A ballot question to determine how commissioners will be elected saw a much closer race. With 74,676 votes, or about 66%, in favor of Ballot Question 200, residents are likely to add two more representatives to the Board of County Commissioners. Votes in…
THIS COLUMN HAS PREVIOUSLY discussed the life and career of William Ah Ket, the first known barrister in Australia of Chinese descent, and other legal pioneers (see China Business Law Journal, volume 11, issue 1: Chinese legal pioneers; CBLJ, volume 12, issue 1: Commemorating…
Six months into China’s biggest arbitration overhaul in three decades, the new law’s ambitions are colliding with the world outside, and with itself. Luna Jin reports The reasoning made uncomfortable reading for Chinese practitioners: because Chinese law is silent on…
The Government has issued a new decree raising basic regional minimum wages by VND310,000-VND390,000 (US$12-US$15) per month from January 1, 2027, offering workers some relief amid mounting living costs. The Government has issued Decree 399/2026/ND-CP, increasing basic regional minimum wages by VND310,000-VND390,000 per…
Experts have said that for Nigeria to achieve sustainable and inclusive development, states and local governments must play a stronger role in ensuring that national policies and investment plans translate into improved living standards for citizens. Adetilewa Adebajo, chief executive…
The man just elected to lead Washington County into the future is already getting to work. Dana Deree is now the judge-elect for Washington County, which means he'll essentially be the new chief executive officer for the county in early…
Fremantle Community Legal Centre is inviting the community to pause, reflect and remember at a public memorial exhibition marking the international day to raise awareness and call for the elimination of violence against women and children. The White Ribbon Day…
Niagara Now Sanity has returned to NOTL, and visitors will be welcomed to enjoy the “historic significance” of our town once again. At least for today, my faith in democracy has been restored. Congratulations to our new lord mayor, and…
Province of Manitoba Department of Municipal and Northern Relations WHAT IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST? Click on the image to the right to view our NEW VIDEO on Conflict of Interest. Conflict of Interest should not be confused with Code…
The new reeve of an Interlake community might have to excuse himself from future decisions about the expansion of two quarries because he's currently suing the municipality over it. Roger Stearns filed a lawsuit against the Rural Municipality of Rockwood…
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