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The First False Accusation Laws in History
Canada has had its share of unusual laws. Explore the fascinating history behind outdated Canadian laws, discover which ones have been repealed, which surprising laws still exist, and separate legal fact from fiction.

Sara Santos-Vigneault
Jul 274 min read


The World's First Personal Injury Laws: Compensation and Justice Under the Code of Ur-Nammu
The first personal injury laws appeared more than 4,000 years ago in the Code of Ur-Nammu, the oldest surviving legal code known to history. Long before modern courts and lawsuits, ancient Sumerian law required compensation for injuries such as broken bones, lost teeth, and severed limbs. This article explores how these early laws worked, what the compensation awards may have been worth, and how they helped shape the foundations of modern personal injury law.

Sara Santos-Vigneault
Jun 296 min read


The Origins and Legacy of Roman Law
Roman law evolved from unwritten customs under kings to a codified system that shaped modern civil law. From the Twelve Tables to Justinian’s Corpus Juris Civilis, it reflected shifts in power, social protest, and legal reform. Its legacy endures in legal systems worldwide.

Sara Santos-Vigneault
Oct 20, 20254 min read
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