AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS National Security & Courts: A US appeals court ordered a rethink of the Pentagon’s move to keep DJI on its Chinese military-linked blacklist, faulting a lower court for relying only on unclassified material. Malta Jury Reform: Law professor Kevin Aquilina urged Malta to create a commission to review the jury system, arguing it’s too complex and jurors are effectively held for long periods without adequate support. India Criminal Procedure: Mumbai’s sessions court rejected a rape accused’s bid to open a shop near the victim’s home, saying bail limits must protect the victim and directly relate to the allegations. Illinois Assisted-Suicide Challenge: Medical professionals and a nursing home sued to block Illinois’ End-of-Life Options Act, arguing it forces participation in assisted suicide against religious and medical beliefs. US Baby-Formula Litigation: Reckitt faces a key Illinois bellwether trial over claims its Enfamil failed to warn about NEC risks; Reckitt denies wrongdoing. Online Defamation: Netflix moved to dismiss Tyra Banks’ defamation case over “America’s Next Top Model” docuseries edits, saying it reflects ordinary editorial decisions. Kenya IP Law: Parliament invited public input on a proposed Kenya Intellectual Property Bill to create a single IP authority and a specialized tribunal, including for AI-assisted inventions. Scotland Local Governance: A report alleges councillors are being removed via “kangaroo court” ethics tribunals, with criticism aimed at Scotland’s standards watchdog. Haiti Church Under Pressure: A bishop warned gangs are trying to silence the Church as elections are delayed and violence keeps parishes and schools under threat.
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