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Slaw

Slaw

A Canadian cooperative weblog on all things legal.

http://www.slaw.ca
  • Jun 18

    Gaps in Electronic Legislation

    Gaps in Electronic Legislation
    I used to have a working VHS player and a copy of the movie Speed. Often a scene from the movie will pop into my (overactive?) mind when I am looking for legislation from my desk: 01:03:38 – Jack, what did he say? 01:03:42 –…
  • Jun 18

    Supreme Court Will Announce Thursday if It Will Hear Rob Ford Appeal

    Supreme Court Will Announce Thursday if It Will Hear Rob Ford Appeal
      The Supreme Court of Canada will announce Thursday at 9:45 am whether or not it will hear Magder's appeal in the ongoing Rob Ford case. In case you have been living under a rock (or outside of Toronto at least), Justice Hackland…
  • Jun 18

    Tips Tuesday

    Tips Tuesday
    Here are excerpts from the most recent tips on SlawTips, the site that each week offers up useful advice, short and to the point, on technology, research and practice. Technology Use Google Docs to Alter PDF Documents Dan Pinnington PDF…
Rank this Week: 32

Copyright, Intellectual Property,…

Copyright, Intellectual Property, Computer, Internet, e-Commerce Law

Covers IP/IT law, with a strong focus on copyright and internet law. By Barry Sookman.

http://www.barrysookman.com
  • Jun 18

    Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-06-18

    Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-06-18
    Retirement of Mario Bouchard http://wp.me/p3flp9-2NA Can a Website Disclaimer Prevent Declaratory Judgment Actions in IP Cases? Maybe…or Maybe Not http://buff.ly/126bL5l The Internet Society Wants to Punch Your Nose and Commoditize You…
  • Jun 18

    Implications of Canada’s Anti-SPAM Legislation (CASL) for IT Busine

    Implications of Canada’s Anti-SPAM Legislation (CASL) for IT Busine
    Yesterday, Andre Leduc of Industry Canada, Lynn Perrault of the CRTC, along with Toronto IT lawyers Mike Fekete and Mark Hayes, spoke at IT.Can’s The 2003 Information Technology Law Spring Forum. Their topic was the Implications of…
  • Jun 17

    Retirement of Mario Bouchard from Copyright Board

    Retirement of Mario Bouchard from Copyright Board
    Claude Majeau, Vice-Chairman & CEO of the Copyright Board just announded the retirement of Mario Bouchard, General Counsel of the Board. Here is a copy of the announcement: Retirement of Mario Bouchard / Retraite de Mario Bouchard…
Rank this Week: 37

Library Boy

Library Boy

Features legal research news. By Michel-Adrien Sheppard.

http://micheladrien.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 53

Global Philanthropy

Global Philanthropy

Covers legal and ethical issues for Canadian charities. By Mark Blumberg.

http://www.globalphilanthropy.ca/index.php/blog/
Rank this Week: 126

Estate Law Canada

Estate Law Canada

Covers estate planning topics, trusts, probate, Enduring Powers of Attorney, health care directives, incapacity issues and elder law. By Lynne Butler.

http://estatelawcanada.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 17

    5 celebrity estate planning mistake

    5 celebrity estate planning mistake
    Stories about the rich and famous folks of the world have lots of value as pure entertainment; most of us love to read about those we love, or love to hate. These stories also have plenty of value to us ordinary people as examples of what can…
  • Jun 15

    Is your medical care directive up to date?

    Is your medical care directive up to date?
    I really enjoyed this article by Don Shaughnessy, who sure knows how to tell it like it is! In this article, he talks about a client who realizes that he hasn't taken his ex-wife off his medical directive, leaving her in charge should he lose…
  • Jun 15

    Will withholding the Release force an executor to give funds outright instead of in trust?

    Will withholding the Release force an executor to give funds outright instead of in trust?
    What can you do if your inheritance is held in a trust and you'd prefer to receive it outright? A reader recently asked me whether withholding the Release would be an effective method of forcing the executor to pay the funds to him outright.…
Rank this Week: 192

Faculty Blog - Faculty of Law,…

Faculty Blog - Faculty of Law, University of Alberta

By Barbara Billingsley, Cameron Hutchison, Daniel Mol, David Cheifetz, Eran Kaplinsky, Eric Adam, Erin Nelson, James Muir, Lewis Klar, Q.C., Mark Amman, Moin A Yahya, Peter Carver, Russ Brown, Steven Penney

http://ualbertalaw.typepad.com/faculty/
  • Jun 18

    We in trouble?

    We in trouble?
    Corruption, a possible housing bubble, and a possible dip in commodity prices (e.g. oil and gas) could spell trouble for Canada's economy - or so this article argues. Personally, I think the press sometimes likes to look for bad news....
  • Jun 18

    Dumb Ways to Die

    Dumb Ways to Die
    How to curb texting and driving? This story talks an approach taken to encourage safety around trains by making it a joke instead of a serious message. The video titled "Dumb Ways to Die" is very creative and making the...
  • Jun 18

    Campaign Limit

    Campaign Limit
    I have always thought that campain donation limits as well as spending limits were silly. Witness the whole trouble our MPs are having figuring these things out. Spending limits are also the reason why we have dull and boring politcians....
Rank this Week: 263

Canadian Competition & Antitrust…

Canadian Competition & Antitrust Law

Covers Canadian competition law. By by Steve Szentesi.

http://www.ipvancouverblog.com/
Rank this Week: 262

Excess Copyright

Excess Copyright

Covers the harm of excess copyright enforcement. By Howard Knopf.

http://excesscopyright.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 16

    Is the Party Over for the "Happy Birthday" Song?

