As the development of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to accelerate, governments around the world are under increasing pressure to regulate the technology. The most tangible legislative proposal on the topic so far is the draft AI Act of the European Union (EU), a landmark proposal which is on track to be adopted by the end…
Understanding crime statistics in Canada is crucial for policymakers, law enforcement agencies, and citizens alike. These figures provide valuable insights into the safety and security of all Canadian communities, helping to shape public policy and allocate resources effectively. Key sources of data for Canadian crime statistics includes Statistics Canada, which conducts comprehensive national surveys, and…
Sanders Equities LLC v Maldonado 2025 NY Slip Op 30694(U) March 3, 2025 Supreme Court, Nassau County Docket Number: Index No. 605681/2022 Judge: Sharon M.J. Gianelli is the rare story of an apparently pro-se attorney defendant having his answer stricken in a legal malpractice case. “By the Court’s most recent Decision and Order, dated October…
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Through the unlawful firing of National Labor Relations Board member Gwynne Wilcox and a February 18 executive order, entitled “Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies,” President Donald J. Trump is trying to eliminate the independence of independent regulatory agencies. These are the multi-member agencies, such as the National Labor Relations Board, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC),…
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On January 2026, employers must adhere to mandatory requirements in all publicly advertised job postings such as Compensation Disclosure, Artificial Intelligence Disclosure, and Existing Vacancy Statements Starting January 1, 2026, Ontario employers with 25 or more employees will need to comply with new pay transparency and job posting regulations introduced through Bill 149 and Bill…
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Summaries of judgments made in collaboration with the Portuguese judges and référendaire of the General Court (Maria José Costeira, Ricardo Silva Passos and Esperança Mealha) Judgment of the General Court (Third Chamber, Extended Composition) 18 December 2024, Case T-776/22 TP v Commission Public procurement – Financial Regulation – Exclusion from the proceedings of awarding of…
Easements play a crucial role in property law, granting one party the right to use a portion of another party’s land for a specific purpose, such as access or utilities. However, with the rights granted by easements, comes the important question of maintenance: Who is responsible for maintaining easement lands? Whether you’re a landowner granting…
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Antitrust damages claimants, both in Germany and the rest of the European Union (“EU”), have reasons to rejoice. In its ASG 2 ruling delivered on 28 January 2025 (hereafter the “Ruling” )1, the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union (“ECJ”) ruled, in essence, that in the absence of an effective collective action…
App’s general statement that it would provide a “safe and secure environment” did not amount to a promise for which plaintiff could assert Barnes-style misrepresentation and thereby avoid the app’s Section 230 immunity. Plaintiff – an underage user – sued Grindr based on injuries he suffered from meeting up with four different men with whom…
An attorney for property can wield a large degree of control over the financial affairs of the grantor. Similarly, a guardian of property exercises significant control over the property of an incapable person. If there are concerns about how an attorney or guardian is managing the grantor or incapable person’s property, what can be done…
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