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CJEU on recognition of extrajudicial divorces, case Senatsverwaltung für Inneres und Sport, C-646/20

Conflict of Laws

The case Senatsverwaltung für Inneres und Sport, C-646/20 is one of the rare occurrences where the Court decided to have recourse to that option. It did so in order to clarify whether an extrajudicial act on divorce can constitute a ‘judgment’ under the Brussels II bis Regulation and enjoy automatic recognition. Court’s findings.

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Getting Divorced with Kids? Consider a Parenting Plan Checklist

LegalReader

As part of any parenting plan, it must be decided who will be responsible for driving children to and from school and to their sports practices and other extracurriculars.

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Morning Docket: 09.25.23

Above The Law

Reuters ] * Divorce lawyer says Barbie, Beyonce, and Taylor Swift are causing more breakups. Chief Justice Roberts cryptically responds with "ixnay on the orruptioncay." [ Courthouse News Service ] * Trump judge declares that drag shows are not protected expression under the Constitution.

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What Could Determine Child Support

MorneauLaw

What Could Determine Child Support M any things are wrapped up in the act of divorce, especially if children are involved. If the child enjoys playing music or is in a specific sport, that can be added into the child support as well. Share This Story! Their disabilities may need equipment, doctor’s visits, or special education.

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Labor Rights Group Aims to Hold Apparel Brands Jointly Liable for Alleged Supply Chain Abuses

The Fashion Law

That is the critical question at the heart of a handful of newly-initiated legal challenges that are being waged against the likes of H&M, Levi Strauss, Columbia Sporting Company, Asics, DKNY and Tommy Hilfiger, among others, in India and Sri Lanka.

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Opioid maker Purdue’s bankruptcy case comes before Supreme Court

SCOTUSBlog

The company conducted an aggressive marketing campaign for the drug, selling it as a relief option for a broad array of pain, from cancer to long-lasting sports injuries, and generating some $35 billion in revenue. Purdue Pharma’s blockbuster opioid OxyContin first came on the market in 1996.

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Using Your Website as the Flywheel for Law Firm Growth

Rocket Matter

Having a law firm website is as much of a no-brainer as owning a law library or sporting that indispensable power suit. That way, when someone types in “best divorce lawyer in [city]” or “personal injury attorney near me,” your firm pops up on that coveted first page of Google.