EU-Canada CETA Trade Agreement Updates and Digital Trade Negotiations Launched

The EU and Canada have advanced their trade relationship under the CETA agreement by adopting an interpretation on investment provisions and expediting dispute resolution for SMEs. They also agreed to amend the GMP Protocol to include active pharmaceutical ingredients and launched negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement.

EU and Canada Launch Digital Trade Agreement Negotiations

The EU and Canada have launched negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) to facilitate digital trade and enhance consumer protection. This agreement aims to establish clear rules for digital transactions, building on the existing CETA framework and complementing the non-binding Digital Partnership.

Jones v. City of North Las Vegas - Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed an amended opinion in Jones v. City of North Las Vegas, concerning a Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment violation. The court reversed in part and affirmed in part the district court's summary judgment, impacting qualified immunity for officers involved in a search and shooting incident.

Renteria v. Grieg Star AS - Maritime Worker Negligence Appeal

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment for Grieg Star AS in a maritime worker's vessel negligence appeal. Balvina Renteria, an injured longshore worker, alleged negligence under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.

Crawford Methodist Church v. Alabama-West Florida Conference - Opinion

The Supreme Court of Alabama has issued an opinion in the case of Crawford Methodist Church v. Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. The opinion is subject to formal revision before publication in the Southern Reporter.

Smith et al. v. ARC Realty et al. - Supreme Court Opinion

The Supreme Court of Alabama has issued an opinion in the case of Brian Smith et al. v. ARC Realty et al. The case involves claims of fraud, breach of contract, and conspiracy related to property development around Lake Martin. The opinion is subject to formal revision before publication.

Supreme Court of Alabama Opinion on Church Dispute

The Supreme Court of Alabama issued an opinion regarding a dispute involving church property and governance. The case, docketed as SC-2025-0462, addresses petitions for writs of mandamus related to multiple church entities and the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church.

In re Mt. Zion v. Alabama-West Florida Conference - Petition for Writ of Mandamus

The Supreme Court of Alabama has issued a notice regarding multiple petitions for writs of mandamus filed by the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. and its Board of Trustees. These petitions are related to various underlying circuit court cases concerning church property and governance.

Supreme Court of Alabama Opinion on Church Dispute

The Supreme Court of Alabama issued a legal opinion regarding a dispute involving the Daleville First Methodist Church and the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. The opinion addresses multiple related cases filed under various docket numbers.

Armstrong Methodist Church v. Alabama-West Florida Conference - Mandamus Petition

The Supreme Court of Alabama has issued an opinion related to petitions for writs of mandamus filed by the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. The case involves disputes concerning church property and governance. The opinion is subject to formal revision before publication.