Common Law: Mark of the Beast or just another Texas legislative session? New Texas Laws 2021…
666 new Texas laws were passed in the 87th Legislative Session. Yes - 666, leaving some to wonder if they could not have let go of one? Apparently not. Most of the new laws came into effect on September 1.…
Nevada Common Law Meaning of the Term “Substantial Completion” in the Statute of Repose…
The rest laws establish the determination by the legislature when the defendants should be released from all liability. As reported in Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 11.202, the rest status for construction improvements in Nevada is six…
The Opportunities and Challenges of Applying Common Law Principles to a Multicultural Nation –…
Canada: The opportunities and challenges of applying common law principles to a multicultural nation
September 15, 2021
Clark Wilson LLP
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The opportunities and challenges of applying common law principles to a multicultural nation
The common law legal system builds on itself, with higher courts setting a precedent for lower courts and so on. As society evolves, so does the common law, but some traditional legal tests remain in place long after societal norms have…
The only publicly known Dutch competition law investigation since the end of the pandemic –…
Netherlands: The only publicly known Dutch competition law investigation since the end of the pandemic
September 09, 2021
Loyens & Loeff
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Common law applies “in accordance with cultural norms” of parties seeking annulment:…
The British Columbia Court of Appeal allowed annulment of the marriage on the grounds that the union was not consummated, stressing the "role that an honest and sincere religious belief can play in determining…
Penelope Simons appointed President of Human Rights at the Common Law Section of the University of…
Simons has lectured on human rights, public international law, and business organizations at the law school. As a long-time member of the Center for Research and Education on Human Rights at the University of Ottawa, she…
DC Circuit Rejects New Applications for Common Law Immunity by Private Contract Agents of Foreign…
In a notable ruling regarding the extent to which U.S. citizens acting on behalf of foreign sovereigns can claim immunity from civil lawsuits under U.S. law, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit upheld the refusal by the district…
Common Law: Mandate of the school mask – what is the current state of the law? –…
I am super confused. I know AISD has a mask warrant. But I also know Governor Abbott doesn't want masks. And I know there have been a ton of battles in court in recent weeks over who should decide. But honestly, I have no idea what…
Man pleads guilty to injuring his common-law partner and sister, denies aggravated assault charge
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Posted: Tuesday August 24, 2021. 9:52 PM CST. By BBN staff: When 24-year-old Esmir Garrido appeared in Belize City Magistrates' Court today, he pleaded guilty to two counts of prejudice, but not guilty to a…