Legal Affairs refers to the branch of an organization or institution that deals with legal matters, including the management of legal risks, compliance with laws and regulations, and the oversight of legal proceedings. This area typically encompasses activities such as contract negotiation and drafting, dispute resolution, legal research, and maintaining corporate governance standards. Legal Affairs is responsible for ensuring that the organization’s operations align with relevant legal requirements and for providing legal advice to the management or governing bodies. In many cases, this department works closely with external legal counsel and may handle issues related to intellectual property, employment law, regulatory compliance, and litigation management. The goal of Legal Affairs is to protect the organization’s interests and ensure its activities are lawful and ethical.
A family at Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital was prevented from visiting a terminally ill mother due to COVID-19 protocols, amplifying their grief. The court in Vigo recognized the family's emotional suffering,…