A night out in Westchester County should be filled with good food, great company, and fun experiences. However, an unexpected slip and fall accident can quickly ruin an evening, and an untreated slip and fall injury can ruin a lifetime. Slip and fall accidents are what the law calls it when someone falls and gets…
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3 Minute Read Estate litigation covers a wide variety of legal disputes that can arise regarding the administration and settling of a deceased person’s estate. Let’s discuss below. Unlike other areas of law, proceedings in estate litigation are often conducted by way of Application rather than Action (a trial). Although, some proceedings by application can…
Als Reaktion auf den Anschlag von Solingen will die Bundesregierung schnell Handlungsstärke beweisen. Ein am 9. September eingebrachter „Entwurf eines Gesetzes zur Verbesserung der Terrorismusbekämpfung“ wurde bereits am 12. September in der ersten Lesung im Bundestag diskutiert und steht für den 23. September auf der Tagesordnung des Innenausschusses. Der Entwurf ist teilweise an anderer Stelle…
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“There is no such thing as ‘secure’ when it comes to cybersecurity.” “The odds in cybersecurity are impossible — those defending have to get it right 100% of the time and those attacking only need one lucky shot.” These are a few of the sayings that I have used throughout the years when trying to…
High-profile data breaches have become common in the headlines, but it’s not just big businesses that are the targets of hackers. According to the 2018 Hiscox Small Business Cyber Risk Report, 47% of small businesses had at least one cyber attack in the past year. Yet, barely 52% of small businesses have a clearly defined…
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The EU is taking legal action against the UK in response to the government’s plan to revise the Northern Ireland Protocol after the UK government released a bill proposing to unilaterally amend the legal mechanism that ensures smooth trade of goods between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Europe. Refusing to renegotiate the protocol, the EU…
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Appeal Court decision demonstrates care must be exercised to not miss appeal deadlines In the recent case of ID Inc. v. Toronto Wholesale Produce Association, 2024, the Ontario Court of Appeal addressed significant issues surrounding breach of contract and the timeliness of appeals, providing valuable insights for employers and employees alike. This landmark ruling underscores the…
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As artificial intelligence (AI) technology becomes increasingly integral to various industries, companies face a growing number of legal obligations at the state, federal, and international levels. These obligations address a range of issues, from data privacy and bias to intellectual property and transparency. This article explores the key legal frameworks that govern the use of…
Are you a seller willing to provide a mortgage to a prospective home purchaser? Or, are you a residential home purchaser able to purchase a home for full price or even a higher offer and seek alternative financing? There is an uptick in seller financing for both parties due to the increase in interest rates…
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Employers may become subject to an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) investigation where an injury or accident occurs at their worksite. The OHS officer’s investigative authority is granted by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Alberta) (the OHSA), which empowers them to (among other things): Attend the worksite and scene of the injury or accident;…
