Journalist group urges Senegal to release news commentator, protect press freedom

On June 3, the new Canadian government tabled Bill C-2 in Parliament, called “An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures” but with a short title of “Strong Borders Act”. As the name implies, it’s mostly about border measures, customs stuff, fentanyl and immigration. But once again, following in the footsteps of past conservative and liberal governments, it contains a trojan horse that revives what has come to be known as “Lawful Access”. The Bill contains a number of search, seizure and surveillance measures that have nothing to do with the border or fentanyl. In the past, governments have tried to introduce similar measures under the guise of fighting terrorism, child abusers and cyberbullies. Now it’s apparently border security.I’m really getting tired of these sorts of bills and for a brief moment, I was…

Kirill MuzykaThe October 2024 Term of FantasySCOTUS finally came to a close. On the whole, this term was a less predictable than some recent terms. In the aggregate, our crowd predicted 76.36% of the cases accurately, down from 83.05% of the cases accurately last term. I am happy to announce that the Chief Justice is Kirill Muzyka. Players receive ten points for each correct prediction of a Justice's vote. We recorded 55 merits cases (DIGs do not count). A perfect score would have been 4,950 points. Kirill scored 4,840 points. Here is the Top 10: I usually ask the winner several questions to figure out their approach to predicting cases. Kirill's response was so thorough and insightful, that I reproduce it in its entirety: My name is Kirill Muzyka. I'm from St. Petersburg, Russia, and I'm currently finishing my master's degree in Political Science at the London School of Economics. My interest in American politics began quite some time ago,…

I always tell clients that the law is not always applied perfectly when interacting with the practicalities of the real world and real people.  In other words, even when a person has the legal authority to take some action, they may still run into obstacles and red tape.  For example, a bank teller or call center representative may initially tell a client something different than their attorney.  Banks and other financial institutions generally do business in multiple jurisdictions, and even with training, are often confused regarding specific state laws surrounding wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.  These matters spark confusion … Continue reading → The post Can a Bank Refuse to Accept a Power of Attorney? appeared first on Law Firm Carolinas.

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Dentons has successfully advised Carbar Holdings (Carbar) on its capital raising and acquisition of the car subscription business of Carly (ASX: CL8) (CL8). This strategic and important move marks a significant step in Carbar’s expansion as it seeks to enhance its offering in the Australian car subscription market. Corporate, Corporate in Australia, Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies, Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies in Australia, Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, Mergers and Acquisitions in Australia, Australia, Asia Pacific, Australasia

Universal relief is dead; long live universal relief! With the recent decision in Trump v. CASA, nationwide injunctions have been taken off the table as a way to control agency power. But as innocuous footnote 10 of the majority opinion notes, there remains another way for courts to grant universal, non-party remedies: section 706 of the Administrative Procedure Act, a.k.a. vacatur. Since the latter half of the twentieth century, section 706 — which allows courts to “hold unlawful and set aside agency action” — has been read to authorize universal vacatur. And indeed, some have already argued that, in lieu of nationwide injunctions, vacatur will be the tool of choice for attacking executive orders. But not lacking a bit of controversy in its own right, vacatur will have to jump several hurdles before it is cemented as the undisputed successor to bread-and-butter equitable relief. In our own article, we dive into the two questions that loom large…

A devastating semi-truck collision and a passenger vehicle on State Route 36 near Riverbar Road have left two people with significant injuries, highlighting the ongoing dangers of rural highway intersections in Northern California. The crash, which occurred Monday afternoon west of Hydesville, required extensive emergency response efforts and blocked traffic for hours. Details of the Humboldt County Crash The California Highway Patrol (CHP) began receiving 911 calls at 12:05 p.m. on July 14, 2025, reporting a serious collision involving a white Ford passenger vehicle and a westbound logging truck. According to initial radio communications, the Ford had attempted a U-turn at the rural intersection when the loaded semi-truck struck it. The impact created a severe crash scene that required significant emergency response resources. The Ford Fiesta sustained devastating front-end and left-side damage, ultimately resting in the westbound lane of State Route 36. The semi-truck, loaded…

The Chicago Unsuitability Law Firm of Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas  When Brokers Fail To Make an Appropriate Investment Recommendation and the Investor Loses Money Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas Chicago Unsuitability Law Firm (investorlawyers.com) is proud to represent Illinois investors against financial advisors and brokerage firms that made unsuitable investment recommendations. Contact our Chicago unsuitability securities law office if you are someone who would like to explore your legal options. Continue Reading › The post Chicago Unsuitability Law Firm appeared first on Investor Lawyers Blog.

