Category: judicial

Israeli Parliament Approves Key Part of Netanyahu’s Judicial Overhaul as Opposition Exits Chamber

JERUSALEM—Israeli lawmakers on Monday approved a key portion of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s divisive plan to reshape the country’s justice system despite massive protests that have exposed unprecedented fissures in Israeli society. The vote came after a stormy session in which opposition lawmakers chanted “shame” and then stormed out of the chamber. The vote reflected…


Israel’s Parliament Passes Law Weakening Supreme Court

Israel’s parliament on July 24 approved a law that limits the Israeli Supreme Court’s ability to challenge parliamentary decisions. The law includes a provision that prevents judges from striking down government decisions on the basis that they are “extremely unreasonable.” The law taking effect would mean the Supreme Court would not be able to review decisions, such…


SolarWinds Investors Sue Directors

SolarWinds Corp. investors prosecuted the software company’s directors, alleging they knew about and failed to monitor cybersecurity risks to the company, Reuters reports. The lawsuit named a mix of current and former directors as defendants. The investors alleged that the board failed to implement procedures to monitor cybersecurity risks. They sought damages and to reform…


Law Firm Brings Action Against UK Government Over Quarantine Hotel Rules

A law firm representing travellers affected by the UK’s quarantine hotel policy said it has issued court proceedings against the government. London-based PGMBM has previously sought a judicial review of the regulations that require travellers coming from a red list country to spend 11 nights in a quarantine hotel at a cost of £2,285 ($3,162)….