FTZ 173 Washington Manufacturing Authority Application

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received an application from the Port of Grays Harbor for manufacturing authority for Imperium Renewables, Inc. (IRI) within FTZ 173 in Washington state. The application seeks to allow IRI to manufacture biodiesel and glycerin, with public comment invited.

European Court of Human Rights: Daughter's Return to Tunisia Ordered

The European Court of Human Rights ruled against France in a case concerning the return of a daughter to Tunisia under the Hague Convention. The Court found that the French courts did not sufficiently consider the child's best interests or right to be heard, leading to an imbalance between competing interests.

B.G. v. France - Slanderous Denunciation of Rape Case

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that France violated Article 6(1) of the European Convention on Human Rights in the case of B.G. v. France. The court found that the public prosecutor's reminder to the applicant, described as the 'perpetrator' of a slanderous denunciation of rape, constituted a criminal procedure that lacked fair trial guarantees.

Almirall Judgment on Pharmacy-Prepared Medicinal Products

The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on the scope of Directive 2001/83/EC concerning medicinal products prepared in pharmacies. The judgment clarifies the exclusion of certain pharmacy-prepared products from the directive's scope, impacting national regulations on their authorization.

Court of Justice of the European Union: Railway Infrastructure Management Independence

The Court of Justice of the European Union issued a judgment concerning the management independence of railway infrastructure in Germany. The case, C-770/24, addresses the interpretation of Directive 2012/34/EC regarding the independence of infrastructure managers and the establishment of charges for the use of railway infrastructure.

Court of Justice Judgment on Biometric Data for Criminal Offences

The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a judgment concerning the collection of biometric data for combating criminal offenses. The ruling clarifies the conditions under which fingerprint and photograph collection is permissible under Directive (EU) 2016/680, particularly regarding the necessity and proportionality of such measures when individuals are suspected of committing crimes.

Donegal County Council v Quinn - Supreme Court Costs Ruling

The Supreme Court of Ireland has issued a costs ruling in the case of Donegal County Council v Quinn. This ruling follows a previous judgment clarifying the process for issuing summonses in planning enforcement cases, specifically that a firm of solicitors may apply to issue a summons on behalf of an authorized prosecutor.

BD & Ors v International Protection Appeals Tribunal - Costs Ruling

The Supreme Court of Ireland issued a ruling on costs in the case of BD & Ors v International Protection Appeals Tribunal. The court determined that the respondents were entitled to costs only up to the date of an open offer made by the State parties, reversing a previous Court of Appeal decision.

Supreme Court of Ireland: E v International Protection Appeals Tribunal

The Supreme Court of Ireland heard appeals concerning decisions on international protection applications. The court is considering whether to remit the proceedings to the Court of Appeal or hear the appeals directly. The cases involve challenges to decisions made by the International Protection Appeals Tribunal and the Minister for Justice regarding inadmissibility and return orders.

Supreme Court of Ireland: Crowley v Sheehan - Landlord and Tenant Ground Rents

The Supreme Court of Ireland issued a ruling on the costs of an appeal concerning the interpretation of the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) Acts. The case involved a sub-lessee's right to purchase the fee simple, with the court addressing a significant shift in arguments presented by the parties during the appeal process.