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Supreme Court: Banco Nacional engaged in “coercion” in La Nación case

Sala IV justices ruled that Banco Nacional actions damaged the right to freedom of expression and citizens’ rights to accurate information.

Supreme Court rules prison sentences in animal welfare bill unconstitutional

Animal rights groups plan to file a request Thursday before the Supreme Elections Tribunal to hold a referendum on the animal welfare bill.

Supreme Court bans use of national symbols in liquor ads

On Monday, Costa Rica celebrates the Annexation of Guanacaste, one of the preferred holidays for businesses to air ads with patriotic symbols and traditional music.

Request to raise fuel prices provokes sharp criticism

Business chambers, citizens and lawmakers asked the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling allowing RECOPE to include costs of non-salary perks in fuel prices.

Lawmakers look to reinstate corporate tax law

Costa Rica's Legislative Committee on Financial Affairs approved a bill to reinstate the country’s corporate tax law, which was ruled unconstitutional in 2015.

No shirt, no shoes, no hospital visiting privileges, says Costa Rican Supreme Court 

The judges were not impressed with the complainant’s "sun’s out, guns out” argument and upheld the hospital’s right to impose a public dress code.

Human rights court backs Costa Rica’s decree on legalizing IVF

Inter-American Court of Human Rights: “It should be understood that IVF is authorized in Costa Rica and it must immediately be allowed by both private and public health services.”

Human rights court admits new IVF complaint against Costa Rica

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights on Friday admitted a new request filed by the lawyer of six couples who sued Costa Rica for banning in vitro fertilization nearly 16 years ago.

Uber supporters say court case could legalize ride-hailing service in Costa Rica

While the Sala IV analyzes the complaint, drivers for unlicensed transportation services like Uber essentially have free reign to do business.

Costa Rica’s Supreme Court strikes down decree on IVF legalization, orders lawmakers to act

The fight to legalize in vitro fertilization in Costa Rica faces yet another setback after a high court struck down a recent decree by the administration of President Luis Guillermo Solís to legalize the procedure.

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