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Excess Copyright

Excess Copyright

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

http://excesscopyright.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 81

Library Boy

Library Boy

Features legal research news. By Michel-Adrien Sheppard.

http://micheladrien.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    CLA Government Library Network Interview With Jason Reid, Public Works and Government Services Canada

    CLA Government Library Network Interview With Jason Reid, Public Works and Government Services Canada
    The CLA Government Library and Information Management Professionals Network, part of the Canadian Library Association (CLA), has launched 13 Questions With..., a series on its website that profiles a member of the Canadian library and IM…
  • May 21

    Handbook for Police and Crown Prosecutors on Criminal Harassment

    Handbook for Police and Crown Prosecutors on Criminal Harassment
    This week's issue of the Weekly Checklist of Canadian Government Publications lists the Handbook for Police and Crown Prosecutors on Criminal Harassment: "Criminal harassment, which includes 'stalking,' is a crime. While many crimes are…
  • May 20

    Spring 2013 Issue of Law Library Journal Now Available

    Spring 2013 Issue of Law Library Journal Now Available
    The Spring 2013 issue of Law Library Journal is available on the website of the American Association of Law Libraries.Among the many articles, the following attracted my attention:Training in FCIL Librarianship for Tomorrow’s World (by…
Rank this Week: 37

Canadian Privacy Law Blog

Canadian Privacy Law Blog

Covers developments in privacy law. By David T.S. Fraser.

http://www.privacylawyer.ca/blog/
  • May 21

    It's an honour to be nominated: Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada 2013 Survey

    It's an honour to be nominated: Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada 2013 Survey
    Somehow, I've been nominated by Canadian Lawyer Magazine for inclusion in their annual Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada. It is truly an honour, particularly when I look at the other nominees. My category includes Michael Geist and…
  • May 14

    The Canadian government is likely the greatest threat to the privacy of Canadian

    The Canadian government is likely the greatest threat to the privacy of Canadian
    In case there was any doubt, the Canadian government is likely the greatest threat to the privacy of Canadians. Michael Geist does a great job in summing up the issue in one of his latest columns. Michael Geist - Your Information is Not…
  • May 6

    Nova Scotia anti-cyberbullying bill is on the fast track

    Nova Scotia anti-cyberbullying bill is on the fast track
    It really would appear that the new Nova Scotia anti-cyberbullying bill is on the fast-track (or is being jammed through the legislature). It was introduced on April 25, debated on April 26, then sent to committee. It's been on the Law…
Rank this Week: 1304

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: 1540

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/
  • May 21

    Can you do anything about being left out of your parent's will?

    Can you do anything about being left out of your parent's will?
    Most of the time, parents leave their estates to their children. When that doesn't happen, the child may take the news emotionally. Recently a reader wrote to me about this situation. Her note and my answer are below: "My husband's…
  • May 21

    Did you know there's a limit to how much land you can include in a principal residence exemption?

    Did you know there's a limit to how much land you can include in a principal residence exemption?
    In the attached article from www.allaboutestates.ca, Stephen Frye talks about the principal residence exemption from capital gains tax. As most of you may know, you can sell your home or leave it to someone in your will without you (or your…
  • May 20

    Second marriage? Have a financial date before you tie the knot

    Second marriage? Have a financial date before you tie the knot
    In this post, I want to talk about marriage. Specifically, re-marriage after you've been divorced or widowed. What does marriage have to do with estate planning, you may ask? The answer is: more than you might think. A person in a second or…
Rank this Week: 151

Slaw

Slaw

A Canadian cooperative weblog on all things legal.

http://www.slaw.ca
  • May 21

    Flexibility With eBook

    Flexibility With eBook
    I appreciate the ability to borrow eBooks from my public library with a tap on an app. I am not currently able to make it as easy as that for my law firm library users who wish to review legal texts with mobile devices. Times are changing…
  • May 21

    Community – It’s Where You Grow

    Community – It’s Where You Grow
    They say it takes a community to raise a child – to watch out for it, to teach and shape him or her, and to give wise counsel. Could it be that a community is also what it takes to put the legal profession in a position to…
  • May 21

    Third Time IS a Charm – Ryan Manilla Passes the Good Character Requirement

    Third Time IS a Charm – Ryan Manilla Passes the Good Character Requirement
    Last July I wrote a blog about Ryan Manilla, who graduated near the top of his class at Osgoode Hall Law School only to be deemed, twice, by the Law Society of Upper Canada to not meet its good character requirement. Last week Ryan…
Rank this Week: 58

Canadian Competition & Antitrust…

Canadian Competition & Antitrust Law

Covers Canadian competition law. By by Steve Szentesi.

http://www.ipvancouverblog.com/
Rank this Week: 290

Western Canada Business Litigation…

Western Canada Business Litigation Blog

Covers issues emerging in the legal and business communities. By Lawson Lundell LLP.

http://www.westerncanadabusinesslitigationblog.com/
  • May 21

    How should a Strata Deal with the Owner from Hell? - Part 3

    How should a Strata Deal with the Owner from Hell? - Part 3
    Posted by Peter RobertsIn my January 2012 and July 2012 blog posts, I discussed the ongoing saga of the Jordisons, arguably the epitome of strata owners from hell.  For a period of years, the Jordisons continually behaved…
  • May 1

    Is it a Fixture or is it a Chattel?

