Federal Gaming Regulatory Authority – the GCGRA Established in September 2023, the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) regulates all commercial gaming activities in the UAE. Notably, the GCGRA board is led by Jim Murren, former CEO of MGM Resorts International. The similarly qualified executive team is led by Kevin P. Mullally – an experienced…
The Process in Acquiring The Letters Testamentary in NY You might have received notice from the Office of the New York State Comptroller Unclaimed Funds about an entitlement to money from a deceased family member. Or, you may be trying to access a decedent’s bank account, or sell real estate in the late person’s name. …
Moments before former President Donald Trump took to the stage at a Montana rally this August, Celine Dion’s 1997 hit, “My Heart Will Go On,” blasted over the speakers while a clip appeared onscreen. It took less than 24 hours for the five-time Grammy winner’s team and Sony Music Entertainment Canada to issue a statement…
A section 48 Notice can be significant and important for both landlords and tenants of residential property thats rented under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (‘AST’) in England and Wales. Ensuring proper issuance and understanding of this notice can prevent legal disputes and foster clear communication. We consider and tackle section 48 notices in the context…
Family Law Now After Hours Hosted this coming week by Family Lawyers Sonia Riccelli, Stephanie Brooks, Joseph Cugini & Shanza Sohail. Want to learn about the role of social media in divorce and separation? REGISTER NOW We will be live at 5PM on September 24th on Zoom and our YouTube Channel, to provide an introduction…
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Update on Using Delaware LLC’s vs. NY LLC’s The choice between Delaware and New York as the jurisdiction of organization for a new limited liability company which will do business in New York needs to be reviewed in every circumstance. The following is a list of the pros and cons of using Delaware when representing…
In the quiet of an Edmonton neighbourhood, a knock on the door shatters the calm. The person answering finds themselves face-to-face with police officers, who soon deliver shocking news: they are under investigation for sexual assault. Sounds horrific, right? The weight of such an accusation is immediate and crushing. In that moment, the world becomes…
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On 18 February 2018 Thailand issued a Notification under the Consumer Protection Act (1979), which regulates residential rental contracts of structures structure (i.e., e.g. houses, apartments, and condominiums) which we detailed in part one of this article. The Notification goes into effect on 1 May 2018 and where it applies will provide significant protections for…
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This week CBC covered a sad story of a young PhD student studying at UBC who suffered a likely permanent brain injury from what was advertised as a ‘light’ and ‘controlled’ contact kickboxing bout which was hosted at Simon Fraser University. Zhenhuan Lei is likely in a permanent vegetative state. His mom, Ying Li,…
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“Where there’s change, there are opportunities. Changes are violent right now,” stated serial entrepreneur and tech magnate Terry Matthews in an interview to the Globe and Mail circa 2015. Mr. Matthews was marvelling at the potential of cloud computing to reshape business, and his enthusiasm was justified. Cloud computing fundamentally altered business practices by allowing…
