The Fungus That’s Transforming Charcuterie and Cocktails
Plus: a new sleeper carriage on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, men in capes and more from T’s cultural compendium. Source link
Liability for pointing a gun at a minor
Dear PAO, The teenage son of my neighbor and his friends are always hanging around at night by the road in front of my house. Their unruly behavior disturbs my sleep. One night, I asked them to go home, but they just laughed and ignored me. In a fit of anger, I took my gun […]
In Colombia, a Festival Celebrates Humpback Whales and Local Culture
Every year, as thousands of humpbacks return to their breeding grounds near a protected bay, locals gather on the beach to greet them with stories, dancing and music. Source link
Effect of failure to appear during mandatory conciliation and mediation conference
Dear PAO, I have a question about the mandatory conciliation and mediation conference set by a labor arbiter. My sister Jenny received a notice to attend this conference, but she was not able to attend it. The notice included two scheduled conferences; she plans to attend the second one. Are there any consequences for missing […]
Why Are Thousands of Hotel Workers on Strike?
Pandemic-era cuts to staffing and services like daily housekeeping and room service have persisted, which unions say has resulted in lower incomes and heavier workloads for remaining workers. Source link
Elements of insanity as an exempting circumstance
Dear PAO, My brother was attacked by his neighbor and could have died without timely medical intervention. A criminal case was filed, and the relatives of the accused claimed that he was insane. They presented a psychological evaluation conducted five months after the hacking incident. Allegedly, the defense of insanity would surely result in the […]
A Frenzied Summer Leads to a Tourism Backlash in Europe
Overwhelmed destinations made high-season visitors the targets of a major tourism backlash. Heat waves and fires only added to the pressure. Source link
Easement of right of way
Dear PAO, What is meant by an easement of right of way? Can my private property be taken for public use under this easement, even if it completely deprives me of the use and enjoyment of my property? Danna Dear Danna, Our laws, specifically Articles 649 and 650 of Republic Act (RA) 386, otherwise known […]
Grand Canyon Hiker Found Dead
The 60-year-old from North Carolina was on a multiday backpacking trip. His death was the sixth reported inside the Arizona park this month. Source link
Conciliation before the barangay lupon is mandatory
Dear PAO, I had a disagreement with my neighbor, and I would like to file a criminal case of unjust vexation against the said neighbor for hurling invectives at me. I immediately reported the same to the nearest police station, but the police officer on duty directed me to our barangay without explanation. Is the […]