    Is it a Fixture or is it a Chattel?
    Posted by Peter RobertsLandlords, tenants and law students all wrestle over what it means to be a fixture as opposed to a chattel.  It matters to landlords because, at the end of a tenancy, fixtures can become their property and enhance…
  • Apr 23

    BC Court of Appeal Acknowledges Independence of the Bar as a Principle of Fundamental Justice

    BC Court of Appeal Acknowledges Independence of the Bar as a Principle of Fundamental Justice
    Posted by Ron SkolroodIn October 2011 I wrote about the BC Supreme Court decision in Federation of Law Societies of Canada v. Canada (Attorney General), 2011 BCSC 1270 in which the Court held that provisions of the federal Proceeds of Crime…
Rank this Week: 2342

Legal Feeds

Legal Feeds

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

http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/legalfeeds/
  • May 21

    Do judges need coaching on powers of cell phones?

    Do judges need coaching on powers of cell phones?
    A decision by the Alberta Court of Appeal last week has some wondering if judges need more education around the powers of devices they themselves probably use every day.In R. v Cockell the court reversed the conviction of Brian Allan Cockell…
  • May 21

    News roundup — May 21, 2013

    News roundup — May 21, 2013
    CanadaRetiring Supreme Court judge scolds junior colleague, The Globe and MailMayor Ford's lawyer says it's too early to consider action over drug allegations, ReutersNDP calls for RCMP investigation into $90,000 cheque from Harper aide to…
  • May 20

    This week at the SCC

    This week at the SCC
    In this short week at the Supreme Court of Canada there are only three appeals scheduled to be heard.May 21 — Quebec — R. v. McRaeCriminal law: While in prison awaiting trial, Stéphane McRae and another inmate conspired to…
Rank this Week: 515

Condo Reporter

Condo Reporter

Covers condominium law in Ontario, Canada. By Heenan Blaikie LLP.

http://www.condoreporter.com/
  • May 21

    Jason Rivait Featured in Condo News of the Golden Horseshoe Magazine

    Jason Rivait Featured in Condo News of the Golden Horseshoe Magazine
    Posted by AdminJason Rivait is the featured contributor in the newest Questions & Answers section of the Condo News of the Golden Horseshoe magazine. Jason discusses requests for records, the potential for labour or copying costs and time…
  • May 14

    Unsuccessful Law Suit by Condo Owner

    Unsuccessful Law Suit by Condo Owner
    Posted by Barbara HolmesIn the case of Harvey v. Elgin Condominium Corporation No. 3 an unhappy condo owner sued the condominium corporation, claiming that the corporation undertook work that constituted a substantial change without proper…
  • May 10

    There is still time to register to the Ottawa ACMO/CCI Conference - May 31, 2013

    There is still time to register to the Ottawa ACMO/CCI Conference - May 31, 2013
    Posted by AdminThe ACMO/CCI-Ottawa Conference is a one day event that brings industry experts together in an informative and engaging series of talks and seminars designed to educate and inform Boards of Directors, condominium property…
Rank this Week: 387

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/
  • May 21

    Appeal of Criminal Conviction Deemed Sufficient Reason to Adjourn Personal Injury Trial

    Appeal of Criminal Conviction Deemed Sufficient Reason to Adjourn Personal Injury Trial
    Interesting reasons for judgement were released last week by the BC Supreme Court, Victoria Registry, addressing an adjournment of a personal injury trial when collateral criminal proceedings were ongoing. In last week’s case (Gillespie…
  • May 17

    Court Clarifies Recovery of Interest on Disbursement

    Court Clarifies Recovery of Interest on Disbursement
    Prosecuting an injury claim to trial often involves thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars in disbursement expenses.  If a litigant is victorious can they claim interest on these expenses?  Two…
  • May 16

    Court of Appeal Discusses Standard of Care In Road Construction Liability Case

    Court of Appeal Discusses Standard of Care In Road Construction Liability Case
    Reasons for judgement were released this week by the BC Court of Appeal upholding a trial verdict finding the City of Abbotsford and a private contractor 80% responsible for a single vehicle collision in a construction…
Rank this Week: 246

Canadian Tax Litigation

Canadian Tax Litigation

Covers Canadian tax litigation developments. By FMC Law.

http://www.canadiantaxlitigation.com/
Rank this Week: 2824

Wise Law Blog

Wise Law Blog

Covers law and politics. By Garry J. Wise.

http://wiselaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Tuesday, May 21, 2013

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Tuesday, May 21, 2013
    Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Tuesday, May 21, 2013:Shopping for a Divorce Lawyer: One Size Doesn't Fit All - Huffington Post (blog) Avoid the Unintentional Expansion of Retainers Emergency repairs for a…
  • May 17

