Joshua Zhang, Unsplash In the wake of the Federal Trade Commission’s recently failed attempt to ban non-compete agreements between employers and workers,[1] individual states have once again taken up the mantle of further regulating and limiting their use. These states’ new efforts have appeared with greatest frequency in the health care sector. In states where…
4 minutes read Published Jun 30, 2025 Every so often, there are moments that redefine what’s possible. Today is one of those moments. Clio has signed a definitive agreement to acquire vLex, the global leader in legal intelligence that combines the world’s most comprehensive legal research platform with cutting-edge AI. This acquisition represents the largest…
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Alame & Ors v Shell PLC & Anor [2025] EWHC 1539 (KB) is a milestone in business and human rights /environmental claims litigation, particularly as it pertains to legacy pollution. I reported on earlier developments in the case here, with further links in that post to yet other earlier judgments. The Alame claim is also…
[Note: Greetings from Shanghai, where it’s almost 1 am and the Supreme Court has just demolished the Internet. I’m posting these remarks and then heading to bed, where I will curl up in a fetal position as I question everything I know about Internet Law–and lament how the next generations of Americans will experience a…
If you’re a caregiver, someone who has dedicated time and compassion to supporting others, then the caregiver pilot program may be one of the most practical and realistic immigration pathways available. However, the process can be a little overwhelming. This guide will walk you through everything clearly, from eligibility to the actual application process, so…
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The Legal 500 United States 2023 guide has ranked Norton Rose Fulbright as a leading law firm in 34 national practice areas and recognized 23 of the firm’s US lawyers as national leaders. Seven of the recognized lawyers were part of the “Hall of Fame” of their respective practice groups, and eight were named to…
The government of Canada – specifically the Minister of Justice – just released its “Charter Statement” regarding Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act. I’m particularly focused on the “lawful access” provisions in the Bill, and I read it with interest to see how the government thinks the expanded government access to data is compatible with…
Introduction In April 2025, German authorities issued deportation orders to four foreign nationals residing in Berlin, including 3 EU citizens and one US citizen. The orders were reportedly based on their involvement in pro-Palestinian activism, e.g., participation in a protest held at Berlin’s Free University in October 2024 and alleged – yet unproven – support…
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The Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal has ordered that an employee’s constructive dismissal lawsuit was barred because it was based on workplace mental distress, which was a matter for the WSIB and not the courts. The employee worked in housekeeping in a hotel. She resigned from her job. She then started a constructive…
