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Secularism and State Funding of Religious Institutions

In theory, secularism means the State doesn’t favour one religion over another. In practice, many countries have complex relationships with religious institutions – managing...

Constitutional Challenges to Data Retention and Mass Surveillance

As digital life grows, governments and agencies want more data – call records, location logs, browsing history, CCTV networks. At the same time, citizens...

Interpleader Suits: When a Neutral Party Is Stuck Between Rival Claimants

An interpleader suit is for someone who’s stuck in the middle of a dispute they didn’t create. Imagine a warehouse owner holding goods while...

Mesne Profits and Unlawful Occupation in Civil Litigation

“Mesne profits” (pronounced like “mean”) is an old term, but the idea is simple: compensation for unlawful occupation of property. When someone stays in...

Suit for Damages for Breach of Contract: How Courts Calculate Loss

When a contract is broken, the usual civil remedy is a suit for damages. The idea is not to punish the breaching party, but...