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Friday, May 17, 2013

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Friday, May 17, 2013
    Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, May 17, 2013:Supreme Court to rule on case of mom charged with abandonment who left newborn baby in Walmart toilet Florida teen won’t be criminally charged over…
  • May 16

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Thursday, May 16, 2013

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Thursday, May 16, 2013
    Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Thursday, May 16, 2013:Contracting out of the Limitations Act — the Ontario Court of Appeal provides guidance Justice Canada 2013 Victims of Crime Research Digest Putting…
Rank this Week: 589

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
  • May 21

    This Week at the SCC (17/05/2013)

    This Week at the SCC (17/05/2013)
    A Commentary on Recent Legal Developments by the Opinions Group of McCarthy Tétrault LLPBy Brandon Kain Cases Heard The Supreme Court of Canada heard arguments this week in three cases of interest to Canadian business and professions,…
  • May 17

    Second Opinion: Contracting Out of Prescription / Limitations – A Quebec Perspective

    Second Opinion: Contracting Out of Prescription / Limitations – A Quebec Perspective
    A Commentary on Recent Legal Developments by the Opinions Group of McCarthy Tétrault LLPBy Martin Boodman Under the law of Quebec, article 2884 C.C.Q. prohibits the modification by contract of the prescriptive or limitations…
  • May 15

    The Second Opinion: Ontario Court of Appeal Rejects Late-Breaking Request for Rectification

    The Second Opinion: Ontario Court of Appeal Rejects Late-Breaking Request for Rectification
    A Commentary on Recent Legal Developments by the Opinions Group of McCarthy Tétrault LLPBy Anthony Alexander In its recent ruling in Stevens v. Stevens, 2013 ONCA 267, the Ontario Court of Appeal refused to grant a party’s…
Rank this Week: 702

Hyndman Law Blog

Hyndman Law Blog

Covers intellectual property, startups and technology law.

http://hyndmanlaw.com/blog/
  • May 21

    A Primer for Fundraising on AngelList

    A Primer for Fundraising on AngelList
    A fascinating inside look at a round financed on AngelList. ——– Hyndman | Law provides business law services to technology businesses and to startups. Contact us here to learn more about us.The post A Primer for Fundraising…
  • May 16

    Are Unpaid Internships Legal in Ontario?

    Are Unpaid Internships Legal in Ontario?
    The Ministry of Labour has recently updated its page on internship. Misconceptions about the use of interns are common – this is a worthwhile read for technology businesses. ——– Hyndman | Law provides business law…
  • May 15

    “Splitting up the Pie: Considerations for setting initial equity ownership among founders”

    “Splitting up the Pie: Considerations for setting initial equity ownership among founders”
    This is a somewhat involved but thorough and very smart post about an issue that confronts almost every founder – how to split the pie. Hat tip to @DavidCrow for noticing it.The post “Splitting up the Pie: Considerations for…
Rank this Week: 396

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/
  • May 21

    Don't Fear the Reaper - Songs for the Dying

    Don't Fear the Reaper - Songs for the Dying
    When practicing in the area of estates, we often only think of death in its legal context. We consider the Deceased’s assets, beneficiaries and claims made against the estate. What is often glossed over, however, is the actual…
  • May 17

    525,600 minute

    525,600 minute
    I recently attended the production of ‘Rent’ at the Lower Ossington Theatre.  The musical has been a favourite of mine for years.  I know the words to almost all of the songs, albeit if I have to sing them, it is fairly…
  • May 16

    Safe Keeping

    Safe Keeping
    Have you ever had something that was special, that you wanted to put in a special place to make sure nothing bad happened to it? You find the perfect spot for it and put it away. Only to have to go looking for it days, months or…
Rank this Week: 490

Saxe Envirolaw News

Saxe Envirolaw News

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

http://envirolaw.com
  • May 21

    Modernization of Approvals a big step in the right direction

    Modernization of Approvals a big step in the right direction
    The Ministry of the Environment’s Modernization of Approvals process is starting to make a real difference: kudos to Marcia Wallace, Doris Dumais and the others involved. It still takes far too long to get many kinds of Environmental…
  • May 16

    Northstar former directors case continuing before Tribunal

    Northstar former directors case continuing before Tribunal
    The Ministry of the Environment’s attempt to impose unlimited personal liability on the directors of a parent company,  apparently because they were directors when historic contamination was discovered and/or being cleaned up on…
  • May 14

    Will Environmental Tribunal enforce public trust in water?

