Law Society Introduces “Strategic Priorities”

The New Zealand Law Society has announced its moves to adapt to the rapidly changing legal marketplace by working on ‘strategic priorities’. A news release from the Society (published below) shows that the Society is developing a “fit-for-future” role as the profession’s regulator after a tumultuous time both within the profession and within the NZ […]

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Bill 96: Rules for accessing English services in Quebec could change

Parts of Quebec’s controversial language law that took effect Thursday could still be tweaked, according to the minister responsible for the French language. “Of course, we will adjust during the next days and weeks to improve our way,” said Jean-Francois Roberge on Friday. “It’s important that in Quebec we know French is the only official […]

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China revises military conscription laws in space warfare push | China

China’s government has revised its conscription laws, allowing retired service people to re-enlist and increasing recruitment focused on expertise in space and cyberwarfare. The amended regulations, approved by the state council and the central military commission, came into force on Monday, and covered all aspects of China’s military recruitment and personnel deployment processes, for domestic […]

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‘Ninjas never quit’: Senate passes Keira’s Law named for 4-year-old found dead in Milton

Federally appointed judges will now receive greater education on domestic violence and coercive control due to a private member’s bill named after a four-year-old girl whose life came to a tragic end in Milton. Bill C-233, informally known as ‘Keira’s Law,’ was passed by the Senate on Tuesday, April 18. The bill will establish and […]

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Liberals table legislation to overhaul passenger rights charter

MONTREAL – The Liberals have put forward legislation that aims to make good on their pledge to tighten passenger rights rules after a year marked by travel chaos and a backlog of ballooning complaints. Tabled in the House of Commons as part of a broader budget bill, the new provisions ratchet up penalties on airlines, […]

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