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Breadcrumb Trail LinksNews Local NewsEmergency bridge removal on Duteau Creek that cuts off mobile home pad leads to lengthy legal fightPublished April 10, 2023 • Last updated 5 days ago • 3 minute readThe Supreme Court of BC in Vancouver. Photo by Margarita-Young /Getty Images/iStockphotoArticle content A Supreme Court of BC official says a flood compensation case from 2017 in Lumby has created a complex factual and legal landscape that remains unresolved.Advertisements 2This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.…

Standing on a stage in a room filled with community members, band councillors and government ministers, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) Chief Donny Morris called this an emotional day for his community. “We are taking back how we are raising our children,” Morris said Tuesday. The First Nation, with roughly 960 people living in the fly-in community 600 kilometers north of Thunder Bay, Ont., is taking back jurisdiction over child and family services with the passage of it’s own law and creation of its own family welfare agency, called Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Dibenjikewin Onnakonikewin (KIDO). In the local Anishinini imowin language, KIDO means Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Family Law.…

A new law recently signed by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will require law enforcement officials to notify school systems whenever employees are arrested for certain offenses.A new law recently signed by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will require law enforcement officials to notify school systems whenever employees are arrested for certain offenses. The Virginia General Assembly passed the legislation, which was signed by Youngkin late last month. State Sen. Scott Surovell introduced the bill, after a Fairfax County middle school guidance counselor continued working despite an arrest related to child sex crimes. The law is scheduled to go into effect July 1, and requires state law enforcement agencies to notify school systems within 48 hours of an arrest for a felony or Class 1 misdemeanor.…

This concerns many privacy groups and children’s mental health advocates, who worry that in the rush to protect teens from predators, drugs and other online dangers, lawmakers might also be creating real-life harm for children in difficult situations. “That means that a child couldn’t privately discuss sexual abuse with friends online, they couldn’t privately discuss reproductive rights or abortion access,” said Jason Kelley, an associate director at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a digital rights group. “They couldn’t even really speak out about parental abuse with their friends online because their parents could see it.” As with many online privacy and safety issues, the argument is largely brewing in state houses.…

DUI checkpoints or sobriety checkpoints are usually used by law enforcement to catch impaired drivers. If you drive in Zephyrhills, you may ask, Are these checkpoints indeed legal? Or maybe even, what are my rights if I happen to be stopped inside of them?Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in Florida?DUI checkpoints are, therefore, legal in Florida, as well as in Zephyrhills, but their legality depends on stringent legal guidelines. Both state and federal courts uphold the legality of these checkpoints, provided that law enforcement agencies adhere to constitutional standards.What Are the Rules for DUI Checkpoints?There are several essential procedures that law enforcement must observe if they want the checkpoints to be lawful:Advance Planning: This checkpoint must be sanctioned and planned by the supervising officers and not just set up haphazardly by the officers in the field.…

Article content ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation on Tuesday to end Maryland’s statute of limitations for when civil lawsuits for child sexual abuse can be filed against institutions.Article content The bill signing comes less than a week after the state’s attorney general released a report that documented the scope of abuse spanning 80 years and accused church leaders of decades of coverups. Under current law, people in Maryland who say they were sexually abused as children can’t sue after they reach the age of 38. “There is no statute of limitations on the hurt that endures for decades after someone is assaulted,” Moore, a Democrat, said.…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders approved an overhaul of the state’s sentencing laws Tuesday that will eliminate parole eligibility for certain violent offenses. The Republican governor signed into law legislation that will require anyone convicted of any of 18 violent offenses, including capital murder and rape, to serve 100% of their sentences. That section takes effect next year, so it doesn’t impact people being sentenced before 2024. Another part of the law that takes effect in 2025 will require offenders convicted of several other offenses to serve at least 85% of their sentences. “No more letting violent offenders back on the street without serious prison time,” Sanders said at a bill signing ceremony at State Police headquarters.…

Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. But amidst the excitement of closing the deal, many homeowners and buyers overlook a crucial step: ensuring the property’s title is clear and free of any hidden problems. This is where a knowledgeable title attorney from Kearney Law can step in and make all the difference.What Are Common Title Issues?Common title issues refer to any legal problems that affect the ownership of a property. These problems can create major headaches during a real estate transaction or even after you’ve moved in. They often arise from unresolved debts, errors in public records, or claims from previous owners.…