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Aboriginal Law Blog

Aboriginal Law Blog

Covers aboriginal law in Canada. By Davis LLP.

http://www.davis.ca/en/blog/Aboriginal-Law
Rank this Week: 2862

Adam Zasada's Ontario Construction…

Adam Zasada's Ontario Construction Law and Litigation Blog

Covers construction law and litigation in Canada and, in particular, the Province of Ontario. By Robson Carpenter LLP.

http://www.ontarioconstructionlaw.com/
  • Apr 13

    Ontario Government to seek intervenor status in Waterloo Region’s appeal of OMB ruling

    Ontario Government to seek intervenor status in Waterloo Region’s appeal of OMB ruling
    Kitchener-Waterloo’s main journalistic rag, The Record, reports that the Ontario Government will apply to the Court to become an intervenor (an intervenor is a party added to a court proceeding as a result of an interest in…
  • Apr 8

    Globe and Mail Interview: EllisDon CEO Geoff Smith: Building a different construction company

    Globe and Mail Interview: EllisDon CEO Geoff Smith: Building a different construction company
    Today’s online Globe and Mail posted a short but interesting article summarizing an interview of EllisDon’s President, Geoff Smith by the Globe & Mail’s Gordon Pitts.  Read the article here. The most…
  • Mar 31

    To arbitrate or litigate…that is the question

    To arbitrate or litigate…that is the question
    In the last decade or so, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) – mediation and arbitration – has come a long way.  In fact, a good argument can be made that the “A” in ADR could probably be dropped. Briefly,…
Rank this Week: 3124

Adam's Law Blog

Adam's Law Blog

Covers criminal justice, small claims court, practice management.

http://www.aglawblog.ca
  • May 9

    Las Vegas Public Defender Retreat: Interview With Dave Rendahl

    Las Vegas Public Defender Retreat: Interview With Dave Rendahl
    For the past four years I have been privileged to attend the annual Public Defender Retreat in Las Vegas. This year the conference was attended by over 20 of my colleagues from Toronto as well as lawyers from across Ontario (my first year…
  • May 8

    Being Masked During an Unlawful Assembly or Riot

    Being Masked During an Unlawful Assembly or Riot
    Yesterday I was interviewed for a Global National story about Conservative MP Blake Richards’ private member’s bill seeking to make it a criminal offence to be masked while participating in a riot or unlawful assembly and includes some…
  • May 5

    Las Vegas Public Defender Retreat: Interview With Dave Rendahl

    Las Vegas Public Defender Retreat: Interview With Dave Rendahl
    For the past four years I have been privileged to attend the annual Public Defender Retreat in Las Vegas. This year the conference was attended by over 20 of my colleagues from Toronto as well as lawyers from across Ontario (my first year…
Rank this Week: 4883

Alexander Holburn Aviation Law…

Alexander Holburn Aviation Law Blog

Covers developments in Canadian aviation law. By Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang LLP.

http://www.airlawblog.com
  • Nov 22

    Foreign Carriers Must Comply With Canadian Privacy Law

    Foreign Carriers Must Comply With Canadian Privacy Law
    A Canadian resident sought information from KLM about its policies and practices relating to the management of his personal information as a passenger. The airline was slow to respond and ultimately provided a minimal response. The passenger…
  • Nov 20

    14th Annual Aviation Conference

    14th Annual Aviation Conference
    The aviation partners of Paterson, MacDougall LLP and Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP are pleased to announce that the 14th Annual Aviation Conference will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel and…
  • Oct 3

    Airline Customer Service Issue Creates Liability Under the Montreal Convention

    Airline Customer Service Issue Creates Liability Under the Montreal Convention
    Mr. Gontcharov travelled by air from the Dominican Republic to his home in Toronto.  During the flight, he complained to the flight attendant that he was cold and requested that she either turn the heat up or provide him with a blanket. …
Rank this Week: 3623

All About Estates

All About Estates

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

http://www.allaboutestates.ca/
  • May 23

    Social Q’