    Is the Party Over for the "Happy Birthday" Song?
    The Happy Birthday song is in the news once again. Watch the video above for what is perhaps the most historic and famous performance ever of this song. Viewer discretion is advised.Here is the complaint in a class action lawsuit in the…
  • Jun 10

    More on “Tilting at Windmills”: Ontario Tables Anti-SLAPP Legislation – & How It Could Cover Existing Case

    More on “Tilting at Windmills”: Ontario Tables Anti-SLAPP Legislation – & How It Could Cover Existing Case
    At just about the same time that news was breaking of NextEra’scontroversial lawsuit against Esther Wrightman, the Ontario Government AG, the Hon. J. Gerrertsen, tabled Bill 83 – which would, if passed, introduce some remarkably…
  • Jun 7

    Good News from Simcoe Hall at University of Toronto re Access Copyright (#ACdeal)

    Good News from Simcoe Hall at University of Toronto re Access Copyright (#ACdeal)
    U of T has shown strong leadership by decisively giving Access Copyright notice that it will exercise its right to not extend the current license beyond the end of the year. In doing so, U of T invites AC to negotiate a better deal:……
Rank this Week: 304

ICBC Law

ICBC Law

Covers British Columbia injury claims the the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. By Eric Magraken.

http://bc-injury-law.com/blog/
  • Jun 18

    $25,000 Non-Pecuniary Assessment for Largely Recovered Soft Tissue Injury

    $25,000 Non-Pecuniary Assessment for Largely Recovered Soft Tissue Injury
    A pattern that is sometimes seen with soft tissue injuries is that of significant recovery with a lingering occasional flare up of symptoms.  Reasons for judgement were released this week by the BC Supreme Court, Vancouver Registry,…
  • Jun 17

    Lay Opinion Evidence Addressing An Athlete’s Potential

    Lay Opinion Evidence Addressing An Athlete’s Potential
    Reasons for judgement were recently shared with me addressing the scope of permissible lay witness opinion evidence addressing an athlete’s potential to advance in a professional sport. In the recent case (Albert v. Politano) the…
  • Jun 14

    Boundaries of Lay Opinion Evidence Discussed by BC Supreme Court

    Boundaries of Lay Opinion Evidence Discussed by BC Supreme Court
    Generally opinion evidence is only admissible at trial by a duly qualified expert.  One exception to this rule relates to lay witnesses being able to provide a Court with opinions in limited circumstance.  Reasons for judgement were…
Rank this Week: 344

Toronto Estate Law Blog

Toronto Estate Law Blog

Covers estate litigation, ethics, executors & trustees, succession planning and wills. Includes podcasts on estate and succession planning. By Hull & Hull.

http://estatelaw.hullandhull.com/
  • Jun 18

    Joint Tenancy and Bankrupt Estates - Who Gets the House?

    Joint Tenancy and Bankrupt Estates - Who Gets the House?
    Most people are fairly familiar with the distinction between a property that is held on a joint-tenancy and one held in tenancy-in-common. Under most circumstances, when one joint-tenant dies, title to the property vests in the surviving…
  • Jun 17

    The End of the Secret Swiss Bank Account

    The End of the Secret Swiss Bank Account
    The End of the Secret Swiss Bank Account: In the world of International banking, two the most terrifying phrases to be uttered in a board room are “money laundering” and “terrorist financing”. This is especially so for…
  • Jun 14

    Hull on Estates #335 - Ethical Red Flags for the Estate and Trust Adviser

    Hull on Estates #335 - Ethical Red Flags for the Estate and Trust Adviser
     Listen to: Hull on Estates Episode #335 – Ethical Red Flags for the Estate and Trust Adviser Today on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Saman Jaffery discuss one of the presentations at the recent STEP Canada Conference, titled…
Rank this Week: 366

Legal Feeds

Legal Feeds

Daily Canadian legal news blog powered by the team from Law Times and Canadian Lawyer.

http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/legalfeeds/
  • Jun 18

    Prevention now biggest value in-house bring to the table

    Prevention now biggest value in-house bring to the table
    Cutting legal costs is still a priority but in-house counsel are discovering they are more valuable to their organizations when they prevent problems before they happen or suggest opportunities to help boost the bottom line.According to BTI…
  • Jun 18

    News roundup — June 18, 2013

    News roundup — June 18, 2013
    CanadaCanadian company wins patent lawsuit in U.S. court, ReutersSCC to decide if it will hear appeal in Rob Ford case, The Globe and MailFormer Canadian, 98, indicted for Nazi-era war crimes, Toronto StarUnited States Lead plaintiff…
  • Jun 17

    Man’s appeal of vexatious litigant finding dismissed

    Man’s appeal of vexatious litigant finding dismissed
    The Ontario Court of Appeal has awarded substantial indemnity costs in ruling against a man who challenged a judge’s finding that he was a vexatious litigant in relation to lawsuits he has launched against several lawyers and law firms…
Rank this Week: 373

Wise Law Blog

Wise Law Blog

Covers law and politics. By Garry J. Wise.

http://wiselaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Tuesday, June 18, 2013

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Tuesday, June 18, 2013
    Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Tuesday, June 18, 2013:Zimmerman jury selection enters its second week The Supreme Court rules prosecutors can use a suspect’s silence as evidence of guilt US Supreme…
  • Jun 17

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Monday, June 17, 2013

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Monday, June 17, 2013
    Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Monday, June 17, 2013:Lawsuit as Two Groups Rekindle Fight Over Anne Frank Legacy Man suing lawyers fights vexatious litigant ruling All Leaks Are Illegal, but Some Leaks Are…
  • Jun 14

