Law and legislation

US lawmakers propose making daylight saving time permanent, again

Supporters of the measure say the time shift causes sleep disturbances, greater workplace injuries and more car crashes.

Britain sets out when transgender people can be excluded from single-sex spaces after court ruling

The EHRC indicated that in some cases transgender women could be excluded from female-only spaces such as toilets, hospital wards or refuges.

Trump’s $2.3b ‘weaponisation’ fund sparks outrage, but court challenges will be tough

A general view of the White House as U.S. President Donald Trump's motorcade returns following a trip to Trump National Golf Club, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 20, 2025. REUTERS/Al Drago

Hong Kong proposes smoking ban at all building sites after deadly fire

Residents walk towards a building at Wang Fuk Court to retrieve personal belongings, in Hong Kong, China, on April 21.

Campaigners warn Italy’s gutted rape bill could help assailants

An attempt to implement consent-based rape laws in Italy risks backfiring with a proposed Bill being stuck in the Senate.

Trump dismisses lawsuit in exchange for DOJ $2.3 billion ‘weaponisation’ fund

US President Donald Trump allegedly paid little or no income taxes in many years.

Thai lawmakers vote to revive clean air Bill

Several cities in Thailand, including the capital Bangkok, suffer from seasonal smog.

Wirecard scandal: S’pore firm oCap Management loses bid to access frozen funds for future lawsuits

German authorities are seeking a confiscation order over assets allegedly tied to the proceeds of crime obtained by oCap Management.

All those AI notetakers? They’re making lawyers very nervous

In a lawsuit or an investigation, AI-generated transcripts of meetings can make every word uttered discoverable.

S’pore Instagram seller must pay Louis Vuitton $510k in damages over counterfeit goods case

The fake Louis Vuitton products were passed off as genuine and sold at a fraction of the price of the real items.

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