Is Divorce More Common in Europe?

May 2, 2013

In recent years, divorce rates have increased in many western countries. In Europe, the marriage rate for every 1,000 inhabitants has dropped, while the number of divorces for the same population has risen. This has led to an increasing number of children who are born to unmarried couples or single parents. During 2010, there were [...]

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Should America Follow the Dutch Model on Marijuana Law?

April 25, 2013

The legalization of marijuana on a federal level within the United States has been controversial for the past decade. Some states, such as California, Washington, and Colorado have legalized medical marijuana or decriminalized the recreational use of marijuana within their state. Others, like Missouri, have had marijuana laws on the ballot but failed to make [...]

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Are Swedish Maternity Leave Practices Exportable?

April 25, 2013

Is it possible to export Swedish maternity leave laws or their equivalent to the United States?  Before discussing this, it is necessary to understand the parameters of Swedish maternal leave laws. Why is it desirable to change maternal and paternal leave in the United States? Maternal leave is desirable to improve the mental and physical [...]

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The Advantages of a Civil Law System

April 17, 2013

Most European countries and countries with a European –French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Dutch – colonial history follow civil law systems. Similarly, the “English” common law system is followed in the U.S. and former English colonies such as Canada and Australia. However, based on constitutional laws and statutes enacted by congress, U.S. federal law comprises [...]

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The History of the London Stock Exchange

April 6, 2013

Although it now serves as the oldest and largest operating exchange in the United Kingdom, the London Stock Exchange owes much of its original success to a pre-existing exchange. In 1565, Thomas Gresham established the Royal Exchange. In the late 1600s, a large group of stockbrokers were expelled from the Royal Exchange as a result [...]

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How asbestos compensation litigation varies across the world

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Asbestos has been a popular building material since the 1950′s. It was widely used due to its resistance to to heat and its utility as an insulator. Asbestos has many uses and was often used as pipe insulation, ceiling and door panels, floor tiles and roof sheeting. Asbestos is frequently mixed with other materials and [...]

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New legislation coming in April would end legal aid for foreign national prisoners (FNP) facing deportation.

February 26, 2013

The case of Hashem Gakwaya (not his real name) a refugee in UK who was born in the war ravaged Rwanda in 1989 when thousands of people were murdered among them his father. He mother fled the country with her five kids including Gakwaya and claimed asylum in the UK. Though given asylum his new [...]

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Industrial Hearing Loss, A Growing Issue Across Europe

January 31, 2013

Many workers are suffering form Industrial Hearing Loss in various different job sectors, across the world and especially in Europe and the USA. The higher statistics are partly down to the lack of reporting in more developed countries. There will be a percentage of workers suffering from hearing loss that are not reported in certain [...]

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Should Passport ID Be Required for Travel Within North America?

January 14, 2013

(Guest post) Congratulations! You have been vigilant about your finances and can finally afford to take a nice vacation. You’re considering an outdoor adventure: maybe camping in a Canadian park or snorkeling near a Mexican beach. After some research, however, you discover that passports are required for international travel. At around $400 for your family [...]

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Legal Preparations in the Event of a Eurozone Collapse

December 10, 2012

The European sovereign debt crisis or the “Eurozone crisis” forces companies to contemplate a wide range of legal issues that are possible dangerous consequences from the collapse  of the eurozone. The effect on companies doing business in or with the eurozone revolves around three possible scenarios. One of the weaker peripheral eurozone countries, such as [...]

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