Refusals Can Be Actions and Not Words The Judge Suppressed the Defendant’s DWI Refusal to take a chemical Intoxilyzer Breath Test Based on Improper/Incomplete Refusal Warnings. What Can We Learn from this New York DWI Refusal case? After a DWI Arrest the Police Must Advise of the Consequences of a Refusal to Give Breath In…
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The UK has been in a long process of procurement law reform that was due to kick in on 28 October 2024, following a 6-month ‘go live’ notice for the Procurement Act 2023. Today, a 4-month delay has been announced and the new UK procurement rules will only enter into force on 24 February 2025…
There are many instances where someone lives in a different country but holds assets in New York. Maybe the decedent worked or lived in the US at one time and returned to their home country to retire. Or, it could be the decedent was here on a work visa and had to go back when…
This morning permission was granted to extend insolvency protection to tobacco multinationals into a sixth year. Little information on the details of the settlement under discussion among the companies and the governments and smokers who are suing them was provided during the half hour hearing before Ontario Superior Court Chief Justice Geoffrey Morowetz. In quick…
The first semester of law school, for the most part is an adjustment period. Between trying to figure out how to navigate law school and being away from friends and family, it can get quite overwhelming at times. As a 1L Dual JD student at Windsor Law, navigating my first semester was definitely challenging. Being…
By MARK PEARSON Follow @Journlaw Decades of experience as a magistrate and lawyer inform the advice offered to court reporters in Episode #008 of our occasional Griffith University SMALL podcast – Social Media and Law Livestream. Retired magistrate Antoine Bloemen. Photo: Anne Bloemen. Griffith University Media Law student Elizabeth Heseltine interviews retired Western Australian magistrate…
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Your attorney website is more than a checkbox. It’s your firm’s first impression for clients, a critical component of your marketing strategy, and a key tool for establishing credibility. A Google Consumer Survey found that 96% of potential clients turn to search engines for legal advice, making a well-designed website essential for attracting new business…
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Thomas Kearns Publishes Article in NYREJ on Bifurcating Management and Economics in LLCs New York Real Estate Journal published an article on March 26 authored by Co-Chair of Olshan’s Real Estate Law practice Thomas Kearns entitled “Bifurcating Management and Economics in LLCs” (or here for NYREJ subscribers). Limited Liability Company (LLC) statutes are known to…
Ontario’s Homeowner Protection Act, 2024 (the “Act”) introduces critical safeguards for homeowners by prohibiting the registration of Notices of Security Interest’s (NOSIs) for consumer goods on their properties. What is a Notice of Security Interest? A notice of security interest is a notice that can be registered on title to a property in the land…
A startup that didn’t invest in a pre-ICO legal consultation decided to shut down after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) called with some questions. The incident serves as a reminder that startups should consult a blockchain lawyer before an ICO. Protostarr’s Busted Initial Coin Offering A dApp (decentralized application), Protostarr’s creators envisioned a…
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