Brexit ‘will renew the vigor’ of common law legacy, Supreme Court justice says | New
Brexit could strengthen the UK's relationship with common law jurisdictions such as New Zealand and Canada, as the legal system diverges from that of Europe, a Supreme Court justice has said.
Speaking at a virtual conference attended by…
Common Law Won’t Save Small Business From Fines After Violating Provincial COVID Restrictions
Barrie's Simmering Kettle recently had its liquor license revoked following complaints that it remained open for indoor dining despite provincial orders to the contrary. According to Kettle's social media channels, he is immune to…
Can a Vancouver Restaurant Use Common Law to Avoid Legal Consequences?
$ 100,000 fine for trespassing? A "common law" jurisdiction? A Vancouver restaurant can put up whatever posters it wants: it's still bound by the terms of licenses, contracts, leases and, yes ... public health orders.
The owner…
The “common law” examines the regulation of the police
It's time to rethink the way we regulate the police, says Professor Rachel Harmon in the latest episode of "Common Law," a podcast sponsored by the University of Virginia Law School.
Police reforms should be broader than individual…
Holding the Phone: Employees Can File Common Law Wrongful Dismissals in Oregon for Seeking Legal…
March 3, 2021, at Rohrer v. Oswego Cove, LLC, the Oregon Court of Appeal overturned the lower court's dismissal of an employee's common law wrongful dismissal claim for seeking legal advice about her employment. The court found that…
Advocacy in the Supreme Court against the uniform civil law on divorce and child support
A petition has been filed with the Supreme Court against a "blatant attempt" to take away the fundamental right of Muslim women to practice their religion, all under the pretext of providing a "uniform law" for all faiths.Amina Sherwani…
The Common Law Examines the Retreat of Historic Civil Rights Decisions in Family Law
As the Supreme Court overturned laws that criminalized private behavior, other forms of legal and social regulation have taken their place, New York University law professor Melissa Murray argues of of âCommon…
An updated test for common-law marriage | Holland & Hart – Fiduciary Law Blog
Colorado is one of nine states that still recognize common law marriage, including Iowa, Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah and Texas, as well as District of Columbia.
De facto union applications often arise in…
Where Crime and Civil Law Meet: Forfeiture, Assets and Remedies.
The Court of Appeal issued a judgment in Strong and Vale EWCA Crim 1455 at the end of last year and while readers interested in pursuing or defending forfeiture proceedings in the criminal courts may have missed that ruling as the…
Court challenge to Quebec common law rules seeks equal rights for unmarried spouses – Montreal
A well-known Quebec lawyer says she is mounting a legal challenge to provincial laws that do not give common-law couples the same rights as married couples in the event of a breakup.
Anne-France Goldwater said today that Quebec family…
The lawsuit seeks the same rights for common-law unions as married couples
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Lawyer Anne-France Goldwater has indicated that she will seek to challenge the lack of legal protection for common-law couples in Quebec. Author of the article: Linda gyulai…
COVID-19 insurance issues to watch out for in civil law countries | Zelle LLP
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A recent judgment from an appeals court in Spain shows that the outcome of COVID-19 business interruption coverage disputes in civil law…
University of Ottawa Civil Law Launches Video Storytelling Project
Trépanier, who also has a background in filmmaking, reviewed some of the work he was doing at Justice Canada, "trying to promote the use of audiovisuals for knowledge mobilization and the concept of…
Common law definition: history, uses and example
What is the common law?
