Germany’s election – what happened and what might come next

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Friedrich Merz looks set to become the next German chancellor after leading the CDU/CSU to victory in Germany’s federal election. Florian Stoeckel writes that given the pace of international events, having new leadership in place quickly would be advantageous for both Europe and Germany. Germany’s election results are in, and as anticipated, the conservative CDU/CSU…

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European Law

In praise of cyber response transparency (and in defence of the “breach coach”) – All About Information

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Wired Magazine published an article last week about school cyber attacks in the United States that was wholly denigrating of the role of cyber incident response counsel – “breach coaches.” Wired’s theme was that schools are using their lawyers to deprive parents, students, and the public of information. Wired has inspired this post, though I…

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Canada Law

An Assessment of its Scope

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   Tiago Sérgio Cabral* ** PhD Candidate at the University of Minho | Researcher at JusGov | Project Expert for the Portuguese team in the “European Network on Digitalization and E-governance” (ENDE). Author’s opinions are his own. Photo credit: Salino01, via Wikimedia Commons   Introduction to AI Literacy under the AI Act   Under Article…

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European Law

The Scotch Whisky Association v. Macaloney Brewer & Distillers Ltd.

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In March, 2021 the Scotch Whisky Association (“SWA”), a Scotland based trade association of the Scotch whisky industry, and Whyte and Mackay Limited, a Scotland based distilling and bottling company, commenced an action in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against Macaloney Brewer & Distillers Ltd., the Victoria, BC based owner of Macaloney’s Caledonian Distillery….

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Two Weeks in Review, 10 – 23 February 2025 – EJIL: Talk!

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Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity   In her post “Empire by Purchase: From Manhattan to Greenland (1625-2025),” Janne Nijman examines the historical and contemporary practice of nations acquiring territories through financial transactions. The author discusses U.S. President Trump’s expressed interest in purchasing Greenland and contextualizes this within a broader historical framework of territorial acquisitions via purchase, such…

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European Law

How Many Bail Hearings Do You Get in Canada?

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After you’re charged with a crime in Canada, one of your most immediate concerns is whether or not you’ll be granted bail. If denied, you’ll remain in custody until your trial. However, do you get any opportunities to challenge or review that decision? That’s what we’re going to take a look at here. Knowing the…

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Understanding Implicit Bias in New York Employment Decisions

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Implicit bias plays a major role in employment decisions, influencing hiring, promotions, and workplace evaluations in ways people may not realize. Even when employers aim for fairness, unconscious biases can shape decisions and lead to unequal treatment. Understanding how these biases work and taking steps to reduce them is key to creating a fair workplace….

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New York Law

Public Conference on the ECtHR’s Knowledge Sharing Platform

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On 27 February 2025, a public conference will be organized on the Court’s Knowledge Sharing Platform (ECHR-KS). This conference will be part of an event to launch the new language versions of the platform (Romanian, Turkish and Ukrainian). During the conference speakers will explain how users (legal professionals, academics and journalists) can best navigate through…

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European Law

Big YouTube Channel Gets TRO Against Being Targeted by DMCA Copyright Takedown Notices-Invisible Narratives v. Next Level Apps

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This case involves “Skibidi Toilet,” an animated video series that, as its title implies, targets a Gen Alpha audience. No, I had never heard of it before today; and no, I don’t plan to watch any shows with either the words “Skibidi” or “Toilet” in their titles. 👴 The image accompanying this post comes from…

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Internet Law

How Fault Is Determined in Ontario Car Accident Cases

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In Ontario, car accidents are unfortunately common, and determining who is at fault can be a complex process. Fault not only impacts how insurance claims are processed but also influences the compensation you may receive for injuries or property damage. This blog will explore the key factors involved in determining fault in Ontario car accidents…

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