Chris Downer / Wimborne Minster: later books in the chained library / CC BY-SA 2.0 This two-part blog looks at the provisions that exist in library laws across European countries concerning the building of collections and what libraries can do with them. It then assesses how far the achievement of these mandated functions is frustrated … Read more
Oct. 7, 1930 – May 9, 2025 Carol A. Wagner, 94, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on May 9, 2025. The following obituary was written by Carol herself. It was a very rainy day on October 7, 1930, but there was a break in the clouds, and Carol Ann Brozek was born to William and … Read more
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) play a crucial role in the safeguarding and maintenance of common community properties and the efficient running of residential communities. But with responsibility comes risk. From lawsuits to property destruction, HOAs encounter several legal and financial obstacles. This is why it’s important to protect your association with a tailored homeowners association insurance policy that meets … Read more
This week’s main blog discussions include … How China’s banks and fintechs are using AI to leapfrog the world For quite a while, I have been amazed by China’s innovations in fintech from Ant to WeBank. My first visit to a Chinese bank in the 1990s, they were using Abacuses to calculate transactions; now they … Read more
On 29 April 2025, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR or the Court) granted part of the applicants’ requests to issue an interim measure in the case of Đorović and Others v. Serbia (App.no. 8904/25). The case involves the alleged use of a sonic weapon for crowd control by the authorities at demonstrations and … Read more