Philippines legislative measures 2023
A total of 20 legislative measures were approved by the Legislative executive development advisory (LEDAC), presided by the President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Lithuania bans Totalitarian and Authoritarian regimes
The Republic of Lithuania adopted the Law on the Prohibition of Promotion of Totalitarian, Authoritarian Regimes and Their Ideologies. The law enters into force on May 1, 2023. The new law establishes legal grounds for banning the promotion of both totalitarian and authoritarian regimes and their ideologies in public places, and introduces the procedures and rules for recognizing, removing, and replacing public objects that depict the signs and symbols of such regimes.
Japan’s global minimum taxation
On March 28, 2023, Japan enacted a Pillar Two Income Inclusion Rule from April 1, 2024.South Korea, was the first country to enact a global minimum tax law (on December 31, 2022), and a number of other jurisdictions have draft laws in place or have partially enacted legislation.
Sweden Alien’s Act 2023
Sweden clamps down the loopholes abused by the asylum seekers waiting to enter the country as the government announced stricter rules for those wanting to avail themselves of family reunification schemes. The country has been witnessing a sharp spike on crimes and criminal gangs in the new migrant communities.
Oman new maritime legislations 2023
On March 30th, 2023, Sultani Decree No. 19/2023 was issued promulgating Oman’s new Maritime Law (“Decree”). The Decree repeals the old Maritime Law enacted by Sultani Decree No. 35/1981 and the Law Regulating Maritime Navigation in Territorial Waters promulgated by Sultani Decree No. 98/1981, as well as any other related laws and regulations that conflict with its provisions. The main aim of the new Maritime Law is to regulate Oman’s maritime industry, prioritize navigation, seafarer and maritime environment safety, and promote its growth.
Cambodia’s new health legislations 2023
On June 21,2023 Cambodia government adopted a new law on Civil Registration, ensuring the registration of every birth and death along with other vital life events effectively. This comprehensive framework establishes a legal system linking the civil registration of births and death along with the individual identification and residence, thereby establishing a universal right of an identity card for all citizens and also ensuring protection of privacy and personal data.
China data protection 2023
On 30 May 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued the Guidelines and measures for the Filing of Standard Contracts the SCC, for the Outbound Transfer of Personal Information providing specific requirements for the methods, procedures, and materials for filing standard contracts for the outbound transfer of personal information, along with the EU’s general data protection regulation. this comes effective on June1, 2023.
Estonia – new law banning mother - tongue education 2023
On 12 December 2022, the Estonian Parliament adopted ,The Amendment Law to the Basic School and Gymnasium Law and Other Laws (Transition to Estonian-Language Education) 722 SE”,[1] which establishes that the full transition to Estonian-language education will start in 2024 and would be finalised by 2030.
Sweden Ban on dance floor abolished 2023
Sweden in 1956 brought in a requirement that all restaurants and bars had to apply for and receive a special "dance permit" if their patrons were to be allowed to dance, with their owners facing fines if their customers were found dancing without a permit.
Monaco’s latest Private international law
Monaco is a home to over 140 nationalities. There has been conflicts of law, jurisdictions and the practical need for legislative updates for the residents and the nationals living there. The existing laws lacked clarity. It is often based on the old judicial precedents or references to French judicial precedents.
Spotify v Potify
The music streaming service Spotify won a trademark dispute in the USA over the app name POTIFY – an app for medical Marijuana. Spotify successfully claimed that its own brand SPOTIFY was diluted by the app name POTIFY – which was allegedly inspired by Shopify and ”pot”.
Tunisia’s new constitution
On 25 July 2022, Tunisia held a referendum on the revised constitution put forward by the President Kais Saied in the process of establishing a new republic.
Revlon Files for bankruptcy protection
Revlon, the American Cosmetic multinational company filed for bankruptcy. The company was unable to avail the customers for its products on time. There was disruption in the supply chain of raw materials from China to the United States at overpriced rates.
U.S Supreme court on Clean Air Act West Virginia v. the US Environmental Protection Agency
The Supreme Court has made it more challenging for the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gases and fight climate change
China’s regulation in the Entertainment industry
China’s focus on developing and promoting a healthy entertainment industry. Having this goal in focus, it has made certain regulations to “improve the professional quality of performers thereby standardizing their professional behaviour and promote the healthy development of the performing arts industry and the society.”
Social media Censorship law in Texas
A federal appeals court on Friday reversed a lower court’s order blocking Texas law stopping large social media platforms , like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, from removing political posts, a blow for tech companies that say their content moderation decisions are protected by the Constitution.
Hungary legally allowed to leave European Union
Hungary's parliament has given its approval to a proposal to abolish the European Parliament as an elected body and replace it with a system where the national legislatures of the bloc's 27 members appoint representatives.
EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP):2023-2027
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is the agricultural policy of the European Union. Following the devastation of the Second world war, the six countries, the founding members called the European community – Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands and West Germany stepped up initiatives to revise the social and economic fabric of the nations together.
CBIC cannot initiate recovery of dues: Supreme Court of India
In India, when the corporate insolvency process commences, the adjudicating authority is mandated to declare a moratorium on continuation or initiation of any coercive legal action against the Corporate Debtor.
Miranda Rights Violation: US
On June 23, 2022, Justice Samuel Alito delivered the majority opinion in the Supreme court of United States, reversing the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit's decision, holding that a Miranda violation does not provide a basis for a §1983 claim.
