Law

Outdated 1913 Law Adds Hidden Costs to Pennsylvania Construction Projects, Says State Senator

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Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania’s townships are bound by a law established the same year the Model T first rolled off Henry Ford’s assembly lines, presenting significant challenges and costs for modern-day construction projects. The 1913 legislation, initially crafted to govern the way municipalities undertake construction, is now seen by many as outdated and a financial burden on local government budgets and, by extension, the state’s taxpayers. Under the current law, township authorities are required to manage construction initiatives according to standards and processes that have remained largely unchanged for over a century. This requirement, according … Read more

Lawsuit Targets ASML and Executives Over Alleged Securities Law Violations, Claims Misleading Financial Forecasts Amid Export Controls

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New York — A securities law firm, Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP, has recently filed a lawsuit against ASML Holding N.V., a prominent player in the semiconductor industry, and several of its top executives. The lawsuit, initiated on behalf of investors in ASML securities, alleges breaches of federal securities laws, focusing primarily on the deceptive assurance regarding the impact of new export controls on the company’s financial health. The litigation, officially titled City of Hollywood Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. ASML Holding N.V., et al., was lodged in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District … Read more

Explore the Future of Global Law: Exciting Series and Workshops on International Legal Challenges Announced

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A series of high-profile events and conferences are set to address critical topics in international law and governance. Among them, the “TwoLaw Laws of War Lecture Series” aims to dissect the complexities of wartime legal frameworks, shedding light on the rules that govern armed conflict. Additionally, a workshop on the “Legitimacy of International Governance” will explore the authority and acceptance of global rule-making bodies, examining how these entities are perceived and how they could improve their effectiveness and fairness. The “Cambridge International Law Journal Conference” promises to be another key event, pulling together legal scholars … Read more

New York Clears Old Adultery Law from Books: Governor Hochul Asserts Marriage Issues Not for Criminal Courts

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Albany, N.Y. — Amid evolving societal norms and a broader reevaluation of archaic statutes, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that overturns a century-old law criminalizing adultery, officially removing the possibility of imprisonment for the act. Dating back to 1907, this law had become a rarely enforced relic of the past. In a statement, Governor Hochul emphasized the inappropriate nature of handling marital infidelities through the criminal justice system, advocating for the removal of what she described as a “silly, outdated statute” from the state’s legal books. Historically, the law allowed for a … Read more