Revenue Laws Amendment Act 6 of 2025

The South African government has enacted the Revenue Laws Amendment Act 6 of 2025. This act amends the Income Tax Act, 1962, by updating certain definitions and provisions from the previous year's amendment act. The commencement date for these changes is December 24, 2025.

CanLII Launches Redesigned Homepage and myCanLII

The Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) has launched a redesigned homepage and updated its myCanLII user portal. The changes aim to improve the legal research experience by integrating saved content, alerts, and research folders more prominently on the homepage and within the myCanLII interface. A legacy version of myCanLII will remain accessible for one year.

CanLII Adds Five Career Preparation Ebooks

CanLII has added five open-access e-books from Emond Publishing to its commentary collection. These resources are designed to support law students, licensing candidates, and internationally trained professionals in their legal careers within Canada.

CanLII Launches AI-Powered Canadian Legal Research Assistant

The Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) has launched CanLII Search+, an AI-powered research assistant designed to make legal research more intuitive and efficient. The tool allows users to ask questions in plain language and provides contextual analysis and relevance scores for case law, legislation, and commentary.

CanLII Publishes French Legal Citation Guide (RJAL)

The Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) has published the French version of its open access legal citation guide, the Guide canadien de la référence juridique en accès libre (RJAL). This guide aims to support legal writing and citation in French across Canada, incorporating specific terminology and a new section on multilingual sources.

NRC Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for Robinson Plant Subsequent License Renewal

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the subsequent license renewal of the H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit No. 2. This EIS supplements existing documentation and evaluates the environmental impacts of an additional 20 years of operation for the plant located in South Carolina.

NRC Sunshine Act Meetings Schedule

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has published its schedule for public meetings to be held under the Government in the Sunshine Act during the weeks of March 23 and 30, and April 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026. The schedule is subject to change on short notice, and details for attending or accessing the meetings are provided.

NRC Notice: Fermi America Nuclear Project Scoping Process

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a notice requesting public comment on the environmental impact statement (EIS) for Fermi America's application to construct and operate four AP1000 reactors. The 30-day scoping period aims to gather input on alternatives, environmental concerns, and specific issues for the EIS.

NRC Final Environmental Impact Statement for St. Lucie Plant Subsequent License Renewal

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the subsequent license renewal of St. Lucie Plant Units 1 and 2 in Florida. This EIS supplements existing reports and evaluates the environmental impacts of an additional 20 years of operation for the plant.

SBK Art v. Fortenova Group - Ukraine Sanctions Case Judgment

The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a judgment in the case SBK Art LLC v. Fortenova Group STAK Stichting concerning EU restrictive measures against actions undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity. The judgment interprets the definition of 'freezing of funds' under Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, specifically regarding the exercise of rights attached to share certificates by sanctioned individuals.