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Legal
Legal
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EconomyCall for UN General Assembly to discuss SSE and sustainable development
The idea for a resolution on the issue was put forward during a UN side event on 22 July
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LegalRomanian Parliament amends government emergency order on the social economy law
Legislators rejected a move to increase the share of profit that can be redistributed to members from 10% to 30% after lobbying from sector bod
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EconomyInternational Labour Conference adopts conclusions on decent work and the SSE
A definition has been proposed for the social and solidarity economy and the document includes a mention of co-ops and mutuals
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LegalLabour/Co-op MP introduces bill to improve co-ops’ access to capital
Sir Mark Hendrick has put forward a private members' bill to amend the law governing the co-op and mutual sector
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AgricultureJudge allows Federation of Southern Co-ops to intervene in debt relief lawsuit
A $4bn US federal debt relief package aimed at addressing historic economic injustice against black farmers is being blocked by lawsuits
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Banking and InsuranceCourt of Appeal awards Co-op Insurance £80.6m in damages in IBM case
The long-running case goes back to a failed contract to supply a new system in 2017
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EnergyBrazos Electric goes to mediation in court row over $2bn storm power bill
The co-op is disputing a bill from the state grid operator after the storms of February 2021 caused a spike in prices
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HousingWales Co-operative Centre calls for act to support affordable housing
'A Community Ownership and Empowerment Act would lead to the delivery of more affordable community-led housing in Wales'
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DevelopmentCo-operative legislation to be reviewed in Malaysia
The review will aim to ensure the right checks and balances are in place
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LegalFan-ownership trust at Rochdale AFC launches appeal for legal fees
The trust says it is facing a costly unfair prejudice claim from a company which had attempted a 'takeover' of the club