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Friday, June 14, 2013

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Friday, June 14, 2013
    Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, June 14, 2013:Soccer turban dispute affecting players of all ages Failure to pay annual bonus may be constructive dismissal in BC Biotech industry says Supreme…
Rank this Week: 444

Michael Geist's Blog

Michael Geist's Blog

Covers technology and DRM. By Michael Geist.

http://www.michaelgeist.ca
  • Jun 18

    Debating Surveillance and the Law in Canada

    Debating Surveillance and the Law in Canada
    The recent stories about surveillance in the United States and Canada have generated increased debate in the media over the issue and I've been privileged to participate in several discussions. Last week, I sat down with Nick Taylor-Vaisey…
  • Jun 17

    The Trade Agreement That Cried Wolf: The Canada - EU Trade Agreement Timeline

    The Trade Agreement That Cried Wolf: The Canada - EU Trade Agreement Timeline
    The Canada - EU Trade Agreement was in the news last week with multiple reports on the likelihood of talks concluding within the next few days. Some reports said a deal was possible, British Prime Minister David Cameron said a deal is…
  • Jun 13

    Canada Moves Forward With WIPO Internet Treaty Ratification But It Likely Won't Be Final Until 2014

    Canada Moves Forward With WIPO Internet Treaty Ratification But It Likely Won't Be Final Until 2014
    Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore tabled  the WIPO Internet Treaties (the WIPO Copyright Treaty and the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty) earlier this week in the House of Commons, starting the process of Canadian…
Rank this Week: 450

TN Visa Attorney Blog

TN Visa Attorney Blog

Covers TN visa and green cards for Canadian professionals. By Brian D. Zuccaro.

http://www.tnvisabulletin.com/nafta-tn-blog/
  • Jun 17

    I-751 Approval for Former TN Visa Worker

    I-751 Approval for Former TN Visa Worker
    Green CardCase Info.Case History / Issues:Applicant was a Canadian citizen, and had held TN visa status. Applicant subsequently married a U.S. citizen, and obtained a green card on a conditional basis.Strategy:Filed I-751 joint petition prior…
  • Jun 14

    TN Visa Approval - Engineer Category/Manager Position

    TN Visa Approval - Engineer Category/Manager Position
    TN VisaCase Info.Background:Citizen of Canada. Initial TN. Previously was permanent resident of U.S., but abandoned green card a few years ago. Would reside in Canada and commute to U.S. for new job in the U.S.TN Category:EngineerJob…
  • Jun 12

    TN Visa Approval: Industrial Designer/TV Program

    TN Visa Approval: Industrial Designer/TV Program
    TN VisaCase Info.Background:Citizen of Canada. Initial TN application. Job offer involved designing and developing inventions for a new reality TV program.TN Category:Industrial DesignerJob title:Design/Build Team…
Rank this Week: 439

Life of a Law Student: All Feeds

Life of a Law Student: All Feeds

Covers law foundations of Canadian Law. From McGill University's Neil Wehneman and Erin Morgan.

http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com
  • Apr 26

    Evidence 10: Authentication and Original Writing

    Evidence 10: Authentication and Original Writing
    In our final episode of our Evidence series, we talk about the 900 and 1000 rules on Authentication and the Original Writing requirement. Rule 901. Requirement of Authentication or Identification Rule 902. Self-authentication Rule 903.…
  • Apr 26

    Evidence #9: Presumption

    Evidence #9: Presumption
    In this episode of Life of a Law Student, we’ll be discussion Presumptions. Rule 301. Presumptions in General Civil Actions and Proceedings Rule 302. Applicability of State Law in Civil Actions and Proceeding
  • Apr 26

    Evidence #8: Lay and Expert Witnesse

    Evidence #8: Lay and Expert Witnesse
    In Evidence, episode 8, we’re talking about who can testify and how the testimony must occur. Rule 602. Lack of Personal Knowledge
Rank this Week: 458

Rule of Law

Rule of Law

Covers British Columbia wills, trusts and estates law, elder law and estate litigation. By Stan Rule.

http://rulelaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 15

    When is a Gift Not a Gift?

    When is a Gift Not a Gift?
    Law can be subtle. The same word can mean different things in different contexts.The National Foundation for Christian Leadership (“NFCL”) is a registered as a charity in Canadathat provides bursaries and scholarships to students…
  • Jun 9

    Consultation on Testamentary Trust Tax Hike Open Until December 2, 2013

    Consultation on Testamentary Trust Tax Hike Open Until December 2, 2013
    The Department of Finance has announced that the consultation on proposed changes to the way income earned in trusts created in wills are taxed is open until December 2, 2013. Currently, testamentary trusts are taxed the same way as…
  • Jun 2

    Does the Writing in Reasons for Judgment Have to be Original?

