FALQs: 30 Years Since the 500% Interest Rate in Sweden
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
This blog post describes the events surrounding the 500% Swedish marginal interest rate.
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Category: In the News
Qatar: Domestic Laws issued in Relation to the 2022 World Cup – Part 2
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
This blog post describes domestic legislation related to the behavior of foreign nationals adopted ahead of the Soccer World Cup in Qatar 2022.
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Qatar: Domestic Laws issued in Relation to the 2022 World Cup – Part I
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
This blog describes the domestic legislation relating to worker rights that have been introduced ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
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Canada Extends Criminal Law Jurisdiction to the Moon
Posted by: Kelly Goles
Blog post on Canada extending criminal law jurisdiction to include the moon
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“Resning” or When a Criminal Case can be Reheard Under Swedish Law
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
This blog post describes when a previously-decided criminal case can be reheard in Sweden and summarizes a recent Swedish Supreme Court decision allowing the reopening of a murder case to the detriment of the previously acquitted defendant.
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The Hans Island “Peace” Agreement between Canada, Denmark, and Greenland
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
This blog post describes the 2022 agreement between Canada and Denmark concerning the territory of Greenland.
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Happy Sustainable Gastronomy Day – Why “Dumpster Diving” is a Criminal Offense in Germany
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post gives an overview of the legality of dumpster diving in Germany on the occasion of Sustainable Gastronomy Day.
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When a Bee Is a Fish in the Eyes of the Law
Posted by: Anna Price
Last month, a California court held that for the purpose of receiving legal protection under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA), the act’s definition of “fish” is broad enough to include bees. At first blush, this decision may cause some head-scratching, so let’s begin with a brief background of the laws at play in this …
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Law Library of Congress Studies on Firearms, Weapons, and Gun Control
Posted by: Ruth Levush
A search of legal reports produced by the Law Library of Congress has identified multiple reports on gun laws around the world. The reports date back to the early 1960s, reflecting the interest in the topics of “firearms” OR “weapons” OR “gun control” OR “weapons industry” by Law Library of Congress patrons over the years. …
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