Spain's Supreme Court has sentenced the helmsman of a drug-carrying sailboat to 30 years in prison for drug trafficking, aggravated homicide of a customs agent, and arson, also establishing doctrine on piracy.
Spain's Supreme Court has dismissed a petition from the Association for Reconciliation and Historical Truth, rejecting the urgent suspension of a decree aimed at regularizing immigrants.
Spain's Supreme Court has declared the bankruptcy of a pensioner, who accumulated €20,242 in debt during the pandemic to help his daughter and son-in-law, as "fortuitous." The man was declared bankrupt in 2021.
The Spanish Supreme Court has affirmed that medical leave benefits can be used for renewing a residence permit, emphasizing the protection of workers during periods of inability to work.
The Spanish Supreme Court has initiated a fifth investigation against MEP Alvise Pérez, this time concerning alleged threats made against the mayor of Algeciras. Pérez already faces four other ongoing investigations by the High Court.
The Spanish Supreme Court has established a new method for counting unjustified absences from work, specifying that they should be computed from date to date, while experts note there's no automatic number of absences justifying dismissal.
The Spanish Supreme Court has rejected an appeal to annul the conviction of former Attorney General García Ortiz, clearing the path for him to appeal to the Constitutional Court. The decision was not unanimous.
The Spanish Supreme Court has ratified Barcelona's regulation requiring 30% of new housing developments to be designated as protected social housing, dismissing an appeal from a real estate company.
The Spanish Supreme Court has rejected Santa Bárbara's petition to suspend credits to Indra and Escribano, following the Ministry of Defense's refusal to annul two direct adjudications, though Santa Bárbara plans to appeal.
In Spain's Supreme Court, a driver testified that he delivered a bag containing stacks of banknotes to the PSOE headquarters (Ferraz) for businesswoman Carmen Pano, who is under investigation in the 'Hidrocarburos case'.
A Spanish court has further solidified the importance of consent in any act with sexual connotations, confirming that even kissing a hand without permission can constitute sexual assault.
The Spanish Supreme Court has reduced the costs payable by the former Prosecutor General to 39,000 euros in the case where he was convicted for revealing secrets, removing amounts related to 21 appeals by Ayuso's partner.
The Spanish Supreme Court has declared itself competent to try former minister Ábalos for his alleged involvement in the mask procurement scheme, rejecting a transfer to the Audiencia Nacional.
Spain's Supreme Court has established a new method for counting work absences, specifying that they should be computed from date to date, while experts reiterate that there is no automatic number of absences justifying dismissal.
The Spanish Supreme Court has sided with clients in the first collective lawsuit against 'revolving' credit cards, specifically Carrefour Pass, potentially affecting 1.5 million customers with high-interest debts.
The Spanish Supreme Court has restricted the criteria for individuals to be exonerated from debt, now requiring debtors to provide detailed information on all their credits when applying for exoneration.
The Spanish Supreme Court has authorized the Mossos d'Esquadra to destroy material seized in connection with the 2017 Catalan independence referendum (1-O), with the condition that one or two samples of each item be preserved.
After five years of litigation, the Spanish Supreme Court has ratified the dismantling of three ski slopes at the Navacerrada ski station, upholding the rehabilitation of the Montes de Valsaín area.
The Spanish Supreme Court has found that kissing a woman's hand can constitute sexual assault, ruling that such an act can have a 'clear sexual component' beyond mere harassment.
The Spanish Supreme Court has issued a final ruling, siding with a worker who reported severe mental health consequences from content moderation work for Meta.
The Spanish Supreme Court has ordered a review of the conviction of former Calpe mayor Javier Morató in the Brugal case, validating telephone wiretaps of the businessman who paid bribes. The Alicante Court will now issue a new sentence based on this evidence.
The Spanish Supreme Court has rejected the appeal to annul the conviction of García Ortiz, allowing for a potential appeal to the Constitutional Court.
The Spanish Supreme Court has upheld Barcelona's regulation that mandates 30% of new housing developments be reserved for protected housing, a measure approved during Ada Colau's first term.