What to do if you are served with a German Default Judgment? In German civil litigation cases, the court will immediately issue a default court order (Versäumnisurteil) against any party that does not appear for a court hearing unless that party (claimant or defendant) is properly excused. This is why every German litigation lawyer worth…
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In a previous blog post, we covered Bill C-18 (Online News Act) and how this proposed legislation would require digital media platforms to compensate news outlets when reproducing or otherwise facilitating access to their content. At the time of the post, Bill C-18 had recently been tabled by Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez. Although it…
This post provides a mark type / class / category / status breakdown of the 67,000 trademark applications1 CIPO received in 2023. 2023 filings break down by mark type as shown below. Most Canadian trademarks have only one mark type, but multiple types are possible2. This table reflects only the first mark type presented in CIPO’s…
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Under California real estate law a prescriptive easement requires the trespasser showing that they have used the property “for the statutory period of five years, which use has been (1) open and notorious; (2) continuous and uninterrupted; (3) hostile to the true owner; and (4) under claim of right.” The way a property owner cuts…
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There’s a bill working its way through the Parliament that presents a clear and present danger to the free and open internet, to freedom of expression and to privacy online. It’s a private member’s bill that shockingly has gotten traction. You may have heard of it, thanks to Professor Michael Geist, who has called the…
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Written by Guillaume Ragonnaud. The EU automotive sector has a century-old tradition of producing vehicles with internal combustion engines. It enjoys a global reputation for mechanical engineering excellence, quality, design and creativity. Today, the sector is at a crossroads: the green transition, digitalisation and global competition (in particular China’s emergence as a leading global auto…
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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: Insurance and Medicaid reimbursement Behavioral and mental health A CLOSER LOOK Finalized Legislation & Rulemaking: In Pennsylvania, the…
While most landlords and tenants enjoy a peaceful and cordial relationship, there are times wherein disputes arise. This causes stress on both sides, as well as the potential for litigation, spending of resources, and a huge time commitment. In this article I will go over the most common disputes we see come through our firm…
According to recent news reports, a man faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the 2022 death of his co-worker at a fast-food restaurant. The accused, admitting to the act, is asking the judge to find him not criminally responsible, claiming he was under a psychotic break at the time of the killing. The agreed…
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It seems to be a never-ending series with countless episodes: the puzzle of the EU’s accession to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) remains on the EU’s agenda. It continues to be there not least because of the constitutional imperative under Article 6 TEU, which was inserted in the Treaty of Lisbon in 2007….