    Does the Writing in Reasons for Judgment Have to be Original?
    In a complex medical negligence case, Cojocaru v. BritishColumbia Women’s Hospital and Health Center, 2011 BCCA 192, the majority of the British Columbia Court of Appeal ordered a new trial on the basis that the trial judge copied large…
Rank this Week: 473

eLegal Canton

eLegal Canton

Technology law blog covering software, copyright, privacy, the Internet, electronic commerce, and computers. By David Canton.

http://canton.elegal.ca
  • Nov 26

    New law accepts everyday activitie

    New law accepts everyday activitie
    For the London Free Press – November 26, 2012 Read this on Canoe You’re no longer breaking the law when you use your PVR to record your favourite TV show for later viewing. Teachers are no longer infringing copyright when they print…
  • Nov 21

    Bill Nye the Science Guy on lawyer

    Bill Nye the Science Guy on lawyer
    Today’s Slaw post. I had the pleasure of seeing Bill Nye speak last night at Western with my son. It was gratifying to see a scientist treated like a rock star in a sold out hall of more than 2000 people – mostly Western students. People…
  • Nov 14

    Lessons from DIG

    Lessons from DIG
    Today’s Slaw post I spent today at London’s 5th annual DIG (Digital Interactive & Gaming) Conference along with about 1500 others. The conference is divided into 3 tracks. One for game developers, another for web developers, and another…
Rank this Week: 466

Data Governance Law

Data Governance Law

Covers anti-spam, privacy, records retention and e-commerce as related to data governance. By FMC Law.

http://www.datagovernancelaw.com/
  • Jun 18

    Leaky Websites, Encryption Keys & Mobile Trackers: Demystifying Privacy Laws & Obligation

    Leaky Websites, Encryption Keys & Mobile Trackers: Demystifying Privacy Laws & Obligation
    Last week I had the great pleasure of speaking to the Waterloo Region Law Association C-POWR group with my colleague Michael Beairsto. We had a great turn out and a very interesting discussion about Leaky Websites, Encryption Keys…
  • Jun 18

    Social Networking and Online Forums – Privacy Obligation

    Social Networking and Online Forums – Privacy Obligation
    Last month, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (UK ICO) published guidance on the application of the Data Protection Act 1998 (UK DPA) to social networking sites and online forums. Although the guidance is specific to UK…
  • Jun 16

    Service by Private Message to Message Board Account Permitted

    Service by Private Message to Message Board Account Permitted
    The British Columbia Supreme Court recently granted an order permitting substituted service on anonymous users of several Internet-based forums in a defamation action. In Burke v. John Doe, 2013 BCSC 964, the plaintiff, Brian Burke, sued…
Rank this Week: 538

All About Estates

All About Estates

Covers estates, trusts, tax, litigation, guardianship and elder care.

http://www.allaboutestates.ca/
  • Jun 18

    Deleb

    Deleb
    If you are a celbrity or think you have a chance at becoming famous, then you should think about creating a holographic image of yourself now, while you still have full artistic control.
  • Jun 17

    To Plead or not to Plead: Pleadings vs. Orders for Direction

    To Plead or not to Plead: Pleadings vs. Orders for Direction
    The vast majority of will and power of attorney challenges proceed, at least initially, by way of application. However, formal pleadings can be a powerful tool and may, in fact, be required by the Rules of Civil Procedure. As such,…
  • Jun 14

    Tax deductions for carrying charge

    Tax deductions for carrying charge
    More often than not the costs incurred in the administration of an estate will include legal and accounting fees.
Rank this Week: 550

Canadian Appeals Monitor

Canadian Appeals Monitor

Covers upcoming and decided appeals of interest to Canadian businesses and professions. By McCarthy Tétrault LLP

http://www.canadianappeals.com
Rank this Week: 556

CyberInquirer

CyberInquirer

Covers developments in cyber law and insurance. By Richard J. Bortnick and Pamela D. Pengelley of Cozen O'Connor.

http://cyberinquirer.com
Rank this Week: 607

Saxe Envirolaw News

Saxe Envirolaw News

Features environmental law updates on climate change, compliance, and pesticides. By Dianne Saxe.

http://envirolaw.com
  • Jun 18

    More on that rare tree victory

    More on that rare tree victory
    Mature trees add beauty and character to any neighbourhood, while providing shade in the summer, wildlife habitat and cleaner air. As climate change makes our summers more sweltering, trees are becoming more important than ever. Considering…
  • Jun 17

    Endangered Species Act: permit by rule going ahead

    Endangered Species Act: permit by rule going ahead
    If the activities are well chosen and the rules are well designed, a registration/permit by rule system makes routine permits faster, more predictable and more uniform, without reducing species protection.Endangered Species Act: permit by…
  • Jun 14

    Oil Sands tailings pond management not meeting environmental target

    Oil Sands tailings pond management not meeting environmental target
    The Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board has released its  2012 Tailings Management Assessment Report, Oil Sands Mining Industry. It concludes: 6 Conclusions Industry performance over the 2010/2012 reporting period has not…
Rank this Week: 644

The Trial Warrior Blog

The Trial Warrior Blog

Covers law and justice in Canada. By Antonin I. Pribetic.

http://thetrialwarrior.com/
  • Jun 18

    Ont. C.A.: Libel and Slander Act notice and limitation periods apply to internet libel; “single publication” rule rejected

    Ont. C.A.: Libel and Slander Act notice and limitation periods apply to internet libel; “single publication” rule rejected
    The Court of Appeal for Ontario judgment in Shtaif v. Toronto Life Publishing Co. Ltd., 2013 ONCA 405 (Ont. C.A.) (“Shtaif“) confirms that the six-week notice requirement and three-month limitation period under the…
  • Jun 18

    I Think This Guy Just LIBEL SLANDERED Me

    I Think This Guy Just LIBEL SLANDERED Me
        Related Posts: CanLaw Lawyer Directory: Some People Never Learn (trialwarrior.com) A Few Modest Proposals to the LSUC on Lawyer Directories (trialwarrior.com) LSUC Issues Warning Concerning Lawyer…
  • Jun 12

    Why Lawyers Should Always Read the Footnotes in Judgment

    Why Lawyers Should Always Read the Footnotes in Judgment
    The decision of Justice Newbould in Re Ghana Gold Corporation, 2013 ONSC 3284 (Ont. SCJ) ["Ghana Gold"] is an important reminder to always the read the footnotes in judgments. Briefly, Ghana Gold involves an application for…
Rank this Week: 657

techblawg

techblawg

Focuses primarily on issues involving the intersection of law, technology and finance. By David Ma.

