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Debating India’s new hit-and-run law | Explained

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The story so far: Transporters and commercial drivers from States like Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Punjab have staged protests against the recent legislation concerning hit-and-run incidents. Section 106 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) stipulates a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a fine for fleeing an accident spot and failing to report the incident to a police officer or a magistrate. This law is in addition to the colonial-era provision on causing of death due to rash or negligent acts under Section 304A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Protestors are demanding the…
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Alabama governor signs bill into law protecting IVF providers in wake of frozen embryo ruling

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation into law Wednesday shielding in vitro fertilization providers from potential legal liability raised by a court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children. The bill, approved by the Republican-controlled state House and Senate Wednesday night, protects providers from lawsuits and criminal prosecution for the “damage or death of an embryo” during IVF services. The state’s three major IVF providers paused services after the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling last month. The decision prompted an outcry from groups across the country. Patients in Alabama also shared stories about having upcoming embryo transfers abruptly canceled and their…
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The US is allowing hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans to work legally

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says it’s granting temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who are already in the country — quickly making them eligible to work — as it grapples with growing numbers of people fleeing the South American country and elsewhere to arrive at the US-Mexico border. The move — along with promises to accelerate work permits for many migrants — may appease Democratic leaders who has pressured the White House to do more to aid asylum seekers, while also providing grist for Republicans who say President Joe Biden has been too lax on…
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Legal Update – extension to Cost of Living Act 2022

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In light of the cost of living crisis, the Scottish Parliament introduced the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act (the “Act“) on 6 October 2022 as a protective measure against rent increases and evictions for residential tenants. The Act was initially in force until the end of March 2023, with the option for Scottish Ministers to extend the Act on two further occasions. The Scottish Ministers have exercised their discretion to extend the legislation to 30 September 2023 with certain amendments outlined below. Changes to the rent cap The Act initially set a rent cap for residential tenancies at…
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People in the News—March 25, 2024—Lamb McErlane, Saxton & Stump

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People in the News—March 25, 2024—Lamb McErlane, Saxton & Stump | The Legal Intelligencer Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2024/03/25/people-in-the-news-march-25-2024-lamb-mcerlane/ Michelle H. Kichline of Lamb McErlane. Courtesy photo After serving nine years as Chester County Commissioner, Michelle H. Kichline joined Lamb McErlane as of counsel. March 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM 2 minute read X Thank you for sharing! Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided. After serving nine years as Chester County Commissioner, Michelle H. Kichline joined Lamb McErlane as of counsel. She will focus her practice on municipal and government law, as well as litigation. Want to…
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Bharat Bandh 2024 Highlights: MSP to get legal guarantee if INDIA bloc comes to power: Rahul Gandhi

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Bharat Bandh 2024 Highlights: A sectoral industrial strike and Grameen Bharat Bandh have been called by the workers and farmers on 16 February, Friday. The farmers’ body Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) has urged all like-minded farmer organisations to unite and take part in the February 16 Bharat Bandh. The day-long protest will begin from 6 AM to 4 PM. Farmers reportedly will join massive chakka jams on main roads nationwide from 12 pm to 4 pm on Friday. Most of the state and national highways will be closed for four hours in Punjab on Friday. As per media report, various…
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Man jailed after he ran over his father-in-law and killed him at family christening party

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A man who drove over his father-in-law and killed him after shots were fired during a row at a family christening party has been jailed for three years. There were shouts of protest in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on Friday, as John McDonagh was sentenced, with family members – including his in-laws – screaming at him as he was led into custody. McDonagh (36), of Manorfield Dale, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, pleaded guilty to one count of endangerment in relation to the death of his father-in-law, Daniel O’Reilly (58), at McDonagh’s then home address on Tymon North Road, Tallaght on August…
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Supreme Court allows Texas to enforce immigration law

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Appeals court blocks Texas immigration law after Supreme Court action 00:21 Chicago begins evicting migrants from shelters 02:49 Supreme Court allows aggressive Texas migrant law to take effect 02:13 Now Playing Supreme Court allows Texas to enforce immigration law 02:34 UP NEXT Trump unable to secure $464 million bond 02:37 Exclusive: Father of nursing students killed in Georgia speaks out for first time 01:59 Supreme Court extends stay on consequential Texas immigration law 04:04 Biden’s 2025 budget proposal includes $4.7 billion in funding for border…
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