    Will Environmental Tribunal enforce public trust in water?
    Ecojustice has intervened in an appeal before Ontario’s Environmental Review Tribunal, hoping that they will enforce a public trust in water resources. Nestle Canada Inc. (“Nestle”) runs Ontario’s largest water…
Rank this Week: 605

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
  • May 21

    Are smartphones computer systems under the Criminal Code? R v Cockell

    Are smartphones computer systems under the Criminal Code? R v Cockell
    Every now and again you read decisions that make you shake your head. Mine felt like a salt shaker when I read the decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal last week in R. v. Cockell, 2013 ABCA 112. In this case the Court reversed the…
  • May 21

    Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-05-21

    Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-05-21
    U.S. seizes accounts of major Bitcoin exchange based in Japan http://t.co/kF0zRUOQuX -> Lawmakers Seek Google Glass Privacy Plan http://t.co/j51gL1l9QM -> Canadian Tire Forgoes BYOD, Issues BlackBerries to Workers http://t.co/UfGEgV9ihu…
  • May 18

    Computer and Internet Law Weekly Updates for 2013-05-18

    Computer and Internet Law Weekly Updates for 2013-05-18
    Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-05-11 | Barry Sookman http://t.co/Cvy8vCt7SF -> Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-05-11: RT @AusCopyright: News Alert – High Court delivers reasons f… http://t.co/db5J2oxA2V…
Rank this Week: 156

All About Estates

All About Estates

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

http://www.allaboutestates.ca/
  • May 21

    principal residence exemption and excess land

    principal residence exemption and excess land
    Did you know there is a limit to how much land you can include in a principal residence exemption?
  • May 17

    The May Long Weekend

    The May Long Weekend
    So it’s officially here - the first long weekend of the season; the start of the cottage season. What does this mean? It’s the right time to start thinking about some of the considerations related to dealing with the family…
  • May 16

    Parents, Doctor’s Apts and More Question

    Parents, Doctor’s Apts and More Question
    Have you ever asked your parent how their doctors’ appointment went and didn’t get a very thorough answer?
Rank this Week: 319

Canadian Occupational Health and…

Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Law

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

http://www.occupationalhealthandsafetylaw.com/
Rank this Week: 671

Michael Geist's Blog

Michael Geist's Blog

Covers technology and DRM. By Michael Geist.

http://www.michaelgeist.ca
  • May 21

    Canadian Library Association on Access Copyright Lawsuit

    Canadian Library Association on Access Copyright Lawsuit
    The Canadian Library Association issued a statement late last week on the Access Copyright lawsuit filed against York University, urging it to abandon the lawsuit and pointing to several legal concerns.
  • May 21

    Competition Bureau To Investigate Google Canada

    Competition Bureau To Investigate Google Canada
    The National Post reports that the Competition Bureau of Canada plans to launch an investigation into Google Canada. The scope of the investigation is unknown.
  • May 21

    Next on the Canadian Copyright Reform Agenda: Clean Up the Mess at the Copyright Board

    Next on the Canadian Copyright Reform Agenda: Clean Up the Mess at the Copyright Board
    With the latest phase of Canadian copyright reform now complete, the government may soon turn to the question of what comes next. Given last year's major legislative overhaul and the landmark series of copyright decisions from the Supreme…
Rank this Week: 333

Lawdiva's Blog

Lawdiva's Blog

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

http://lawdiva.wordpress.com
  • May 20

    Chicago Courtroom Becomes Stage for Donald Trump’s Theatric

    Chicago Courtroom Becomes Stage for Donald Trump’s Theatric
    Billionaire Donald Trump is used to running the show, whether it be in business or on television, and his penchant for full control made for an interesting few days in Judge Amy St. Eve’s Chicago courtroom last week. Trump is a key…
  • May 16

    Charlie Sheen Pays $110,000 a Month in Child Support

    Charlie Sheen Pays $110,000 a Month in Child Support
    American actor Charlie Sheen is a very wealthy man. Rumour has it that before he was fired (or did he quit?) from Two and a Half Men, the popular CBS sitcom, he earned $1.8 million dollars per episode. Nice work if you can get it. Not a…
  • May 15

    Another Nigerian Scam: Fake Fertility Clinic

    Another Nigerian Scam: Fake Fertility Clinic
    A married couple from the United Kingdom tried for eight years to have a baby with no luck at all. After years of disappointment the couple were referred by family members to the Miracle of God Fertility Clinic in Port Harcourt Nigeria. They…
Rank this Week: 370

Construction Law Canada

Construction Law Canada

Covers recent developments in construction law in Canada. By Thomas G. Heintzman.

http://www.constructionlawcanada.com/
  • May 20

    The Mother Of All Tender Cases Revisited: Three More Issue

    The Mother Of All Tender Cases Revisited: Three More Issue
    The last article about the decision of the Superior Court of Ontario  in Envoy Relocation Services Inc. v. Canada (Attorney General), 2013 ONSC 2034 considered the impact of that case upon the Contract A  -  Contract B…
  • May 12

    The Mother Of All Tender Cases!

    The Mother Of All Tender Cases!
    The recent decision in Envoy Relocation Services Inc. v. Canada (Attorney General) certainly deserves the title of Mother of All Tender Cases.  It is a judgment of over 1800 paragraphs in which Mr. Justice Annis of the Superior Court of…
  • Apr 29

    Is There An Intermediate Position Between An Invitation To Tender And A Request For Proposal?

