Law
Petition to High Court seeks to strike down new rabbinical courts arbitration law
“The powers of the Rabbinical Courts should be curtailed, not expanded,” Israel Hofsheet CEO Uri Keidar said in a statement.
Brazil enacts law to allow divorced couples shared custody of pets
High Court begins reviewing death penalty law as Adalah files petition after ACRI challenge
Petition targets newly passed death penalty law, calling it discriminatory, unconstitutional
Trump administration fires team of lawyers who prosecuted him, official says
The moves reflect a willingness by the administration to follow through on threats to seek retribution against prosecutors who pursued Trump and his supporters during his four years out of office.
Italian government proposes law to combat fake online reviews
Under the bill, reviewers must provide valid ID and proof of visit within two weeks.
Israeli gov't presents judicial reform compromise for appointing High Court justices
Foreign Minister Sa'ar and Justice Minister Levin propose new judicial compromise, offering concessions on Supreme Court appointments and Basic Laws.
Government increasingly at odds with the law - analysis
A number of incidents this week join a worrying trend of government disregard for the law and legal norms.
US House report finds Matt Gaetz violated law with sexual misconduct, drug use, CBS reports
Gaetz, who has denied wrongdoing, resigned from the House of Representatives last month after he was selected by President-elect Donald Trump to be attorney general.
Can a last will sent on WhatsApp be valid in Israel? - explainer
"So now, in the spirit of the times, what can be wrong with a WhatsApp message expressing the last wishes of Hannah’s brother?"
Nightmare landlords, horrible tenants: The hard truth of renting apartments in Israel
In places like Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, little supply and strong demand creates a competitive dynamic for renters. And when it comes to getting the attention of a landlord – money talks.
Herzog – ‘Worried’ about ‘dramatic’ wave of legislation altering democratic foundations
Herzog added, “It's clear that Israel's constitutional structure isn't perfect. I have said this over and over in recent years."
Opposition blocks symbolic vote against attorney-general
A rare yet minor success for the beleaguered opposition.
French parliament approves bill against antisemites, racists becoming citizens
The law, which would also have to pass in the French Senate, was adopted by the parliament late Tuesday with 154 parliamentarians in favor, 72 against, and 43 in abstention.
