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Overview of the Ruling The High Court has ruled on a petition challenging the constitutionality of the Small Claims Court Act. While the petition was…
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The Independence of Namibia’s Judiciary: A Foundational Principle The starting point for understanding judicial independence in Namibia is the principle that courts must decide cases…
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Pets in Divorce: A Different Kind of Custody In a case that has drawn attention beyond Alberta, a local judge ruled that a group of…
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Pets Not the Same as Parenthood in Alberta Courtrooms An Alberta judge has made a notable ruling on pet ownership in a high-conflict divorce, stressing…
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Understanding the Law on Suspension of Sentence The term “suspension of sentence” refers to a legal mechanism by which a convicted person’s punishment is paused,…
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Understanding the Insanity Defense in Modern Courts Insanity defenses attract public attention when they surface in high-profile murder cases, but winning such a defense remains…
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Rising Talent Recognized for Legal Leadership In a moment that highlights the growing influence of women in Africa’s legal landscape, former Deputy Attorney General Diana…
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Background: A family, a will, and shifting fortunes in Vaud In the picturesque canton of Vaud, a family saga began with a simple testament. In…
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The Vaud inheritance saga: a decades-long family conflict ends with a sister’s victory A family inheritance dispute in the canton of Vaud stretched over more…
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Background: A family’s will starts with equal shares In 1989, a Vaudoise woman then 67 years old named her two children as heirs in equal…
