Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed legislation that would ban most abortions after six weeks in the state of Florida. The ban includes exemptions for cases of rape, human trafficking and incest, in those instances allowing an abortion up to 15 weeks of pregnancy. Under the legislation, a pregnant person would have to provide […]
Continue ReadingTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill approved by the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The governor’s office said in a statement late Thursday that he had signed the legislation. The ban gives DeSantis a key political victory among Republican primary voters as he […]
Continue ReadingRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed new legislation to overhaul the country’s conscription system, which will make it harder for Russians to avoid being called up for military service, and keep at least some of those who already fled the country away longer. Putin signed the bill, which was hastily passed by Russia’s upper and […]
Continue ReadingIt is a question that virtually all separating couples will ask at some point: if we are no longer a couple, who should live where? More particularly clients want to know if moving out of the family home will impact the settlement of the property before their divorce or separation is finalised. Should one of […]
Continue ReadingBreadcrumb Trail Links opinion News Crime columnists Column: The Law Society of BC has accused one of the province’s most senior and respected lawyers, Michael Bolton, of mishandling $20 million in trust accounts. Published April 14, 2023 • Last updated 5 days ago • 5 minute read Lawyer Michael Bolton speaks with reporters outside the […]
Continue ReadingThe Law Society of BC has accused one of the province’s top criminal lawyers of mishandling more than $20 million in trust accounts, which it says could have “assisted in or encouraged dishonesty, crime or fraud.” In early December, the society, which regulates the legal profession in the province, issued a citation to Bolton, whose […]
Continue ReadingBreadcrumb Trail Links News Local News “A small fortune is required to bring an end to my legal travails.” Published April 15, 2023 • Last updated 1 day ago • 4 minute read A June 2022 file photo of Bruce McConville. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Article content Bruce McConville, the Ottawa businessman who told […]
Continue ReadingReporters Without Borders criticizes the legislation saying it has ‘negative chapters’ that constitute a violation of press freedom. Algeria’s parliament has approved a new media law that tightens control over the work of journalists and imposes new restrictions. While the government said the law is key to ensuring the free exercise of media activity under […]
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