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09/15/2026

On July 26, 2026, the Italian Supreme Court clarified how children born abroad acquire Italian citizenship by descent.

Read more about it in today's : https://www.loc.gov/item/global-legal-monitor/2026-09-15/italy-supreme-court-clarifies-how-children-born-abroad-acquire-italian-citizenship-by-descent/?loclr=fblaw

On July 26, 2026, the Italian Supreme Court issued a much-awaited decision concerning Italian citizenship by descent, ruling that under Law No. 555 of 1912 on Italian Citizenship, a minor born to an Italian parent in a foreign country that grants birthright citizenship becomes a dual citizen at birt...

09/14/2026

On July 22, 2026, China’s State Council promulgated the Provisions of the State Council on Exit and Entry Administration, introducing tighter exit and entry controls for citizens and foreigners.

Read about it in today's : https://www.loc.gov/item/global-legal-monitor/2026-09-14/china-state-council-regulation-tightens-exit-and-entry-control/?loclr=fblaw

09/11/2026

On September 11, 2001, the passengers and crew of Flight 93 acted with courage during an unthinkable situation.

Read Jennifer’s blog post to find out how Congress created the Flight 93 National Memorial to honor the lives that were lost: https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2019/09/were-going-to-do-something-flight-93-national-memorial/?loclr=fblaw

09/11/2026

On May 11, 2026, enacted the Immigration Amendment Act. The new legislation amends the Immigration Act and reforms the rights of detained immigrants, but the act has not yet come into force.

Read more about it in today's :

On May 11, 2026, South Africa enacted the Immigration Amendment Act. The new legislation amends the Immigration Act and reforms the rights of detained immigrants, but the act has not yet come into force. It will take effect on a date determined by the president by proclamation in the Government Gaze...

09/10/2026

On July 22, 2026, promulgated the Virtual Asset Service Act, establishing formal licensing requirements for virtual asset service providers.

Read all about it in today's : https://www.loc.gov/item/global-legal-monitor/2026-09-10/taiwan-virtual-asset-service-act-enacted/?loclr=fblaw

09/09/2026

On 7/17/26, the Supreme Court of reaffirmed that medical treatment methods are unpatentable when they amount to professional medical skill and judgment.

Read more about it in today's : https://www.loc.gov/item/global-legal-monitor/2026-09-09/canada-supreme-court-clarifies-patentability-of-medical-dosing-regimens/?loclr=fblaw

09/09/2026

The publishes new report on Sectoral Bargaining in selected jurisdictions.

Read about it in today's blog post: https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2026/09/law-library-publishes-new-report-on-sectoral-bargaining-in-selected-jurisdictions/?loclr=fblaw

09/08/2026

On May 25, 2026, the Caribbean Court of Justice held that Surinamese authorities violated a claimant’s freedom of movement rights under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (RTC).

Read more about it in today's : https://www.loc.gov/item/global-legal-monitor/2026-09-08/caribbean-court-of-justice-suriname-court-finds-denial-of-access-to-a-lawyer-violated-revised-treaty-of-chaguaramas/?loclr=fblaw

09/03/2026

On 7/23/26, the government in launched a new mineral strategy aimed at increasing Swedish and NATO defense capabilities and meeting the European Union’s goals for increased mineral mining in Europe.

Read about it in today's :

On July 23, 2026, the Swedish government launched a new mineral strategy aimed at increasing Swedish and NATO defense capabilities and meeting the European Union’s goals for increased mineral mining in Europe, with a focus on shortening the permitting process. The strategy would also support the S...

09/03/2026

Join us on September 24 for a Foreign and Comparative Law Webinar titled: “Legal Developments Ahead of the Upcoming Israeli National Election.”

You can read more about it and sign up in today's blog post by Ruth: https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2026/09/join-us-on-9-24-for-a-foreign-and-comparative-law-webinar-titled-legal-developments-ahead-of-the-upcoming-israeli-national-election/?loclr=fblaw