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A significant traffic collision involving up to five vehicles occurred on Interstate 80 West near the Albany offramp on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at approximately 2:38 PM. The incident, which involved a white Lexus sedan and several other vehicles, blocked the middle lane, causing substantial traffic delays in the area. Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene, with units en route by 2:42 PM. The collision’s impact on traffic was immediate, as vehicles were backed up, and drivers were advised to seek alternative routes to avoid the congestion. The exact number of injuries remains unknown, but the presence of multiple vehicles suggests the potential for significant consequences. Motorists are urged to exercise caution when traveling through the area and to remain vigilant for emergency personnel working on the scene. Our thoughts are with those affected by this unfortunate incident, and we hope for their swift recovery. Potential Legal Considerations…

If you’ve been charged with a crime, one of the most important steps you can take is hiring a criminal defense attorney. But what exactly does a defense attorney do? And how do they help someone facing serious legal trouble? Whether it’s a first-time offense or a more serious charge, a defense lawyer plays a critical role in protecting your rights, guiding you through the court process, and fighting for your freedom. In this post, we break down the key responsibilities of a criminal defense attorney Jersey City and what you can expect when working with one. 1. Protecting Your Rights From the moment you’re arrested, you have legal rights. One of the most important roles of a criminal defense attorney is to make sure those rights are not violated. Your lawyer will make sure: You are treated fairly by the police You are informed of your right to remain silent You have access to legal representation during questioning Any illegal searches or arrests are…

Personal Injury Attorney and Harley Davidson rider Paul Hernandez discusses what it means to be known in the Virginia motorcycle community. This is an excellent episode – if you are considering a niche, listen to every minute of this podcast at least once. We have talked about the benefits of niching down a few times before. We primarily discuss niching as a strategy to attract more clients in saturated markets. It also makes sense when you are a member of a community that is regularly at risk for catastrophic injury. This is especially true in the motorcycle riding community. Visit Attorney Paul Hernandez here: https://www.kalfusnachman.com/attorneys/paul-r-hernandez/. See all episodes or subscribe to the Personal Injury Marketing Minute here: https://optimizemyfirm.com/podcasts/. Transcript: Welcome to the personal injury marketing minute, where we quickly cover the hot topics in the legal marketing world. I’m your host, Lindsey Busfield. We have talked about…

Nicholas Aroney (The University of Queensland - T.C. Beirne School of Law; Emory University - Center for the Study of Law and Religion) has posted A Framework for the Comparative Evaluation of Federalism Jurisprudence Motifs, Taxonomies and Scales of Political Salience on SSRN. Here is the abstract: This article presents a methodological approach to the comparative study of courts in federal systems. The article begins by recounting the fundamental epistemological challenge faced by comparative federalism studies generally: the difficulty of constructing explanatory theories that can account for the common features that all federal systems possess while also accommodating the particular features that each system uniquely exhibits. It is argued that this challenge is best addressed through the development of explanatory concepts that are more finelytextured than those provided by standard definitions of federalism, and which delve more deeply into the variant features of…

Employers that collected payments under the COVID-era Department of the Treasury Payroll Support Program (“PSP”) should heed the $8,100,000 Delta Airlines is paying as a reminder to ensure their own compliance with any COVID-19 relief programs. The Justice Department announced today that Delta Air Lines Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has agreed to pay to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by awarding compensation to certain corporate officers and employees that exceeded the compensation limits Delta agreed to as part of its participation in the PSP program. The settlement is an example of some of the aggressive audit and enforcement activities the federal government is now pursuing against recipient of COVID relief funds. recipients of such funds should verify that they can demonstrate compliance with all requirements of the program recipients who discover compliance deficiencies, should seek the advice of…

In recent months, the revamping of the FAR has been a big topic of discussion for federal contractors and those who work with them. This project is referred to as FAR 2.0 or the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul or simply RFO. An executive order got the ball rolling, setting forth the mandate to create FAR 2.0 within 180 days from April 15, 2025, which puts the deadline as  October 12, 2025. The GSA has described its goals with the FAR overhaul by using some interesting metaphors. It says the FAR overhaul will be like a renovation of an old apartment building, taking things down to the studs while preserving the structural integrity of the original design. GSA acknowledged the inevitable growing pains for this adaption process using another metaphor—the “wobbly” phase of learning to ride a bike. As noted in the GSA post: “Let’s be honest—there will be an adjustment period, and it might be uncomfortable. This discomfort is normal. In fact,…

Early Monday morning, a 37-year-old Janesville man was killed when his Chevrolet Blazer collided with a parked semi-truck on the shoulder of I-39 near Mile Post 157, just outside Stoughton, Wisconsin. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, the semi was stopped on the right shoulder at the time of the crash. The driver of the Freightliner was not injured, but the driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene. In a case like this, I think it's important to determine whether the semi was parked legally and whether proper precautions were taken to ensure the truck was visible to other drivers. When large trucks are stopped on or near active travel lanes, even small mistakes, like a missing reflective triangle or inactive hazard lights, can lead to serious outcomes. Was the Truck Parked in Accordance With Safety Regulations? When a semi-truck is stopped on the shoulder, federal and state regulations require the driver to activate hazard lights immediately and…

The $250,000 a Mississippi employer is paying for discriminating in favor of non-citizen visa holders warns all US employers against discriminating against legally authorized workers based on national origin. The settlement agreement with H2A Complete II Inc., that the Justice Department announced today reminds US employers not to discriminate among workers, legally authorized to work in the United States in employment practices based differences in the basis of their eligibility to work or national origin. The settlement resolves charges that H2A Complete II Inc. violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”) by unfairly favor H-2A visa holders over U.S. workers for agricultural employment opportunities. The second “Protecting U.S. Workers Initiative” settlement under the second Trump Administration, the settled demonstrates the Administration’s commitment to targeting, investigating, and bringing enforcement actions…