Outside reverse veil piercing differs from traditional veil piercing, which is permitted due to the “‘The alter ego doctrine prevents individuals or other corporations from misusing the corporate laws by the device of a sham corporate entity. Traditional veil-piercing permits a party to pierce the corporate or limited liability company (LLC) veil so that an…
Kyle Kirkland is a member of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. Since at least 2016, spread over two different pieces of litigation (2016 court decisions outlining his first lawsuit can be read here and here, and a 2021 decision here) Mr. Kirkland has been seeking a declaration that several sections of Alberta’s Gaming, Liquor and…
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Coline Cauvin joined ACQUIS as a Senior Associate in March 2024, strengthening our sanctions & compliance practice and presence in Paris. She further diversifies our sanctions and export control capabilities by bringing substantial expertise in advising financial institutions and international clients on compliance and enforcement-related matters. You previously worked at a Big4 law firm…
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I. Partition Abuse and the Problem of Declining Intergenerational Wealth Unfortunately, a far too common scenario occurs where the family home passes to the children where the parents decease intestate (meaning, mom or dad did not have a will, trust, or any other estate plan providing for the disposition of the home) and the home…
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The sentencing for manslaughter covers the whole spectrum of punishments. There is no minimum sentencing requirement, yet the maximum punishment is life imprisonment. Due to this, the circumstances of the case are vitally important. Mitigating factors can play a huge role in manslaughter cases and can be key for obtaining more lenient sentences. Here we…
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Der Gesetzesentwurf zur Neuregelung des Schwangerschaftsabbruchs Letzte Woche schlug ein Bündnis aus 26 Verbänden und Organisationen einen Gesetzesentwurf zur Neuregelung des Schwangerschaftsabbruchs vor („Gesetzesentwurf“). Grundlage ist der Abschlussbericht, den die von der Bundesregierung eingesetzte Kommission zur reproduktiven Selbstbestimmung und Fortpflanzungsmedizin im April 2024 vorgelegt hat („Abschlussbericht“). Nach dem Gesetzesentwurf sollen Schwangerschaftsabbrüche bis einschließlich der abgeschlossenen…
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Trending in Telehealth highlights state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists, and technology companies that deliver and facilitate the delivery of virtual care. Trending in the past week: Medical practice standards Maternal care Opioid treatment A CLOSER LOOK Proposed Legislation & Rulemaking: The Massachusetts Executive Office…
Negotiating an Offer to Purchase for a piece of real estate is about more than just the price. In this blog post, I’ll start by looking at two key points that must be worked out between buyer and seller: unattached goods and material latent defects. Then I’ll include a third topic that can be very…
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As we wave goodbye to summer and welcome the crisp air of early fall, motorcyclists are presented with a unique blend of riding conditions. While the beauty of autumn beckons riders to the open road, this transitional period also calls for heightened safety awareness. A motorcycle accident lawyer can help you understand the nuances of…
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Summaries of judgments made in collaboration with the Portuguese judge and référendaire of the CJEU (Nuno Piçarra and Sophie Perez) ▪ Judgment of the Court (Grand Chamber) of 11 June 2024, Staatssecretaris van Justitie en Veiligheid (Women identifying with the value of gender equality), Case C-646/21, EU:C:2024:487 Reference for a preliminary ruling – Area of freedom,…