Common law is a collection of unwritten laws based on legal precedents established by the courts. The common law influences the decision-making process in unusual cases where the outcome cannot be…
The return of common law is the key to the success of the City, not the EU code
As it seeks to capitalize on Brexit, the UK should shed the legacy of the EU's codified legal system and fully restore its own common law. This will bring many opportunities to the city and the millions of people benefiting from the…
Common Law explores impact of tying benefits to marriage
Being married unlocks many financial benefits, but it's time those benefits were decoupled from an institution that's rapidly declining among low-income Americans, says Professor Naomi Cahn in the latest episode of "Common Law," a podcast…
Woman suspected of being her common-law partner responsible for the deaths of dogs
Breadcrumb Links Local News criminality Author of the article: Kevin Martin Release date : February 23, 2021 ⢠February 23, 2021 ⢠2 minutes to read ⢅
Focus on the news: is it time to rewrite the GDPR in common law? | New
News last week that the European Commission was going to approve the valuable 'adequacy' status of UK data protection laws has been a relief for much of the legal industry. In addition to allowing businesses to continue to share personal…
Is there a doctrine in the house? Caught up in the common law
Sometimes the law changes and an existing document, like a will, gets caught in the middle. Consider the saga of the common law doctrine of exemption.The exemption doctrine specifies who is responsible for paying the debt attached to an…
Religious divorce in the context of civil law
Divorces can be unpredictable, messy, and confusing. Texas family attorneys are frequently of the view that each January brings not only the start of a new year, but also an onslaught of divorce litigation. For some…
Common-law partner of Nova Scotia gunman added as defendant in estate class action lawsuit
A property destroyed by fire registered in the name of the shooter during the Nova Scotia mass shooting, in Portapique, Nova Scotia on May 8, 2020.Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian PressThe families of the victims of the 2020 mass shooting in…
Nova Scotia mass killer’s common-law wife added to list in victims’ families class…
Families of the victims of Canada's worst mass shooting have added the killer's common-law partner to the list of defendants in a lawsuit against his estate.Lisa Banfield, along with James Banfield and Brian Brewster were added as accused…
First Emirati female common law judge appointed to Dubai DIFC Courts
Four new judges have been appointed to the courts of the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), including the first female UAE common law judge appointed to the United Arab Emirates.
The new judges were sworn in on Monday…
University of O alumnus who co-founded BLSA’s civil law chapter creates scholarship for black…
Ruth Bansoba graduated in 2020 from the Civil Law program. Image: Ruth Bansoba / Supplied
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Ruth Bansoba aims to motivate black youth to consider a career in the…
The “common law” starts with the exploration of the “promised land” on the…
âCommon Lawâ kicked off its third season Tuesday with a look at visions of a âpromised landâ on race with Harvard law professor Randall Kennedy. Sponsored by the…
“The Law of Emergency Powers: Comparative Perspectives from the Common Law” by Dr…
Honorable Mr. Justice NV Ramanna will launch the book titled "The Law of Emergency Powers: Comparative Common Law Perspectives written by Dr. Abhishek Singhvi and Professor Khagesh Gautam on 23rd January 2021, that is…
Comparative Common Law Perspectives by Dr Abhishek Singhvi and Professor Khagesh Gautam
Justice, NV Ramanna, Supreme Court of India with three justices of the Supreme Court of India: Judge Surya Kant, Judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Judge DY Chandrachud will release the book entitled "The Law of Emergency Powers: Comparative…
‘Common Law’ season 3 will focus on law and fairness
âCommon Law,â a podcast sponsored by the University of Virginia Law School and hosted by Dean Risa Goluboff and Associate Dean Leslie Kendrick '06, will return for its third season on January 26 with a…
British Civil Law Legal Aid System “Running on Empty”, Study Says
Civil law legal aid system in England and Wales "runs on empty" due to cuts imposed eight years ago which have "damaging effect" on lawyers, study findsThe Bar Council, which represents 17,000 lawyers, interviewed lawyers and clerks…
Colorado updates definition of common-law marriage to include LGBTQ + couples – JURIST –…
The Colorado Supreme Court updated the definition of common-law marriage to include LGBTQ + people with three rulings released on Monday. The decisions also retroactively recognize same-sex common-law relationships entered into prior to…
Regulation of installments under Egyptian civil law – Company law / Commercial law
Egypt: Regulation of installments under Egyptian civil law…
Supreme Court Confirms Common Law Approach to Enforceability of Contracts Applies to…
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Background
On October 23, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (âCSCâ) Rendered its decision in The owners, Strata Plan…
4-day online certificate course on the facets of drafting (civil law)
Legal Expatiate is an initiative to bring together the best talent from this country and instill in them a nation first attitude. An active forum of scholars, professionals and students where they host webinars from senior lawyers, High…
Supreme Court Confirms Common Law Approach to Contract Enforceability Applies to Post-Incorporation…
Background
On October 23, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (“CCS”) rendered its decision in The owners, Strata Plan LMS 3905 c. Crystal Square Parking Corporation ("crystal square”), an appeal on whether a pre-incorporation agreement…
The Anti-Deprivation Rule in Canadian Common Law
In a recent 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld a majority decision of the Court of Appeal and invalidated a semi-ipso facto clause providing that the filing for bankruptcy of a company triggers a payment of…
The lack of a common law basis for qualified immunity
Scott Keller, the former Solicitor General of Texas, now a partner at Baker Botts, has an important article to appear in the Stanford Law Review: Qualified and absolute immunity at common law: He delves into 19th century treaties and…
Cost Sharing in Derivative LLC Lawsuits: A Common Law Right and a One-Way Street Farrell Fritz, PC
BCL 626 governs derivative actions by shareholders or lawsuits brought by individual shareholders on behalf of and for damages caused to the company. Subsection (e) provides that if the plaintiff - the individual shareholder claiming the…
What is the character of the common law?
