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A couple weeks back, we had a story here at Above the Law taking a swipe at “puppy yoga” as a mental health initiative. And while that might not be a replacement for a robust strategy, the crack seemed unnecessarily derisive of the role animals can play in managing stress. Or, perhaps more to the…
SOPA v Other debt recovery methods The construction industry has been one of the most volatile in recent years. With the rise of interest rates and costs of materials negatively impacting the building industry this has led to many insolvencies. Where subcontractors go unpaid for work performed, not only is this destructive to that subcontractor’s…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 10, 2024 at 10:18 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Coming up: On Friday, April 12, the court expects to issue one or more opinions from the…
Over the past decade or so, leaders across the globe have debated how to responsibly integrate AI into clinical care. Though there have been many discussions on the topic, the healthcare field still lacks a comprehensive, shared framework to govern the development and deployment of AI. Now that healthcare organizations have become entangled in the…
In Part I of my Spring 2024 cannabis update, I discussed the search and seizure issues arising in North Carolina courts around cannabis. Part II explores drug identification evidence issues surrounding marijuana prosecutions and examines potential challenges defenders might raise. This post will also cover recent developments on the state, federal, and tribal levels impacting…
10 April 2024 McMillan Woods To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. When thinking about registering a company in Cyprus, there are several important factors to consider. Here are some key points to keep in mind: **Legal Structure**: Decide on the legal structure of…
* Experts to 70-year-old lawyers, “please develop a firm leadership succession plan.” 70-year-old lawyers, “if we create a non-equity tier we don’t have to share money with real partners ever again!” [American Lawyer] * Judicial Conference proposes rules to govern federal mass torts… as if we still listen to the Judicial Conference! [Reuters] * Fifth…
10 April 2024 Carroll & O’Dea To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. You might have noticed an increased requirement for you to return to the office after a few years of working remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For many…
10 April 2024 Cooper Grace Ward To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. n this edition of ‘It depends’, partner Scott Hay-Bartlem talks about whether your SMSF can make loans and how the answer differs depending on whether the borrower is related or …
This year, an independent expert panel was appointed to conduct a legislative review of the Cannabis Act. The panel heard from a wide range of different stakeholders and experts, including industry groups, consumers, public health officials, researchers and academics, youth groups, law enforcement, and First Nations communities, among others. In culmination of the expert panel’s …