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European countries commence legal action against Google over privacy policy
April 2, 2013 by Blake Lynch
Six European countries, including France, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and Italy, on Tuesday agreed on joint legal action against Google over its privacy policy. The countries claim that 13 months ago when Google merged 60 separate privacy policies, including email, video, social-.... [more]
EU court rules Spain evictions violate consumer protection laws
March 14, 2013 by Sarah Paulsworth
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled Thursday that evictions carried out in Spain under harsh property repossession laws violate EU consumer protection laws. According to the ECJ, Spain's laws contravene EU laws because they do not allow national courts to stop evictions taking place due to.... [more]
Chile court orders suspension of hydroelectric dam construction
March 5, 2013 by Jerry Votava
A Chilean appeals court on Tuesday ordered the suspension of the Punta Alcalde hydroelectric dam project based on environmental concerns. The project is under the management of Endesa, an energy company based in Spain. The suit was brought by local fishermen who claimed the dam project would have.... [more]
Spain Supreme Court strikes down city burqa ban
February 28, 2013 by Rebecca DiLeonardo
The Spanish Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a city ban on wearing veils over the face in municipal buildings, finding that the law infringes on religious freedom. The city of Lleida, in Catalonia, was the first Spanish city to impose such a ban, but only about 3 percent of its population is.... [more]
Federal judge sentenced Somali pirate to 34 years [this day at law]
February 16, 2013 by Arjun Mishra
On February 16, 2011, a federal judge for the US District Court for the Southern District of New York sentenced Somali pirate Abduwali Muse to 34 years in prison for the 2009 hijacking of the vessel Maesrk Alabama. Muse was charged on counts that included conspiracy and committing piracy after the.... [more]
US Senate approved Treaty of Paris, effectively ending the Spanish-American War [this day at law]
February 6, 2013 by Kyle Webster
On February 6, 1899, the US Senate passed a resolution ratifying the Treaty of Paris, effectively ending the Spanish-American War. The treaty, which was drafted and originally signed in 1898 by President William McKinley, did not officially go into effect until April 11, 1899, ending the one year.... [more]
Spain urged to take measures against racism
January 28, 2013 by Sung Un Kim
UN Special Rapporteur Mutuma Ruteere on Monday urged the Spanish government at every level to increase its focus on addressing the racial intolerance within its borders. Ruteere noted that a successful campaign against racial discrimination and intolerance would only be achieved by "clear and more.... [more]
Spain Constitutional Court rejects same-sex marriage challenge
November 7, 2012 by Jerry Votava
Spain's Constitutional Court on Tuesday, denied an appeal by the Popular Party challenging the constitutionality of Spain's law that permits same-sex marriage. The decision was reached by an 8-3 vote, and the detailed legal reasoning is expected to be released later this week. The Popular Party.... [more]
Somali pirate sentenced to life in prison [this day at law]
August 22, 2012 by Katherine Bacher
On August 22, 2011, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia sentenced a Somali man to life in prison for his role in the hijacking of a US vessel, which resulted in the deaths of four US citizens. Ali Abdi Mohamed was the first sentenced out of the 11 men responsible for the.... [more]
Spain authorities charge Russian nationals with terrorism
August 6, 2012 by Rebecca DiLeonardo
A judge in Spain on Sunday charged two Russian nationals with possession of explosives and membership in a terrorist organization, after they were arrested last week on suspicion of plotting an attack. Spanish authorities reportedly suspect that the two are members of al Qaeda. They were arrested.... [more]
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