He called it "the law of the dog". Portrait by Henry William Pickersgill
The English are curiously ambivalent about their system of law. In a way, I blame Dickens, his influence as outsized as his…
The democratic essence of the common law
Let us examine what distinguishes the common law. Law in general consists in establishing and applying rules which coordinate social action. Civil law systems do this by consolidating the rules into a regularly updated legal code.…
Warrant of Seizure: New Jersey Statute based on 13th century English common law
Over a year ago, this company's client, a business owner, was stuck in a worst-case scenario. Its commercial tenant, a semi-trailer refurbishment company, which stored nearly 700 trucks at the leased premises, had not…
The Role of Oral Evidence: The Common Law Approach
I come from the perspective of a common law-steeped 28-year-old lawyer, 14 of whom are QC, 18-year-old High Court judge and now arbitrator and mediator.
1. Main testimonies and witness statements:
I prefer to have oral chief testimony.…
Relationship between civil law and international trade law
The partition of the law into violations, contracts, affiliations, questionable instruments, misdeeds, trusts, etc. tightens a larger and more logical division. Commercial law is a division of private law. Its limits cannot be fixed by…
First Impression Decision Recognizes Cause of Action for Dissolution of Common Law LLC | Farrell…
Five years ago we written about an important decision of the Delaware Chancery Court, In re Carlisle Etcetera, LLC, 114 A3d 592 , in which a court first recognized the existence under Delaware law of a viable cause of action for the…
De facto marriage and the Henry affair
The concept of common-law marriage has a long history in Texas and other western states, but it seems to be fading as more couples are now living together and having children without ever being legally married.
In…
No Expansion of Prior Common Law Public Use Doctrine
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
In its decision last week in City of Sudbury v Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, the Massachusetts Supreme…
delays and cost claims in common law and civil law
Again, the contract should be checked for changes in legal provisions, as these may allow a contractor to claim costs if specific legislative measures adopted in the wake of the pandemic resulted in additional costs. The success of a law…
Nwabudike returns to civil court
In his application to the Civil Law Court, Cllr. Nwabudike complains that since his admission to the Supreme Bar as an Advisor - At - Law on June 21, 2002, he has been, and continues to be, in good standing in the service of the LNBA as…
Liberia: Nwabudike returns to civil court
In his application to the Civil Law Court, Cllr. Nwabudike complains that since his admission to the Supreme Bar as Legal Counsel on June 21, 2002, he has been, and continues to be, in good standing in the service of the LNBA as General…
Court Dismisses Request for Information on CCAC Land Law Inquiry
The Administrative Court (TA) rejected a request for information from a land concession company on an ongoing investigation by the Commission against Corruption (CCAC) into several expirations of land concessions.In 2018, former director…
Interpretation of Federal Patent Licenses in Common Law
Cheetah Omni LLC, v AT&T Services, Inc. (Supreme Court 2020)
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In Rodriguez v. Fed. Deposit Ins. Society., 140 S. Ct. 713 (2020), the Court ruled that federal courts cannot create their own judicial rules unless it…
The Common Law Tort of Breach of Fiduciary Duty: The Whole | Farrell Fritz, PC
In the famous case of Meinhard versus Salmon, Judge Benjamin Cardozo wrote in lofty language that lawyers for abused business owners love to quote since the duty of loyalty between closely held business owners is extremely high:
"Not…
Liberia: civil court orders justice minister Dean, others to be arrested for contempt
Monrovia - An allegation by a Guinean company that its container has gone missing at the Monrovia free port has taken on another dimension with Justice Minister Frank Musa Dean appearing to be caught in the net of a legal feud.
