2021 proved to be another banner year for blink-and-you’ll-miss-it changes to the liquor law landscape. Alcohol & Advocacy frequently describes the liquor laws in British Columbia, and across Canada, as “dynamic” and that remains very much the case. COVID continued to drive the bus as far as policy changes by the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation…
Insights From Commissioner-designate hearings on the Future of EU Policy: Trade, Sanctions, Digital, and Enlargement The confirmation of the new European Commissioners by the European Parliament (EP) has been postponed due to disagreements between the two largest political groups, the S&D and EPP. Despite the delay, all Commissioner-designates have presented their views and priorities on…
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Yay, I’m blogging about more crypto losses. 🙄 An investor bought LDO tokens issued by the Lido DAO (“Decentralized Autonomous Organization”), which is an Ethereum staking service capitalized by token sales, and lost money. Everyone apparently agrees the tokens were unregistered securities, which sounds like a problem. The question is: for whom? The DAO raised…
Suffolk Sheriff Deputies Enforcing Eviction Order Recent Case Shows Fundamental Flaws Remain In The Housing Court Eviction System I recently concluded an eviction with a forced moved out in Dorchester, MA, which epitomizes everything that is wrong with the system here in Massachusetts. For the privacy of the parties, I will not divulge the names…
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Fraud and theft have some key similarities. But while they both involve the taking of something that’s not yours, they also have some key differences. Specifically in their method, intent, and the legal consequences of the crime. Here we’ll look at the definitions of these two crimes and the difference between them. After that, we’ll…
Public Resistance and External Pressure as Substitutes for Effective Judicial Oversight The parliamentary election in Georgia on 26 October 2024 resulted in the ruling Georgian Dream party being declared the winner by the Central Elections Commission (CEC), with nearly 54% of the vote. However, independent observers identified a large-scale, multi-faceted election-rigging scheme in favor of…
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Landlord Law brings you all the latest housing news and more. Here are some highlights that have been in the news this week. EPC ‘C’ targets could be offset by rent increases 42% of landlords intend to increase their rents to pay for the EPC costs to cover energy efficiency improvements in order to meet…
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Facing workplace challenges can be stressful and uncertain. Taking specific steps before consulting with an employment lawyer is essential to ensure your case is as strong as possible. Here is what you need to know before scheduling a consultation. Understanding Your Workplace Rights and Issues The first step before contacting an employment lawyer is understanding…
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Job interviews should focus on your qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the role—not on personal characteristics like your vision impairment. Unfortunately, many individuals with vision impairments still face inappropriate and illegal questions during the hiring process. If you’ve experienced this type of discrimination in New York, it’s crucial to understand your rights and take…
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Rubén Díez García (Professor in the Department of Applied Sociology at the Complutense University of Madrid) The Berlin Wall, built in 1961, was more than just a physical barrier: it was a symbol that separated two worlds and competing political ideologies. This ideological division also fuelled conflict within liberal democracies themselves. On the eastern side,…
