As we covered previously, President Trump has made clear that the U.S. is focused on increasing investments into building, scaling and speeding the development of AI infrastructure and data centers in the U.S., and Big Tech is responding in kind. On Monday, Apple announced its largest-ever spend commitment: $500 billion in the U.S. over the…
AS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED IN THE RURAL VOICE: A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice tells a sad tale of sisters fighting over the family farm. The 100-acre farm with a two-storey farmhouse and bank barn had been in their mother’s family since the 1920s. By the time the father died in the…
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I am much pleased that Dr Brooke Marshall has accepted to write on CJEU Lastre for the blog. Dr Marshall has written the guiding volume on the issue (highlights of the book’s launch are here). True to form, her analysis below is as complete as it is on point, and a most excellent addition to…
It is a well-known fact that operating an online business necessitates adherence to a complex array of state, federal, and international regulations. Below is an overview of key regulatory areas to consider: 1. State Regulations California: California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): This act grants California residents rights concerning their personal data, including the ability to…
While drones are not a frequent concern for most Ontario condominiums, their use for photography, recreation, and property inspections is increasing. With this rise, questions about privacy and security are emerging— especially when drones fly near residential units or common areas. A recent controversial social media video highlighted a situation where a drone hovered close…
We reported on this case when it was decided in Supreme Court and now after a couple of years it has been decided in the Appellate Division in Altman v Orseck 2025 NY Slip Op 00940 Decided on February 19, 2025 Appellate Division, Second Department. “The plaintiffs, Charles Altman and Altman Law Group, LLC, commenced…
Written by Ionel Zamfir. 8 March, International Women’s Day, is a good opportunity to take stock of progress and challenges for women’s rights and gender equality. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted in 1995, at the fourth World Conference on Women, by 189 states and the EU…
Stay out of trouble when writing purchase agreements by avoiding these pitfalls The Standard CAR and PRDS agreements are constantly updated and vetted in an attempt to ensure that they are clear and avoid dispute. However, there are times when addendums or custom terms are needed, and this can be where things go south. If…
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How is commission income addressed when calculating severance under Ontario employment law? In Shelp v. GoSecure Inc., 2025 ONSC 49, the Honourable Justice Charles T. Hackland of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice sitting in Ottawa affirmed that “it is common practice in the case law for courts to estimate a terminated employee’s commission income…
The New York Unclaimed Funds Office holds billions of dollars in unclaimed assets. How do these funds end up there? In many cases, they belong to individuals who have passed away. When a bank account remains inactive for a certain period—typically one to three years, depending on the bank’s policy—it is considered dormant. Once that…
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