Read the Published Version of My Paper Against Mandatory Online Age Authentication

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The final published version of my paper, “The ‘Segregate-and-Suppress’ Approach to Regulating Child Safety Online,” is now available. Some more context about this publication: We’re on the cusp of major structural changes to the Internet as more websites and apps implement age authentication walls to confirm readers are adults. Another major rollout of these access…

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Internet Law

Driving With a Suspended Licence in Ontario: Know the Risks

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There can be times when people know what they are doing is wrong, but feel it’s worth the risk. This can include driving with a suspended licence. In Ontario, driving while suspended can come with some severe consequences you may not be aware of. There are a few reasons your licence can be suspended, and…

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A first step towards the decriminalisation of the facilitation of unauthorised entry?  – EU Immigration and Asylum Law and Policy

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Print this article The ruling of the Court of Justice in Kinsa: A first step towards the decriminalisation of the facilitation of unauthorised entry?  By Prof. Valsamis Mitsilegas, University of Liverpool, UK One of the most eagerly awaited judgments by the Court of Justice in recent months has involved the litigation in the case of…

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H.B. 40 expands the Texas Business Court’s jurisdiction and geography | United States | Global law firm

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On May 28, 2025, the 89th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 40, which expands the jurisdiction of the Texas Business Court and opens the door to the creation of additional Business Court Divisions in the future. H.B. 40 was authored by Texas State Representatives Brooks Landgraf, Morgan Meyer, Jeff Leach, Mike Schofield and Marc LaHood. Those…

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Interior Department Streamlines NEPA, ESA, NHPA Reviews for Geothermal Energy Projects

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The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced on May 30 that it will invoke emergency permitting procedures to accelerate environmental review of select geothermal energy projects, with three proposed geothermal projects in Nevada to be among the first projects to undergo expedited review. This action follows President Trump’s January 20, 2025, executive order declaring…

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Life Insurance Disputes: Understanding the Contestability Period

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Life insurance provides financial security to loved ones after the death of a policyholder. However, beneficiaries may face unexpected hurdles when filing a claim, especially during the contestability period. If you’ve had a life insurance claim denied, understanding the reasons and knowing your legal options is crucial. In this blog, we’ll explain the contestability period…

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Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation Signed in Hong Kong, China – EJIL: Talk!

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On May 30, 2025, the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation was signed in Hong Kong, China, with 33 States as the founding parties. Led by China, the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) represents the first permanent inter-governmental dispute settlement organization dedicated to mediation. Before the IOMed era, China had already…

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European Law

New Standards (or is it a Book Ban?) in Alberta K-12 Schools

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By: Shaun Fluker Order Commented On: Ministerial Order 030/2025 (Education and Childcare) PDF Version: New Standards (or is it a Book Ban?) in Alberta K-12 Schools On July 4, 2025, Education and Childcare Minister Demetrios Nicolaides issued Ministerial Order 030/2025  prohibiting the inclusion of library materials with prescribed sexual content in K-12 schools. The Minister’s…

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Can a Judiciary Law 487 Claim Lie For Acts in Federal Court?

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Claude Mayo Constr. Co., Inc. v Barclay Damon LLP 2025 NY Slip Op 03897 Decided on June 27, 2025Appellate Division, Fourth Department chooses to duck this question. Since JL 487 is a NY statute, and requires that deceit take place during a pending litigation, the question of whether litigation in Federal Court meets the criteria…

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Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia – A Tour de Force in Applying the Convention as Part of International Law

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By Dr. Jasmine Sommardal, Associate Editor of the ECHR Blog  On 9 July 2025, the Court delivered its long-awaited merits judgment in the case of Ukraine and the Netherlands v Russia. The case arose from four inter-state applications and concerns grave allegations of Convention rights, including administrative practices concerning extrajudicial killings, torture and arbitrary detentions…

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