Legal Commentary

UPDATE: ONTARIO DEMAND LETTERS
Back in April, we posted an item about some Ontario lawyers who are sending demand letters threatening Ontario legal proceedings in consumer disputes that have no Ontario connection...

Ruthie's Law does itself in.
Because "she is increasingly in demand for writing that she actually gets paid for", the much-stalked and popular Brit law bird Ruthie of Ruthie's Law is terminating her blog but promises to come back in the form of a website...

IEA Sees Potential Long-term Reduction in US Oil Demand
The International Energy Agency (IEA link) cut its estimate for global oil demand today based on the changes Americans are making in their lifestyles in response to high gasoline prices and the recession...

Internet Archive Beats Back FBI’s Demand for Subscriber Data
Internet Archive Beats Back FBI’s Demand for Subscriber Data :: EFF News Release

Cement Demand Expected To Soar 43% By 2030
According to the Portland Cement Association, US demand for cement will increase 43% by 2030, driven by both population growth and environmental concerns.  With the population expected to increase by 63 million, "construction will boost demand for cement to record levels," according to Edward J...

Sometimes The Hypocrisy Of Supposedly Liberal Doods Is Surreal
1. Atrios links to a post by Media Matters calling Chris Matthews out for his sexism, which is in fact egregious. 2. When a photographer snaps Matthews wearing a petulant expression, what does Atrios title it? “Pissy Chrissy”  Because when he’s being peevish, Matthews is acting like a girl, apparently...

Chattanooga, TN
Seven months in back pay resolves pepper spray dispute.

Deja Vu
Exotic Dancers file class action claiming back wages

Canadian Government
former RCMP officer claims thousands of disability dollars clawed back.