Multiple media outlets reported this week that five former members of the 2018 Canadian World Junior team are going to be arrested for sexual assault. The impending criminal charges appear to relate to an alleged sexual assault that took place in London, Ontario in June 2018. There is now reporting as well that members of…
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Australia was an early pioneer of digital markets analysis and regulation, having investigated these issues since 2017. The ACCC has highlighted concerns about competition in digital markets in nine excellent reports during its 5-year Digital Platform Services Inquiry, which concludes in March 2025. In September 2022, the fifth report set out the concrete recommendations for…
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Proponents of a duty of care for online platforms have long dwelt on the theme of safety by design. It has come to the fore again recently with the government’s publication of a draft Statement of Strategic Priorities (SSP) for Ofcom under the Online Safety Act. Safety by Design is named as one of five…
Would-be Calgary Landlord Builds Legally-Approved Secondary Suite but Gets Stifled by Restrictive Covenant on Title for Neighbourhood’s Single-Family Dwellings. And now for the main event! This Real Estate Regulation League title fight is scheduled for five rounds in the heavyweight division. At stake is the Secondary Suite Championship Belt! The reigning, defending, undisputed champion, Restrictive…
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Understanding how origination credits became so pervasive requires a look back 40 or 50 years. By the 1980s, governments around the world had passed new regulations in dozens of industries. As the legal needs of most businesses surged in complexity, general counsels transformed into sophisticated and demanding corporate operators. Law firms had to press harder…
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The holiday season is a time for joy and togetherness, but for separated or divorced families, it can also present challenges. Managing custody and visitation schedules during this busy time requires careful planning and open communication. For parents, the priority is to create a magical holiday experience for their children while avoiding conflict. At Pace…
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The Backstops That riddle has two possible solutions. Either the UK as a whole has to opt for a much closer relationship with the EU than the one described in its red lines or it has to accept that Northern Ireland will have a closer relationship with the European Union than the rest of the country. …
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LINK TO VIRTUAL HEARING LIVESTREAM CLICK HERE The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Housing will hold a virtual hearing and take testimony on 20 controversial Landlord-Tenant bills on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 11 a.m. These bills include some of the most controversial and radical measures ever to reach Beacon Hill, including a return to…
Employers must recognize that, under the OHSA, they may still be held responsible for worker safety even when a third-party contractor is involved In a landmark decision earlier this year, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provided a crucial ruling on the due diligence defence under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). This case,…
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Getting a divorce is tough enough when you have kids without trying to move on top of it. Sometimes, you just need to relocate, though, and things get complicated. This article will help you do just that, explaining the essentials you need to know about moving after a New York divorce, including: How relocation is…
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