England

Medical Experts and Advocates Demand Reform as Prosecutions for Self-Managed Abortions Surge in England and Wales

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London, England – Medical experts across England and Wales are urging a comprehensive overhaul of the region’s abortion laws amid a marked increase in the number of women and girls facing criminal charges for terminating their pregnancies. Over 30 healthcare organizations, including influential bodies like the British Medical Association and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, have come forward in a united call for legal reforms to address what they describe as a rise in “trauma and cruelty” resulting from outdated regulations. The current legal framework, established under the Victorian-era Offences Against the Person … Read more

New Law in England and Northern Ireland Makes Pet Theft a Serious Crime, Imposing Up to Five Years in Prison

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London, England — Animal welfare advocates are celebrating the enactment of the Pet Abduction Act 2024, a groundbreaking piece of legislation that criminalizes the theft of cats and dogs in England and Northern Ireland. As of yesterday, offenders caught in the act of stealing a pet can now face up to five years in prison alongside hefty fines, marking a significant shift in the legal approach to what is increasingly seen as a deeply personal crime. The law was championed by former Conservative MP Anna Firth, representing Southend West and Leigh, and passed as one … Read more

Experienced Litigator Chad Higgins Joins Dentons Portland, Expanding Commercial Litigation Practice in New England and Nationwide

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Portland, Maine – Global law firm Dentons has announced the addition of litigator Chad Higgins as a partner in its Portland commercial litigation practice. With over 20 years of experience in product liability, mass tort, and environmental cases, Higgins brings valuable expertise to the firm. Higgins has a strong track record representing clients in federal and state courts across the United States. His client roster includes food and beverage, energy, consumer products, pharmaceutical companies, and higher education institutes. Notably, he has represented businesses involved in litigation related to per-and-polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) and groundwater contamination linked … Read more