    Social Q’
    Proper etiquette or fair vs. equal
  • May 22

    Deceased Suffered from Schizophrenia, But Still Capable of Making a Will

    Deceased Suffered from Schizophrenia, But Still Capable of Making a Will
    A recent Manitoba case serves as a reminder that simply because a person suffers from a mental illness does not necessarily mean that she lacks the requisite capacity to make a will. Although Ann Ogilvie suffered from schizophrenia for more…
  • 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?
Rank this Week: 339

Altro & Associates Blog

Altro & Associates Blog

Covers Canadian immigration news and laws.

http://www.altrolaw.com
  • May 22

    Breaking: Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Support Gang of Eight’s US Immigration Reform Bill

    Breaking: Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Support Gang of Eight’s US Immigration Reform Bill
    After long hours of debate and voting on various proposed amendments to the bill, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted last night to support the new US immigration reform bill. None of the amendments approved in committee appear to have any…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1755

Andrei Mincov's Articles

Andrei Mincov's Articles

Covers copyright and its interdependence with the overall political regime.

http://mincov.com/articles
  • Sep 11

    Civilization or Mindless Helplessne

    Civilization or Mindless Helplessne
    Often when I argue the case for individual rights and radical departure from government regulation, I hear words to the effect that it is the collectively financed government regulation that creates the framework for a civilized life, from…
  • Jun 17

    Monument to Human Devolution

    Monument to Human Devolution
    There once was a time in human history when monuments stood for something. They used to be erected to celebrate triumphs and achievements. Sometimes, they were built to commemorate national losses and tragedies. This happens no more. We are…
  • May 29

    In Support of Abolition of Laws Prohibiting Private Discrimination

    In Support of Abolition of Laws Prohibiting Private Discrimination
    Most people unwittingly consider laws against private discrimination one of the greatest social achievements of the modern times.  In this article I will explain how these laws are nothing more than a tool of everyone’s enslavement.
Rank this Week: 2736

Ballad in Plain E

Ballad in Plain E

Covers law libraries and library technicians.

http://www.balladinplaine.com
  • May 13

    Ballad in Plain E is going into hibernation

    Ballad in Plain E is going into hibernation
    I guess I knew this day would come, but surprisingly, I’m not sad about it. With lots of exciting but time-consuming things happening in my life lately, and a moderately successful new group blogging endeavour underway, I’m just…
  • Mar 26

    The value of law library staff: the position, or the person?

    The value of law library staff: the position, or the person?
    Karen over at Library Technician Dialog has just written a great post entitled “A Value Proposition“.  In it she explains something we’ve been thinking and talking about lately: why Winnipeg law firms don’t employ as…
  • Mar 24

    Ada Lovelace Day 2009: Marg Anderson and Darlene Taylor

    Ada Lovelace Day 2009: Marg Anderson and Darlene Taylor
    I’ve been thinking all day about who I might write about for Ada Lovelace Day, the day that celebrates women and technology. I realised that it would only be fitting to write about two women who taught me during my two years doing the…
Rank this Week: 5206

BC Criminal Law Blog

BC Criminal Law Blog

Offers news, information and commentary on British Columbia criminal law. By Stern and Albert.

http://www.bccriminallawblog.com/
  • Jun 26

    Supreme Court of Canada says deterrence not a factor that may be considered under the Youth Criminal Justice Act

    Supreme Court of Canada says deterrence not a factor that may be considered under the Youth Criminal Justice Act
    Last week the Supreme Court of Canada ruled unanimously that the Youth Criminal Justice Act, as written, does not allow judges to increase a sentence for the purposes of deterring youth crime. The Court held that the legislature deliberately…
  • Jun 15

    Bill C-19 proposes new Criminal Code offence for street racing.

