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These days, getting shot by Navy SEALs keeps many skilled workers out of the piracy sector. Thomas Jefferson, secretary of state in 1794, was eagerly awaiting a meeting with French physician and botanist Joseph Dombey. The Frenchman was supposed to meet Jefferson in Philadelphia to discuss a couple of critical international trade issues between their governments. He was also going to revolutionize the way Americans did business. But instead of meeting Jefferson in Philadelphia, Dombey found him...

The Supreme Court has decided that it is permissible to restrict wind farm developments following national defense considerations. The court found no unconstitutional aspects in legal acts Toila Rural Municipality relied on when refusing a wind farm construction permit. At the heart of the matter was the decision of the Toila Rural Municipality to refuse a building permit for the Päite-Vaivina wind farm. Est Wind Power OÜ applied for a permit for 28 wind turbines in March of 2016. The local g...

Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews Mar 2, 2021 8:43 AM The South Dakota Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL), a program of the State Library, is celebrating the National Library Service’s (NLS) 90 th anniversary. The South Dakota BTBL is an affiliate of the NLS. Throughout 2021, the NLS is highlighting its history and the array of services it provides to patrons. The national celebration will kick off with a special virtual concert featuring jazz pianist Matthew Whitaker on March 3, marking the day...

Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. (Bellatrix) obtained protection under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) (CCAA). At the time of the CCAA filing, Bellatrix was party to certain contracts with an energy producer (EP) for the purchase and sale of natural gas (Contract). Bellatrix sought to disclaim the Contract and cease delivery of natural gas to the EP. The EP argued that the disclaimer notice provided by Bellatrix was invalid because the Contract constituted an eligible financial con...

Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. (Bellatrix) obtained protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) (CCAA). At the time of the CCAA filing, Bellatrix was party to certain contracts with an energy producer (EP) for the purchase and sale of natural gas (Contract). Bellatrix sought to disclaim the Contract and cease delivery of natural gas to the EP. The EP argued that the disclaimer notice provided by Bellatrix was invalid because the Contract constituted an eligible financial ...

By Rupert Choat2020-12-11T05:00:00+00:00 Rupert Choat reviews the year in construction law – one in which the pandemic made survival and damage limitation the priority for many  In late March, entering the first of two national lockdowns, the UK government decided against a shutdown of construction activity. It preferred work continuing where possible, with safeguards. Unfortunately, though, its less-than-clear guidelines fuelled disputes over when contracts provide relief to contractors a...