In Westchester County, New York, businesses and property owners are legally required to ensure the safety of their visitors. If they fail to do so, they can be held financially responsible for the accidents their actions caused. They’re called premises liability laws, and they’re designed to keep visitors safe from potential hazards and hold property…
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On December 1, 2023, big changes are coming to the legislation governing real estate professionals in Ontario. These changes, which will see the renaming of the Real Estate Business and Brokers Act, 2002 (“REBBA”) to the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (“TRESA”), will not only change agent-client relationships, but they will also affect…
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The Globe and Mail published my op-ed yesterday on antisemitism and what I think are two states of disbelief: the disbelief among far too many in Canada that rising antisemitism is real, alongside the disbelief by many within the Jewish community that antisemitism has returned in a manner unseen since the Holocaust. An open access…
The 6th annual Canadian Animal Law Conference is coming up! Animal Justice’s exciting and truly one-of-a-kind event will bring together animal lawyers, scholars, advocates, and students to learn, reflect, and collaborate on building a better legal system for animals. When: September 27-29, 2024Where: Toronto Metropolitan UniversityTickets: CanadianAnimalLawConference.ca The conference has been a big success since…
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The 2024 London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”) was stage to several discussions regarding mass litigations. This was definitely not by chance. Europe has been seeing an exponential rise in mass litigation, particularly in the last twenty years, where aspects arising from environmental, social and governance issues have started to become a trend worldwide. This post…
The threat of extreme wildfires has doubled in the past 20 years, with almost 20,000 fires blazing across the United States in 2024 alone. These high-intensity fires can be deadly, expensive, and create lingering health and environmental consequences. While we are used to seeing firefighters on the frontlines, researchers hope that next-generation smart technology, augmented…
What happens if you have a PA (Pennsylvania) Driver’s License with a New York cell phone Ticket? New York’s Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) contains two different sections related to use of ANY portable electronic devices while driving: VTL 1225(c) Use of Mobile Telephone VTL 1225(d) Use of Portable Electronic Devices (includes texting while driving)…
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Are you an employer using fixed-term employment contracts and wondering how to avoid costly legal pitfalls? Ontario’s recent Steele v. City of Barrie decision provides key insights on how to use FTECs effectively, minimizing risks like paying out full contracts or unintentionally creating indefinite-term employees. Here’s what you need to know. Fixed-term employment contracts (FTECs)…
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We’re suffering from “information disorder,” according to a report recently issued through the Aspen Institute. That’s not news. But how to solve this problem is the big issue, and the commission’s answer is that it will require substantial legal changes, as well as action by platforms, professionals, and academics. Legal responses to our disinformation pandemic…
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Written on behalf of Peter McSherry When an employee is hired to work for a particular employer, the parties often reduce the terms of the agreement to writing to ensure that both parties clearly understand their rights and obligations under the employment agreement. Typically, employment contracts include details regarding compensation to be paid to the…
