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Recognition of Professional Qualifications of Migrants at Work in the EU: Part I

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In two blog posts (here, here) I have commented on the recognition of professional qualifications between the EU and UK post-Brexit. Yet to be described and reflected upon, however, is the more general scheme of legal regulation of the recognition of professional qualifications which applies to third-country nationals coming to the EU, be they regular,…

European Law

The Value Of A Life Lost

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The Value Of A Life Lost At the initial client intake interview, a lawyer handling a wrongful death case has the important job of explaining the law to their clients, as well as breaking down the practical considerations of bringing the case. Unfortunately, as detailed in Chapter 4, this often includes informing family members of…

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New York Law

A Lawyer’s Blog – Jon Michael Probstein, Esq.: ENFORCING RESTRICTIVE COVENANT IN COMMERCIAL NON-EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

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TWITCHELL TECH. PRODS., LLC v. MECHOSHADE SYS., LLC, 2024 NY Slip Op 1744 – NY: Appellate Div., 2nd Dept. 2024: “This appeal requires us to analyze the factors to consider when evaluating whether a restrictive covenant in an ordinary commercial contract is enforceable. Although there is a dearth of New York state case law on…

New York Law

Canada Enhances Support for French-Speaking International Students and Immigrants

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In a significant step towards enhancing the vitality of Francophone communities, Canada has announced the launch of the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) program, which began on August 26, 2024. This initiative aims to attract French-speaking international students and immigrants, further enriching the linguistic, social, and economic landscape of Francophone minority communities (FMCs). The…

Canada Law

How to Claim a New York Bank Account of a Deceased Foreign Person

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We recently had a case whether the decedent worked for the United Nations, and as a condition of employment had to deposit wages into a New York bank account. Decedent died in Africa, and his children, all African citizens, could not retrieve this money – which had accumulated to a large sum over his many…

New York Law

3 Things I would have done Differently: Reflections from a 3L in their Final Semester | by Madison Bell | Law School Life and Beyond

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In the blink of an eye, I am gearing up for my final semester of law school at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law. The past two and a half years have been incredible, challenging and rewarding. As I reflect on my law school experience, there are a few things I wish I had…

Canada Law

Encavis AG and Others v. Italy, Yet Another Award in the Italian Renewable Energy Saga

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On March 11, 2024, an ICSID arbitral tribunal (Juan Fernández-Armesto (President), Wendy Miles, Alexis Mourre), rendered an award in Encavis AG and Others v. Italy. The controversy follows some other 14 disputes initiated by EU investors against the Italian State under the Energy Charter Treaty (“ECT”) (some of these discussed here) and falls into the…

European Law

How to Avoid Problems with Your Drug/Alcohol Evaluation

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OASAS is also Anti-tobacco In New York if you are charged (not convicted) with any drinking or drugging DUI (DWI/DWAI drugs) then you will have to have a OASAS drug/alcohol assessment. This is no longer voluntary, this is a requirement of the times we live in. Every New York DWI judge now requires this before…

New York Law

Council Approves Two Directives on Sanctions Violation Criminalisation and Asset Recovery and Confiscation

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On 12 April 2024, the Council adopted two key directives enhancing sanctions enforcement and implementation across the EU. The first directive on sanctions violations criminalisation (Directive (EU) 2018/1673) establishes an EU-wide definition of sanctions violation as a crime, setting minimum administrative and criminal penalties, while the second directive on asset recovery and confiscation lays down…

European Law

Cordy Environmental Inc. v. Obsidian Energy Ltd., 2024 BCCA 226

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We previously reported on this case (at the Supreme Court Level) here. On appeal (Cordy Environmental Inc. v. Obsidian Energy Ltd., 2024 BCCA 226) the B.C. Court of Appeal has now reversed that decision, and clarified the law on recoverability of contractor costs under the Environmental Management Act, SBC 2003, c.3 (the “EMA”). In the decision below,…

Canada Law