    Bill C-19 proposes new Criminal Code offence for street racing.
    On June 15th the federal government introduced Bill C-19, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (street racing) and to make consequential amendments to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. The new legislation is aimed at providing harsh…
  • Jun 1

    B.C. Gun Amnesty Announced for June 2006

    B.C. Gun Amnesty Announced for June 2006
    Solicitor General John Les announced a month long, province-wide gun amnesty in B.C. yesterday. The amnesty will last for the month of June and is aimed at trying to collect some of the estimated 90,000 unregistered guns that are in the…
Rank this Week: 2295

Business Law Blog

Business Law Blog

Covers commercial litigation, directors and shareholders, and securities issues in Canada. Edited by Dan Parlow and Neil Kornfield.

http://www.businesslawblog.ca
  • Mar 7

    REMOVAL OF AN ARBITRATOR IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

    REMOVAL OF AN ARBITRATOR IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
    Section 18(1) of the British Columbia Commercial Arbitration Act[1] (the “Act”) provides two grounds upon which a party may apply to a court to remove an arbitrator: arbitral error and undue delay. Arbitral error replaced the…
  • Jan 7

    Supreme Court rules that employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the workplace

    Supreme Court rules that employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the workplace
    By Shafik Bhalloo In a recent criminal decision, R. v. Cole[1], the Supreme Court of Canada provided much needed guidance on when an employee may reasonably expect  data stored on his work issued computer will be treated as…
  • Dec 14

    Securities Law for the Small Business, or When Does Securities Law Apply to Me?

    Securities Law for the Small Business, or When Does Securities Law Apply to Me?
    Many entrepreneurs perceive securities laws to apply only to large publicly-listed entities.  However, securities laws apply to every business, and business owners should include securities compliance in their corporate oversight…
Rank this Week: 3412

Calgary Criminal Lawyers' Weekly

Calgary Criminal Lawyers' Weekly

Covers current developments of the criminal justice system in Calgary, Alberta. By Michael Bates.

http://calgarycriminallawyer.blogspot.com/
  • Aug 19

    What are the real costs of Civil Forfeiture?

    What are the real costs of Civil Forfeiture?
    It is easy to put up statistics and make yourself look good and the Alberta Attorney General / Solicitor General, Jonathan Denis, has just had help from the Calgary Herald / Edmonton Journal in a feel-good story about the province's Civil…
  • Aug 19

    Herald Editor Needs Hacker

    Herald Editor Needs Hacker
    Okay, maybe just some diligent fact-finding would do. I say this in response to the recent Herald editorial comment entitled "Impaired Judgment" which discusses the impaired driving sentencing decision of Alberta Provincial Court Judge Anne…
  • Jan 12

    Can I Trust You With My Life?

    Can I Trust You With My Life?
    Dear Sgt. Patrick Webb,As Alberta spokesman for the RCMP, I ask you this question. Can I trust the members of Canada's historic national police service with my life and the lives of my family?I expect that you will deliver an emphatic "Yes,…
Rank this Week: 3267

Canada Immigration Blog

Canada Immigration Blog

Covers issues related to immigrating to Canada. By David Cohen.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-blog/
  • Apr 30

    For the Price of a Cup of Coffee

    For the Price of a Cup of Coffee
    Ponder the following questions: Why haven’t we seen a drop in unemployment rates for certain groups of job-seekers – recent graduates, new immigrants, aboriginals, the unemployed? Why aren’t wages increasing, even in high…
  • Mar 27

    Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

    Justice Delayed is Justice Denied
    Citizenship and Immigration Canada is patting itself on the back these days for having reduced the backlog of permanent resident applications by forty percent since its high water mark in 2008. When it comes to the processing of citizenship…
  • Feb 28

    What’s in a Name?

    What’s in a Name?
    When it comes to Canadian immigration, actually quite a bit is in a name, especially if the name is “Murphy” or “Sharma”. Canada has become a magnet for young unemployed and underemployed workers from Ireland. The…
Rank this Week: 4571

Canadian Advertising and Marketing…

Canadian Advertising and Marketing Law

Covers Canadian advertising law. By Steve Szentesi.

http://www.canadianadvertisinglaw.com/
Rank this Week: 1671

Canadian Advocate

Canadian Advocate

Covers immigration, refugee, employment/labour, and occupational health & safety law in Canada. By Abimanyu Singam.

http://canadianadvocate.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 4837

