The Death Penalty Around the World About 140 countries have permanently abolished the death penalty. Some 50 countries have it on the books but don’t use it; 36 countries continue to use the death penalty, and 22 of these carried out executions in 2013. Japan and the United States are the only … [Read more...]
Whatever Happened to … Childs v. Desormeaux: Killer Hospitality
Can you be held legally responsible if you serve a friend alcohol at your house and he or she then drives away and injures or kills another person? Alcohol-fueled social gatherings give rise to the issue of social host liability, both to guests and to third parties who may be affected by your … [Read more...]
Compassionate Care: A New Basis for Temporary Unpaid Leave from Work
. . . provisions for eight weeks of unpaid compassionate care leave for individuals charged with caring for terminally ill family members. This Bill would help to ensure that Albertans do not have to risk employment and careers while performing their familial duties. - Mr. Jeneroux, on … [Read more...]