Category: Law News

China’s government has revised its conscription laws, allowing retired service people to re-enlist and increasing recruitment focused on expertise in space and cyberwarfare. The amended regulations, approved by the state council and the central military commission, came into force on Monday, and covered all aspects of China’s military recruitment and personnel deployment processes, for domestic emergencies and wartime. The changes aim to provide “institutional guarantees for consolidating national defense and building strong armed forces”, reported state media. China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has undergone a major overhaul and modernization under the leadership of Xi Jinping, which has accelerated Beijing’s expansionist activities in the region and long-held ambitions to annex Taiwan.…

Car accidents can leave victims facing serious injuries, financial struggles, and emotional distress. When another driver’s negligence causes a collision, it is critical to have skilled car accident lawyers on your side. These professionals not only understand the law but also provide guidance, support, and relentless advocacy for victims and their families. This article will explore the role of car accident lawyers, why hiring one is important, and how they can help you secure justice and fair compensation after a crash.Why You Need Experienced Car Accident LawyersInsurance companies often prioritize their profits over victims’ recovery. Adjusters may try to minimize your payout or shift blame to reduce liability.…

The Canadian government is proposing a ban on assault-style firearms that would apply once legislation now before Parliament comes into forceOTTAWA, Canada — The Canadian government is proposing a ban on assault-style firearms that would apply once legislation now before Parliament comes into force. Under the scheme announced Monday, the government would make regulations through the Firearms Act to ensure that guns are classified correctly before entering the Canadian market. “I want to make it clear that our government is not targeting hunters and law-abiding gun owners,” Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino told a news conference. “What we’re doing is protecting families, protecting our children, protecting our communities.”…

Article content Opponents of the province’s plan to build a new jail on Kempville farmland will have their day in court after a judge ruled their case can proceed with a judicial review.Article content Justice Robert Smith said in his ruling this week that the opposition group’s legal effort to overturn the province’s decision should be heard by a full judicial panel of the Divisional Court. The judge noted in his decision that the province “failed to follow several provisions of its provincial policy statement when deciding to build a correctional facility in the town of Kemptville.” The ruling clears yet another hurdle in the ongoing efforts by grassroots opposition groups — the crowdfunded legal challenge is headed by residents Kirk Albert and Victor Lachance — to reverse the province’s decision to build the proposed 235-bed Eastern Ontario Correctional Center in their community.…

VANCOUVER — A BC city’s bylaw that rezones property as rental-only has withstood another court challenge, affirming legislation brought in by the province to protect renters. It’s a legal victory that Ontario housing advocates have once again turned their eyes to developments on the West Coast. The City of New Westminster, a Vancouver suburb of about 70,000 people, won a provincial court decision appeals Monday, preserving a zoning bylaw preventing owners from living in their properties in areas designated for rental use only. The aim is to protect rental units by not letting individual owners move in or demolish them to build condos.…

Cryptocurrency (such as Bitcoin) has been on the rise in the last decade. More and more people are becoming interested in moving their money from banks into this digital form of currency. The question arises in the property market as to whether you can buy or sell a house in cryptocurrency. Even if you could purchase a property what are the risks and how does the law treat cryptocurrency. We will answer these questions below. Is there precedent to sell and buy property with cryptocurrency? While property sales by cryptocurrency have not entered the mainstream property market, there have been properties listed where sellers have listed a property accepting cryptocurrency as the purchase price.…

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has forced a Hamilton developer’s employee to resign after misleading investors who gave the developer $19 million for the Buffalo Grand Hotel in New York — but documents from the proceedings state the employee didn’t know he broke the rules and was relying on the developer, Harry Stinson. Stinson, who moved to Hamilton in 2008 and is behind numerous local projects and developments, is still waiting to hear his fate. He said he disagreed with the allegations before the tribunal and continued to work on a settlement with OSC. “There is indeed a more fulsome story to be recounted, but it is best done once we’ve completed the project and proves the point this was a valid project, a valid investment,” he told CBC Hamilton, adding he couldn’t say much more about the case.…

Breadcrumb Trail LinksNews CanadaAs the culture wars seep into various institutions, law societies have hardly been immunePublished May 01, 2023 • Last updated 15 hours ago • 4 minute readToronto’s Osgoode Hall, home of the Law Society of Ontario. Photo by Stan Behal/Postmedia/FileArticle content In the fight for control of the Law Society of Ontario, a slate of progressive candidates held the line against a group positioning themselves as the “anti-woke” alternative in board elections.Advertisements 2This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.…