The topic of electronic signatures seems cursed to eternal life. In the blue corner we have the established liberal English law approach to signatures, which eschews formality and emphasises intention to authenticate. In the red corner we have preoccupation with verifying identity of the signatory, with technically engineered digital signatures and with the EU’s eIDAS hierarchy…
Section 11(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the right to a criminal trial within a reasonable time. But when will a criminal case get thrown out for delay? If the delay in completing the trial is judged to be “unreasonable”, the court must stay the charges. This would effectively end the…
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The rules for who qualifies to be an executor over a foreign decedent’s estate in New York are the same as when the decedent is a US national. With foreign decedents, the issue oftentimes is that that the heirs and beneficiaries do not qualify under New York law to serve as an executor because they…
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The enormous VAT bill that Italian tax authorities have presented to Meta, based on the estimated value of the data that they have received from users in return for their services, has recently been in the news. Tax on personal data has the potential to deal quite a blow to the business model of online…
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a similarly transformative vision for property law and conveyancing—a field marred by inefficiencies, delays, and outdated practices.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…
Starting July 1, 2026, Ontario’s auto insurance will undergo a big change: critical benefits like income replacement, caregiver support, and funeral coverage, which were once automatic, will now become optional add-ons. This means that to stay protected, you’ll need to actively choose these coverages in your motor vehicle policy. In this article, we’ll walk you…
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Hungary is often portrayed as a problem case for European integration due to frequent clashes between Viktor Orbán’s government and the EU’s institutions. Yet as András Bíró-Nagy and Gergő Medve-Bálint explain, the country’s 20 years in the EU have also seen a relatively high level of compliance with EU policies and strong support for membership…
Failing to respect anti-discrimination laws can result in substantial financial and reputational consequences In a landmark case, a federal jury in Detroit awarded $12.7 million to Lisa Domski, a former Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan employee, who sued the company for religious discrimination. This case raises critical issues about workplace vaccine mandates, religious accommodation,…
Car accidents can be overwhelming, leaving you unsure of what to do next. In New York, knowing the right steps to take after an accident is crucial to protect your rights, ensure your safety, and build a strong case if you need to seek compensation for damages or injuries. This guide provides a clear overview…
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European policies and legal instruments are increasingly drawn to a technocentric approach regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) fairness – that is, they pay a lot of attention to the technical issues of AI, such as ensuring that datasets are balanced and free from errors. With this blog post, I argue that it is not sufficient to…
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