Welcome to our weekly Newsround where we bring you the housing news that has been trending this week. Renters Rights Bill Second Reading This took place on Thursday. After a fairly long debate the bill was passed and will now move on to the committee stage. Which will take place on a date to be…
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Is a plaintiff allowed to file its statement of claim in whatever city it finds most convenient, even if that place has no connection to the parties or the claim? While Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure would appear to permit an action to be commenced in any jurisdiction, not all judges are as welcoming. In…
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SJB RE Holdings, LLC v Gifford 2024 NY Slip Op 30924(U) March 21, 2024 Supreme Court, Saratoga County Docket Number: Index No. EF20233420 Judge: Richard A. Kupferman is a case about an apartment tenant moving out, and the landlord keeping the security deposit, over whether the apartment needed repainting and whether the landlord was permitted…
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Summary On 1 October 2023, the European Union’s (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered into the transitional phase, with the first reporting period covering carbon-intense goods imported during the period 1 October 2023 to 31 December 2023, ending on 31 January 2024. CBAM reporting declarants, businesses active in the cement, fertiliser, iron & steel,…
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Hackers use a variety of methods to compromise computers, email accounts, and bank accounts, typically exploiting vulnerabilities in systems, weak security practices, or human error. Below are some of the most common techniques hackers use to gain unauthorized access: 1. Phishing – Method: Hackers send fraudulent emails, text messages, or websites that appear to be…
What are the common reasons for disability claim denials? One common reason for disability claim denials is insufficient medical evidence. Claims often require comprehensive documentation to substantiate the severity and impact of the disability. If the medical records submitted do not adequately demonstrate how the condition limits the claimant’s ability to work, the claim may…
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Security as both a legal and political concept allows the limitation and sometimes even derogation from legal rules; these departures are not absolute and have parameters. Yet, States often invoke security to justify disproportionate and outright illegal acts, which is aided by the fact that the precise contours of what is considered a legitimate security…
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Existing U.S. laws don’t prevent misinformation on the Internet, as we have seen, nor do social media companies keep it off their services on their own. The question naturally arises whether new Internet laws could change things. The trick would be to reconcile Internet technology (which allows anyone to publish anything worldwide), gatekeeping and editing on…
A homeowner may file an action to quiet title in order to claim their ownership rights of the property in question. In a September 4, 2019 Massachusetts property case, the plaintiffs brought an action in Land Court claiming ownership of a way that lined one side of their property. The plaintiffs also sought a judgment…
On August 23, 2021, the Government of British Columbia announced that, commencing September 13, 2021, it would require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for individuals, in British Columbia, to access various discretionary services. The Government news release said: A new order from the provincial health officer will require individuals to provide proof of vaccination to access…
