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Indian Law Students to Pursue Oxford, Harvard and Columbia Universities

9th June 2017
Leading the efforts in promoting global opportunities for its students is the O.P. Jindal Global University, whose graduates have pursued and continue to pursue study abroad programmes at leading world-class universities and institutions. As many as 120 university students will be studying at some of the leading institutions across the globe this summer. Over 30 […]
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US Judges Allow Town to Ban Christian School

9th June 2017
A three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit concluded Friday that a Michigan Township can forbid religious schools, specifically First Liberty Institute's client Livingston Christian School, from moving into its city. A copy of the opinion is available here. "This precedent is very dangerous. It states that it is not […]
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Canada: Paris Agreement to Push on With or Without the US

8th June 2017
This week Canada's Environment and Climate Change Minister, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, released the following statement in response to the decision by the United States to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change: "While Canada is deeply disappointed that the United States has chosen to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, we remain steadfast in our […]
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The Latest on Bill Cosby’s Sex Assault Trial

7th June 2017
Known also as America’s Dad, Bill Cosby is on trial in the US for sexual assault, with more than 50 women accusing him. Monday saw the first day of the trial in Norristown, Pennsylvania, US, and Kelly Johnson, the first witness, said she held off for years going public about how Bill allegedly drugged and […]
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Your Thoughts: The Cost of Terrorism

6th June 2017
Since the 9/11 attacks in the US, there has been a lot of research and many theses written about the economic cost of terrorism, but with recent events, not only in London, Manchester, and close to home, but across the globe, Lawyer Monthly asks again, what is the cost of terrorism? Below Lawyer Monthly has […]
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Your Thoughts: A Government Controlled Internet

31st May 2017
With increased vigilance, bans and restrictions on internet use, is this something the public should be opposing, and what are the legalities behind it? Also, what is and isn't legal for the public nowadays? Awareness of what is restricted has become confusing and with the Investigatory Powers Act coming into force, what does this mean for […]
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Right to be Forgotten Legislation Could Become Reality

31st May 2017
Consumer Watchdog recently endorsed a proposed bill in the New York State Assembly that would provide the so-called "Right To Be Forgotten," allowing people to request removal of material and search engine links from their name to information that is inadequate, irrelevant, no longer relevant, or excessive from the Internet. Another key provision of the […]
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Trump Policies Unlikely to Impact European Investment Decisions in 2017

25th May 2017
While over half of allocators said the debate around Trump's policy agenda will have little impact on their investment decisions, European allocators feel the increasing pressures of the European regulatory environment, the implications of Brexit and the nationalist movement are impacting asset allocation decisions in 2017. According to a recent survey from Context Summits, nearly […]
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US Government Passes Modernizing Government Technology Act

24th May 2017
Last weekLastLast week the US House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation that would update the federal government's technology and systems. The bill, known as the Modernizing Government Technology Act, was introduced by Congressmen Will Hurd, Robin Kelly, and Gerry Connolly. The US Senate is currently considering companion legislation introduced by Senators Jerry Moran and Tom […]
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Retailers Want Tax Reform That Boosts Job Growth, Benefits American Consumers

23rd May 2017
Jennifer Safavian, RILA Executive Vice President for Government Affairs, issued the following statement regarding the retail community's support for comprehensive tax reform following House Ways and Means Committee hearing "How Tax Reform Will Grow Our Economy and Create Jobs." "Retailers have a significant impact on the daily lives of all Americans – from their customers […]
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