Jay Feinman, author of Delay, Deny, Defend, discusses the pervasive frustration Americans feel toward insurance companies, driven by claims of unjust practices, including delays, denials, and complicated claim procedures, in an article, Americans’ Rage at Insurers Goes Beyond Health Coverage – The Author of ‘Delay, Deny, Defend’ Points to 3 Reforms that Could Help. 1…
If you’re a landlord and find yourself dealing with property damage caused by a tenant, it’s essential to know your rights. In England and Wales, landlords can sue tenants for property damage that exceeds normal wear and tear. This legal action is typically pursued through the small claims court. Understanding the nuances of the law,…
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Critical materials—the collective term for metals and minerals essential for all kinds of advanced technology and clean energy—are vital to the growth of artificial intelligence (AI), which has become pervasive in everyday life. AI hardware relies on familiar elements like aluminum, silicon and copper, and unfamiliar elements like gallium, germanium, palladium and neodymium to support…
In light of the Coronavirus (“Covid-19”) Pandemic that has affected schools, businesses, housing and employment, Governor Newsom executed two Executive Order’s regarding evictions. The March 16, 2020, Executive Order N-28-20 authorizes local governments to halt residential and commercial evictions based on nonpayment of rent due to loss of income or substantial out of pocket medical…
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This episode of Tales from the Trenches is shocking! A client had retained my legal services to help with purchasing her dream home in Edmonton, Alberta. The seller provided a brand-new real property report (RPR) to my client, who in turn sent the RPR to me for review. There were a few red flags, but…
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Housing Court Justice Irene Bagdoian Rules That Boston Covid-19 Eviction Moratorium Exceeded Public Health Emergency Powers Updated (Dec. 23, 2021): Judge Denies Stay of Ruling Pending Appeal In likely one of the most important cases ever heard by the Massachusetts Housing Court, Justice Irene Bagdoian declared that despite the gravity of the Covid-19 pandemic, the…
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Landlord Law Newsround brings you all the latest housing news and more. Official – over 55’s are fastest growing tenants Paragon Bank has carried out research and has claimed that the number of over 55 year olds now renting has grown by 66% in the last decade to 492,000. Those aged over 65 are close…
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Leonardo da Vinci’s architectural brilliance and Isaac Newton’s mathematical precision revolutionised their respective fields, leaving legacies of innovation and exactitude. Today, Gav Ward proposes a similarly transformative vision for property law and conveyancing—a field marred by inefficiencies, delays, and outdated practices. Much like da Vinci, who conceptualised elegant and functional designs centuries ahead of his…
The “armchair rule” is a guiding principle in will interpretation that permits courts to step into the shoes of the testator, considering their perspective and circumstances when drafting the will. This approach was central to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s decision in Landry v. Christiansen-Hassett, 2024 ONSC 2509, where the interpretation of a contentious…
The University of Colorado Boulder has published two new research papers examining the air quality inside homes that survived the 2021 Marshall Fire, Colorado’s most destructive wildfire, and its impact on residents’ health. These studies are among the first to investigate air quality within smoke and ash-damaged homes and assess the health effects on occupants….
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