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This scientist shaped a new law that moves Canada away from toxicity testing on animals
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 […]
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Woman guilty in ‘calculated’ murder of Toronto lawyer Scott Rosen
Toronto lawyer Scott Rosen was no stranger to heated litigation, representing business clients and acting as counsel in shareholders, real estate and commercial lease disputes for more than 25 years. And while the 52-year-old did not shy away from forceful advocacy, even his most contentious matters stayed courteous and civil. So when an assailant poured […]
Impeached Texas attorney general’s business associate jailed on federal charges
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The FBI on Thursday arrested a businessman at the center of the scandal that led to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s historic impeachment, a move that came amid new questions about the men’s dealings raised by financial records the Republican’s lawyers made public to try to clear him of allegations of […]
Senators Release Report from Government Watchdog on the Prevalence and Economic Effects of Noncompete Agreements Amid Intensifying Federal and State Efforts to Restrict Use
On May 17, 2023, US Senator Rob Wyden (D-OR) announced the release of a long-awaited report on the US Government Accountability Office’s multi-year investigation into the use of noncompete agreements across the US labor market. In announcing the release, Senator Wyden said that the GAO report “highlights the problems of noncompete agreements – particularly their […]
Employee retention and entitlements in a business sale/purchase
A sale or purchase of a business can involve complex issues relating to employees of the business. The consideration in this article is appropriate only for an asset sale, in contrast to a share or equity sale. The issues can be broadly put into three groups: Retention, Entitlements, and Compliance. Retention How important are the […]
Are Canada’s competition laws outdated?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 […]
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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 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 […]