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The art of sharing: 10 tips for writing blog posts and newsletters

August 10, 2024 [email protected] No Comments

Sharing information on just about anything, particularly an esoteric subject like intellectual property in Africa is so important because it creates awareness, educates, and ultimately stimulates the market and interest in that subject. For the sharer or writer, the exercise is a worthwhile investment; it improves writing skills, understanding, profile, networks, work generation and can…

Intellectual Property

Trademark Registration in Bahrain – Complete Guide

August 9, 2024 [email protected] No Comments

Understanding Trademark Registration in Bahrain Embarking on trademark registration in Bahrain marks a pivotal step for businesses seeking to secure their brand identity in the vibrant Gulf market. The process begins with the filing of a trademark application at the Industrial Property Directorate, initiating the trademark filing procedure. The Industrial Property Directorate is the authority…

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What is the UK’s hydrogen strategy for H2 vehicles?

August 9, 2024 [email protected] No Comments

Just weeks ago, news emerged that the German government would likely be backing a €20 billion bid to build a network of hydrogen pipes across the country to solve its “chicken-and-egg” hydrogen dilemma. The UK faces the same problem. In a previous article, we explained that hydrogen cars aren’t being purchased because the infrastructure isn’t…

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Appellate Division Upholds School Board’s Obligation to Report Former Employee’s Information Regarding Sexual Misconduct

August 9, 2024 [email protected] No Comments

By: Ruhani K. Aulakh, Law Clerk Editor: Sanmathi (Sanu) Dev, Esq. On October 5, 2023, the New Jersey Appellate Division in A.B. v. Board of Education of the City of Hackensack affirmed that the Hackensack School Board (“Board”) was required to disclose information of a former employee’s sexual misconduct to the employee’s future employer under…

Education Law

When a Real Estate Agent Acting as Referee in California Partition is Immune from Lawsuits – Qualified Judicial Immunity

August 9, 2024 [email protected] No Comments

In California, a Partition action is used to resolve disputes between property owners, and results in sale of the property or physical division. The most common result is a judicial sale of the property, made by a referee appointed by and accountable to the court. The referee is typically a licensed real estate broker. In…

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Decoding the Data Protection Commission’s 2023 Annual Report – Part 1: Data Breaches

August 8, 2024 [email protected] No Comments

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) released its 148-page annual report on 29 May 2024 (the Annual Report), highlighting the scope of work and enforcement activities undertaken by the DPC throughout 2023. A full copy of the report is available here. In this series of articles we decode the report – providing an insight into…

Intellectual Property

How to Buy Property Without a Mortgage in Canada by Solving a Seller’s Problems – Investor Lawyer

August 8, 2024 [email protected] No Comments

Why It’s Hard to Get a Mortgage in Canada One of the things that all investors face sooner or later is a head-on confrontation with tough financing rules. Over the last 20 years, the Canadian federal government has tightened the rules around getting a mortgage. These moves have been aimed at cooling Canada’s hot real…

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Summer Sun and Hot Roads: Crucial Car Maintenance Tips for the Season

August 8, 2024 [email protected] No Comments

Summer brings sunshine, vacations, and, hopefully, many happy miles on the road. But along with the warm weather comes a new set of challenges for your car. The scorching sun and sizzling asphalt can take a toll on your vehicle, increasing the risk of breakdowns and costly repairs. Here are some crucial car maintenance tips…

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KGK Special Ed Law Blog: Manifestation Determination Review (“MDR”)

August 8, 2024 [email protected] No Comments

Arizona Education Lawyers The IDEA protects students with disabilities in disciplinary proceedings that may result in long term suspension or expulsion. Suspension over 10 days in a school year requires a Manifestation Determination Review (“MDR”). A student with a disability (with an IEP) may be suspended for up to 10 school days in a school…

Education Law

Appellate Division Reverses the Removal of School Board Member Who Sought Tuition Reimbursement

August 7, 2024 [email protected] No Comments

By: Eric Richwine, Law Clerk Editor: Sanmathi (Sanu) Dev, Esq. On November 9, 2023, the New Jersey Appellate Division issued a published decision in Board of Education of the Borough of Kinnelon v. D’Amico in which it reversed the final decision of the New Jersey Commissioner of Education (“Commissioner”) to remove a parent from her…

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