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Alberta law society votes to keep continuing education rule following petition against Indigenous culture course

February 17, 2023 by quemari

The Law Society of Alberta rejected a motion to suspend the group’s ability to require members to undertake continuing education, multiple lawyers told Global News.

The decision comes after the Law Society of Alberta held a special meeting on Monday

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China balloon sparks international law debate – JURIST

February 16, 2023 by quemari

The Chinese balloon that floated over US airspace last week before being shot down by a US military jet Saturday has raised questions of international law on both the US and Chinese sides. The US claims that the balloon was

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Thinking of hiding assets during a divorce or separation?

February 16, 2023 by quemari

Dividing assets after a divorce or separation is a difficult process. But a recent case highlighted the courts power to undo transactions where the assets were disposed of when a divorce or separation was only being “anticipated”.

A common

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Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders denounce anti-gay laws | World

February 7, 2023 by quemari

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis was backed by the ceremonial head of the Anglican Communion and top Presbyterian minister in calling for gays to be welcomed by their churches as he again decreed laws that criminalize homosexuality

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Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders denounce anti-gay laws | World

February 7, 2023 by quemari

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Law Society Introduces “Strategic Priorities”

February 7, 2023 by quemari

The New Zealand Law Society has announced its moves to adapt to the rapidly changing legal marketplace by working on ‘strategic priorities’.

A news release from the Society (published below) shows that the Society is developing a “fit-for-future” role as

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Health Care Law & HIPAA Law

February 7, 2023 by quemari

Healthcare law is constantly changing, especially in today’s data driven online world. Healthcare providers have unprecedented concerns related to privacy and cybersecurity as different technologies and threats intersect in ways never seen before. With the growth of cloud computing and

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Assistant Attorney General Discusses Antitrust Law Enforcement at Harvard Law School Event | News

February 7, 2023 by quemari

Assistant Attorney General Jonathan S. Kanter spoke about his work to modernize antitrust law at a Harvard Law School event on Monday.

The discussion, titled “Changing Antitrust Strategy,” was hosted by the HLS Antitrust Association and moderated by HLS professor

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What three luxury homes reveal about who owns UK property

February 7, 2023 by quemari

Stylised graphic showing Beechwood House, Lubov Chernukhin and Alisher Usmanov

Owners of around 50,000 UK properties held by foreign companies remain hidden from public view, despite new transparency laws.

The Register of Overseas Entities, launched in August 2022, was meant

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