http://techblawg.ca/
  • Jun 8

    weekly tweet roundup

    weekly tweet roundup
    haswell – not much of a tock, is it? at least not for desktop. http://t.co/Z4WytI0cnO 2013-06-02 analysis of carbon footprint of a tesla s. not as green as i thought, but still pretty good. http://t.co/6fPPVFnNzA 2013-06-02 better…
  • Jun 1

    weekly tweet roundup

    weekly tweet roundup
    for the next time someone says you don't need project controls aren't because of agile. http://t.co/RhdKFAr58d 2013-05-27 quebec cracks down on airbnb. or rather those who rent out their home using airbnb. http://t.co/fU22acDtHs 2013-05-27…
  • May 25

    weekly tweet roundup

    weekly tweet roundup
    cdn regulator seems to exempt bitcoin traders from money laundering rules. good, though surprising. http://t.co/jZZquIz9UI 2013-05-20 defense distributed's printable gun printed on cheap printer. fires 8 shots. http://t.co/gRc6IgPSlA…
Rank this Week: 652

Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure…

Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure Blog

Covers how the new Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure are being interpreted and applied in recent cases. By Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP.

Rank this Week: 667

Hyndman Law Blog

Hyndman Law Blog

Covers intellectual property, startups and technology law.

http://hyndmanlaw.com/blog/
  • Jun 12

    Breaking the time barrier

    Breaking the time barrier
    My mesh partner and Freshbooks CEO Mike McDerment has written a book on unlocking earning potential in the service industry. The download is here. It’s next on my list, but anything Mike writes is awesome.The post Breaking the time…
  • Jun 11

    On startup term sheet

    On startup term sheet
    This discussion I had with David about seed terms in Canada reminded me that from time to time I save stuff I read related to startups under some delicious tags (my stuff is mostly on pinboard now but I keep this stuff on delicious because I…
  • Jun 11

    A Public Service Announcement

    A Public Service Announcement
    All startups should read this great David Crow post: I keep seeing entrepreneurs that complain to me after the fact that they took an investment with bum terms. It comes in many different ways, usually something like, “here’s my…
Rank this Week: 682

Law is Cool

Law is Cool

Law school blog and podcast from Canada.

http://lawiscool.com
Rank this Week: 707

Lawdiva's Blog

Lawdiva's Blog

Covers family law and criminal law in Canada. By Georgialee Lang.

http://lawdiva.wordpress.com
  • Jun 14

    The Case Against Legalized Prostitution

    The Case Against Legalized Prostitution
    Prostitution is a practice that arises from the historical subordination of women and the accompanying patriarchal right of men to buy and exchange women as objects for sexual use. Canadians embrace and respect the worth and dignity of every…
  • Jun 8

    Canadian Couple Cancel Adoption and Sue Agency for Drug-Addicted Baby

    Canadian Couple Cancel Adoption and Sue Agency for Drug-Addicted Baby
    A Canadian couple recently appeared in court in the State of Indiana seeking monetary compensation for the emotional distress they experienced during the process of adopting a new-born baby. The facts of the case reveal that several days…
  • Jun 5

    Father In Full Nazi Uniform Seeks Access to HIs Son

    Father In Full Nazi Uniform Seeks Access to HIs Son
    In August of 2010 I wrote about a couple in Trenton, New Jersey, Heath and Deborah Campbell, who chose Nazi-inspired names for their three children: Adolph Hitler Campbell, JoyceLynn Aryan Nation Campbell, and Honszlynn Hinler Campbell.…
Rank this Week: 733

Employment and Labour Law

Employment and Labour Law

Covers employment law in Canada. BY FMC Law.

http://www.employmentandlabour.com
  • Jun 17

    SCC Rules on Random Alcohol Testing at Pulp and Paper Mill

    SCC Rules on Random Alcohol Testing at Pulp and Paper Mill
    On June 14, 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada released its highly anticipated decision in Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, Local 30, v. Irving Pulp & Paper, Ltd., 2013 SCC 34…
  • May 14

    Receipt of Pornographic Material was not Just Cause for Dismissal: Appeal Court

    Receipt of Pornographic Material was not Just Cause for Dismissal: Appeal Court
    In the 2001 case of McKinley v. B.C. Tel, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a contextual approach is required in order to determine whether there is just cause for termination of employment.   A recent wrongful…
  • Apr 2

    Reinstatement of Employment Ordered – a Decade after Disability Leave Commenced

    Reinstatement of Employment Ordered – a Decade after Disability Leave Commenced
    In a March 2013 decision that is likely to be challenged in the courts, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has ordered the reinstatement of an employee a decade after she went on disability leave, together with loss of wages from June…
Rank this Week: 743

Canadian Securities Law Online

Canadian Securities Law Online

Covers Canadian securities law topics, including disclosures, corporate governance, mergers, registration and compliance. By Stikeman Elliott.

http://www.canadiansecuritieslaw.com/
Rank this Week: 809

Thoughts from a Management Lawyer

Thoughts from a Management Lawyer

Covers Canadian labour and employment law. By Michael Fitzgibbon.

http://labourlawblog.typepad.com/managementupdates/
  • Jun 17

    Supreme Court of Canada Considers Random Alcohol Testing

    Supreme Court of Canada Considers Random Alcohol Testing
    Check out our Labour and Employment Law Alert that reviews the Supreme Court of Canada judgment in Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, Local 30 v. Irving Pulp Paper, Ltd. released on July 14, 2013 in which the Court…
  • Jun 12

    The Duty to Mitigate Can Have Harsh Consequence

    The Duty to Mitigate Can Have Harsh Consequence
    In my last post I discussed the employee's duty to mitigate in highly unusual case. The duty to mitigate is an important issue in most wrongful dismissal cases. The issue was recently discussed by the Supreme Court of British Columbia in…
  • Jun 10

    When is a Dismissal a Dismissal?

