Contract fraud in real estate transactions is a serious concern that can have significant legal and financial consequences for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals alike. In Canada, fraud within the context of real estate can range from minor misrepresentations to serious criminal activity like title fraud. Anyone involved in a real estate transaction must…
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Uneven flooring might not seem like a major threat at first glance, but in New York, these trip hazards can lead to serious injuries—and just as serious legal consequences. Cracked tiles, warped wooden floors, or poorly secured carpets can cause someone to lose their footing in a split second. At Gash & Associates, P.C. in…
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On 6 and 7 November 2025, the Centre for European Law and Internationalisation (CELI) of the University of Leicester and the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law are organizing a conference to mark the 75th anniversary of the ECHR and the 35th anniversary of the Venice Commission. The conference will be devoted to the…
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What should somebody do if they are charged with a domestic assault allegation while they are going through divorce or separation proceedings in family court. The first thing to do is the same thing to do when charged with any criminal offence: call a criminal defence lawyer. There are particular elements at play when an…
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Sanktionsmaßnahmen der Europäischen Union gegen völkerrechtswidriges Verhalten von Vertragspartnern Am 20. Mai 2025 haben 17 der 27 Außenminister der EU-Mitgliedstaaten dafür gestimmt, das Assoziierungsabkommen mit Israel1) durch die EU-Kommission aufgrund der Vorgänge in Gaza überprüfen oder auszusetzen zu lassen (siehe hier). Bereits vorher gab es vergleichbare Äußerungen des ehemaligen Hohen Vertreters für die Außen- und…
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The moment you become an equity partner, you live under an entirely different compensation model. At most firms, a powerful committee will evaluate your contributions to the business and determine what percentage of overall profits you deserve. That approach can drastically bolster your earning potential. When your firm has a banner year or the wider…
Fernando Mario Milano (Professor of Integration Law at the National University of Rosario and University of Buenos Aires, Argentina) With both blocs concluding negotiations on the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement, it is pertinent to conduct a cursory study on the potential implications of some of the issues linked to the entry into force of its trade…
If you have a provincial or Canada-wide warrant for your arrest, it should be dealt with to avoid travel restrictions to international destinations, including the United States. Domestic travel within Canada should not be an issue, however, if airport security is informed of a warrant by the RCMP, it may restrict your ability to travel…
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We are at the terminal stage of a 250-year old democracy, so what’s on the priority list for regulators of lawyers? In New Jersey, it’s competitive keyword advertising by lawyers. Seriously? When I wrote on this topic in 2016, I thought the issue was already resolved. Instead, a decade later, we’re still processing lawyer angst…
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Published in Canadian HR Reporter Even well-intentioned employers can find themselves facing constructive dismissal claims if expectations around remote work are not properly managed. In a new decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, employers received an important reminder about the risks of altering remote work arrangements without clear agreements in place. In Byrd…
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