FALQs: Canada and the Monarchy
Posted by: Kelly Goles
A look at some of the frequently asked legal questions regarding Canada and the Monarchy
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Category: In the News
FALQs: The Role of the Speaker in the Swedish Parliament
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
This post addresses the powers and duties associated with the position as Speaker of Parliament in Sweden.
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FALQs: 30 Years Since the 500% Interest Rate in Sweden
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
This blog post describes the events surrounding the 500% Swedish marginal interest rate.
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Qatar: Domestic Laws issued in Relation to the 2022 World Cup – Part 2
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
This blog post describes domestic legislation related to the behavior of foreign nationals adopted ahead of the Soccer World Cup in Qatar 2022.
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Qatar: Domestic Laws issued in Relation to the 2022 World Cup – Part I
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
This blog describes the domestic legislation relating to worker rights that have been introduced ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
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Canada Extends Criminal Law Jurisdiction to the Moon
Posted by: Kelly Goles
Blog post on Canada extending criminal law jurisdiction to include the moon
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“Resning” or When a Criminal Case can be Reheard Under Swedish Law
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
This blog post describes when a previously-decided criminal case can be reheard in Sweden and summarizes a recent Swedish Supreme Court decision allowing the reopening of a murder case to the detriment of the previously acquitted defendant.
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The Hans Island “Peace” Agreement between Canada, Denmark, and Greenland
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
This blog post describes the 2022 agreement between Canada and Denmark concerning the territory of Greenland.
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Happy Sustainable Gastronomy Day – Why “Dumpster Diving” is a Criminal Offense in Germany
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post gives an overview of the legality of dumpster diving in Germany on the occasion of Sustainable Gastronomy Day.
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