Understanding the responsibilities of property management and tenant rights can be complex, especially when changes occur in property ownership. A Section 3 Notice plays a pivotal role in such situations. The legal requirement ensures transparency and continuous communication between new landlords and existing tenants and that the tenant is aware of the new landlord. Helix…
If you haven’t seen it yet, there is one month left to check out the current Gelber exhibit: Witchcraft in the Law. This exhibit, which has been in place since October 2022, highlights rare materials collected from the Rare Books collection here at the Gelber, along with materials from ROAAr and the Osler History of…
Antje Kunst* * Antje Kunst is an international lawyer and barrister of Pavocat Chambers, admitted to the Bar of England and Wales, and the Bar of Berlin, advising and representing individuals in a wide range of matters related to the CFSP, including employment cases. She has appeared in numerous cases before both the Court…
This is Part 2 of a short series of reflections on Ofcom’s Illegal Harms Consultation under the Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA). Ofcom are currently in the process of considering submissions following closure of the consultation in February 2o24. The very title of the Ofcom consultation — Illegal Harms — prompts questions about the illegality…
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On 9 September, Mario Draghi published a new report on European competitiveness. André Wolf argues that while the report identifies many of the key challenges facing Europe, it contains questionable policy solutions. Mario Draghi’s new report on the future of European competitiveness is undoubtedly a work of impressive scope and detail. It does an excellent…
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Professor Real Estate® Suzanne Hollander wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving full of Real Estate! Bank Rate consulted with Suzanne on the Risks and Rewards of Buying a Property Through a Foreclosure Auction. Read Suzanne’s commentary below published on November 7, 2023 Homes listed for sale online aren’t the only available properties out there. Sometimes, homes are auctioned…
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The European Commission’s “Proposal for a Council Decision on the partial suspension of the application of the Energy Charter Treaty between the Union and any legal entity that is owned or controlled by citizens or nationals of the Russian Federation or of the Republic of Belarus, and any Investment within the meaning of the Energy…
Mills & Mills LLP was founded in 1884 when Alexander and George Mills opened our first office at the corner of Church & Front Street in Toronto. Alexander and his brother George both became lawyers because of the perseverance and guidance of their brother, Dr. James Mills, who in no small way played a very…
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The New York Court of Appeals, in an action challenging the issuance of a use variance, clarified the application of the “relation back doctrine” to allow an amended petition adding a necessary party, after expiration of the statute of limitations. In Matter of Joseph Nemeth v. K-Tooling https://www.nycourts.gov/reporter/3dseries/2023/2023_05349.htm the Court found, omitting the owner of…
We can always live vicariously through celebrities, even when they divorce. This week,it was reported that Tom Middleditch of Silicon Valley fame was ordered to pay his ex-wife more than $2.6 million in their divorce settlement. Not too shabby, considering thewere only married for four years.Another couple that we vicariously watch to see how the…