    Is There An Intermediate Position Between An Invitation To Tender And A Request For Proposal?
    Not all requests for bids issued by an owner are the same. A request for bids that will be binding on the chosen bidder is usually referred to as an Invitation to Tender.  On the other hand, a request for bids which is not binding on the…
Rank this Week: 715

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
  • May 20

    Upcoming Work Law Conference

    Upcoming Work Law Conference
    It’s a busy time for labour and employment law academics. I, like many other scholars in work law and industrial relations, am bogged down right now in preparing papers for upcoming academic conferences.  This means fewer blog…
  • May 9

    My New Academic Papers on Labour Law

    My New Academic Papers on Labour Law
    One thing I do on this website is promote Canadian academic scholarship in labour and employment law.   You can always find links to many of the best academic papers in the field, from Canadian and foreign academics, on this list of SSRN…
  • May 7

    Osgoode Hall Law School’s, “Oh, the Cases You’ll Know”

    Osgoode Hall Law School’s, “Oh, the Cases You’ll Know”
    My favorite children’s poem, with a twist, as read by faculty at Osgoode Hall Law School.  
Rank this Week: 718

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
  • May 20

    Recent Acquisitions, May 13 – May 17, 2013

    Recent Acquisitions, May 13 – May 17, 2013
    22 new acquisitions in Osgoode Hall Law School Library, including 13 from 2013: The art of the real estate deal Lipson, Barry, 1936- HD 1375 L56 2011 The art of the real estate deal / Barry D. Lipson. Toronto : … Continue reading…
  • May 17

    Summer viewing, Part 1

    Summer viewing, Part 1
    Now that exams are done and the summer has started (never mind the hail last Sunday), it is an opportunity for a collective exhale and a chance to mentally re-calibrate before starting all over again in September (or before going…
  • May 17

    Quicklaw and LexisNexis Academic refresher for RAs on May 31

    Quicklaw and LexisNexis Academic refresher for RAs on May 31
    The Law Library is pleased to offer a Quicklaw and LexisNexisAcademic refresher session for Research Assistants on Friday May 31, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in Room 2003. Quicklaw training will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed ……
Rank this Week: 741

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/
  • May 19

    Harvard and Academic Freedom

    Harvard and Academic Freedom
    It is bad enough that Canadian universities are slowly turning their back on the notion of academic freedom, but when Harvard University starts down that path, things are looking bleak for the West's future.
  • May 18

    400 parts per million, or why we're totally F*#%#$

    400 parts per million, or why we're totally F*#%#$
    Atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide, our most harmful global warming gas, have hit 400 parts per million. It's this kind of rosy news item that Alyssa Battistoni must have borne in mind when she composed one of the best…
  • May 17

    May 2013 Issue of the Toronto Law Journal is Online

    May 2013 Issue of the Toronto Law Journal is Online
    The May issue of the Toronto Law Journal – which publishes pithy comments on recent cases and new legislation of interest to practicing lawyers and legal academics alike – is online here. Commentaries this month cover a new clearing…
Rank this Week: 867

PanCanadian Immigration Law Group

PanCanadian Immigration Law Group

Covers the process of immigrating to Canada.

http://immigrationcanada.pro/blog/
  • May 18

    Finally! The Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program Will Re-Open – But With A Twist

    Finally! The Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program Will Re-Open – But With A Twist
    As many of you are painfully aware, the sponsorship program for parents and grandparents has been suspended since November 2011. That’s right – since 2011 Citizenship and Immigration Canada have not been accepting sponsorship…
  • Apr 29

    Working in Canada Just Got Tougher: Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Coming

    Working in Canada Just Got Tougher: Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Coming
    As I’ve mentioned in the past, if you want to immigrate to Canada and you qualify, you should begin the process immediately, as rules seem to change often these days, and it seems increasingly more difficult to qualify. Following the…
  • Apr 18

    New Federal Skilled Worker Guidelines Released

    New Federal Skilled Worker Guidelines Released
    As you may know, the Federal Skilled Worker Program has been suspended since July 1, 2012 (except for arranged employment applications and those under the PhD. class).  Today, CIC announced that the program will commence on May…
Rank this Week: 2347

techblawg

techblawg

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

http://techblawg.ca/
  • May 18

    weekly tweet roundup

    weekly tweet roundup
    first wave of glassware is rather underwhelming. http://t.co/Jvvg4FqPkD 2013-05-16 fascinating use of crowdsourcing in new google maps. didn't ms do something similar with photos? http://t.co/Pc2ii5vOxC 2013-05-18 [Click on title above to…
  • May 11

    weekly tweet roundup

    weekly tweet roundup
    ee? only 7 rules, it's just that easy to become a tech millionaire. http://t.co/xLJLpO0hlJ 2013-05-06 mixed feelings about the world's first open source, printable gun. and yes, it does fire. http://t.co/cOm1hlHSqu 2013-05-06 us senate passes…
  • May 4

    weekly tweet roundup

    weekly tweet roundup
    thomson reuters patents method to rank lawyers. <sigh> http://t.co/BGuygOWn0T 2013-05-01 lots of love for the red planet – 20,000 folks apply to go to mars. wow. http://t.co/xobkSHgUFN 2013-05-01 founders sometime lose out on exit…
Rank this Week: 368

