The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) has dismissed the appeal in Saskatchewan (Environment) v Métis Nation, 2025 SCC 4 [Métis Nation]. A unanimous court found that proceedings for judicial review which raise similar issues to ongoing or past litigation do not inherently amount to an abuse of process. In doing so, the SCC has clarified the extent…
Meirowitz v Greenberg 2025 NY Slip Op 32124(U) June 13, 2025 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 659363/2024 Judge: Paul A. Goetz demonstrates the dangers of charging liens, litigation over attorney fees and a subsequent legal malpractice case. “In this legal malpractice action defendants, Segal & Greenberg LLP, Margery Greenberg,and Sara Hiltzik1…
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We are excited to announce the opening of Merlin Law Group’s newest office in Atlanta, Georgia. This reinforces our commitment to serving policyholders throughout the Southeastern United States. Leading this expansion is Brian Braddy, a dynamic attorney with deep ties to Georgia and a career dedicated to advocacy, leadership, and results. Brian Braddy, a native…
INTRODUCTION In Hameed v. Canada (Prime Minister) (“Hameed (FC)”), Brown J. seized the opportunity to “encourage” the federal government to fill the too many judicial vacancies on the federal bench. In my Slaw post, “When a Judge Finds His Dream Case: Hameed v. Canada (Prime Minister)” (February 28, 2024), I suggested in not so many…
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If you’re a spouse in New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx, Westchester, or Long Island, and you were left out of a will, or left with less than one-third of your partner’s estate, you still have legal recourse. Under New York’s Right of Election law, you may be entitled to a substantial share…
On June 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas vacated the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy (the “Final Rule”) issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) under the Biden Administration. The Final Rule had amended the HIPAA Privacy Rule to limit the…
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This case involves four main players: Newsmatics, which runs the EIN Presswire service, a pay-to-play press release distribution service. Frankly Media, one of Newsmatics’ distribution partners. Hwang, who submitted press releases to Newsmatics claiming that an NJ state court was not handling cases fairly. McAleer, a communications manager at the NJ state court system. McAleer…
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Being charged with domestic assault in Alberta can have devastating consequences. These charges affect not only your legal standing but also your personal life, career, and future opportunities. Domestic assault cases are treated extremely seriously by the courts, and even a single accusation can lead to harsh penalties. Attempting to navigate these charges without the…
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In the world of construction litigation, the New York Lien Law—and in particular, Article 3-A—plays a crucial role in protecting the interests of subcontractors, material suppliers, and other beneficiaries of construction trust funds. The recent appellate decision in Park East Construction Corp. v. Uliano, 2023-00046 (2d Dep’t), serves as a strong reminder of the burden…
Last week, the UN working group on business and human rights officially presented its thematic report on the procurement and deployment of artificial intelligence systems by States and businesses (A/HRC/59/53, 14 May 2025 — note there is also an executive summary infographic). The report focuses on actions to be taken to facilitate alignment of AI…
