Amazon went into sunrise with three gTLDs this week, and I thought it might be interesting to pore over the latest zone files to see which companies are the most motivated to protect their brands nowadays. First, because sometimes the results are just weird. Second, because countless new gTLD consultants are trawling the business world…
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High-conflict family court cases can feel like runaway trains – difficult to stop once they gain momentum. Collaborative Practice offers a strategic method to divert these disputes from the courtroom toward resolution. But can collaborative practice truly redirect high-conflict cases effectively, and what must professionals consider today to successfully implement this approach? Understanding Collaborative Practice…
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MATTER OF LE v. Ye, 2025 NY Slip Op 51038 – Westchester Family Court 2025: “In this proceeding pursuant to Article 4 of the Family Court Act, petitioner L.E. (hereinafter the “father”), filed a modification petition on August 13, 2024 seeking a discontinuance of his child support obligation for his three children, E.E., T.E. and…
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Slabbed. One of the first things anybody could notice from Hurricane Katrina’s path along the Mississippi Coast was the number of structures that were a total loss. After pulling off the debris, those structures were noted as “slabbed.” While social media journalism was still in its infancy, one such regional reporting effort about the plight…
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On Wednesday August 27th Justice Morawetz will hear requests from a number of parties involved in the ink-almost-dry settlement among Canadian provincial governments, injured smokers and farmers and tobacco companies. This hearing will come two days before the expected implementation date, and one day after the US Bankruptcy Court is expected to support Imperial Tobacco’s…
When it comes to taking time off work in Ontario, many employees (and employers) are confused about the difference between vacation time and vacation pay. Both are mandated by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), but they are distinct entitlements with different purposes and rules. Vacation Time: Your Right to Time Off Under the ESA, most employees in…
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A case that came before the UN’s IRMCT involving the accused’s health raised questions about balancing justice and fair trial rights. How does the ICC approach ‘fitness to stand trial’? The 2023 case of Félicien Kabuga before the UN’s International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) has sparked considerable debate about how to balance the…
In a recent decision, the Sixth Circuit offered a timely reminder for legal teams conducting internal investigations: attorney-client privilege is powerful—but only when used with precision. In In re FirstEnergy Corp., No. 24-3654, 2025 WL 1234567 (6th Cir. Aug. 7, 2025), the court examined whether FirstEnergy could shield communications related to its internal investigation into alleged misconduct….
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By: Alejandro E. Jordan, ESQ. On July 1, 2025, Florida took a major step forward in modernizing landlord and tenant communications. With the passage of House Bill 615, the Legislature created Florida Statute § 83.505, known as the Electronic Notices Addendum. This statute now allows landlords and tenants to exchange many legally required notices by…
A reading list on constitutional interpretation in Canada This is an unusual post, but perhaps it will be a useful resource to some readers. I have had occasion to compile a list of publications on constitutional interpretation in Canada in the last 10 years or so. It is pretty extensive, showing just how much this…
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