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/
  • May 18

    Beneficiary Designations of Benefit Plans Under the New Wills, Estates and Succession Act

    Beneficiary Designations of Benefit Plans Under the New Wills, Estates and Succession Act
    The new Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”), which will come into force on March 31, 2014, brings much of British Columbia’s legislation related to succession under one Act. Although much of WESA deals specifically…
  • May 11

    Cost Award in Hsia v. Yen-Zimmerman

    Cost Award in Hsia v. Yen-Zimmerman
    I wrote an earlier post about the case Hsia v. Yen-Zimmerman, in which Mr. Justice Barrow upheld the validity of Chester Hun’s will, which had been challenged by two of his grandchildren. They had alleged that it had not been signed in…
  • May 8

    Small Estate Provisions of Wills, Estates and Succession Act Not Coming Into Force

    Small Estate Provisions of Wills, Estates and Succession Act Not Coming Into Force
    As I have written previously, British Columbia’s new Wills, Estates and Succession Act will come into force on March 31, 2014. This legislation overhauls B.C.’s succession laws.But the provisions allowing for a simplified…
Rank this Week: 912

Wagners Medical Malpractice Lawyer…

Wagners Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers Nova Scotia hospital negligence, birth injuries and doctor negligence.

http://www.wagnersmedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.ca/
  • May 18

    Birth Delivery Often Demands Urgent Care

    Birth Delivery Often Demands Urgent Care
    One particular area of obstetrical care that is especially significant with respect to medical malpractice litigation is the issue of urgency. A sense of urgency so often surrounds the practice of obstetrics when problems arise in the birth…
  • May 15

    Cerebral Palsy Patient Has $3.2 Million Damage Award Restored By Canada's Highest Court

    Cerebral Palsy Patient Has $3.2 Million Damage Award Restored By Canada's Highest Court
    The medical malpractice lawyers at Wagners have represented, and continue to represent, many cerebral palsy patients (and their families) in medical malpractice law suits against the birthing doctor and nurses. Quite recently, the Supreme…
  • May 10

    Medical Malpractice - Failing To See What Was There To Be Seen.

    Medical Malpractice - Failing To See What Was There To Be Seen.
    Unfortunately, it is too often the case that Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI patients are discharged from hospital prematurely, in the face of evidence that they have an ongoing medical complication. An appeal from a medical malpractice…
Rank this Week: 563

Halifax Medical Malpractice Lawyer…

Halifax Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice law, including anaesthesia errors, chiropractic malpractice, emergency room errors, and hospital negligence. By John McKiggan.

http://www.halifaxmedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1044

Lexpeak Immigration

Lexpeak Immigration

Covers US and Canadian immigration law.

http://lexpeakimmig.blogspot.com/
  • May 17

    Electronic I-94 - Travel Advice

    Electronic I-94 - Travel Advice
    We request the travelers to carry a hard-copy of From I94 with them - because a paper Form I-94 is would function as a backup document in the event that CBP officers cannot access the electronic record of admission  at the time that…
  • May 16

    CBP - I-94 Quick reference guide

    CBP - I-94 Quick reference guide
    Customs and Border Protection's reference guide showing different versions of the Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record that may be encountered in the field by local, state and/or federal agencies.See below
  • May 8

    CBO's Statistics on foreigners in US

    CBO's Statistics on foreigners in US
    Interesting ahead of CIR Bills and many amendments to it, Congressional Budget office (CBO) has released various statistics of foreign people in United States. Looks like CIR bill will be better with the amendments. Wait and…
Rank this Week: 426

Canadian Trademark Blog

Canadian Trademark Blog

Commentary on Canadian trademarks & technology law. From Neil Melliship, Larry Munn and Karen Monteith of the Canadian law firm Clark Wilson LLP.

http://www.trademarkblog.ca
  • May 16

    Punitive Damages: Trademark and Copyright Infringement

    Punitive Damages: Trademark and Copyright Infringement
    The most recent case from the Federal Court continues the Court’s tough stance with respect to trademark and copyright infringement in Canada.  In Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Group LLC v. Manoukian, the Court awarded significant…
  • May 10

    No Trademark Monopoly: Red Horse / Black Horse

    No Trademark Monopoly: Red Horse / Black Horse
    In January 2013 the Federal Court considered whether an ordinary beer drinking consumer, on hearing the words RED HORSE, would likely think that RED HORSE must be a beer made by the same company that makes BLACK HORSE.  The Court’s…
  • Mar 28

    An Interplay of Canadian Official Marks and Canadian Trademark

    An Interplay of Canadian Official Marks and Canadian Trademark
    A February 2010 blog, “Professional Designations and Abbreviations, Acronyms and Initials” discussed the summary judgment and permanent injunction obtained by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and…
Rank this Week: 429

