Civil Law

Article 25 of the Judicial Interpretation III of the Insurance Law in Judicial Practice

Focusing on Accidental Injury Insurance

I. Introduction of the Issue to Be Discussed

Article 25 of the Judicial Interpretation III of the Insurance Law stipulates that “Where it is difficult to determine whether the insured’s losses are caused by a covered event, a non-covered event or a disclaimer, if the parties concerned request that the insurer makes insurance payout, the People’s Court may support in accordance with the corresponding ratio.” Through searching by the author, this judicial interpretation is frequently … Read the rest

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Judicial Branch Seeks $9.4 Billion in FY 2026 Budget Request

Two federal judges told Congress that the Judiciary has been negatively affected by two straight years of flat funding in most accounts, and they said a 9.3 percent increase in appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year is needed to ensure that the Judiciary can perform its essential constitutional functions.
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Judicial Conference Briefed on the Need for Continued Vigilance on Cybersecurity and Workplace Conduct

The Judiciary has strengthened its IT defenses against cyberattacks, a meeting of the Judicial Conference of the United States was told on Tuesday. But the threat is growing in scale and sophistication, requiring even greater vigilance against attacks from individuals and unfriendly nations.
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Judicial Branch Updates FY 2024 Funding Request, But Remains Concerned About Budget Shortfall

The Judicial Branch updated its FY 2024 funding request to Congress by nearly $ 184 million as part of the regular budget process. But it continued to voice concerns about proposed appropriation levels that are too low to preserve federal courts’ ability “to administer justice effectively and efficiently.” 
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Judicial Conference Revises Policy to Expand Remote Audio Access Over Its Pre-COVID Policy

The Judicial Conference of the United States on Tuesday approved a change to its broadcast policy that expands the public’s access to civil and bankruptcy proceedings over the Judiciary’s longstanding pre-COVID policy, which prohibited all remote public access to federal court proceedings.
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In COVID-19, Judicial Conference Met Its Ultimate Challenge

When COVID-19 struck in early 2020, Chief Justice William Howard Taft’s vision of a Judiciary that could work in unison was put to perhaps its greatest test. For critical weeks and months, the Judiciary’s very ability to conduct proceedings was endangered. The Judicial Conference of the United States, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, and judges and court staff across the country worked tirelessly to keep courts open and safe.
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