A Notice of Action, also known as Lis Pendens (Latin for “a suit pending”), may be recorded in a lawsuit that involves title to real property. Because this will prevent sale or refinancing of the property it attracts the defendant’s attention, and they want to remove (“expunge”) it from the record. Anyone seeking money damages…
OWNERSHIP The preferred real estate title deed in Thailand is ownership. The only true ownership title deed to land in Thailand is called a “Chanote” and is issued in accordance with the Land Code (1954). Condominium units also have “Condominium Ownership Title Deeds” which are issued in accordance with the Condominium Act (1979). Ownership deeds…
On 17 January 2025, Esra Demir-Gürsel (Hertie School), Corina Heri (University of Zürich) and Jens Theilen (Helmut Schmidt University) are organizing a workshop on Critical Approaches to European Human Rights Law, and a Call for Papers for the workshop has just been launched. The aim of the workshop is to critically reflect on the ECHR and…
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Custody Battles in the time of Corona – Beth C. Thomas Law Blog Skip to content One of a parent’s greatest fears, losing their children. Essential workers are finding their child custody put at risk by their participation in the fight against the Coronavirus. A publicly shared via social media, court order from the Sac…
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Canada ships thousands of horses to Japan every year by air, where they are fattened, slaughtered and eaten raw as sashimi, a delicacy for the wealthy. These shipments are incredibly taxing and dangerous—horses are known to become injured and even die en route. This industry is cruel and unnecessary, and concerned Canadians have been fighting…
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Nova Scotia’s Children and Family Services Act provides authority for the Minister of Community Services to supervise and manage Nova Scotia’s child protection legislation and to appear in court with respect to any matter arising pursuant to the legislation. Each province in Canada has similar legislation, with Ontario’s Act for the Prevention of Cruelty to…
Welcome to another Newsround, where this week we have had the most significant and long awaited news for landlords in a long time with the Renters’ Rights Bill finally being published by our new government. Let’s start our Newsround this week by taking a look at what it means for landlords. New Renters’ Rights Bill…
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Reem Contr. v Altschul & Altschul 2024 NY Slip Op 32915(U) August 19, 2024 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 104202/2011 Judge: David B. Cohen presents the interesting question of whether a party may make a second motion for summary judgment, and if so, under what circumstances. Here, Defendants are denied a…
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Patents have a reputation of being difficult to read and understand and a key part of most patent litigation proceedings is ‘construing’ or providing meaning to the claims of the patent. A recent decision of the Federal Court considered a series of claims which it determined were not possible to be understood – the claims…
The right clickwrap agreement will protect your assets and business better than a standard contract; it also allows for higher profit potential. I Want One » Certain clickwrap, browserwrap and sign-in wrap agreements may soon be under legal fire. Anyone using — or considering using — these contracts should set aside a minute to read…
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