Provisions

California’s Youth Protection Social Media Law Faces Partial Injunction, Judge Strikes Down Certain Provisions on First Amendment Concerns

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San Jose, Calif. – A federal judge in California has partially blocked a new state law intended to protect minors from potential harms on social media. This action comes after a lawsuit from NetChoice, a tech industry lobbying group, asserting that the law threatens free speech rights. The litigation centers around Senate Bill 976, known as the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, which was approved in September last year. It aims to restrict social media platforms from delivering addictive content to young users without parental consent. U.S. District Judge Edward J. Davila … Read more

Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Key Provisions of Act 10, Ruling Shifts Public Employee Bargaining Landscape

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Madison, Wisconsin – A recent Wisconsin court ruling has reignited discussions around public employee rights and union bargaining power. On December 2, Dane County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Frost deemed major components of Act 10 unconstitutional, marking a significant shift in state labor politics. This law, enacted in 2011, previously curtailed collective bargaining rights for most public sector employees, allowing negotiations only on wage increases tied to inflation and barring discourse on benefits and working conditions. Act 10 was introduced by Republican Governor Scott Walker and led to widespread protests, with up to 150,000 demonstrators … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses PhRMA’s Lawsuit Against Biden’s Drug Price-Setting Provisions

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WASHINGTON (AP) – The US trade group Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) faced a setback in its efforts to oppose drug price-setting provisions in the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). A federal judge in the District Court for the Western District of Texas has thrown out PhRMA’s lawsuit on Monday, dealing a blow to their attempts to halt the price-curbing measures. PhRMA has been vocal in its opposition to the IRA, asserting concerns over the impact of price-setting on the pharmaceutical industry. However, their legal challenge has been dismissed by the court, … Read more

Lawyer Fights Against Unconstitutional Provisions, Defies Death Threats for Justice

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Lawyer Nik Elin Zurina has taken a courageous stand for justice in Malaysia. She has successfully overturned unconstitutional provisions in the country, despite receiving death threats. Her unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law deserves recognition. Zurina faced immense challenges as she fought against unconstitutional provisions. These provisions were aimed at suppressing individual freedoms and undermining the principles of justice. However, she remained steadfast in her pursuit of justice and fairness. Through her legal expertise and determination, Zurina managed to convince the courts to declare these unconstitutional provisions null and … Read more