    When is a Dismissal a Dismissal?
    The BC Court of Appeal in Allen v. Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd., 2013 BCCA 271 recently affirmed a trial judgement that found that an employee who was advised that he was relieved of his duties, and to "go home" while the employee paid him had…
Rank this Week: 889

Doorey's Workplace Law Blog

Doorey's Workplace Law Blog

Covers Canadian labour and employment law. By Professor David Doorey.

http://www.yorku.ca/ddoorey/lawblog
  • Jun 11

    SCC Heating Today: Can a Law Prohibit a Union from Recording and Publishing Names, Images of People Who Cross a Lawful Picket Line?

    SCC Heating Today: Can a Law Prohibit a Union from Recording and Publishing Names, Images of People Who Cross a Lawful Picket Line?
    The Supreme Court is hearing an appeal of an Alberta Court of Appeal decision involving the right of unions to record and publish the names and images of workers who cross a lawful picket line.  The Court of Appeal ruled that privacy…
  • Jun 10

    I’m Off to Barcelona!

    I’m Off to Barcelona!
    Like many other labour law professors from around the world, I am off to Barcelona for the Labour Law Research Network conference this week.  Can’t wait to get there, and to listen to the world’s leading minds on labour and…
  • May 28

    ‘Insubordinate’ Articling Student Dismissed For Cause

    ‘Insubordinate’ Articling Student Dismissed For Cause
    A lawyer in British Columbia has lost his wrongful dismissal case against a law firm that fired him for insubordination.  The employee had articled for less than 3 months when he was dismissed for cause (although the employer gave the…
Rank this Week: 871

Environmental, Energy and…

Environmental, Energy and Resources Law

Covers Canadian environmental, energy and resources law topics. By Davis LLP.

http://www.davis.ca/en/blog/Environmental-Energy-and-Resources-Law
Rank this Week: 937

Small City Law Firm Tech

Small City Law Firm Tech

Provides software tips and advice for common law-office software including Word, Outlook, MS Windows and Adobe Acrobat. By Vivian Manning.

http://vmanning.posterous.com/
  • May 13

    Office 2013: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    Office 2013: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
    My new post up this morning at Attorney At Work: Microsoft Office 2013 has been available for several months, but Office 2010 has been stable and mostly well-received in our firm. And with staff and lawyers already overwhelmed by the…
  • May 1

    Filed Under "You Learn Something New Every Day": Posting from Word to Exchange Public Folder

    Filed Under "You Learn Something New Every Day": Posting from Word to Exchange Public Folder
    One of the many things I enjoy about my work is the constant learning and discovery.  Even if it's a 'small' discovery, as this one is, it's often enough to make a difference in a workday. I'm always looking for more efficient ways…
  • Apr 30

    Them’s The (Email) Rules!

    Them’s The (Email) Rules!
    My latest post is up at the ABA Law Technology Today blogPlease head off here to read the full post: A couple of weeks ago our offices installed a brand-spanking new VoIP phone system.  I've been geeking out for the last little…
Rank this Week: 933

Canadian Occupational Health and…

Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Law

Covers OHS laws and developments in Canada. By FMC Law.

http://www.occupationalhealthandsafetylaw.com/
  • Jun 18

    Case Update: Alberta’s Highest Court Hears Appeal in Calf-Roping Fatality Case – Decision Reserved

    Case Update: Alberta’s Highest Court Hears Appeal in Calf-Roping Fatality Case – Decision Reserved
    In December 2012, we posted a blog outlining the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench decision in R v. Technologies Inc. 2012 ABQB 549 in a fatal accident case involving the use of a “calf roping” machine at a Stampede party event…
  • Jun 12

    Lack of Remorse a Key Factor in Decision to Levy Hefty Fine in Non-Fatal Accident Case

    Lack of Remorse a Key Factor in Decision to Levy Hefty Fine in Non-Fatal Accident Case
    Earlier this year we posted a blog surveying the trend in 2012 for Courts to levy increased fines in non-fatal accident cases. Recently in R v. Canadian Consolidated Salvage Ltd. (Clearway Recycling), 2013 ABPC 120, this trend continues with…
  • Jun 11

    Employee did not have Duty to Intervene to Stop Fight: Court

    Employee did not have Duty to Intervene to Stop Fight: Court
    Does an on-shift-employee have a duty to intervene to stop a fight between members of the public – or between other employees?  A recent court decision provides some guidance on that issue. Madam Justice Beth Allen of the Superior…
Rank this Week: 996

Youth and Work

Youth and Work

Covers workplace law for young people in Canada.

http://www.youthandwork.ca/
  • Jun 18

    Don't Feed the Interns: An Interview with Jackie Whiting

    Don't Feed the Interns: An Interview with Jackie Whiting
    Today's blog post is an interview with Jackie Whiting, a documentarian and Ryerson University student, who was a co-producer of the film Don't Feed The Interns. This  documentary explores some of the issues arising out of the rapid…
  • Jun 12

    Big Victory for Unpaid Interns in the United State

    Big Victory for Unpaid Interns in the United State
    The Eric Glatt, et al., v. Fox Searchlight Pictures, Inc. lawsuit was one of the first cases in United States contesting the practice of corporations using unpaid interns. The case was started back in 2011 when two interns, Eric Glatt…
  • Jun 4

    Short Bus: Why is the Wynne Government Attacking Young Teachers?