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: 670

Canadian Competition & Antitrust…

Canadian Competition & Antitrust Law

Covers Canadian competition law. By by Steve Szentesi.

http://www.ipvancouverblog.com/
Rank this Week: 366

Canadian Constitutional Law

Canadian Constitutional Law

Covers constitutional law changes and developments in Canada. By FMC Law.

http://www.canadianconstitutionallaw.com/
Rank this Week: 4348

Canadian Criminal Lawyer's Blog

Canadian Criminal Lawyer's Blog

By Daniel Brown.

http://www.yourbestdefence.com/legal-commentary/
  • Mar 21

    Image consulting for lawyers and their client

    Image consulting for lawyers and their client
    Image Consulting 101- What lawyers need to know:It is often said that perception is reality. In court, first impressions are vitally important given that trial judges, prosecutors and jurors have very little opportunity to evaluate the…
  • Mar 14

    Considering immigration consequences on sentencing

    Considering immigration consequences on sentencing
    Earlier this week, the Supreme Court of Canada released their ruling in R. v. Pham 2013 SCC 15 which answers the question, “What weight should be given to collateral immigration consequences in sentencing?” Mr. Pham…
  • Mar 6

    Public Mischief Charge in Canada

    Public Mischief Charge in Canada
    Public Mischief Lawyer TorontoIt is a crime in Canada to cause a police officer to enter on or continue an investigation with the intent to mislead them in any of the following scenarios:(a) making a false statement that accuses some ……
Rank this Week: 4099

Canadian Insurance Blog

Canadian Insurance Blog

By Mike Thomas.

http://insuranceblog.harpergrey.com/
  • May 6

    Claims of deceit will generally not give rise to insurance coverage

    Claims of deceit will generally not give rise to insurance coverage
    No coverage under homeowner policy for claim against vendor for fraudulent misrepresentation leading to sale of home. Chrysanthis v. Ali, [2013] O.J. No. 1239, March 18, 2013, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, D.F. Baltman J.The defendant…
  • May 6

    Subcontractors may not benefit from a third party lease.

    Subcontractors may not benefit from a third party lease.
    Defendant construction company could not benefit from a clause in a lease between the plaintiff lessee and a third party lessor requiring plaintiff to obtain construction insurance to defeat a claim by the plaintiff against the defendant…
  • May 6

    An insurer may be added as a defendant after the expiration of an applicable limitation period

    An insurer may be added as a defendant after the expiration of an applicable limitation period
    Application to add insurer providing uninsured motorist coverage as defendant allowed after expiration of applicable limitation period. Tomescu v. Sarhan, [2013] O.J. No. 1059, March 11, 2013, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, T.A. Bielby…
Rank this Week: 2066

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 23

    Can we talk?

    Can we talk?
    Considerations for disclosure of material information in the necessary course of business.By Patrick Boucher Your company is contemplating a potential transaction and you would like to share your project with one or more major shareholders…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1173

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: 913

Canadian Privacy Law Blog

Canadian Privacy Law Blog

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

http://www.privacylawyer.ca/blog/
  • May 23

    Canadian Privacy Commissioner calls for significant overhaul of country's privacy law

    Canadian Privacy Commissioner calls for significant overhaul of country's privacy law
    Today, at the International Association of Privacy Professionals Canadian conference, the Canadian Privacy Commissioner unveiled her proposals for significant privacy law reforms. Some of this is not very surprising, but there were some…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 752

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 23

    Amendments to instrument regarding designated rating organizations approved

    Amendments to instrument regarding designated rating organizations approved
    The OSC announced today that amendments to the registration, prospectus and continuous disclosure rules related to National Instrument 25-101 Designated Rating Organizations have received Ministerial approval. As we've previously…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 889

Canadian Tax Law Blog

Canadian Tax Law Blog

Covers the taxation of individuals, corporations, trusts and partnerships in Canada. By Lawson Lundell LLP.

