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Being in a legal grey area means sex workers are at a disadvantage when they have been the victim of a crime or defrauded. (Shutterstock)

Halifax lawsuit shows why sex workers need legal protections

If sex workers have to pay taxes and have all the other burdens of business and employment, then surely their contracts must be honoured as well.
The NBA suspended its season on March 11, citing the coronavirus risk. A force majeure clause in the NBA contract means players could lose money with each canceled game. AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli

Breaking contracts over coronavirus: Can you argue it’s an ‘act of God’?

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing companies, universities and even the NBA to break contracts. What does the law say about liability in a situation like this, and does the money have to be returned?
The delivery riders consider that the correction of possible errors is part of their missions, even if they are not remunerated for these additional tasks. Massimo Parisi / Shutterstock

Work in the ‘gig economy’: one-night stand or a meaningful relationship?

The tensions between platforms and their workers can be better understood by studying the mutual expectations of both parties.
Father and son reunited after being detained in Texas. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Immigrant detention in the US: 4 essential reads

A record number of immigrant children are being detained in the US. Here’s what you need to know.
The second annual International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating is an attempt by universities around the world to raise awareness about students who hire others to do their work. (Shutterstock)

Universities unite against the academic black market

Across Canada and around the world, thousands of students are paying cash for good grades - in tests, essays and even PhD theses. On Oct. 18, 2017, universities globally are fighting back.

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