    Short Bus: Why is the Wynne Government Attacking Young Teachers?
    I am able to confirm that later this morning the Wynne Government will be announcing a radical shift in how teachers are trained at Ontario's universities. The announcement will centre around increasing the length of Bachelor of Education…
Rank this Week: 1036

Off the Shelf - The Osgood Hall…

Off the Shelf - The Osgood Hall Law School Library Blog

Covers developments in legal information and legal information technologies for research and practice.

http://libblog.osgoode.yorku.ca
  • Jun 17

    Recent Acquisitions, June 10 – June 14, 2013

    Recent Acquisitions, June 10 – June 14, 2013
    7 new acquisitions in Osgoode Hall Law School Library, including 3 from 2013: The government and the economy, 1783-1861 Goodrich, Carter, 1897-1971 HD 3616 U46 G68 1967 The government and the economy, 1783-1861 / edited by Carter Goodrich.…
  • Jun 12

    Punctuation – it DOES matter

    Punctuation – it DOES matter
    The following is an extended passage taken from the wonderfully cranky and pedantic book The King’s English by the wonderfully cranky and pedantic Kingsley Amis. Intended as a highly subjective and opinionated “guide to…
  • Jun 10

    Recent Acquisitions, June 3 – June 7, 2013

    Recent Acquisitions, June 3 – June 7, 2013
    54 new acquisitions in Osgoode Hall Law School Library, including 24 from 2013: HD 5764 A6 B45 2012 Flexicurity : the emergence of a European concept / Sonja Bekker. Cambridge : Intersentia, 2012 xiii, 333 p. cm. JC 571 G427 … Continue…
Rank this Week: 1026

Altro & Associates Blog

Altro & Associates Blog

Covers Canadian immigration news and laws.

http://www.altrolaw.com
  • Jun 18

    Matt C. Altro Featured in the Montreal Gazette Tuesday, June 18, 2013

    Matt C. Altro Featured in the Montreal Gazette Tuesday, June 18, 2013
    Matt C. Altro is a contributor to Paul Delean’s business column in the Montreal Gazette. Click here to view the article online or scroll down to read Matt’s answer to the fifth question. Tax strategy: Clearing up confusion about…
  • Jun 12

    The New U.S. Immigration Bill – Impacts to Canadians Spending More Time in the U.S.

    The New U.S. Immigration Bill – Impacts to Canadians Spending More Time in the U.S.
    In recent weeks, there has been extensive news coverage on the Gang of Eight’s U.S. Immigration reform bill. If the new bill were to pass, U.S. Immigration (USCIS) would extend the amount of days a Canadian can spend in the U.S. from…
  • Jun 7

    Jason S. Ansel Interviewed on TV Cogeco “From Selling to Sold”

    Jason S. Ansel Interviewed on TV Cogeco “From Selling to Sold”
    Ontario & Quebec lawyer Jason S. Ansel works in the firm’s Toronto office and often represents Altro Levy at various seminars and specializes in cross-border planning and real estate. Jason was the invited guest on the TV show…
Rank this Week: 1088

Toronto Estates & Trusts Monitor

Toronto Estates & Trusts Monitor

Discusses the complications, pitfalls, and the overall state of affairs of trusts and estates in Canada. By Megan F. Connolly.

http://www.torontoestatemonitor.com/
  • Mar 7

    A Faulty Settlement and Some Buyer's Remorse

    A Faulty Settlement and Some Buyer's Remorse
    The recent decision of the Superior Court of Justice in the Murphy Estate considers what happens when parties to a proceeding settle a matter on the basis of faulty facts and one of the parties suffers from “buyer’s remorse”. 
  • Mar 5

    Some Tips on Paying Estate Debt

    Some Tips on Paying Estate Debt
    One of an estate trustee’s duties is to pay the debts that a deceased individual owed when he or she died.  As I have previously discussed, the estate trustee is generally not personally liable for the deceased’s debts – they are paid…
  • Feb 29

    Expecting An Inheritance? You Might Not Be Getting One

    Expecting An Inheritance? You Might Not Be Getting One
    Investor’s Group, a financial services company in Canada, recently released the results of a survey regarding people’s expectations when it comes to receiving an inheritance or leaving one to others. 
Rank this Week: 1049

Visaplace.com Canada & US…

Visaplace.com Canada & US Immigration Lawyers

Covers immigration issues for people seeking to migrate to Canada or the United States. By Niren & Associates.

http://www.visaplace.com/blog-immigration-law
  • Jul 11

    Federal Court of Appeal rules illegal immigrant has no right to free health care

    Federal Court of Appeal rules illegal immigrant has no right to free health care
    Illegal immigrant can’t get health care because she didn’t pay application fees A Grenadian woman who came to Canada in 1999 and remained in Toronto after her visitor visa expired has been denied free health care by the Federal Court of…
  • Jul 10

    Review our Immigration Services! How did we do for you?

    Review our Immigration Services! How did we do for you?
    We get a lot of traffic from our website. www.VisaPlace.com is one of the most popular immigration sites in North America and I would guess the world. Many of our clients find us online for Canadian and US immigration services. Of course our…
  • Jul 7

    Denied Entry to Canada: TRP approved and husband and wife united!

