In Real v. City of Long Beach, (9th Cir. 2017) 852 F.3d 929, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the owner of a California tattoo shop, Mr. James Real (“Real”), may rightfully bring an action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleging that the City of Long Beach’s (“City”) zoning restrictions violate the…
Discrimination at work is more than just an annoyance. It can disrupt your entire life. In New York, employees who face ongoing workplace harassment often wonder if they can sue their employers for the emotional distress and anxiety it causes. The good news is that you can, in most cases. However, you need a firm…
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VANCOUVER, B.C. August 27, 2024 – Segev LLP – a leading business, technology, securities and gaming law firm – is pleased to announce that David McHugh has become a Partner of the firm, effective August 26, 2024. Augmenting the firm’s robust practice, David will serve as the Practice Team Lead for Segev’s Employment, Privacy, and…
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By Summer 2025, the government hopes to establish a ban on ‘no fault’ evictions. The government published the Renters Rights Bill, setting out its plans for changes to renting in England. The Bill has been introduced to Parliament and will now make its way through the Commons and the Lords. Further changes will likely be…
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A reader raised a really interesting question recently so I decided to share it with all of you. Can you still claim dependent’s relief when you received a substantial RRSP? Here is the question: “I live in Ontario, I am a dependant (common law) of the deceased. The RRSP was rolled over to me. I…
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Paula Puddy, HBA LLB MBA The County of Carleton Law Association brings you this two part program from the CCLA Civil Litigation Conference. The webinar begins with Associate Justice Alexandre Kaufman, featuring best practices in construction liens and bankruptcy discharge applications. After which Allison Russell gives a road map for understanding freezing orders, also known…
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Reports suggest Turkey is in the process of applying for membership of the BRICS group. Mustafa Kutlay writes that while joining the group would reflect Turkey’s “multi-alignment” strategy, it would complicate the country’s relationship with the West. There is never a dull moment in Turkish politics. On 2 September, Bloomberg reported Turkey had formally applied…
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Racial discrimination in the workplace is a serious issue that can have profound impacts on an individual’s career and well-being. In New York State, wrongful termination or demotion due to race discrimination is illegal, yet it still occurs far too often. This article will discuss how to recognize racial discrimination, protect yourself from it, and…
When folks read about frivolous or silly legal claims, they invariably ask: What did that person sue for this time? They never seem to ask, what kind of idiotic defense was raised? Because idiotic defenses don’t make the papers. Until they do. This week the NY Post blared an ugly headline about my hometown high…
The Issue When does the transferred intent provision in s 229(b) apply to a planned and deliberate first-degree murder pursuant to s 231(2). Put differently, where an accused kills someone other than the intended target of their planning and deliberation, will they be guilty of first-degree murder. The Answer In order for the murder of…
