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 the most significant review in decades. Everything seems to be on the table, from tiny tweaks to a major overhaul. Commissioner of Competition Matthew Boswell is one of those pushing for reforms. “I think it’s fair to say, unfortunately, that the Competition Act is lagging behind our international peers,” said Boswell.…
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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 TuesdayNEW 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 the jurors the case was “outrageous.” “He never looked you in the eye and denied raping Ms. Carroll,” lawyer Mike Ferrara told jurors as the civil trial in Manhattan federal court neared the end of an eighth day. “You should draw the conclusion that’s because he did it.”…
Virginia judge says the law banning sales of handguns to young adults is unconstitutional
Article content RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that a law banning licensed federal firearms dealers from selling handguns to young adults under 21 violates the Second Amendment and is unconstitutional.Article content The ruling Wednesday by US District Court Judge Robert Payne in Richmond, if not overturned, would allow dealers to sell handguns to 18- to 20-year-olds. In his 71-page ruling, Payne wrote that many of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship are granted at the age of 18, including the right to vote, enlist in the military without parental permission and serve on a federal jury.…
Halifax woman leaves rental unit during water leak, locks changed
A Halifax lawyer says a recent case he handled for a woman convicted from her apartment shows the province’s tenancy law needs to be strengthened to ensure hearings are recorded and perjury is punished. Devin Maxwell represented his assistant, paralegal Wendy Mugridge, against Olympus Properties Management Ltd. at a March 30 residential tenancies hearing. During the hearing, adjudicator Julie Tapp heard Mugridge’s account of how in early February a sprinkler leaked in her $936-per-month unit, and she was served an eviction notice. The 61-year-old woman spent weeks living in accommodations paid for by her insurance and told the hearing she expected to return to her apartment once the repairs were made.…
What is Communication & modes of Communication under the Indian Contract Act?
According to Section 2(h) of the Indian Contract Act 1872, An agreement enforceable by law is a contract. Before a contract comes into existence the promisor has to signify his willingness and a promise has to signify his assent. It, therefore, becomes necessary to explain what is meant by such signification and what should be the mode of the same. To bring into notice the willingness or assent of the parties to enter into a contract one needs to communicate. This mode of communication can be postal or instantaneous. Section 3 of the Indian Contract Act states that communication can be made by an act or omission, the first mode any act means any conduct and words, written or oral.…
Trump sues Michael Cohen, a key witness in the NY criminal case, seeking $500 million
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit in federal court Wednesday against his former lawyer Michael Cohen — who has emerged as a key witness in the criminal case against him — seeking more than $500 million in damages and alleging “breaches of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, conversion, and breach of contract.” Cohen was the key witness to testify last month before a Manhattan grand jury, which then approved a 34-count indictment against Trump, who has denied any wrongdoing. The complaint accuses Cohen of violating his attorney-client relationship with Trump by publicly disclosing information about him and “spreading falsehoods about [Trump]likely to be embarrassing or detrimental, and partook in other misconduct in violation of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct.”…
Okanagan flood compensation claims a ‘complex factual and legal landscape’
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.…
The Chief Deputy City Attorney Looking for a Promotion
This post originally appeared in the Feb. 4 Politics Reports. The weekly newsletter is an insider’s guide to San Diego politics and public affairs. Subscribe here (Must be a Voice of San Diego member to access.) Heather Ferbert’s profile has a track record. The chief deputy city attorney launched her campaign to replace her boss, City Attorney Mara Elliott, when she’s termed out in 2024. Back in 2016, Elliott showed that “Democratic chief deputy city attorney without a history in local politics” can be a strong resume . It’s early. Maybe former Major Kevin Faulconer will try to get his old job back.…