Stephen Smith, pictured on the right, died under suspicious circumstances in July 2015. A grand jury is hearing evidence in the death of Stephen Smith, an openly gay teenager found dead in the middle of a road in South Carolina in 2015, according to a lawyer for Smith’s mother. Smith’s death, and his family’s questions […]

New York State may soon join the growing list of restricting jurisdictions or banning noncompete agreements. On June 7, 2023 the New York State Senate passed S 3100A (the “Bill”), which would prohibit employers from seeking, requiring, demanding, or accepting certain noncompete agreements. If adopted and signed into law, the Bill would significantly change the […]

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 15, 2023 9:22 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Senate has passed a bill intended to unblock Canadian aid in Afghanistan without amendment. The Criminal Code changes allow development workers to apply for exemptions from terrorism laws, which currently criminalize paying taxes to the […]

Is Law News Still Relevant? 22 Facts Exploring the Evolution of Legal Journalism In an era dominated by 280-character tweets and viral TikTok videos, the traditional landscape of journalism is shifting. Many wonder, is law news still relevant? With the legal industry often being perceived as slow-moving and traditional, it is easy to assume that […]

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – A judge this morning rejected an agreement between the city of Davenport and Andrew Wold, the owner of the downtown building that collapsed Memorial Day weekend. Wold was scheduled to appear at the Scott County District Court on an enforcement action filed by the city that aims to keep Wold from […]

Platinum engagement rings have been popular for over a century. They are known for their durability, beauty, and rarity.  The Early Years  Platinum was first discovered in South America in the early 16th century. However, it was not until the late 19th century that platinum began to be used in jewelry. In 1882, the American […]

Editor’s note: If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health there are a number of ways to get help, including by calling Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. A list of local crisis centers is also available here. Peel police are asking members of the public to be on “alert” for items […]

For decades, researchers have relied on animals to test whether chemicals are toxic to humans. But science has developed alternatives, and a new Canadian law will require them to move in those directions. This week, Bill S-5 was passed by the Senate and was given a royal assent. It includes language that brings Canada closer […]