Guardians of the Future: Environmental Law and Climate Challenge

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Step into a world of environmental consciousness and explore the fascinating intersection of law and climate at the exhibition titled “Guardians of the Future: Environmental Law and Climate Challenge.” This immersive showcase brings together a collection of photographs, books, and documents that shed light on the critical issues facing our planet. From August 8th to…

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Canada Law

Trump’s Tweet Infringed the Song “Electric Avenue”-Grant v. Trump

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This case involves Eddy Grant’s classic 1980s song “Electric Avenue.” The court describes Trump’s reuse of the song: On August 12, 2020, Daniel Scavino, Director of Social Media and Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications of the Executive Office of the President, published a tweet to former President Trump’s Twitter account containing a 55-second video…

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Internet Law

A Guide to Severance Packages in Ontario

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Written on behalf of Peter McSherry The employment termination process is not always a smooth one, and may be contested by an employee, particularly if there are allegations that the termination constituted a wrongful or constructive dismissal. Understanding your employer’s obligations regarding severance pay, and your rights regarding severance packages, is vital to minimizing legal…

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Canada Law

Are Divorce Lawyers Losing Their Jobs in NYC? –

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Like anything else that gets media attention today, it always depends on where you look and how much you want to dig. Take COVID divorce rates, for example. On October 16, 2020, the National Law Review published an article that indicated that “divorce rates were spiking,” citing a September 1, 2020 article in the New…

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New York Law

California Enacts Generative AI Law Addressing “Digital Replicas” of Performers

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On September 17, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2602 into California law (to be codified at Cal. Lab. Code §927).  The law addresses the use of “digital replicas” of performers.  As defined in the law, a digital replica is: a computer-generated, highly realistic electronic representation that is readily identifiable as the voice or visual…

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Internet Law

the right “insurance scheme” for the CEAS? – EU Immigration and Asylum Law and Policy

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Print this article POST 9 OF THE SERIES OF THE ODYSSEUS BLOG ON THE PACT ON MIGRATION & ASYLUM By Prof. Francesco Maiani, University of Lausanne Introduction As the Commission observed in 2020, “[t]here is currently no effective solidarity mechanism in place”. This is the cause of many woes for the Common European asylum system (CEAS):…

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European Law

Retail premises leases can “jump out” of the Retail Leases Act

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Can a “retail premises lease” (within the meaning of s.11 of the  Retail Leases Act 2003) cease to be a “retail premises lease” during its term? That long-standing question has finally been resolved. In Verraty Pty Ltd v Richmond Football Club Ltd [2019] VCAT 1073 the Tribunal held that a lease could cease to a…

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Property Law

OCR Settles HIPAA Security Rule Enforcement Action with Heritage Valley Health System Stemming from Ransomware Attack – Business Cyber Risk

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On July 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Heritage Valley Health System (Heritage Valley), a healthcare provider operating in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. This is the OCR’s third ransomware settlement and is based on allegations of potential violations of the Health…

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Internet Law

Copyright, Education, and Generative AI: Getting with the programme?

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Photo: Shantanu Kumar from pexels Generative AI (GenAI) is promising to revolutionise higher education. Whether it concerns legal scholars using ChatGPT to write their essays, computer science majors relying on GitHub Copilot to generate programming code, or art students turning to Midjourney to create visual artistry: the relevant AI tools to assist with educational assignments…

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European Law

From Murky Waters to Clear Paths: Why Sackett v. EPA Matters for Wetland Development

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On May 25, 2023, the United States Supreme Court decided Sackett v. EPA, a case concerning the outer limits of the Clean Water Act (“CWA”). The CWA grants the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) authority to regulate water quality in the Nation’s rivers, lakes and streams. But discerning the precise boundaries of the CWA has led…

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Property Law