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Google to block news in Canada over law on paying publishers

21/12/2025despair

[1/2]A Google logo is seen outside of the Google Store, where visitors can try phones and other products from the company, in New York City, New York, US, February 10, 2022. Picture taken February 10, 2022. REUTERS/Paresh Dave/ Photo files

OTTAWA, June 29 (Reuters) – Google said on Thursday it plans to block Canadian news on its platform in Canada, joining Facebook in escalating a campaign against a new law requiring payments to local news publishers.

Alphabet-owned (GOOGL.O) Google will remove links to Canadian news from search results and other products in Canada when the law takes effect in

PCL Lawyers elevates 8, including 4 to partners

20/12/2025despair

PCL Lawyers proudly celebrates the promotion of eight exceptional legal professionals, commending their remarkable skills and dedication across diverse practice areas.

The firm’s commitment to recognizing the expertise and supporting the continuous growth of senior lawyers is emphasized by Lauren Croft in her recent article for Lawyers Weekly.

Meet our newly promoted team:

Emma Restall – Building & Construction

Harish Nair – Building & Construction

Chris Karatselios – Commercial

Douglas McMillan – Family Law

Ian Isaacs – Family Law

Phil Drew – Wills & Estates

Tayla Williamson – Building & Construction

Joanna Shaft – Litigation & Disputes

Managing Partner, Glenn

Reminder: Minnesota Non-Compete Ban Takes Effect on Saturday, July 1

19/12/2025despair

As we previously reported, Minnesota will soon become only the fourth state (along with California, Oklahoma and North Dakota) to ban non-competitors.

The state’s new law renders void and unenforceable all covenants not to compete entered by employees or independent contractors on or after July 1, 2023. The only exceptions are noncompetitive agreements relating to the sale or dissolution of a business.

A “covenant not to compete” is defined in the statute to exclude non-disclosure and non-solicitation provisions, and the law states that no other provisions in an agreement containing a non-compete shall be affected. The law also prohibits …

Young Thug Faces Allegations of Providing Information in Homicide

18/12/2025despair

Young Thug’s attorney is attempting to block the testimony of a police witness who claims the rapper gave him information on an old homicide case years ago.

Young Thug’s Attorney Files Motion to Block Witness Testimony

On June 23, Young Thug’s attorney Brian Steel filed a motion in Fulton County, Ga. Superior Court that aims to quash the testimony of the prosecution witness Det. Quinn. Steel’s reasoning for the motion, which was obtained by XXL on Thursday (June 29), is because he believes Quinn is going to provide the jury with false information. Quinn is reportedly going to testify that

Google says it will start blocking Canadian news stories in response to new law: NPR

17/12/2025despair

Google announced on Thursday that it will start blocking links to Canadian news articles once a new law in the country forcing tech companies to bargain with news publishers takes effect.

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Google announced on Thursday that it will start blocking links to Canadian news articles once a new law in the country forcing tech companies to bargain with news publishers takes effect.

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Googles said on Thursday that it will block all links to Canadian news articles for people using its search

How to Get On Disability for a Traumatic Brain Injury

16/12/2025despair

Disability benefits are a lifeline for those who have suffered a TBI due to an accident at work, a serious auto accident, or a defective product.

Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Considered a Disability?

Traumatic Brain Injuries are usually caused by a major head injury that damages the brain itself, rather than just the surface. TBIs can cause a variety of symptoms, some of which are not immediately apparent and others are difficult to prove.

It can be difficult to get disability benefits because of the complexity of symptoms and their varying severity. The Social Security Administration recognizes traumatic brain injury …

Do You Have To Renew Home Insurance Every Year?

15/12/2025despair

Wondering What is home insurance? Home insurance is an excellent way to protect your home, possessions, and savings from unforeseeable events. Home insurance policies will compensate you for damage to the structure and contents of your house, as well as any ancillary or supporting structural elements. Your insurance plan’s tenure will tell you how long it has been in effect.

Do I have to renew my home insurance every year?

If you want to know if you need to renew your home insurance each year, look at the duration of the policy. You will need to renew your home insurance …

Transcript: Former Attorney General William Barr on “Face the Nation,” June 18, 2023

14/12/2025despair

The following is a transcript of an interview with former Attorney General William Barr that aired on “Face the Nation” on June 18, 2023.

ROBERT COSTA: We’re joined now by William Barr. He served as Attorney General under former President Trump. His book One Damn Thing After Another is now available in paperback. Good morning. Mr. Barr, thank you for being here.

FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL WILLIAM BARR: Thanks for inviting me, Bob.

ROBERT COSTA: Former President Trump now says everyone except you says this indictment is about election interference and should not have been brought. He said you know the