http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?home The Global Legal Monitor is an online publication from the Law Library of Congress covering legal news and developments worldwide. It is updated frequently and draws on information from the Global Legal Information Network, official national legal publications, and reliable press sources. You can search previous news by searching the archive. en-us http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403592_text Disasters - On April 24, 2013, a multi-story building collapsed in Bangladesh, killing over 1,000 people. Five garment factories were operating inside the building, and more than 3,000 people... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403592_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403591_text Health - On May 9, 2013, Resolution No. 213, issued by the Brazilian Federal Council of Medicine (Conselho Federal de Medicina CFM) on April 16, 2013, was published in the country's Official Gazette, the Diandaacute;rio Oficial... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403591_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403590_text Tobacco and smoking - ... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403590_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403589_text Health and safety - According to a May 2, 2013, press release from Denmark's Minister of Health and Prevention, Astrid Krag, the government is planning an overhaul of the country's health... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403589_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403588_text Abortion - On May 1, 2013, Enda Kenny, the Prime Minister of Ireland, introduced the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013. If adopted, the bill would establish new rules governing the provision of abortion to save a... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403588_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403586_text Refugees and asylum - On April 24, 2013, Members of the European Parliament (EP) and the Council of Europe reached a provisional agreement to allow national police authorities and Europol officers access to the fingerprints of individuals over the age... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403586_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403585_text Military - In April 2013, the Labour Party in Norway joined its coalition partners, the Socialist Left Party and the Center Party, in approving a measure that would include... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403585_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403587_text Trade and commerce - For the first time, a Latin-American citizen will lead the World Trade Organization (WTO). Roberto Azevedo, a Brazilian diplomat, was selected to be the Director-General of the WTO for the next four years. Azevedo defeated former... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403587_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403584_text Documents - On April 29, 2013, the Brazilian National Council of Immigration (Conselho Nacional de Imigraandccedil;andatilde;oandmdash;CNIg), published Normative Resolution No. 102 (Resoluandccedil;andatilde;o Normativa No. 102, de 26 de Abril de 2013, CNIg website), which revoked the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Fri, 03 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403584_text http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403583_text Documents - Brazil and Mexico recently signed a new agreement to mutually end the use of visas. The agreement enters into force on May 16, 2013. Pursuant to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Fri, 03 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT http://www.loc.gov/lawweb/servlet/lloc_news?disp3_l205403583_text