Tag: Law
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Open Letter To The West On The New World Order
Paul Jenkins – The West and a Workable New World Order? From: Paul Jenkins To: Global governance observers Date: May 2, 2024 Re: The West and a Workable New World Order? One can describe the so-called liberal world order as a set of ideas for organizing world democracies. While openness and trade, rules and institutions, and co-operative security have…
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Beware Of Overreach In Canada Competition Law Reforms
May, 2024 – Many of the federal government’s recent reforms in competition law sensibly strengthen the enforcement powers of the Competition Bureau and private actors seeking redress for allegedly anti-competitive behavior. However, amendments to the Competition Act that simply make it easier to meet legal tests for orders against allegedly anti-competitive conduct are over-reach, says a new report by our…
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RICO EXPERT COMMENTS ON TRUMP’S RECUSAL BID
Los Angeles, CA … Lawyers for Donald Trump on Monday asked the federal judge presiding over his election subversion case in Washington to recuse herself, saying her past public statements about the former president and his connection to the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol call into question whether she can be fair. “Regardless of…
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New Comic Books From Tidalwave Include SpaceForce
Space Force #11 Writer: Michael Frizell Artist: Daniel Pedrosa FINAL ISSUE! The attempted assassination of President Quinn during peace talks with the Red Queen pushes Earth towards a galactic war with an alien enemy. But when the assassin’s identity is revealed as Stormy Daniels, Agent Aela Grant and the crew of the Helix II must choose…
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Handling of Trump Mar-a-Lago Raid Breeding Distrust in Law Enforcement: Expert
Unless trust is restored, the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago raid may begin the “collapse” of U.S. law enforcement, according to police expert Michael Letts. Over the past few years, the FBI has acted politically often enough that many Americans now struggle to trust it, Letts said. He runs In-Vest USA, a nonprofit that provides bulletproof vests to police departments.…
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Tinder suing for 2 billion dollars over stock devaluation
With closing arguments expected to begin next week, the Tinder/Match trial has once again proven that when things go wrong in the world of online dating, they go very, very wrong. With the Ashley Madison dumpster fire still in our collective memory, the founder of Tinder is suing for $2 billion usd, alleging that two companies –…
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A Guide To Taking A Road Trip Across Canada
One of the best decisions that you can make is to take a road trip across Canada. For one thing, it is a great way to see just what this great country has to offer in terms of nature and landscapes. At the same time, being on the road ensures that an adventure is just…
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Why Toronto Will Have 25 City Councilors Instead Of 47
The Province of Ontario boasts 444 municipalities, including the City of Toronto, which provide critical services for people in Ontario. On August 14, as an elected representative, I voted in favor of Bill 5 – Better Local Government Act. Our goal as government was clear then, and we remain committed to that same goal today:…
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NARAL Hand Drawn Playing Cards Celebrate Trailblazing American Women
In honor of Women’s History Month and coinciding with worldwide activities marking International Women’s Day, NARAL is relaunching The Gender Cards—a deck of illustrated playing cards that celebrate trailblazing American women. Each card is hand-drawn and unique, and recalls the incredible women—past and present—who have helped define the American spirit. These cards feature some of the…
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Reader Letter To The Silo Regarding Motion 103 And Hamilton Protest Rally
Dear Silo, there was a protest rally held at City Hall in Hamilton this past weekend. The purpose was to discuss or protest “Motion-103 “the motion put forth by one Ms. Iqra Khalid to stop as she sees it “Islamophobia.” For many the idea of “M-103” seems almost redundant as hate speech and any sort…
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A Second Look At Ontario Bill83 AKA SLAPP
Canadian free speech, journalistic powers or lack there of are back in the news. Here is a related story about Ontario’s Bill 83 from last year that deserves a second read. Bill83. The threat of abusive lawsuits claiming damages like slander and defamation is deterring a significant number of Ontarians from speaking out against big business on…
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Google Asks Us To Share Concerns Re Government Requests For Users Private Data Up 106%
Google regularly receives requests from governments and courts around the world to hand over our users’ data. When we receive government requests for users’ personal information, we follow a strict process to help protect against unnecessary intrusion. Since 2010, we have regularly updated the Google Transparency Report with details about these requests. As the first…
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Law Firms Should Nurture A Culture For Growth Factor
There’s a strong correlation between the growth of a law firm and the strength of its culture, according to a new survey published in February’s ABA Journal. The most successful mid-sized firms are those that put a high value on their culture – how they do business and the written and unwritten rules for behavior,…