The Pinel Law is a device that aims to reduce the tax rate on a real estate investment. It was introduced in early September 2014 by Sylvia Pinel. This law was established for French people who wanted to invest in a new home. In addition, it also aims to encourage…
The Supreme Court these days is under a lot of scrutiny, and rightly so, but they did take a couple of groundbreaking decisions in the past. Here are some decisions that have significantly impacted American life, including the landmark abortion case, Roe v. Wade, and the recent Supreme Court decision…
Pride Month just ended a few days ago, but now more than ever, we feel that our rights as American citizens are being threatened. Obergefell v. Hodges is one of those landmark decisions for us queer people. Many people dream of marriage, and now, you can get married to your…
In France, justice can be rendered either amicably without the intervention of a judge or through a civil trial in case of conflict. Indeed, any legal procedure follows a long and costly process with several steps. Moreover, depending on the nature of the lawsuit and its complexity, it can last…
At some point in life, we all need a lawyer, be it for a minor thing like going over a contract or to get you out of legal trouble. The legal system is very complex, and the language used to write it isn’t understandable to the layperson. To most people,…
Immigration is a huge undertaking, even in an immigrant-friendly culture like Canada. You are giving up a lifetime to settle in a place with different customs and perhaps even a different language than you are used to. The more help you get with this transition, the easier and smoother the…
Evil is everywhere. We usually think of harmful acts as taking place in secret, but some people do not hesitate to do them in public. Also, beware of everyone because your abuser may not be a stranger. It could be someone close to you or even someone you care about.…
The death of one or both parents brings up disagreements in some families. It can indeed rekindle resentments in a sibling, and the succession does not always go as planned. However, regardless of the nature of your disagreements, you need to find a solution to defuse the situation. The leading causes…
Canada is a queer mecca and is one of the best places you could immigrate to as a queer person. Trust me on this one, as a queer person from a ‘third-world country’, I’ve faced the whole spectrum from queer acceptance and denial. Being queer is hard anywhere around the…
Domiciliation is an essential and mandatory step in creating a legal entity. A legal entity is a group of individuals designed to carry out a common project. There are 2 types of legal entities: public law (the State and its local authorities) and private law. In this article, we will…
