We are halfway through 2025, and for property professionals, purchasing houses has just become a bit more expensive. Property investing is no small feat, with only a small percentage of the UK expected to own their homes by 2030. The dropping percentage of homeowners directly correlates with the increases in cost of living and interest…
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In Ontario, where a dispute between an employer and an employee (or former employee) cannot be resolved informally – which is usually a more expedient and practical option – recourse to the courts is generally available. The court process, however, is public in nature and can be costly and slow-moving. These concerns may cause some…
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NATO’s bold call to boost both military muscle and civil resilience sets the new standard for 21st-century defence. With NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte’s proposal to boost military spending to 3.5% of GDP – alongside an additional 1.5% allocated to societal resilience and infrastructure – the alliance signals a renewed commitment to defending not just territory,…
Image generated by ChatGPT using DALL·E, OpenAI, 2025. Prompt: “In a professional office, a humanoid robot and two human colleagues are engaged in a conversation about AI and copyright, in the style of a New Yorker cartoon. The role of copyright rules in the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate legal discussions in…
Whether you’re running a growing business or sitting on the board of a not-for-profit, good corporate governance isn’t just good practice: it’s a legal obligation. When overlooked, even simple governance missteps have the potential to create serious operational, reputational, and legal issues. But in many small to mid-sized organizations and NFPs, governance often takes a…
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The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) has dismissed the appeal in Saskatchewan (Environment) v Métis Nation, 2025 SCC 4 [Métis Nation]. A unanimous court found that proceedings for judicial review which raise similar issues to ongoing or past litigation do not inherently amount to an abuse of process. In doing so, the SCC has clarified the extent…
Meirowitz v Greenberg 2025 NY Slip Op 32124(U) June 13, 2025 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 659363/2024 Judge: Paul A. Goetz demonstrates the dangers of charging liens, litigation over attorney fees and a subsequent legal malpractice case. “In this legal malpractice action defendants, Segal & Greenberg LLP, Margery Greenberg,and Sara Hiltzik1…
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We are excited to announce the opening of Merlin Law Group’s newest office in Atlanta, Georgia. This reinforces our commitment to serving policyholders throughout the Southeastern United States. Leading this expansion is Brian Braddy, a dynamic attorney with deep ties to Georgia and a career dedicated to advocacy, leadership, and results. Brian Braddy, a native…
INTRODUCTION In Hameed v. Canada (Prime Minister) (“Hameed (FC)”), Brown J. seized the opportunity to “encourage” the federal government to fill the too many judicial vacancies on the federal bench. In my Slaw post, “When a Judge Finds His Dream Case: Hameed v. Canada (Prime Minister)” (February 28, 2024), I suggested in not so many…
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If you’re a spouse in New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx, Westchester, or Long Island, and you were left out of a will, or left with less than one-third of your partner’s estate, you still have legal recourse. Under New York’s Right of Election law, you may be entitled to a substantial share…
