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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…
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…
Common Law Chief Justice Appears Before Supreme Court
The Common Law Division of the Supreme Court of New South Wales has had a new Chief Justice.
The Honorable Justice Robert Beech-Jones will assume this role following the retirement of the Honorable Justice Clifton Hoeben AM RFD from…
Woman asks court to force police to return sick common-law partner | New
A St Andrew woman is seeking a court order to force police to remove her ill common-law partner who they removed from her home last week.
Robyn Patrick yesterday filed a complaint against Superintendent Aaron…
A new common law leader appointed to the Supreme Court
The Honorable Justice Robert Beech-Jones has been appointed Chief Justice of the Common Law Division of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and Judge of Appeal.Attorney General Mark Speakman has said that Judge Beech-Jones' long and…