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You are subscribed to Global Legal Monitor from Library of Congress. This information has recently been updated. Brazil: Alimony Now Permitted for Gay Couples 03/09/2015 12:00 PM EDT Civil law; Civil rights and liberties; Families ; Judiciary; LGBT rights; Marriage and family status - On March 3, 2015, the Brazilian Superior Tribunal of Justice (Superior Tribunal de Justiandccedil;a, STJ) unanimously granted to one of the partners of a gay union the right to request alimony in a case involving a... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Brazil: Killing A Woman Due to Gender Now Classed as a Heinous Crime 03/09/2015 12:00 PM EDT Crime and law enforcement; Women's rights - The killing of a woman due to her gender is now a qualifying circumstance that makes the murder a heinous crime, according to a law approved on March 3, 2015, by the Brazilian Chamber of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Egypt: Administrative Court Postpones Parliamentary Election Due to Unconstitutionality of Election Law 03/09/2015 12:00 PM EDT Elections and politics - On March 2, 2015, the administrative court of Cairo, Egypt, issued a decision postponing the country's parliamentary elections until the law regulating the distribution of constituencies is rectified. (Yara Bayoumy, Stephen Kalin, andamp; Mahmoud Mourad,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Denmark: Ban on E-Cigarettes for Minors Considered 03/09/2015 12:00 PM EDT Child health; Tobacco and smoking - The Danish Parliament is now considering a proposal to tighten regulations on the purchase of electronic cigarettes and vape pens. Under the legislation being considered, Denmark would outlaw the sale of these products to children... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide. Italy: Historic Constitutional Amendment in Progress 03/03/2015 12:00 PM EST Constitution; Elections and politics; Legislative bodies; Organization of legislatures - On January 27, 2015, the Italian Chamber of Deputies reviewed for a second time a constitutional amendment proposal approved by the Italian Senate. The proposed constitutional amendment contains a number of provisions that would substantially... 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 | Pinterest| 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