Labor Reform Spurs Rethink of Long-Term Disability Management

Long-term disability management is being reshaped as Spain's labor reform forces firms to curb rising national absenteeism, which hit 5.21%…

by Chiaki Ikeda | September 10, 2026

Galicia Court Allows €10,000 Compensation for Contract Abuse

Galicia's top court now allows up to €10,000 compensation for each three‑year span of contract abuse, giving public‑sector workers financial…

by Yui Yoshida | September 8, 2026

Spain’s September Effect Leads to Fewer, Collaborative Divorces

The September effect in Spain drives a sharp rise in collaborative divorces each September, cutting overall divorce numbers and easing…

by Chiaki Ikeda | September 6, 2026

Startup survival hinges on burn rate and runway

Master startup burn rate management to avoid the growth trap and ensure your business survives beyond the next funding round.

by Mika Ogata | September 4, 2026

GESTHA says textbook purchases top back-to-school deduction

Spanish families claim the textbook deduction as the top back‑to‑school tax break, but regional differences affect how much relief each…

by Mika Ogata | September 3, 2026

Multiple Women’s Deaths Spark Police Probe in Ekurhuleni

by Yui Yoshida | September 18, 2026

Police investigate multiple women's deaths in Ekurhuleni, with some cases showing signs of sexual violence, sparking concerns over women's safety.

Colombia: Indigenous culture vanishes due to forced sedentarization

by Chiaki Ikeda | September 1, 2026

Colombia: Indigenous culture vanishes due to forced sedentarization Colombia’s top constitutional court has ordered immediate protection for the Jiw Zaragoza 7 – Naexal Lajt people after deeming forced sedentarism a form of cultural extermination. Court finds prolonged confinement threatens identity The second chamber of the constitutional court reviewed a tutela filed by Roxemhberg Rozo Sánchez, acting on behalf of the Jiw Zaragoza 7 – Naexal Lajt group. The filing targeted numerous national and regional agencies that had failed to secure…

State Legislation

South African court rules on AI deepfake case

by Chiaki Ikeda | September 21, 2026

A person holding a divorce decree in an office setting, symbolizing legal proceedings. Photo: https://kaboompics.com//Pexels Artificial intelligence and cyberbullying: Rethinking legal frameworks for the modern digital age A case on deepfakes The swift expansion and evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) have generated numerous legal challenges, affecting both statutory schemes and court proceedings. Although AI now plays a central role in legal research, drafting and client assistance, the statutes that regulate…