Category: Law News

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Pafikotcurup.org: A Digital Portal to Curup’s Rich Tapestry of Culture and Community

  • October 4, 2024
Nestled in the heart of the Bengkulu province in Sumatra, Indonesia, Curup is a town of quiet significance. It may not boast the bustling streets of major cities, but it holds something far more profound: a deep sense of cultural heritage, strong community bonds, and an enviable connection to nature. Pafikotcurup.org serves as the digital heart of this small yet impactful town, offering a glimpse into its cultural, social, and environmental essence. The town of Curup has always been a place where tradition and progress intersect. The website, pafikotcurup.org, is the reflection of this intersection, where modern technology brings the…
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Common Challenges in Business Immigration and How to Overcome Them

  • September 23, 2024
Business immigration can be a complex and challenging process. Understanding common obstacles and developing effective strategies to overcome them can significantly increase the chances of a successful application. 1. Visa Category Selection: Choosing the right visa category is crucial. Common challenges include determining eligibility for specific visas, understanding the requirements for each category, and navigating the potential complexities of the application process. To overcome this, it’s essential to conduct thorough research and consult with an immigration attorney. 2. Documentation: Gathering the necessary documentation is often a significant hurdle. This can involve obtaining proof of employment, financial records, and personal information.…
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Understanding Inland Spousal and Common-Law Partner Sponsorship

  • September 22, 2024
Published on February 10th, 2023 at 08:00am EST Family is one of the primary pillars of Canadian society. Accordingly, Canada has several family sponsorship programs that the country’s citizens and permanent residents (PR) can apply under to reunite with their loved ones. In fact, among family-class immigrants, Canada seeks to welcome some 80,000 newcomers per year under its Spouses, Partners, and Children category. One program under this category is called Inland Spousal and Common-Law Partner Sponsorship. This program is for spouses or common-law partners who are legally living together in Canada. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration For these purposes,…
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PPRT law to give legal certainty to domestic workers: Ministry

  • September 15, 2024
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Manpower has said that the Domestic Workers’ Protection Law (PPRT Law) will provide legal certainty and clarity regarding the duties and responsibilities of workers, employers, and recruiters. “There needs to be a new regulation at the level of law to protect workers in the domestic sector,” the ministry’s director general of labor development and supervision and occupational safety and health Haiyani Rumondang said at an online dialogue that was followed online on Monday. According to her, Law Number 13 of 2003 on Manpower was not able to protect domestic workers. For that reason, the…
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The Battle of the Supermarkets Vol. 2 – GINgle Bells, GINgle Bells, GIN All the Way

  • September 11, 2024
It is beginning to look a lot like a legal disputes saga between supermarkets in the UK. We have recently covered an ongoing dispute between Lidl and Tesco (see here), which relates to an alleged trade mark infringement. This time, Marks & Spencer (M&S) are suing the largest Europe’s discount grocery chain Aldi for copying their registered designs of the light-up Christmas gin bottles. This is the second legal case recently brought by M&S against Aldi, with the first involving the famous Colin the Caterpillar cake, which has since been settled. Notably, the case at hand in relation to gin…
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Law Faculty News: Owens Leads Legal Workshop for New Bedford Entrepreneurs

  • September 9, 2024
Law Faculty News Professor Owens led a workshop to help local New Bedford entrepreneurs with the legal challenges of starting a business. UMass Law Visiting Professor Lisa Owens led a workshop focused on legal challenges for startups and entrepreneurs who are part of the New Bedford Economic Developmental Council (NBEDC)’s NB100. NBEDC’s mission is to focus on local business growth and competitive advantage, offering entrepreneur support and grants and loan programs to provide assistance to new businesses in the South Coast region. This was the first in a series of workshops led by Professor Owens for the NBEDC.…
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News outlets raced to publish Trump’s lawsuit against Woodward. Experts say the suit ‘has no legal merit whatsoever’

  • September 7, 2024
New York CNN — News organizations are still struggling over how to cover Donald Trump. Years after he crashed onto the political scene and ascended to the Oval Office, in large part by exploiting the press’ insatiable appetite for spectacle, the nation’s top news organizations continue to give oxygen to the disgraced president’s trivial stunts. A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. Sign up for the daily digest chronicling the evolving media landscape here. The latest example comes by way of Bob Woodward. Trump this week filed a $50 million lawsuit against the Pulitzer Prize-winning…
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Circulating Issues, Suddenly Discussed at Baleg

  • September 4, 2024
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Member of Commission IX DPR from the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) faction Netty Prasetiyani Aher criticized the drafting of the Health Bill (RUU) which took place in the Legislative Body (Baleg) of the DPR. Because, he considered, the preparation was said to be carried out by the method omnibus law such as the Job Creation Law (Ciptaker), which received a lot of public criticism. “Related to the bill on the health omnibus law, if I’m not mistaken we ask back and forth in meetings, the answer is always unclear, sir, where is the draft? Or what is…