On…
Minnesota Supreme Court’s Abolition of Age-Old Common Law Ban Against Champerty Paves the Way…
In a unanimous decision, the Minnesota Supreme Court struck down Minnesota's common law prohibition against champerty and upkeep, opening Minnesota up to third-party litigation funding. Maslowski v. Prospect Funding Partners LLC, et…
China’s new civil law includes articles on technology transfer and development
The third session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) passed and adopted the âCivil Code of the People's Republic of Chinaâ on May 28, 2020. This law will enter into force on…
From Harry Potter to Civil Law, Seattle-area Libraries Online Programs Offer Connection During…
Editor's Note: This is an article in a periodical series called Stepping Up, highlighting times of compassion, duty, and community in uncertain times. A story to tell? Email it to [email protected] with the subject…
Common law on the horizon? Entry into force of the new law reforming litigation – Commentary
introductionCase law in the Hungarian legal systemTheoretical and practical problemsThe major novelties of the reformLimited precedent systemUniformity complaintReform assessmentintroductionWhile COVID-19 grabbed the headlines, a new law,…
Common law in the event of a pandemic: the Spanish flu of 1918
" style ="margin: 5px 15px 0 0px; border: 1px solid # 999; width: 150px;"/>Jordan wajsWhile it may seem unprecedented, COVID-19 is not the first global pandemic to disrupt modern society as we know it. The Spanish flu pandemic…
“McDonough v. Smith ”:“ Favorable Termination ”and the Confusing Civil Law of Wrongful Convictions
Does a plaintiff who sues the police for falsifying evidence against him in a criminal case have to prove that he has been formally exonerated in that case? The answer to this question, like too many other important…
Russian Orthodox priest under fire for calling common-law spouses “prostitutes”
An outspoken Russian priest has aroused public anger for comparing common law spouses to "prostitutes".
Archpriest Dmitry Smirnov, who has raised his eyebrows in the past for call abortions "worse than the Holocaust" and…
Free union against marriage: What are my legal rights? – National
More Canadians than ever are entering a common-law union.
About one-fifth of Canadians are in a common-law relationship, a three-fold increase from 1981, according to 2016 data from Statistics Canada. The type of relationship…
Obstruction of a competition law investigation: don’t leave the ACT on hold – Antitrust…
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This is a rare, albeit increasingly frequent, occasion where competition law becomes a hot topic in the Turkish mainstream press. The last few weeks of 2019 have been…
McGill accepts “JD” for common law degrees, in response to requests
The academic level of common law degrees will also remain unchanged, as the JD will be considered a first law degree, not a graduate degree.
"Students will continue to benefit from a proudly bilingual and rigorously…
Civil law, common law distinctions and implications for lawyers in international transition
As the world becomes more and more connected, many lawyers have chosen to leave their home countries to become certified lawyers and practice law in other jurisdictions. In addition to the procedural requirements that…
Civil law prevents ED from investigating those named in global leaks
The Enforcement Branch (ED) has been unable to act against a large number of…
Coaches oppose lawsuits against gangs
BOSTON - Lawyers for former college coaches, a former college athletics official and other defendants said their clients had no relationship or knowledge of each other's actions in a vast criminal company led by Rick Singer.Their arguments…
Differentiating the Common Law from Marriage in Family Law
Something he found interesting in reviewing cases under the new legislation was a new source of litigation: the category of unmarried couples.
âThere's a lot more dispute over whether two people…
Are verbal contracts valid? A comparative analysis between common law, civil law and CISG
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Comparative contract law is a fascinating area of ââacademic discussion, as it explores many challenges relating to the interpretation and application of various rules in competing…
Liberia: civil court launches contempt charge against Deputy Foreign Minister
Monrovia - Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay of 6e The Montserrado County Civil and Judicial Court has issued an arrest warrant against the Deputy Foreign Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Henry Fahnbulleh.
Justice Gbeisay's…
South Carolina High Court unties common-law marriage knot
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State Supreme Court abolishes de facto marriage in SC
CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - In a decision released Wednesday morning, the state Supreme Court struck down common law marriage in Palmetto state.A common-law marriage is a marriage without formal marriage or license. Previous requirements…
Letter of the day | D’obeah, abortion and civil law | Letters
THE EDITOR, Sir:
So Prophetess Almarie Campbell of Tarrant Baptist Church will bring fire and destruction to Parliament and Parliamentarians. This is because they propose to repeal a law (the Obeah law) which was first promulgated to…
Life: Legal Structures Like Civil Law Can Strengthen Sisters’ Ministry
This month, The Life panelists shared stories from their own congregations and other religious groups on how they benefit from the legal structures offered by their own constitutions as well as by civil and canon law. They answered…
The Civil Law Court honors associate judge Kaba as “Greatness of justice and humanity”
Judge Dunbar (right) presents the Certificate of Appreciation to Associate Judge Yousif D. Kaba (left)
Brewerville, Montserrado County - Over the weekend, staff from the Monrovia Temple of Justice Civil Law Court honored newly appointed…
Federal common law agencies control TCPA in the 9th circuit
The Tsar previously wrote on the Ninth Circuit blog Henderson decision and the apparently harsh consequences it has for vicarious liability of creditors. See Henderson v. United Student Aid Funds, Inc.., 918 F.3d 1068 (9th…
Brexit threatens to ‘tear’ Ireland out of the common law system – judge
Brexit is expected to "wrest" Ireland from the influence of the common law system and "possibly even sever" the centuries-old ties between the Irish and English legal systems, a prominent Irish…
Does Louisiana recognize a common law marriage with Texas?
