Friedrich Merz was confirmed as Germany’s new Chancellor on 6 May, despite losing an initial vote in the Bundestag. John Ryan argues Merz will face a formidable challenge in trying to revive the German economy. The result of the German federal election in February reflected a complex and fragile social and political landscape. A crucial…
Morgan Lane, Unsplash With the FTC Ban on non-competes essentially dead in the Courts of Appeal, various states and agencies have taken up the mantle to further limit or expand the use of restrictive covenants for certain populations in 2025. Below is a list of major legislative changes, judicial decisions, and agency actions at the…
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Running a condo corporation comes with a long list of responsibilities—and missing a single deadline can create headaches for boards and property managers alike. With deadlines spread across the fiscal year, it can be easy to miss something important. The Condominium Authority of Ontario’s (CAO) Condo Calendar Tool helps by offering a clear, customized visual…
By Thomas, Gabriel, Sophie and Luca Source: Ryan Zazueta In the ever-expanding world of EU agencies, one stands out for its critical role in protecting public health and the environment: the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Tasked with enforcing the REACH Regulation – the EU’s cornerstone framework for regulating chemicals – ECHA operates with deep scientific…
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This case involves diamond prices. The plaintiff Rapaport publishes a weekly subscription-only price list of diamonds based on various attributes. This publication serves as an industry benchmark. The defendant Nivoda is an online retailer[FN] that displays how its prices are discounted compared to the Rapaport prices (see screenshot). In theory, someone could collect the Rapaport…
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Real property is one of the most important purchases in a person’s life. Given the importance and the stakes involved, disputes are not uncommon. Thankfully, California real estate law provides parties with many unique and effective resolutions for disputes concerning ownership, acquisition, and division, amongst other things. Despite the options available for resolution, unhappy parties…
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Do Ontario employers have the right to terminate an employee’s employment “at any time” and in their “sole discretion”? In Dufault v. The Corporation of the Township of Ignace, 2024 ONSC 1029, the Honourable Madam Justice H. M Pierce of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice sitting at Thunder Bay held that they do not….
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Helga Luku, PhD researcher, University of Antwerp Photo credit: Jakub Halun, via Wikimedia commons On the 3rd of April 2025, Advocate General (AG) Richard de la Tour delivered his Opinion in C-713/23, Wojewoda Mazowiecki, concerning the recognition and entry in a civil register of a foreign certificate of marriage between persons of the same…
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Am I Liable for Canadian Taxes When Buying Property from a Non-Resident of Canada? I’ve written before on the extremely dangerous issue of non-resident taxes on Canadian real estate. Real estate agents and real estate lawyers in Canada know about non-resident tax. To give buyers comfort that the seller is a legal resident, the classic…
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Life can take unpredictable turns, and when an illness or injury disables you for an extended period, access to long-term disability (LTD) benefits can provide vital financial support. However, navigating the complexities of LTD benefits in Ontario can be challenging. This article offers an in-depth look at how LTD works, who qualifies, and what steps…
