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AL Supreme Court Finds Boat-Launch Project was a Governmental Function, Rather than a Proprietary One Making Town Immune from Zoning Ordinance Set-Back

This post was authored by Matthew Loescher, Esq.

The Chandlers and Barnes had sought an injunction to prevent the Town Council of Perdido Beach from constructing a public boat launch and pier at the end of State Street on the western shore of Soldier’s Creek. – adjacent to their properties. In this case, the property appealed from a judgment entered by the Baldwin Circuit Court after a bench trial in favor of the Town Council.

Upon review of the record, the court noted that the proposed boat launch would be placed where State Street ends at the edge of Soldier’s

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It is a Long Way to… E-Evidence: EU Reforms in the Collection of Electronic Evidence Part 2 – The Role of Service Providers

Author: Marine Corhay

 

It is a Long Way to… E-Evidence: EU Reforms in the Collection of Electronic Evidence Part 2 – The Role of Service ProvidersOn 25 January 2023, the Council of the EU confirmed an agreement with the European Parliament has been reached on both the draft regulation and the draft directive on cross-border access to e-evidence. The first part of this article focused on the description of the instrument, as proposed by the Commission back in 2018, by explaining how it departs from traditional mutual recognition instruments and mutual legal assistance (MLA) agreements and highlighted some of the concerns raised by relevant stakeholders. This second part will discuss the role of service providers. It will present the approach put forth

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Tire Nichols’ family attorneys question white officer’s discipline after Nichols’ death – FOX13 News Memphis

Attorneys for the family of Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old Black man fatally beaten by the Memphis police following a traffic stop, expressed disappointment and frustration with the Memphis Police Department over the news that a sixth officer involved in the stop has been relieved of his duty, but has not been fired or charged.

Officer Preston Hemphill – who is white – was relieved of his duties “when the other officers were relieved”, a Memphis police spokesperson told Memphis . That was over a week ago.

In that time, the other five officers, who are all Black, have been fired

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ROSEN, A TOP RANKED LAW FIRM, Encourages NewAge Inc. Investors with Losses to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in First Filed Securities Class Action

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ —

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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of NewAge, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBEV) (OTC: NBEVQ) between January 18, 2018 and October 18, 2022both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important February 6, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased NewAge securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join

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Biden Administration Files Briefs With SCOTUS Defending Plan

Biden Administration Files Briefs With SCOTUS Defending Plan

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After weeks with no updates, there’s a new development in the ongoing battle around the federal student loan forgiveness program. Last night, Jan. 4, the Biden administration officially filed a legal brief with the US Supreme Court in which they defended the plan to provide relief to 45 million American student loan borrowers.

See: Student Loans 2023: Could Side Gigs Be Key To Paying Off Debts?
The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to Money

According to CNBC, a team of lawyers from the Department of Education and the Department of Justice filed paperwork which “argues

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Singapore Maintains Hard-Line Take on Goodwill in Million-Dollar Wonton Noodle Feud

In Singapore, the popular eatery “ENG’S Wonton Noodles” is known for its springy noodles, luscious wonton dumplings and fiery chilli sauce. Its popularity attracted more than S$1.6 million in revenue one year, but a fallout between the founder’s children and their business partners led to multiple disputes, including a dispute over trade mark rights to the “ENG’S” name in Pauline New Ping Ping v Eng’s Char Siew Wantan Mee Pte. Ltd. [2022] SGIPOS 10.

Ng Ba Eng (Eng) inherited the wonton noodle business from his father around 1962 and operated it with his son, Desmond Ng (Desmond

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Brake and Anor v Chedington Court Estate Ltd – UKSCBlog

In this post, Tara McCarthy and James Warshaw, associates in the litigation team at CMS, preview the decision awaited from the Supreme Court in Brake and Anor v Chedington Court Estate Ltd.

Factual Background

The respondents in the Supreme Court are a married couple, Mr and Mrs Brake, and their son. Mr and Mrs Brake lived on a farm which they ran as a wedding and events venue in partnership with a third party. Mr and Mrs Brake contributed the farm as property of the partnership. The partnership later acquired legal title to the cottage which was transferred to

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Legal Internship Opportunity at Office of the Hon’ble MP Dr Fauzia Khan › The Legal Lock

The office of the Hon’ble Member of Parliament Dr Fauzia Khan is looking to engage with five interns for the upcoming year 2023-24 for the Parliamentary Budget Session.

The office of the Hon’ble Member of Parliament Dr Fauzia Khan is looking to engage with five interns for the upcoming year 2023-24 for the Parliamentary Budget Session.

Number of Interns Required

5

Eligibility

Preference would be given to candidates having an academic background in law, public policy, economics, and humanity.

Roles and Responsibilities

This is an unpaid internship and the selected interns are expected to facilitate

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