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

    Tax Blog Shutting Down

    Tax Blog Shutting Down
    Thank you for following our Canadian Tax Law Blog. Please note this blog will be shut down by June 1, 2012. You may continue to access our tax resources by visiting www.lawsonlundell.com/resources.html. For information on our Tax Group visit…
  • Mar 15

    Employee Life and Health Trusts and Health and Welfare Trust

    Employee Life and Health Trusts and Health and Welfare Trust
    The relatively recent introduction of Employee Life and Health Trusts (“ELHT”) resulted in significant uncertainty in the pension benefits industry in Canada. After commentary from the pension benefits community, legislation from the…
  • Mar 7

    Canadian Tax Rates, Not Quite a Tax Haven

    Canadian Tax Rates, Not Quite a Tax Haven
    Canada has not historically been known for its favourable levels of taxation.  However, in the course of the past decade, corporate tax rates have been steadily reduced with the result that favourable rates of taxation are incurred by…
Rank this Week: 5219

Canadian Tax Litigation

Canadian Tax Litigation

Covers Canadian tax litigation developments. By FMC Law.

http://www.canadiantaxlitigation.com/
Rank this Week: 1187

Canadian Toronto Immigration…

Canadian Toronto Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers Canadian immigration law from a Toronto perspective. By Max Chaudhary.

http://www.chaudharylaw.com/
  • Sep 22

    Canadian immigration: fewer offices, longer processing times.

    Canadian immigration: fewer offices, longer processing times.
    The Processing time for in-Canada marriage cases that are deemed to be slightly unusual is at least three years.  Part of this is due to the curious transnational nature of in-Canada immigration processing.  An in Canada marriage case for…
  • Sep 13

    Canada: A mecca for the Sex Trade?

    Canada: A mecca for the Sex Trade?
    A client of mine is a pastor on a work permit in Canada. He arranged for his 40-something year old wife to enter Canada on a work permit as well. She obtained the work permit. It was an open work permit. Open work permits state, “any…
  • Aug 29

    Proposed regulations respecting Canada’s federal skilled worker program

    Proposed regulations respecting Canada’s federal skilled worker program
    On August 17 2012, Canada’s immigration Department announced proposed changes to the federal skilled worker program.  The department intends to give effect to these changes in January 2013.
Rank this Week: 4140

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: 456

Charities and Giving

Charities and Giving

Provides information on charities and charitable contributions in Canada. From the Canada Revenue Agency.

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/chrts/whtsnw/menu-eng.html?rss
Rank this Week: 3558

Charter Cases

Charter Cases

Covers court decisions involving Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

http://www.chartercases.com/
  • Apr 4

    R. v. Mailhot, 2013 SCC 17

    R. v. Mailhot, 2013 SCC 17
    In a brief but meaningful decision rendered March 28, 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada insisted on a new trial for Jean Philippe Mailhot, an accused individual whose right to a fair trial had been compromised by comments of the trial judge…
  • Apr 4

    R. v. TELUS Communications Co., 2013 SCC 16

    R. v. TELUS Communications Co., 2013 SCC 16
    The telecommunications carrier, Telus, kept a backup of all text messages sent over its wireless network, potentially allowing customers to recover messages which had been accidentally deleted. Police had obtained a general warrant to access…
  • Apr 4

    Saskatchewan (Human Rights Commission) v. Whatcott, 2013 SCC 11

    Saskatchewan (Human Rights Commission) v. Whatcott, 2013 SCC 11
    The Whatcott case was brought to the Supreme Court of Canada on appeal from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, which had found that a number of pamphlets critical of homosexual behaviour did not meet the test for “hate speech”…
Rank this Week: 4230

Christian Pearce

Christian Pearce

Covers Canadian criminal justice issues.

http://cplegal.ca/criminallawnews/
  • Jul 22

    Interviewed about Toronto gun violence in Globe & Mail

    Interviewed about Toronto gun violence in Globe & Mail
    The Globe & Mail’s Adrian Morrow interviewed me about the issue of gun violence in Toronto for this piece, “New attitude dismisses code of the street-gang world.” He quotes me on the role of police and a subject that was … Continue…
  • Jul 19

