While the ripples of Verein KlimaSeniorinnen continue to spread in the academic world, with discussions about potential implications for the future jurisprudence of the ECtHR, on January 30, 2025, the Court handed down another landmark judgment in the field of environmental litigation. The case of Cannavacciuolo and Others v. Italy addressed the systematic and large-scale pollution phenomenon caused by the mismanagement of hazardous waste in parts of the Campania region in the South of Italy. The judgment is ground-breaking for finding a violation of the right to life (Article 2 ECHR) for the first time in connection with environmental pollution (further aspects of the case have been discussed on the blog here).
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Monica Basche quoted in a Baltimore Sun article about the MD Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services rolling out body-worn cameras for correctional officers: “Any additional oversight is better than the status quo, but body-worn cameras are not a substitute for hiring qualified individuals and training them to respect the constitutional rights of prisoners.” – Go Health Pro
Brown, Goldstein & Levy attorney Monica Basche was quoted in a recent Baltimore Sun article that reported on the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (“DPSCS”) pilot program for body-worm cameras for correctional officers. The pilot program will start with a staggered roll-out at five Maryland prisons, with an agency-wide roll-out later this … Read more
US lawmakers bring back bill to revoke China’s trade status – Go Health Pro
Republicans in the US Congress introduced legislation on Thursday to repeal China’s preferential trade status that it has held for over two decades, garnering a Democratic co-sponsor for the first time. China’s permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) status is a legal designation in the US for free trade with a foreign state, and was conferred … Read more
TAC Security Enhances IoT Security After Securing IoXt Lab Status – Go Health Pro
TAC Security offers over eight certifications in vulnerability assessment, making it a comprehensive provider in managing IT, OT, and IoT risks. Saransh Rawat, TAC’s chief technology officer, emphasised the importance of IoT security, stating, “IoT devices are a cornerstone of our digital future, yet they remain highly vulnerable to cyber threats.” Recently, TAC InfoSec has … Read more
Beyond the status quo: Harnessing data and AI to drive transformational value in private equity – Go Health Pro
Forecasts have suggested that market dynamics are changing and that the private equity is poised to expand at an annualized growth rate of 12.8% to double in AUM from $5.8T in 2023 to $12T by 2029, achieving that goal will require a fundamental re-think of the traditional private equity business model. The total value of … Read more
