will see an unprecedented number of candidates participating. In the upcoming 2026 elections, approximately 10,000 candidates from 41 registered political parties are anticipated to run for office. This significant increase from the 3,300 participants in 2021 highlights a growing interest in political participation across the nation. To manage … Read more

Iowa Nears Adoption of Handsfree Driving Law, Aiming to Enhance Road Safety and Save Lives

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – After a seven-year legislative journey, a handsfree driving bill has successfully reached the desk of Gov. Kim Reynolds, signaling a major shift in Iowa’s approach to road safety. This legislative push culminates years of advocacy and debates surrounding the dangers of distracted driving. The bill, having cleared its final hurdle with a passage in the Iowa House on Wednesday, stands on the brink of becoming law. Trooper Bob Conrad of the Iowa State Patrol voiced optimism about the bill’s potential impact. “It’s going to save lives,” Conrad stated, emphasizing the legislation’s … Read more

Johns Hopkins Develops Guide to Enhance Gun Safety Laws, Aiming to Reduce Firearm-Related Injuries and Deaths

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Baltimore, MD — A new guide developed by the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions aims to aid lawmakers in drafting more effective firearm safe storage laws. Released by the Bloomberg School of Public Health, the “Safe Storage Model Policy Guide” presents a structured set of recommendations based on comprehensive public health research. The guide comes at a critical time as varying versions of safe storage laws are currently on the books in twenty-six states and Washington, D.C. These laws mandate how firearms should be securely stored to prevent access by children and unauthorized … Read more

BD Reaches Major Settlement in Hernia Mesh Litigation, Aiming for Stability and Reduced Uncertainty for Stakeholders

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Franklin Lakes, N.J. — Medical technology giant BD has reached a significant settlement to largely resolve ongoing litigation involving its hernia mesh products. The terms, kept confidential, will address numerous cases bundled in Rhode Island and Ohio federal courts. The financial specifics have been allocated in BD’s previous product litigation reserves, allowing the company to distribute payments over several years without additional charges to its financial statements. This settlement aims to stabilize the legal landscape for BD as it navigates through accusations surrounding the safety of its mesh devices. Notably, the company’s balance sheet already … Read more