Working Conditions of a Lawyer

News

Law's future is full of labour pains

Eric Durnford says if working conditions in Nova Scotia now were the same as in 1984, he too would support first-contract arbitration. Durnford, a prominent labour lawyer who represents employers, was responding last week to a union presentation on why we need the law. Back in 1984, a CUPE official reminded the law amendments committee that workers at Keddys Nursing Manor in Halifax joined a ...

Jailed Afghan rape victim to be freed with no conditions

An Afghan woman who was raped by a relative, then put in jail for adultery, is being pardoned and released with no conditions, her lawyer told CTV's Canada AM.

2 more men say late Red Sox Clubhouse Manager Fitzpatrick molested them

BOSTON — Two more men are accusing a now-dead former Red Sox clubhouse manager of sexually abusing them and are asking for $5 million settlements, their lawyer said Monday.

Charles Hector’s case: A judicial denial of justice

The outcome of the case between a Japanese MNC and activist-lawyer Charles Hector indicates widening protectionism of the corporate agenda, reports Angeline Loh. The Court of Appeal’s 23 August 2011 decision to reject the appeal to stay proceedings in the case of Asahi Kosei (M) Sdn. Bhd v Charles Hector Fernandez, which metaphorically ‘bludgeoned’ Charles [...]

');">US judge denies bail to physics grad 'terrorist'

A US judge on Monday denied bail to a physics graduate accused of plotting an elaborate terrorist massacre in Washington, DC, despite a defense lawyer's argument that her client is a fantasist who was trapped.

Macomb Daily budget: What we're working on today, 11-29-11

Here are some of the stories Macomb Daily reporters are working on today. Feel free to leave a comment or advice on what you think about the stories.

Protesters downsize, to seek permit

Protesters downsize, to seek permit Times Union Copyright 2011 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:47 p.m., Monday, December 5, 2011 The Occupy Albany lawyers said they will apply for a permit allowing the group to continue staying overnight in the city-owned park for 24 hours a day if a slew of code violations ...

');">US judge denies bail to physics grad 'terrorist'

A US judge on Monday denied bail to a physics graduate accused of plotting an elaborate terrorist massacre in Washington, DC, despite a defense lawyer's argument that her client is a fantasist who was trapped.

Guelph sex shop owner pimped teen prostitutes, Crown alleges

A woman began working as a prostitute for a former Guelph sex shop owner when she was 15, court heard Wednesday.

New York Construction Accident Lawyer at The Perecman Firm Comments on Fatal LIRR Tunnel Collapse

New York construction accident lawyer David Perecman comments of the Long island railroad tunnel collapse that killed one worker. The fatal accident occurred in a railroad tunnel 120 feet below Manhattan. The New York construction accident lawyers at The Perecman Firm have handled all types of construction accident cases over the past 30 years.New York, New York (PRWEB) November 22, 2011 A ...