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/
  • May 16

    Chicago Mercantile Exchange applies for exemption from clearing agency recognition requirement

    Chicago Mercantile Exchange applies for exemption from clearing agency recognition requirement
    The Ontario Securities Commission announced today that Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. has applied for an exemption from the requirement to be recognized as a clearing agency on the basis that it is subject to an appropriate regulatory…
  • May 15

    OSC to hold crowdfunding roundtable

    OSC to hold crowdfunding roundtable
    The Ontario Securities Commission has announced that it will be hosting a roundtable discussion on June 11 to obtain input from investors regarding investing in small and medium sized enterprises and start-ups. As we discussed in…
  • May 14

    Budget bill would prohibit attempts to engage in fraudulent conduct under commodities legislation

    Budget bill would prohibit attempts to engage in fraudulent conduct under commodities legislation
    As we discussed in a recent post, Ontario's recently-proposed budget bill would amend the Securities Act to tighten up provisions respecting insider trading.  In respect of commodities, section 59.1 of the Commodity Futures…
Rank this Week: 844

Canadian Advertising and Marketing…

Canadian Advertising and Marketing Law

Covers Canadian advertising law. By Steve Szentesi.

http://www.canadianadvertisinglaw.com/
Rank this Week: 1250

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/
  • 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…
  • Apr 27

    How Gen-Y is Redefining Face Time in the Office

    How Gen-Y is Redefining Face Time in the Office
    The Olden Days In the olden days, like, in 2003 before we even had Twitter or LinkedIn or smart phones smarter than the first rockets into space, “face time” only meant spending time in the office long into the evenings so that…
  • Feb 26

    BYOD Part 4: Developing a BYOD Program

    BYOD Part 4: Developing a BYOD Program
    In this fourth piece on Bringing Your Own Device to work, I build upon my past posts that set out the benefits, costs and risks of BYOD.  So you’ve now decided to jump in (or some other reckless decision maker in your organization…
Rank this Week: 1002

Toronto Injury Lawyer Blog

Toronto Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents, insurance and disability claims. By Goldfinger Personal Injury Law.

http://www.torontoinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 15

    My personal injury case is a slam dunk and worth a million dollars: trust me!

    My personal injury case is a slam dunk and worth a million dollars: trust me!
    The calls keep rolling in to our law firm. I'm proud to say that I'm the lawyer who prospective clients will speak to. And, I can say based on all of my years of in-taking such calls that every body thinks they have an AMAZING case that's…
  • May 8

    Life Insurance vs. Disability Insurance vs. Accident Insurance (what's the difference)

    Life Insurance vs. Disability Insurance vs. Accident Insurance (what's the difference)
    When you open a new bank account, often the bank will try to sell you on purchasing additional insurance. Sometimes, that insurance is complementary. Be careful.The same can be offered through your workplace. People think that their job comes…
  • May 6

    Understanding Brain Injury: The invisible Injury

    Understanding Brain Injury: The invisible Injury
    There was a great piece on 60 Minutes last night featuring brain injured American soldiers returning from wars in the Middle East with problems such as depression, mood disorders, anxiety, memory loss, word finding difficulties, blurred…
Rank this Week: 2330

PSW Law Blog

PSW Law Blog

Covers civil litigation, family law and contracts. By Pei-Shing Wang.

http://pswlaw.ca/blog/
Rank this Week: 2148

Duhaime's LawMag

Duhaime's LawMag

Features legal news and opinion on broad range of justice and law topics.

http://www.duhaime.org/LawMag.aspx
Rank this Week: 2889

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/
  • May 15

    An I-797 Approval Notice is Not Always Required for Entry to U.S. under TN Visa Statu

    An I-797 Approval Notice is Not Always Required for Entry to U.S. under TN Visa Statu
    Question: I’m a Canadian citizen with approved TN visa status, which I had obtained at the border. I've just been delayed at Pearson Airport because the U.S. customs official insisted that I have an I-797 form as proof of my TN…
  • May 14

    Can I Buy into the Company that Sponsored Me for a TN Visa?

    Can I Buy into the Company that Sponsored Me for a TN Visa?
    Question: I am a Canadian Veterinarian working in the U.S. on a 3-year TN Visa.  I want to buy into the clinic where I work. Do I need a green card to do so or can this be done on the TN Visa? Reply: Individuals should be…
  • May 13

    TN Visa → J-1 Visa Waiver → Green Card Approval

    TN Visa → J-1 Visa Waiver → Green Card Approval
    Green CardCase Info.Case History / Issues:Applicant was subject to the INA § 212 (e) two-year foreign residence requirement due to previously holding a J-1 visa. She later became a Canadian citizen, obtained TN visa status, and…
Rank this Week: 701

Ontario Condo Law Blog

Ontario Condo Law Blog

Covers recent trends, court decisions, and condo-related news. By Gardiner Miller Arnold LLP.

