Print this article POST 18 OF THE SERIES OF THE ODYSSEUS BLOG ON THE PACT ON MIGRATION & ASYLUM By Lilian Tsourdi, Associate Professor and Jean Monnet Chair in EU Migration Law and Governance, Faculty of Law and Maastricht Centre for European Law, Maastricht University Audio version available here Initially limited and labelled as ‘symbolic […]
Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland | Duncan, Linton LLP
In a mid-pandemic decision on municipal parkland charges, the Ontario Land Tribunal has clarified the procedure for determining the amount required for cash-in-lieu of parkland, as well as the extent to which COVID-19 has had an effect on the valuation process. Section 42 of the Planning Act provides the framework for municipalities to require the […]
ESIL 20+10 – A DECADE OF OPPORTUNITY | Report – European Society of International Law
ESIL 20+10: A Decade of Opportunity, created by the Strategic Consultative Panel for the European Society of International Law (ESIL), commemorates the Society’s 20th anniversary and sets a forward-looking agenda for its third decade. This comprehensive document serves as both a reflection on ESIL’s achievements and a strategic guide to ensuring its continued growth and […]
The Distinctly Awful Society – Double Aspect
Over the last couple of months, some pretty awful stories have come out about teachers in public schools in and around Montreal bullying and proselytizing students and colleagues, holding prayer sessions in classrooms, not teaching sex ed, preventing girls from taking part in sports, and generally running these schools as if they were religious ― […]
Legal Protections Against Forced Retirement in New York
Facing pressure from an employer to retire before you’re ready can be unsettling and unfair. In New York, the law protects you from being forced out of work due to your age. Federal, state, and city regulations exist to ensure that workers can continue their careers without discrimination as long as they are willing and […]
A Threat to Justiciability for Scope 3 Emissions – EJIL: Talk!
Introduction On November 12, 2024, the Hague Court of Appeal overturned the judgment of the Hague District Court in Milieudefensie et al. v. Shell. While some elements of the legal reasoning remained aligned with the District Court’s decision there were notable shifts. For instance, the Court of Appeal reaffirmed that Shell has a responsibility to […]
How to Write a Case Brief: The Ultimate Cheatsheet
Case briefing has a long history in legal studies as a tried-and-true method for reviewing and analyzing judicial opinions. Whether you’re a law student attempting to master case briefing, or a lawyer seeking to re-learn this skill to advocate more effectively, this blog post provides a useful cheat sheet to make tackling case briefs more […]
Is fair trial under threat? A controversial dilemma in Mamić and Others v. Croatia
By Dušan Ignjatović and Mihailo Pavlović, attorneys at law from Belgrade, Serbia On 29 August 2024, the Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights rendered a landmark inadmissibility decision in Mamić and Others v. Croatia. The case concerns Mr. Zoran Mamić and Mr. Zdravko Mamić (former managers of the Dinamo Zagreb Football Club), […]
More to Google* | LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™
Originally posted 2010-06-07 08:25:18. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Now Instapundit links to this New York Times story: Google and Yahoo are introducing services that will let users search through television programs based on words spoken on the air. The services will look for keywords in the closed captioning information that is encoded in […]
Which Test is Right for You?
English language proficiency test is a crucial requirement for immigration, education, and professional advancement. With CELPIP and IELTS being the two main options, it’s common to feel uncertain about which test suits your needs best. Both tests assess your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, but they have distinct characteristics and cater to specific needs. […]