Political misinformation on the Internet is likely to continue, and our previous posts on laws, business practices and reforms have made it apparent that it is up to you, the Web User, to navigate truth and falsity on your own. Yes, on the one side we have sophisticated campaign organizations, with professional copywriters, pollsters, data analysts and…
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If you are planning to construct a new home on your recently purchased property, a Massachusetts real estate attorney can guide you through the legal process. Typically, new residential construction is subject to local zoning laws, illustrated in a September 16, 2019 case. The plaintiffs in the case had reportedly applied for a building permit…
Many simply see manslaughter as a step down from murder, but it’s more complicated than that. While counted as a homicide, it is a distinctly different crime from first or second-degree murder. This is due to the absence of a premeditation or an intent to kill. One of the most crucial aspects to learn about…
On 17 January, the Council of the European Union (EU) and the European Parliament (EP) reached a provisional agreement on a new legislative package that aims to strengthen EU rules on money laundering (AML) and terrorist financing activities (CFT). The Commission presented its AML/CFT legislative package on 20 July 2021, aiming to establish a new…
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In May 2024 the UK passed the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC). Amongst other changes, the DMCC grants the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) new powers to directly impose fines of up to 10% of a business’s global turnover for consumer protection breaches and to issue notices requiring changes to online…
The end of summer often signals a return to routine, which can mean an uptick in vehicle traffic and the headaches that come with it. As roads in Ontario become more congested, the chances of car accidents and incidents related to distracted driving tend to rise. It’s crucial during these times to stay vigilant and…
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Jusino v. FEDERATION OF CATHOLIC TEACHERS, INC., 2024 NY Slip Op 50315, – Sup Ct. Richmond Co, March 25, 2024: “The plaintiff in this action, Ramon K. Jusino (hereinafter “Plaintiff”), was a high school theology teacher employed by Notre Dame Academy of Staten Island (hereinafter “NDA”), a Catholic high school. In this capacity, Plaintiff was…
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Five Questions to Lilian Tsourdi Germany is once again controlling all of its national borders, triggering fears that this could put the European project at risk. In Germany, the measures are being discussed as a necessary response to the knife attack in Solingen, where three people were killed by an asylum seeker. At the same…
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Muchas Gracias Downtown News – It was a beautiful day to participate in Downtown News‘s urban expert meeting with new City of Miami Commissioner Sabina Covo! Learn more below! Sabina Covo was elected on February 27 for the Miami City Commission, District 2, after a short but intense campaign. Like most elections, it was rich in promises. Candidate…
By: Nigel Bankes Case commented on: Malii v British Columbia, 2024 BCSC 85 (CanLII), aff’d Nisg?a’a Nation v Malii, 2024 BCCA 313 (CanLII) PDF Version: Modern Treaties, Shared Territories and Party Status in Aboriginal Title Litigation Overlapping claims and shared territories present challenges in the negotiation of modern treaties that are best worked out by…
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