• Equality Before the Law: A Call for Liberian Justice

    In our increasingly interdependent and complex world, the principle of law must be established as an imperishable bulwark against not only the offenses of individual criminals but also those of powerful entities and individuals who wield influence. By: Austin S Fallah True Son of Liberia, Africa, and the Planet Soil This parley argues that no []

  • Make cities pay for not enforcing the law

    If your next-door neighbor decided to start brewing beer in his garage, and the fermenting yeast made your house smell like rotten eggs, you could sue him for nuisance, enjoin him from making beer, and seek damages to repair the damage to your house. That is a fair common law principle. But what if the […]

  • Record breaking March for tourism and employment

    MURCIA’s tourism sector is experiencing robust growth, as evidenced by record-high employment created in March. With 2,516 more workers compared to 2023, the region’s tourism industry is thriving. The increase in employment, especially in hospitality and travel agencies, reflects positively on Murcia’s economy, indicating increased activity and investment in the sector. Positive Impact on Murcia’s […]

  • The TikTok ban is law. Here's what happens next.

    President Biden signed the bill that bans TikTok in the U.S. So is TikTok really going to be banned? There's a long fight ahead to determine if that's the case.

  • Young people build connections to employment

    The Yorkshire Asian Business Community Action group is hosting the Building Connections workshops to build young people’s employability skills and boost their chances of landing a job. The first session, at Unity Enterprise’s Leeds Media Centre in Chapeltown, Leeds, saw Satvir Meen, project leader with YABCA, lead discussions about the importance of first impressions, confidence and having the right mindset. A YABCA spokesman said: “Throughout the session, Satvir imparted expert knowledge and...

  • New law aiming to fight fentanyl passed

    The Fend Off Fentanyl Act, passed by the House and the Senate, is designed to help combat the ongoing opioid crisis by targeting the fentanyl supply chain.

  • Myanmar junta closes hospital for employing protesters

    Only 295 private hospitals nationwide have business licenses from the military, a ministry spokesperson said.

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    Ontario to increase fines for 'bad actor' employers

    Ontario is set to clamp down on bad employers with big fines. Labour Minister David Piccini says his government will introduce legislation next week that will see fines increased for violations of the Employment Standards Act. Piccini says he is sending a message to "bad actor" employers there will be more severe consequences for exploiting workers. They are looking to stamp out organizations that fail to pay wages, penalize employees for taking pregnancy or parental leave, and have...

  • Should Harming the Planet Be a Crime? The Case for Ecocide Laws

    On December 3, 2019, the Pacific island state of Vanuatu made an audacious proposal: Make ecocide—the destruction of nature—an international crime. “An amendment of the Rome Statute could criminalize acts that amount to ecocide,” stated Ambassador of Vanuatu John Licht at the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) annual Assembly of States Parties in the Hague. He More

  • EFCC Vs Yahaya: Rule of law on trial

    By Innocent Anaba On April 17, Nigerians woke up to the sordid spectacle of a large contingent of heavily armed operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission swooping on the Abuja resident of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello ostensibly to arrest him to face trial on charges that were still being disputed. The […]

  • The Debate: Have flexible working laws gone too far?

    Will new laws allowing workers to "request" flexible hours culminate in the irreparable breakdown of society?

  • Law Day speaker highlights importance of voting

    Members of the Mahoning County Bar Association and the Youngstown Rotary Club hosted the annual Law Day Luncheon at Fellows Riverside Gardens.