German government approves law to make legal gender change easier for trans, intersex, non-binary
The proposal, which will get rid of the 1980s requirement for two psychological assessments, will make it easier for trans, intersex, and non-binary people to legally change name and gender in the country. The German government approved the proposal for a new law of self-determination…
Germany is set to make cannabis legal. Where does the rest of Europe stand on marijuana use?
While medical marijuana is becoming more available in Europe, cannabis remains illegal in most EU countries for personal use. Germany moved one step closer to becoming the second EU country after Malta to legalise cannabis for recreational use in a move that could influence other…
Elon Musk offers to pay legal bills for people ‘unfairly treated’ by employers over Twitter use
The billionaire’s offer to fund legal bills has raised eyebrows amongst those who were fired from Twitter following his takeover. Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has offered to pay the legal fees for people who…
Cheap summer holidays: Wild camp in Europe at these stunning – and legal – spots
If you want to save money on hotels and reconnect with nature, a summer wild camping trip is perfect. For the adventurous camper, Europe is the perfect place to go wild. Here are some of the most stunning wild camping spots and the laws you…
Aretha Franklin’s note found in her sofa is legal and valid will, jury rules
Two different notes found by Franklin’s niece in 2019, dated four years apart, named two different sons as beneficiaries to her estate. Now, the tale of two wills gets its resolution… A document handwritten by singer Aretha Franklin and found in her sofa after her…
The UK is moving to ban conversion therapy. Where in Europe is the practice still legal?
Only seven countries in Europe have imposed bans on conversion therapy, the controversial practice trying to “cure” LGBTQ+ people from their sexual orientation and gender identity. After years of failed attempts and unkept promises, the UK is getting closer to finally banning conversion therapy. Conversion…
New UN-backed legal recommendations normalize sex with minors, outraged critics say
A shocking report issued by international legal experts with the backing of the United Nations appears to open the floodgates to normalize sex with minors. “Sexual conduct involving persons below the domestically prescribed minimum age of consent to sex may be consensual in fact, if…
AI Copyright Issues Are a Legal Nightmare
Now firmly in the mainstream eye, generative artificial intelligence is on its way to changing the world forever. However, it faces a monumental roadblock: how does copyright law apply to computer-generated works? AI learns through databases of existing works and pulls from them when generating…
Twitter takes legal action after parts of its source code were leaked online
Parts of the computer code used to run Twitter have been leaked online, according to legal filings, in the latest mishap for the social media platform since it was taken over by billionaire Elon Musk. According to the court document, the code was posted on…
New York landlord becomes legal guardian of 93-year-old Holocaust survivor: ‘She had no one else’
Brock Cvijanovich, the owner of a New York-based property management company, became the unlikely guardian of a 93-year-old Holocaust survivor after saving her life last year. It was a turn of events that no one, including Cvijanovich, had expected. In September 2021, Cvijanovich, CEO of…
