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You are subscribed to Global Legal Monitor for Library of Congress. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Malaysia: Highest Court Declines to Overturn Ban on Use of Word "Allah" by Non-Muslims 06/30/2014 12:00 PM EDT Freedom of speech; Religious minorities - On June 23, 2014, the Federal Court of Malaysia turned down an appeal to hear a case challenging the country's prohibition against the use of the word "Allah" by non-Muslims to refer to God. The... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Dominican Republic; Organization of American States: Donation of Firearms Marking Equipment 06/30/2014 12:00 PM EDT Firearms and explosives - The Organization of American States (OAS) recently announced that it had donated equipment to mark firearms, for the second time, to the Government of the Dominican Republic. The donation was made as part of a... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Indonesia: Media Restrictions for Ramadan 06/30/2014 12:00 PM EDT Broadcasting; Church and state relations; Communications; Freedom of speech - As reported on June 24, 2014, the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (Komisi Penyiaran Indonesia, or KPI) has issued a circular to remind television broadcasters not to show material deemed inappropriate for the month-long Islamic holiday of Ramadan... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. European Court of Justice: Pregnant Women Retain Their Work Status 06/30/2014 12:00 PM EDT Employee benefits; Labor; Women's rights - On June 19, 2014, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) held that a pregnant woman who was a French citizen working in the United Kingdom was entitled to income support after she discontinued her job in... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. European Union: Draft Directive on Damage Claims by Victims of Antitrust Violations 06/30/2014 12:00 PM EDT Commerce; Competition and antitrust; International organizations - In April 2014, the European Parliament adopted a proposal for a Directive regulating various aspects of actions for damages suffered by victims of antitrust violations. The European Commission initially proposed the Directive in June 2013.... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. This service is provided by the Library of Congress at www.LOC.gov. Unsubscribe or change your subscriber preferences For questions or problems with subscriptions, contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com Follow us: Blog | Facebook | Flickr | iTunes U | Twitter | YouTube   This email was sent to woowonemusic@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Library of Congress · 101 Independence Ave, SE · Washington, DC 20540 · 202-707-5000