Submit your questions to [email protected] Civil affairs only, please.Question: "If you get married in Texas, common-law or otherwise, is it true that the law in Louisiana does not recognize marriage so that one spouse does not have to…
a myth that is coming to an end?
Marriage was once a key gateway to adulthood, allowing for legitimate sexual intimacy, parenthood, and household chores. But nowadays, most couples live together before they get married or avoid the tradition altogether, even when…
Emirati lawyers call for changes to new civil law regulations – News
Some lawyers see that the settlement, in some of its clauses, affects their interests and their affairs.
Many Emirati lawyers have raised concerns over an article of the settlement recently introduced into the UAE's civil proceedings…
The Civil Law Court rules against the former president of chess
Former President of the Liberian Chess Federation under siege, Winston Ireland
MONROVIA - The Civil Law Court ruled in favor of the Liberian Chess Federation in the case involving the federation and the dethroned president, Winston…
Civil Court Judge Yousif Kaba to ‘replace’ Supreme Court Judge Kabineh Ja’neh…
MONROVIA - FrontPageAfrica has gathered from irreproachable sources that the judge of the Court of Civil Law, Yousif Kaba, is called to join the magistracy if the associate judge Kabineh Ja'neh is dismissed.
The source of the…
Why Taiwan’s Anti-LGBT Groups’ Common Law Proposals Are Unconstitutional
On February 21, the Executive Yuan of Taiwan unveiled the Enforcement Act of Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 748, which, if passed, will recognize same-sex marriages. An anti-LGBT group criticized the bill for violating the results of…
Why London is the jurisdiction of choice
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Trevor Tayleur, Associate Professor and Head of Design and Assessment at the University of Law, gives his expert opinion on the common law system used in England and Wales and explains why London…
Energy Disputes – Procedural Commercial/Civil Proceedings in Chile
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How do the courts in your jurisdiction resolve competing terms in multiple contracts relating to a…
Civil law court: $ 1.5 million bail insufficient to sue editor Philipbert Browne
Monrovia - The Temple of Justice Civil Court "A" on Tuesday, January 15, declared a bond posted for the lawsuit of Hot Pepper editor Philipbert Browne "insufficient".
Kennedy L. Yangian Report,
Brown faces a lawsuit for US $ 10…
Marketing Association case against Vice President Taylor transferred to Civil Court “B”
Monrovia - Civil Law Court "B" Becomes New Location for Case Involving Suspended Liberia Marketing Association President Alice Yeeban and Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor, this paper reliably learned.
Kennedy L. Yangian Report,…
Amid mental health law, survey reveals patients face unfair treatment
DIXVILLE, Montserrado - Wednesday October 10 marked World Mental Health Day, a day designed to draw attention to the importance of mental health.
In Liberia, programs were organized at the Ministry of Health and at the ES Grant Mental…
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP details five of the most famous civil law cases
The world of civil law covers all cases that are not of a criminal nature. Class action, negligence, human rights, libel and securities cases are just a few examples of civil law cases. These five landmark cases left an indelible mark on…
Liberia: civil law court issues suspension order for national student activities
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Monrovia - Judge Yussif D. Kaba of the Montserrado County Civil Court ordered the suspension of all electoral activities of the National Union of Students of Liberia (LINSU).
Report by Augustine T. Tweh,
The…
Family Law, Lawsuits Diversify Practice – Minnesota Lawyer
Last name: Ryan bies
Title: Shareholder, Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer
Education: BA, biology, Luther College; JD, University of Saint-Thomas
Ryan Bies, shareholder of Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills…
RIP Common federal law on foreign relations?
The federal common law of foreign relations is a shrinking area. It should still govern many questions related to immunity, but not for the reasons given by the courts and other academics.
The federal common law of foreign relations has…