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What can a personal loans be used to?
A personal loan is extremely flexible which is why it is by far the most popular kind of loan people require typically. In reality, it is possible to use personal loans for a variety of reasons, but!-->!-->!-->…
De facto marriage and social security
Social security recognizes a de facto marriage if:
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Buyer Beware: Federal Common Law of Successor Liability May Create Unexpected Liability Dechert srl
Key points to remember:
The Third, Sixth, Seventh and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeal have recognized the doctrine of successor liability in federal common law for claims brought under certain federal labor and employment statutes,…
The common law of BVI after a general idea – Litigation, mediation and arbitration
British Virgin Islands: The common law of BVI after a broad idea…
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…
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…