    Denied Entry to Canada: TRP approved and husband and wife united!
    Hi Shab, It was a little frightening but I got through immigration on Friday with a TRP valid until 31 July. Ron will scan and send the TRP to you first thing Monday morning and I presume we will have to get an application for an extension…
Rank this Week: 1107

VLLB Linkblog

VLLB Linkblog

By Steve Matthews.

http://vllblinks.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    Enviro-friendly & Cloud Technology

    Enviro-friendly & Cloud Technology
    From the Google Blog: "migrating all U.S. office workers to the cloud could save up to 87 percent of IT energy use—about 23 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, or enough to power the city of Los Angeles for a year."
  • Jun 14

    Pew Internet: Tablet Ownership Numbers in 2013

    Pew Internet: Tablet Ownership Numbers in 2013
    Pew Internet: "Tablet adoption has almost doubled over the past year. A third of American adults now own a tablet computer, including almost half of those ages 35-44 and a majority of those in higher income households. "
  • Jun 14

    New Grads and LinkedIn

    New Grads and LinkedIn
    via the LinkedIn blog: "Three Ways Recent Grads Can Leverage LinkedIn for Long-Term Success"Covers profile tweaks, alumni connectivity.
Rank this Week: 1213

The Patent Librarian's Notebook

The Patent Librarian's Notebook

By Michael White.

http://patentlibrarian.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 2

    Statutory Invention Registration Abolished

    Statutory Invention Registration Abolished
    On March 16, 2013, the Statutory Invention Registration was abolished under the provisions of the America Invents Act. The purpose of the SIR was to allow an inventor who did not wish to get a patent to disclose their invention in a published…
  • Jun 2

    Patent Milestone in August?

    Patent Milestone in August?
    The USPTO is on track to issue patent no. 8,500,000 later this summer. At the current rate of about five thousand new patents each week, no. 8,500,000 should appear sometime in August. Patent no. 8,000,000 was issued on August 16, 2011, just…
  • Jan 28

    US Patent Statistics for 2012

    US Patent Statistics for 2012
    The USPTO issued 276,820 patents and published 331,583 applications in calendar year 2012, 7 percent more than in 2011 and an all-time high of 608,403 patent documents.Table 1 shows the number of documents by type.No milestones were reached…
Rank this Week: 1300

Climate Change Law Practice Group…

Climate Change Law Practice Group Blog

Features news about Canadian renewable energy and sustainable developments. By Davis LLP.

http://www.davis.ca/en/blog/Climate-Change-Law-Practice-Group
  • May 21

    Wallstreet Firm Eyes Renewables in Japan

    Wallstreet Firm Eyes Renewables in Japan
    Goldman Sachs announced today that it plans to invest as much as $490million (50 billion yen) in renewable energy projects in Japan over the next five years.  That's a lot!  Bloomberg reports that "the Wall Street firm also…
  • May 15

    Environment MInister says Canada Needs Better Price on Oil to Address Climate Change

    Environment MInister says Canada Needs Better Price on Oil to Address Climate Change
    Canada's Environment Minister, Peter Kent, told the Financial Post in an interview from London that "[t]he ability of the oil and gas sector to absorb tough government controls on their greenhouse gas emissions depends on Canada getting a…
  • May 10

    Alberta's CCS Projects Will Reduce Emissions By 2.8 Tonnes Annually

    Alberta's CCS Projects Will Reduce Emissions By 2.8 Tonnes Annually
    ...but they won't receive the bulk of their funding until they hit performance targets, Alberta's Energy Minister, Ken Hughes, said the other day.  There is $2.1 billion in grant money available to the two companies, whose projects will…
Rank this Week: 1336

Connie Crosby Law Librarian Blog

Connie Crosby Law Librarian Blog

Law library information by Canadian Law Librarian Connie Crosby.

http://conniecrosby.blogspot.com/
  • Jan 12

    David Weinberger on the Nature of Knowledge: A Viewing Guide

    David Weinberger on the Nature of Knowledge: A Viewing Guide
    The following keynote by David Weinberger was presented at KMWorld 2012 conference held November 2012 in Washington, DC.  Thanks to the folks at Information Today for sharing this video (and the other videos) so that we all have the…
  • Jan 12

    A New Year, a New Attitude

    A New Year, a New Attitude
    Hi folks! I hope 2013 is treating you well so far. It has already been quite interesting for me. I should mention that 2012 was a bit slow on the consulting side, so I jumped head first into teaching. I became parttime professor at…
  • Oct 14

    Inspiration on a Sunday

    Inspiration on a Sunday
    Getting back to blogging has been on my mind a lot lately. It is finally taking this melancholy weekend to get me back to actually committing words to the blog again. I am sitting in one of my favourite Irish pubs over a cup of coffee and a…
Rank this Week: 1448

Employment & Human Rights Law in…

Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada

Covers class actions, discrimination, overtime and workplace policies in Canada. By Lisa Stam.

http://www.canadaemploymenthumanrightslaw.com/
  • Jun 12

    Does Eagle v Morgan Apply in Canada?

    Does Eagle v Morgan Apply in Canada?
    A couple of readers have asked to what extent US based social media cases will apply in Canada.  We don't yet have a large body of social media cases in Canada (other than run of the mill termination cases involving social media), so…
  • Jun 7

    Ownership of LinkedIn Content: Eagle v Morgan

    Ownership of LinkedIn Content: Eagle v Morgan
    Who owns your LinkedIn content?  As described in my last blog post, the battle over who owns social media content, and particularly LinkedIn connections and any other social media “customer” list, has yet to come. …
  • May 15

    Who Owns Work-Related Social Media?

    Who Owns Work-Related Social Media?
    Who owns the social media content created and maintained in the course of employment? Work product is traditionally the proprietary interest of the employer. But there’s something different about social media content.  A…
Rank this Week: 1505