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Judiciary news — August 1, 2026 - Page 3

Publications tagged with Judiciary published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 7.

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  2. PoliticsJudiciary

    South Korea Abolishes Prosecutors' Investigative Powers

    The National Assembly of South Korea passed a revision of the Criminal Procedure Act on the 31st, abolishing prosecutors' investigative powers, including their right to conduct supplementary investigations. This marks the biggest change in the judicial system since the Criminal Procedure Act was enacted in 1954. The vote result was 175 in favor, 2 against, and 1 abstention. Acting Prosecutor General Lee Jae-yun and acting Prosecutor General Kim Ja-hyeon both resigned in response to the passage of the bill.
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  4. WorldJudiciaryGovernanceMiddle East

    Brazil's STJ to Undergo Major Transformation with New Relevance Filter

    The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) in Brazil is set to undergo a significant change with the presidential sanction of a project regulating the so-called relevance filter for special appeals. The new rule requires appellants to demonstrate that the discussion goes beyond the interest of the parties involved and has relevance for the entire Brazilian population. This change, according to lawyer and law professor José Miguel Garcia Medina, modifies the function of STJ since its creation. It will restrict access to the Court, with only issues considered relevant beyond the interests of the appellants able to reach STJ. This may lead to different state courts consolidating distinct interpretations of the same federal law and potentially reduce the duration of some processes.
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  6. ScienceJudiciaryRobotics

    OpenAI Surpasses One Billion Active Users

    OpenAI has reached a significant milestone, with over one billion active users of its services, primarily driven by the popularity of its chatbot ChatGPT. This achievement comes less than four years after the launch of ChatGPT, outpacing the growth of Facebook which took six years to reach a similar milestone. The company also reported having more than two million business users. Despite facing increased competition, OpenAI managed to hit this symbolic threshold seven months later than initially estimated.
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    BP Sells North Sea Business Amidst UK Energy Policy Uncertainty

    British oil and gas giant BP is selling its North Sea business, which includes five production hubs and employs approximately 1,100 people. The company cited punitive climate regulations and windfall taxes as factors driving its decision. BP's move comes as new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to ease restrictions on oil and gas production in the North Sea. Supporters of expanded drilling argue it would help reduce energy prices and contribute to the country's energy security.
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  10. WorldJudiciaryMiddle East

    Palestinian Authorities Secure Court Order Halting Demolitions in Jordan Valley

    The Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission (CWRC) and the Tubas Governorate have obtained an injunction from an Israeli court freezing the demolition of Palestinian-owned structures in the northern Jordan Valley. The order comes after Israeli authorities issued demolition notices to Palestinian owners of residential structures and livestock barns in the Nab' al-Ghazal area of Al-Farisiya.
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  14. PoliticsLegislationJudiciaryElections

    Schumer Proposes Anti-Corruption Agency to Target Trump

    Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) introduced legislation to create a new federal agency, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, aimed at investigating alleged corruption involving President Trump and future administrations. The bill, co-sponsored by Sens. Andy Kim, Alex Padilla, and Jeff Merkley, would empower the bureau to investigate Trump's crypto profits and foreign-tied crypto fund stakes, among other alleged abuses. It would also allow citizens and state attorneys general to file lawsuits to recover stolen public money. The bureau would replace the Office of Government Ethics, Federal Election Commission, and Office of Special Counsel, and would have subpoena power and a self-sustaining funding source.
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  15. PoliticsLawJudiciaryMiddle East

    Montenegro Calls for Assembly Resolution on MAI Hearing

    Prime Minister António Costa has expressed his regret over the lack of convergence between parliamentary forces in Portugal regarding the method for listening and debating with government members. He emphasizes that the Assembly of the Republic should resolve this issue and assures that Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Affairs, Luís Neves, is available for political scrutiny, including in parliamentary terms.
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    FIFA in Turmoil: Officials Reject Infantino's World Cup Privatization Plan

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to open World Cup ownership to private investors has sparked an internal crisis, with high-ranking officials denouncing a lack of transparency and questioning Infantino's leadership. The initiative, which aims to create a commercial subsidiary allowing private investment in FIFA's main competitions, has been criticized by top officials including Kevin Lamour, FIFA's director of operations. Lamour accused Infantino of acting alone, deceiving the administration, and ignoring key stakeholders. Another advisor, Carlos Cordeiro, resigned over the proposal. The plan has also been rejected by UEFA and other confederations, dividing the football world.
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    Fender's Legal Battle Over Stratocaster Design

    Fender Musical Instruments has sparked a global legal feud by claiming copyright protection over the iconic Stratocaster electric guitar design. The company sent cease-and-desist letters to other guitar manufacturers, demanding they stop selling Strat-shaped guitars in Europe. Opponents argue that the Strat shape is generic and not eligible for trademark protection, citing a 2009 U.S. ruling. Fender's new strategy is based on a 2025 German court decision that granted copyright protection to the design. The dispute has led to litigation and divided the global guitar business.
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  23. WorldJudiciaryAppointmentsMiddle East

    NATO Plans to Boost Nuclear Deterrence in Europe Amid Russian Threats

    NATO is working on plans to strengthen its nuclear deterrence in Europe due to threats from Russia. Options include deploying additional US nuclear weapons, potentially in countries like Poland, Finland, and Lithuania. Experts suggest deploying 100-150 more non-strategic nuclear weapons, as Russia has a significant lead in this area. The alliance aims to ensure it can respond to any nuclear attack. The plans mainly concern non-strategic nuclear weapons intended for use against military targets near the battlefield.
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