Monthly Archives: June 2024

The number of ‘climate litigation’ cases against companies is on the rise, according to a new analysis published today by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science.  Defined by the authors of Global trends in climate change litigation: 2024 snapshot as “examples of …

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Am I happier after divorce? I’d say yes. I think most divorced people would say yes. Maybe not right after the divorce, and definitely not during divorce, but as time goes by, I think we all end up happier after divorce—whether we wanted the divorce or not.   So I’m happier after divorce. Fine. But …

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The owner of Royal Mail is facing a near £900m class action claim over accusations it abused its “dominant position” in the market for sending out bulk mail, including bank statements and weekly magazines. International Distributions Services (IDS) has been served with an £878m action by a newly formed company that said it represents an …

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With a focus on enhancing ease of doing business, industry bodies have recommended the finance ministry to simplify the current tax rules, implement measures to resolve pending disputes, and encourage out-of-court settlements, in the upcoming full Budget, set to be presented in July. Three industry bodies – Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Federation of Indian …

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The guilty verdicts in the trial of two 12-year-olds for killing Shawn Seesahai in Wolverhampton, puts them among the UK’s youngest convicted murderers, and leaves the judge with key decisions to make. Before deciding the minimum sentence to impose on the boys, Mrs Justice Tipples will have to decide whether they should be named. The …

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Most people I know who are first getting divorced can’t stand their ex-husbands and/or ex-wives. They either have this deep hatred for the person, or they roll their eyes at the mention of his or her name, or they just feel pity for the person. It makes sense if you think about it because at …

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New details about city hall’s plan to crackdown on “renovictions” have triggered a firm response from an organization representing local landlords. A report to the Community and Protective Services Committee (CAPS) recommends requiring that landlords obtain a special license from city hall if an N13 Notice is being used to remove a tenant …

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