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Algeria parliament approves law tightening control over the media | Freedom of the Press News

Reporters Without Borders criticizes the legislation saying it has ‘negative chapters’ that constitute a violation of press freedom.Algeria’s parliament has approved a new media law that tightens control over the work of journalists and imposes new restrictions. While the government said the law is key to ensuring the free exercise of media activity under legal controls, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said the law included “negative chapters” that constitute a violation of press freedom. The law bans the Algerian media from receiving any funding or material assistance from any “foreign entity”. Communications Minister Mohamed Bouslimani said the law aims to…Continue Reading

Important update for customers of Porter Davis (in liquidation)

Following from the Grant Thornton’s, liquidator of Porter Davis, Customer Meeting this morning, there are still many questions left unanswered and we can appreciate that there may be some uncertainty that exists regarding what your rights and obligations are and what you should do next. Our Building team at PCL Lawyers will use tomorrow’s Webinar to address those outstanding questions and set the record straight with regard to some concerning answers. In addition to answering the commonly asked questions regarding including insurance, deposits and contract termination in more detail. Our Webinar will be informative with practical and commercially sound legal…Continue Reading

Israeli PM, Biden exchange frosty words over legal overhaul

JERUSALEM — Israel’s prime minister on Wednesday brushed aside criticism of his judicial overhaul plan from President Joe Biden, saying the matter was an internal Israeli issue and would not be influenced by outside pressure. While both sides tried to play down their differences, it was a rare bout of public agreement between the two close allies, and reflected what had been a lukewarm relationship between the Biden administration and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government. It also marked the latest sign of cooling ties between Israel and the Democratic Party. The agreement came after months of unrest in Israel…Continue Reading

Journalism has Changed: A New Standards Code for Modern Journalism

Author: Dr Peter Coe On the 16th of February Impress, the Press Recognition Panel approved regulator of the UK press, launched its new Standards Code and Guidance (the new Code and Guidance will come into force on the 1st of April 2023). As a member of the Impress Code Committee I was involved in the review process and in drafting the revised Code. In this post I explain some of the reasons behind the new Code, and some of the key changes. Journalism has changed. One of the great things about the internet is that it has opened up journalism…Continue Reading

Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles news from Arizona

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The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for Super Bowl 57 in Arizona on Sunday. Follow our updates on their preparations and the preparations for the game. Opening night has a bit of everythingKansas City wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster plays Pin the Tail on the Donkey while wearing a cowboy hat during Opening Night for Super Bowl 57 at the Football Printer Center on Feb. 6, 2023.There were players, coaches, media and fans at Super Bowl 57 Open Night on Monday at the Footprint Center, but there was also a whole lot more. Donna Kelce, mother…Continue Reading

Federal Court to decide if password-sharing violates copyright law

Breadcrumb Trail LinksNews CanadaBlacklock’s Reporter sued Parks Canada for buying a one-person subscription and then sharing a password so multiple government employees could access the site’s news storiesPublished June 14, 2023 • Last updated 16 hours ago • 3 minute readWhatever the outcome of the Blacklock’s case, it won’t affect the ability of companies to forbid password-sharing in their terms and conditions. Photo by blacklocks.caArticle content OTTAWA — A case in the Federal Court of Canada could determine whether the sharing of online passwords violates the Copyright Act and has the potential to put Canadian…Continue Reading

Italy detains two NGO vessels for defying new migrant rescue law | Migration News

Rescue ships Sea-Eye 4 and Mare*Go have been blocked for 20 days for flaunting Italian legislation they call ‘unjust’.The Italian Coast Guard has apprehended two vessels from non-governmental organizations operating in the Mediterranean Sea, after they were found to be in breach of a new law preventing ships deployed to rescue migrants from carrying out multiple operations in a row. A 20-day detention was imposed on the German rescue ships Sea-Eye 4 and Mare*Go on Friday evening, said the organizations Sea-Eye and Sea-Watch that operate the vessels. The law passed in Italy on February 24 prevents rescue ships from…Continue Reading

Law firm hosting Kicks & Cocktails for health-care providers

May 17 event in Barrie will feature self-defence class, cocktail reception in support of the Compassionate Justice FundNEWS RELEASESOATLEY VIGMOND*************************Oatley Vigmond, an award-winning personal injury law firm in Ontario, is hosting a special event on May 17, 2023 between 6 and 9 pm called Kicks & Cocktails at Liberty North located at 100 Caplan Ave., in Barrie. It will feature a self-defence class for local health-care providers and lawyers, followed by a cocktail reception. The goal of the event is to raise awareness and funds for the Compassionate Justice Fund, in collaboration with the Ontario Brain Injury Association that…Continue Reading