North America: Government, Public Sector

As Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, how has the legal landscape evolved since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's landmark 2015 report? From the incorporation of UNDRIP into BC law to recent court decisions testing Aboriginal title and DRIPA's legal force, the path from acknowledgment to implementation continues to reshape Indigenous rights and governance in British Columbia.

The founders of the Drug User Liberation Front (DULF) have won a major constitutional challenge against the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, which prohibited the implementation of their non-medicalized safer supply program in the context of the toxic drug crisis.

Dr. Sabra Desai examines the critical role schools play in child abuse prevention and supporting survivors, using Erin's Law as a guiding framework to explore trauma-informed education practices...

West Virginia has filed a constitutional lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's renewable portfolio standards, arguing they violate the Commerce Clause by requiring certain renewable energy generators to be physically located in-state to participate in credit markets. The case could have far-reaching implications for similar renewable energy requirements in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia, and other states that impose geographic restrictions on renewable energy credit eligibility.

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that federal officers may manually search travelers' cellphones at international airports without a warrant, probable cause, or reasonable suspicion. The decision in United States v. Alisigwe establishes broad border-search authority while leaving unresolved whether more sophisticated forensic examinations require individualized suspicion of wrongdoing.

Le gouvernement canadien propose des réformes majeures pour accélérer l'approbation des grands projets d'infrastructure et d'énergie. Le projet de loi C-39 établit des échéanciers d'un an pour les décisions fédérales, crée un cadre pour les régions d'intérêt national avec présomption d'approbation, et centralise les évaluations d'impact pour les projets énergétiques et nucléaires. Ces changements visent à ren

Canada's Indigenous procurement framework requires more than nominal ownership. Recent scrutiny reveals that businesses must demonstrate meaningful Indigenous control, participation, and economic benefit, while federal buyers face pressure to ensure opportunities translate into real Indigenous economic outcomes. The rules operate at multiple levels, creating a substantive compliance exercise that extends well beyond the familiar "51% Indigenous-owned" threshold.

As Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, how has the legal landscape evolved since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's landmark 2015 report? From the incorporation of UNDRIP into BC law to recent court decisions testing Aboriginal title and DRIPA's legal force, the path from acknowledgment to implementation continues to reshape Indigenous rights and governance in British Columbia.

En conséquence, certains pipelines internationaux et interprovinciaux, lignes de transport d’électricité et autres projets régis par la Loi sur la Régie canadienne de l’énergie (la LRCE) ne seront plus assujettis à une évaluation fédérale d’impact en vertu de la LEI. Ces projets feront plutôt l’objet d’un examen par la Régie canadienne de l’énergie (la RCE) en vertu de la LRCE.

Treasury's Operation Economic Outcast is expanding beyond traditional sanctions to target foreign banks, digital-asset platforms, and shadow-banking networks that facilitate Iran's access to the global financial system. Through a combination of OFAC designations, FinCEN prohibitions, and actions against intermediary infrastructure, the administration is demonstrating its willingness to employ multiple punitive measures to achieve economic isolation. Financial institutions must now assess Iran-risk not just

The Government of Bermuda has enacted sweeping amendments to its beneficial ownership framework through three key pieces of legislation that significantly strengthen transparency requirements and compliance obligations.

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