Author: Dr. Gemma Horton (University of Sheffield) Safety of Journalists In recent years, the threats that journalists face in their work have grown considerably. The development of technology has meant that journalists are subject to online violence for the work that they do, particularly women who are being targeted and are vulnerable to such attacks […]
Are Canada’s competition laws outdated? Some say it’s time for change
Whether checking in at the airport or checking out at the grocery store, it seems everywhere you turn these days, you find frustrated consumers. Many complain about high prices or limited choices across sectors — and blame the lack of competition. But now, the federal government is looking to update Canada’s competition laws — possibly […]
Democracy Alerts – Voting Rights Attorney Nancy Abudu Confirmed to 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON, D.C — On Thursday, May 18, the US Senate voted 49-47 to confirm Nancy G. Abudu to a lifetime appointment as a judge on the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals. Her confirmation is historic, as she is the first Black woman to ever serve on the 11th Circuit, which rules on appeals originating […]
Trump’s absence at civil rape trial shows ‘he did it,’ accuser’s lawyer says
Trump’s lawyer calls the case an ‘affront to justice’ Jury due to begin deliberations on Tuesday NEW YORK, May 8 (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s absence from a trial where writer E. Jean Carroll accuses him of rape and defamation shows that “he did it,” a lawyer for Carroll said on Monday, while Trump’s lawyer told […]
Can your Will be Challenged after you die? Contesting a Will and Family Provision Applications Explained
A common question that is asked is whether estranged family members or step-children may be able to challenge their entitlements under a will. Although challenging the will usually comes after death, it is important for anyone making a will to understand: who is entitled to challenge a will; and whether the challenger may be successful […]
Seattle city attorney wants to prosecute drug cases after state law passes
Seattle elected officials are considering whether the city should take on the responsibility of prosecuting public drug use and possession charges, amid a new state law and a rising substance use crisis. City Attorney Ann Davison is asking the City Council to approve a bill classifying public drug use and drug possession as gross misdemeanors, […]
Children 12 and under don’t have to wear a life-jacket in Ontario, but a new law would change that
Children ages 12 and under aren’t required by law to wear a life-jacket when they’re in a boat in Ontario. But that could change thanks to a new bill. Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari has introduced a private member’s bill, called Joshua’s Law, that would make it mandatory for children ages 12 and under to wear […]
The lawyer whose sex trafficking case against Instagram could spell trouble for big tech | Global development
On March 14 2022, Annie McAdams, a personal injury lawyer running a small firm in Houston, Texas, filed a civil action suit on behalf of one of her clients. The plaintiff was a 23-year-old woman who had endured years of sexual exploitation at the hands of a convicted trafficker. The defendant was one of the […]




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