UN Watch, a Geneva-based human rights NGO, condemned the « hijacking » of UNESCO’s agenda by the Palestinians and Arab states, after the agency’s 58-member board singled out Israel today for condemnation—the only nation to be criticized—as the Jewish state celebrated it 69th Independence Day. “Israel lost the vote today, but it did score a moral victory […]

When Susannah Oland opened the Army and Navy Brewery in 1867, she hoped to create a business that could be passed down to her sons. Six generations later, her legacy – and the company eventually renamed as Moosehead Breweries – lives on. This year, the company is celebrating its 150th anniversary. It hasn’t always been […]

The human rights group UN Watch, which exposed the U.N.’s election of Saudi Arabia to its women’s rights commission, welcomed Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel’s statement of « regret » for helping elect the Wahhabist monarchy to the world body tasked with « empowering women » and « promoting gender equality. » « Human rights activists everywhere ought to accept this rare […]

The Geneva-based human rights group UN Watch condemned the U.N.’s election of Saudi Arabia, “the world’s most misogynistic regime,” to a 2018-2022 term on its Commission on the Status of Women, the U.N. agency “exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women.” “Electing Saudi Arabia to protect women’s rights is […]

The Montreal Lawyer Magazine’s annual dinner You are cordially invited to The Montreal Lawyer Magazine’s annual dinner to be held on Monday, May 29, 2017, starting at 6 p.m., at the Saint James’s Club in Montreal. CN Law Department will earn the distinction of Legal Department of the year (2017) during the event. This award […]

Today, Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following statement in response to the White House decision to terminate the role of the American Bar Association in reviewing judicial nominees: « The White House’s announcement signals plans to nominate federal judges outside the mainstream, unable to […]

“Today’s final approval by a judge of our Trump University settlement will provide relief – and hopefully much-needed closure – to the victims of Donald Trump’s fraudulent university. Trump University’s victims waited years for compensation, while President Trump refused to settle and fought us every step of the way – until his stunning reversal last […]

Volkswagen, Audi And Porsche Will Pay $157 Million To Ten States – Including $32.5 Million To New York – In Environmental Penalties For Violating State Emissions Standards By Selling Over 570,000 Excessively Polluting Sedans And SUVs Volkswagen Will Increase Investment In Electric Vehicle Market By Committing To Offer For Sale Three New Electric Car Models […]

New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released the following statement, responding to today’s decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in his lawsuit against United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) for unlawfully shipping contraband cigarettes: “Today’s decision is a win for New York and a win for public health. […]

Cuba, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, China, Bolivia, UAE, Iran, Bangladesh, and Venezuela today attempted to silence UN human rights council testimony by the head of UN Watch, a Geneva-based human rights non-governmental organization, after he criticized or called for the removal of these countries from the council. However, Neuer thanked the USA, the UK, Canada, Germany, […]