The New York legislature recently passed the Responsible AI Safety and Education Act (SB6953B) (“RAISE Act”). The bill awaits signature by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Applicability and Relevant Definitions The RAISE Act applies to “large developers,” which is defined as a person that has trained at least one frontier model and has spent over…
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Brass knuckles are classified as banned weapons under section 84(1) of the Criminal Code and its regulations. This article delves into the legal intricacies surrounding brass knuckles, exploring their classification, the implications of their use in self-defence, the prohibition on possession, associated penalties, and the importance of legal representation when facing charges. What weapons are…
A tragic Fourth of July fire that destroyed a Stockton family’s home has become the focal point of a high-stakes insurance lawsuit still winding its way through the courts. 1 What began as a celebration then turned into a catastrophic fire. It has now become a deeply contentious legal battle between homeowners Allen Singh and…
Return-to-office plans aren’t just operational, they’re legal. Employers who fail to align their policies with their practices could find themselves exposed to compliance issues, grievances, or litigation. As major employers across Canada, including RBC, Amazon, Meta, and CIBC, begin phasing employees back into the workplace, businesses of all sizes are reconsidering the structure of their…
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130 E. 18 Owners Corp. v Axelrod 2025 NY Slip Op 32210(U) June 23, 2025 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 158632/2024 illustrates the common problem of what to do when the statute of limitations for legal malpractice is approaching yet the underlying case (where the malpractice took place) is not yet…
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Express Entry applicants often find it confusing to understand how declaring a family member as “non-accompanying” affects their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. It is important to know how Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) treats non-accompanying spouses, partners, and children when calculating Express Entry points. Under Express Entry, family members include a spouse or…
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In New York City, if you’re set to inherit a part of or the entire estate under a will or because you’re the next of kin, but would prefer your share go to someone else, you may wonder what your options are. Especially, if the deadline to file a disclaimer or renunciation has already passed….
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Citizens are calling for urgent action to release Dr Ahmadreza Djalali, an academic imprisoned and sentenced to death in Iran. Many citizens have written to the President of the European Parliament on this subject since May 2025, asking her to intervene in order to stop his execution, secure his release, and ensure he has access…
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Denys Kostyuchenko, Unsplash As jurisdictions around the country continue to impose limitations—or outright bans—on restrictive covenants, Florida is taking a decidedly different approach. The Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act (“the Act”) effective as of July 1, 2025 permits employers to use non-compete and garden leave restrictions up to 4…
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