http://www.ontariocondolaw.com/
  • May 14

    Time to abolish the owner-occupied director position

    Time to abolish the owner-occupied director position
    It is rare for us at Ontario Condo Law Blog to beat up on an underdog, but the owner-occupied reserved position on condo boards is decidedly worthy of that honour. That reserved position (set out in the Condominium Act, 1998, subsections…
  • May 10

    Another cause of owner ignorance: Lousy condo doc package

    Another cause of owner ignorance: Lousy condo doc package
    Those of us who work with condo corporations often grumble that unit owners have no appreciable knowledge or understanding of the declaration, by-laws or rules that govern their condominium.  Indeed, if you ask any 100 (or 1,000 or…
  • Apr 1

    Microblog posts to April 1, 2013 - Court and Tribunal Decision

    Microblog posts to April 1, 2013 - Court and Tribunal Decision
    Canadian courts and tribunals decided plenty of condo law cases during the first quarter of 2013.   Here’s a roundup of the most notable. ONCA: Condo board deemed to know about a claim after unit purchaser with specific…
Rank this Week: 2411

Law Library News

Law Library News

Covers featured books and library announcements. By the John A. Weir Memorial Law Library at the University of Alberta Law Centre.

http://blogs.library.ualberta.ca/law
  • May 14

    Summer 2013 Access to Law Library Material & Information

    Summer 2013 Access to Law Library Material &amp; Information
    The Weir Law Library closed to the general public on May 1st, 2013 and will re-open for fall term on September 3rd, 2013. If you require materials from the Law Library, Place a Hold via the Library Catalogue. Your materials will be available…
  • Apr 29

    May Featured Videos – Hidden Gem

    May Featured Videos – Hidden Gem
    For May I have chosen 10 interesting videos that have not been previously highlighted. Note: as of May 1st the Law Library is swipe card access only. However, you can still borrow these videos by finding them in the online catalogue and using…
  • Apr 4

    Law Library Changes!

    Law Library Changes!
    We regret to announce that as a direct result of the budgetary situation facing the University of Alberta Libraries, the John A. Weir Memorial Law Library will be accessible via swipe card access only from May through August 2013. The Faculty…
Rank this Week: 3451

Altro & Associates Blog

Altro & Associates Blog

Covers Canadian immigration news and laws.

http://www.altrolaw.com
  • May 14

    Incapacity Issues when Owning Florida Real Estate

    Incapacity Issues when Owning Florida Real Estate
    A person is considered incapacitated when they have lost their ability to make important decisions, including those related to their assets or property. What happens to your Florida property if you become mentally incapacitated? Your loved…
  • May 6

    Buying in the U.S. … What About your Canadian Plan?

    Buying in the U.S. … What About your Canadian Plan?
    There is no denying that the United States continues to be a hot spot for many Canadians, and although the housing market crash has begun to recover, prices are still nowhere near where they once were. This coupled with the strength of our…
  • May 2

    Florida: To Buy or Not To Buy?

    Florida: To Buy or Not To Buy?
    “Is now the right time to buy?” This is a question asked by arguably all individuals when considering a real estate purchase – be it in Florida or otherwise. As a home-owner in Montreal I understand that many factors can…
Rank this Week: 4333

Canadian M&A Perspectives

Canadian M&A Perspectives

Covers developments in private and public mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. By McCarthy Tetrault.

http://www.canadianmergersacquisitions.com
  • May 14

    You Can’t Always Get What You Want

    You Can’t Always Get What You Want
    Making realistic projections during an auction processBy Robert Hansen and Shane C. D'Souza The recent Delaware ruling in In Ancestry.com Inc. Shareholder Litigation provides a cautionary tale relating to a target company developing…
  • May 9

    Challenges for State-Owned Enterprises Arising From Proposed Amendments to the Investment Canada Act

    Challenges for State-Owned Enterprises Arising From Proposed Amendments to the Investment Canada Act
    By Oliver J. Borgers and Michele Siu The Canadian government’s Bill C-60 contains proposed amendments to the Investment Canada Act that will significantly impact foreign investors whom the Canadian government considers as state-owned…
  • May 6

    Ignorance is not bliss: beware minimal due diligence

    Ignorance is not bliss: beware minimal due diligence
    Lessons from the Quebec Court of AppealBy Martin Boodman and Shane C. D'Souza The Quebec Court of Appeal’s decision in Francoeur v. 4417186 Canada Inc., 2013 QCCA 191, provides a cautionary tale on the dangers of entering into a share…
Rank this Week: 1945

Employment and Labour Law

Employment and Labour Law

Covers employment law in Canada. BY FMC Law.

http://www.employmentandlabour.com
  • 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…
  • Mar 20

    Employee Jailed for Accepting Bribe

    Employee Jailed for Accepting Bribe
    An employee of a drive test centre has been jailed for accepting a bribe from a driving instructor, who has also been jailed. Harvey Aitchison worked as a driving examiner for DriveTest Centre, the agency that tests Ontario drivers, in…
Rank this Week: 1202