Another instalment of my annual round-up of what is on the horizon for UK internet law [Updated 29 April and 2 November 2022]. It does stray a little beyond our shores, noting some significant EU developments (pre-Brexit habits die hard). As always, it does not include data protection (too big, not really my field). Draft…
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Can an employer withdraw a termination of employment after it has been delivered to its employee? In a series of cases from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, one of which I argued, judges have consistently held that an employer cannot. For those looking for a clear answer on whether an employer can rescind an…
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In Dodenc v Dell & Dean, PLLC 2025 NY Slip Op 00650 Decided on February 5, 2025Appellate Division, Second Department Plaintiff lost an auto accident case on the question of the Threshold, which is the question of whether plaintiff suffered “serious physical injury” under the insurance law. The No-Fault provisions of the insurance law were…
2024 witnessed significant developments concerning the Energy Charter Treaty (“ECT”), ranging from a new wave of withdrawals to the adoption of the modernised ECT in December. This post reviews the key ECT-related developments of 2024 and highlights relevant contributions published on the Kluwer Arbitration Blog (“KAB”). New Wave of Withdrawals from the ECT In…
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What are the statutory holidays in Alberta for 2025? In Alberta, statutory holidays are days recognized by the government where employees are entitled to a day off with pay. For the year 2025, there are several statutory holidays that residents and workers should be aware of. New Year’s Day is the first statutory holiday of…
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On January 31, 2025, the UK government published the Code of Practice for the Cyber Security of AI (the “Code”) and the Implementation Guide for the Code (the “Guide”). The purpose of the Code is to provide cyber security requirements for the lifecycle of AI. Compliance with the Code is voluntary. The purpose of the…
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In light of the Coronavirus (“Covid-19”) Pandemic that has affected schools, businesses, housing and employment, the City Council of Mountain View adopted Ordinance No. 2.20, an Urgency Suspension of Residential Covid-19 Evictions (“MV-Moratorium”), on March 27, 2020. The MV-Moratorium immediately took effect and expires on May 31, 2020, unless extended by the City Council. On…
Canada remains a sought-after destination for skilled workers worldwide, including many Filipinos looking for better opportunities. One of the ways to get permanent residency in Canada is through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), integrated within the Express Entry system. This program empowers provinces and territories to nominate those who can significantly contribute to their local…
The Court of Justice has been recently presented with some cases where a State aid measure was argued to have (not) infringed EU internal market law and should thus (not) have been authorised by the European Commission. These cases raise the common issue of the Commission’s duty to assess proposed State aid measures for compliance…
Anyone who follows me knows that I love Agreements for Sale (AFS)! It’s a seller financing strategy that is so, so relevant in today’s tough Canadian real estate market—especially in Alberta. AFS is a classic way of buying property with very little money out of your own pocket. On September 14th, we’re running a special…
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