Image via PxHere form Introduction It took more than three years after the deadline to implement the CDSM Directive in Poland. The new copyright law, the amended Polish Copyright and Related Rights Act of 1994, entered into force in the early autumn of 2024. Poland is the last country, after Bulgaria, to implement the CDSM Directive. During…
Most Canadians will remember Bisphenol A (“BPA”) for making headlines a decade ago. In 2008 studies found that BPA, a chemical best known for its use in hard plastic containers, leached out of these plastics when heated. When this was first discovered, Health Canada initially stated that this was of no concern to Canadian consumers….
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Musial v Donohue 2025 NY Slip Op 01485 Decided on March 14, 2025 Appellate Division, Fourth Department discusses whether a viable legal malpractice case can be brought after Plaintiff settles the underlying action, rather that, say, losing it altogether. The rule is that a subsequent legal malpractice case case is viable if the settlement was…
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On 16 January 2025, Advocate General Capeta (“AG Capeta”) rendered her opinion (the “Opinion”) in Case C-600/23 – Royal Football Club Seraing v. FIFA et al. (“RFC Seraing”). She purports to be building upon the 21 December 2023 decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) in Case C-124/21 P, International Skating…
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I don’t normally start my blog posts with a meme, but this one tells you everything you need to know: * * * This blog post concerns the California Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC), passed by the California legislature in 2022. The law cloned-and-revised the UK’s AADC. As the judge says resignedly, “Taking these provisions directly…
In a recent decision, Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc., 2025 ONSC 952, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provided clarity on the enforceability of termination provisions in employment contracts. This case is important for employers and employees alike. It highlights how termination clauses are scrutinized by the courts and underlines the importance of…
After six months of enforcement of Oregon’s Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA), a new report from Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield indicates strong consumer engagement with the law’s privacy rights, notable business compliance efforts and key areas where businesses are falling short. Since the OCPA took effect in July 2024, the Privacy Unit at the Oregon…
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If you become sick or injured severely enough that you can’t work, one of your most pressing concerns will likely be how you can keep earning income to pay your bills or support your loved ones. But with many different government and insurance benefits available through private or group insurance, you may be wondering which…
The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) will soon hear the appeal of R v Chizanga, 2024 ONCA 545 [Chizanga], in which it will opine on the principles of admitting evidence of prior discreditable conduct [41405]. Building upon the seminal case of R v Handy, 2002 SCC 56 [Handy] which set out the principles for the…
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Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is heartbreaking. While no lawsuit can bring them back, pursuing a wrongful death claim in New York can help families recover financial losses and hold the responsible party accountable. This process can be complicated, but understanding how it works can help families take the right steps….
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