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Setting The Record Straight On Trump Deportation Lawsuit
There has been much discussion about a lawsuit pending in Washington, D.C. wherein District Court Judge James Boasberg is presiding over a case filed by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of five Venezuelans swept up in a deportation action initiated by the Trump Administration. Much of that discussion is ill informed and false. …
Supreme Court: Whether repealing Act require Presidential Assent if Original Act Got President’s Assent?
The US as an Authoritarian State: Danger to the Global Rule of Law
Donald J. Trump’s second term as President of the United States has stunned the world. Commentators increasingly say the US has now crossed the Rubicon into authoritarian territory.
While some say Trump’s actions are erratic, a closer look reveals a methodical attempt by his administration to dismantle a broad range of US institutions and…
Take Advantage of CanLII’s New Interface
CanLII recently unveiled a new interface with the most obvious change being the introduction of a an interactive sidebar for case law and legislation. The sidebar replaces the tabs that used to be located at the top of a page; they include such things as case history and treatment, cited documents, regulations, and AI analysis.…
New sanctions for failure to comply with biometric regulations in eVisas changes from 27 March 2025
Following a consultation that took place in 2023, some important changes are being made to eVisas via the Immigration (Biometric Information etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 which were made yesterday and come into force on Thursday 27 March 2025 (although not all powers will be used from then). The explanatory memorandum is here and I have…
Global Cannabis Trade 2.0: New Frontiers and Emerging Markets
By Aaron Pelley
The cannabis trade is stepping into its next chapter. Once dominated by North America and parts of Europe, the global marketplace is now rapidly expanding. African nations and Latin American alliances are reshaping the playing field, bringing both new opportunities and fresh challenges for industry leaders and policymakers alike.
Africa’s Growing Influence in the Cannabis…
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FinCEN Exempts U.S. Entities from Corporate Transparency Act BOI Reporting
(March 21, 2025) In line with prior announcements (see Treasury Halts Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement for U.S. Businesses), today FinCEN issued an interim final rule eliminating beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons under the Corporate Transparency Act. The rule redefines “reporting company” to include only foreign entities registered…
The Evasive Passive: The Message From the Law Society of Ontario’s Treasurer
Earlier in March of this year, the Law Society of Ontario (“LSO”) removed its CEO following receipt of a report into the circumstances of a dramatic increase in her salary . Subsequently, members of the LSO received an email from the Treasurer, Peter Wardle, dated March 20th entitled “Strengthening governance and accountability at the Law…