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Family law overhaul seeks to save lives – Globe and Mail
Family law in British Columbia will define domestic violence for the first time, part of a major package of changes that aims to cut down on court battles – and save lives. The new Family Law Act, introduced on Monday … Continue reading
Sports law expert explains what a ‘disclaimer of interest’ is – Orlando Sentinel (blog)
At this point, there is no collective-bargaining entity to represent the players, and all that David Boies and Jeff Kessler represent are whatever players come forward to sue the league under antitrust law. What Boies and Kessler would be negotiating … Continue reading
Ally Insurance Offers Travelers Important Tips When Driving In Mexico – Yahoo Finance
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110609/DE17177LOGO-c) Consulting insurance experts on Mexico ‘s transportation laws and requirements is a critical step before you head south of the border. Ally Financial’s Monterrey, Mexico -based …
Beyond Criminal Cases, Civil Exposure in the Penn State Scandal – Law.com
Leading plaintiffs attorneys on Monday outlined the potential civil liability of the people and institutions stemming from the actions of former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky, who has been charged with sexually assaulting children …
Even in Bankruptcy, Dodgers Can Make Big Offer to Kemp – New York Times
And under bankruptcy law, the Dodgers can sign Kemp without the approval of the court or M.L.B. “Dodgers transactions with its players are in the ordinary course of business,” said Bruce Bennett, the team’s lead bankruptcy lawyer.
Kenya : Maritime Boss Calls for Implementation of Insurance Laws – AllAfrica.com
Kenya Maritime Authority boss Nancy Karigithu has called for the enforcement of compulsory domestic insurance laws on marine cargo imports. Karigithu said the country is losing to foreign based insurance companies. “Instead of having revenue …
Hubbard One Expands Law Firm Business Intelligence App – Law.com
Thomson Reuters’ Hubbard One unit is now shipping a case results module for its law firm competitive intelligence software. The new module, Case Outcomes, plugs in to the existing Monitor Suite of business intelligence programs. Firms could use …
Civil Rights Law Firms Investigating Penn State Sexual Abuse Scandal – YAHOO!
Some commentators have claimed that Sandusky’s alleged victims may have no legal recourse against Penn State. In fact, these individuals can and should recover damages from the University and its officials, say lawyers from Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP and … Continue reading
Turkey must overhaul media freedom laws – envoy – Reuters
ANKARA Nov 15 (Reuters) – European Union candidate Turkey needs to change its attitude to media freedom and laws under which more than 50 Turkish journalists languish in Turkish jails, the head of the Council of Europe human rights body … Continue reading
Lanka keen to cooperate with India to combat piracy – MoneyControl.com
He said the existing international maritime laws and practises have proven ineffective in combating the Somali pirates. In September, India and Sri Lanka held ‘SLINEX II’, their largest ever joint naval exercise off the coast off Trincomalee to …
