Laws are put in place to govern societies and protect their citizens. However, some laws are just plain weird. From the bizarre to the outright ridiculous, these laws seem to defy logic and reason. They can be a reflection of a specific cultural or historical context or a remnant of…
Which laws apply to aircraft on international flights? This is an issue that regularly comes up when incidents occur during a flight, and of course, is one that affects any of us that travel! Is it the country the aircraft is flying over, the country where it is registered, or…
The protests that began in Iran 50 days ago to protest violence against women have become the most serious challenge to the country’s government since the 1979 Islamic revolution. The unrest began on September 16 in response to the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman detained by Tehran’s morality…
The world comprises diverse societies, cultures, and legal systems, and what is considered legal or illegal can vary significantly from one country to another. Some countries have strict laws reflecting their cultural values, political systems, or historical legacies. Here are some of the toughest laws in different countries around the…
The issues raised by Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, which predictably ended with the acquittal of the former White House occupant, are the logical continuation of a presidency that has pushed the limits of the American legal system. Lawyers for the former president- who was charged with inciting insurrection –…
All governments manage their territories with laws. This is easy enough to understand with respect to solid ground: when you look at a map, borders usually mark where the authority of one country ends and another’s begins. But what about maritime countries, which either border or are completely surrounded by…
Unfair enrichment or undue payment are terms that may sound familiar if you have ever received income that was not due to you or, on the contrary, if you have had to make payments without a valid reason. It is also a common argument used by insurance companies to avoid…
The “best” legal systems meet specific criteria that allow their judicial systems to remain effective. Considerations include the rule of law, time-frames for legal resolutions, the efficiency of judicial interpretations, judicial officer availability, etc. Factors Determining the Effectiveness of Legal Systems Accountability of state actors under the laws of a…
It is not always easy to divide up inheritances and allocate your property. For situations in which the inheritance is stopped, we bring the concept of inheritance sharing or common property sharing procedure. In this type of case, we emphasize the importance of negotiation skills, as it will be very…
David and Louise Turpin abused their 13 children for years until one daughter managed to escape and alert police in January 2018. These children grew up in an environment so tightly controlled and abusive that when the media discovered what these kids had to endure to survive, they dubbed the…