    The Star connects shooting, hip-hop and Hennessy

    The Star connects shooting, hip-hop and Hennessy
    The Star’s Antonia Zerbisias found a way to reintroduce hip-hop into the dialogue surrounding gun violence in the streets of Toronto. Concentrating on the French cognac brand Hennessy and tracing its history, Zerbisias Googles up a bunch of…
  • Jul 6

    Colleague strikes down mandatory minimum sentence

    Colleague strikes down mandatory minimum sentence
    Criminal defence lawyer Jeffrey Mazin struck a blow for Charter rights this month, after he successfully argued to strike down the mandatory minimum sentence for offering to transfer a firearm contained in s. 99 of the Criminal Code. Mazin…
Rank this Week: 3055

Clean Energy & Technology Blog

Clean Energy & Technology Blog

Follows new and issues emerging in the Clean Energy and Technology sector as well as relevant developments in the applicable regulatory regimes and governing laws. By Lawson Lundell LLP.

http://www.cleanenergyandtechnologyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 5220

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: 1144

Condo Development Blog

Condo Development Blog

Provides commentary to real estate developers, builders, and land use planners. By Robson Carpenter LLP.

http://www.rcllp.ca/condo/
  • Apr 18

    Board Members Behaving Badly Results in Personal Liability

    Board Members Behaving Badly Results in Personal Liability
    Part 2 of 2: Professionals’ Opinions Make the Difference Between Payment and Protection Post by: Khiam Nong In a recent post, we outlined the cases of two condominium boards of directors who were chastised quite thoroughly by judges of…
  • Apr 3

    Board Members Behaving Badly Results in Personal Liability

    Board Members Behaving Badly Results in Personal Liability
    Part 1 of 2 Post by: Khiam Nong Recent decisions of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice demonstrate that members of Boards of Directors of condominium corporations who do not carry out their duties in a good faith manner risk ……
  • Mar 11

    HST REBATES ON NEW HOUSING (INCLUDING REBATES FOR RENTALS)

    HST REBATES ON NEW HOUSING (INCLUDING REBATES FOR RENTALS)
    Post by: Khiam Nong Builders who sell new or substantially renovated housing need to be aware of the HST New Housing Rebate (“NHR”).  The NHR can be assigned to a builder from home purchasers (“Purchasers”) on the…
Rank this Week: 3800

Condo Reporter

Condo Reporter

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

http://www.condoreporter.com/
  • May 22

    Unsuccessful Lawsuit by Condo Owner - The Cost Implication

    Unsuccessful Lawsuit by Condo Owner - The Cost Implication
    Posted by Barbara HolmesIn a previous blog, we reported on a case, Harvey v. Elgin Condominium Corporation No. 3, where an unhappy unit owner sued the Corporation for various alleged infractions relating to the replacement of existing wooden…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 308

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…
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Connie Crosby Links

Connie Crosby Links

Documenting the World Wide Web, one webpage at a time.

http://conniecrosbylinks.blogspot.com/
  • May 1

    Negotation Skills for Librarian

    Negotation Skills for Librarian
    My colleague Yasmin was asking if I knew of any materials on negotiation skills. Here are a few things I came up with:We covered it at NE2007 -- the audio is on this page-- http://www.law-lib.utoronto.ca/NE2007/Proceedings.html it is program…
  • Mar 12

    South by Southwest - Connie's SXSW Link

    South by Southwest - Connie's SXSW Link
    South by Southwest is not just a music event, but also a big event in the social media industry. I'm pulling together a few links to help me track everything while I watch from afar:Main page: http://www.sxsw.com/Schedule: …
  • Feb 25

    Stem Legal Update

    Stem Legal Update
    My friend and colleague Steve Matthews of Stem Legal is a busy guy! Here are some of his recent announcements:
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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: 659

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 23

    Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-05-23

    Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-05-23
    Canadian hockey bag maker sues Adidas unit over bag design http://t.co/SJ9tNkdo5I -> Twitter granted 'refresh' patent, vows to use it only defensively http://t.co/vDBzvKFnl0 -> Apple Defends Offshore Decisions That Result in Low Taxes…
  • May 22

    Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-05-22

    Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-05-22
    The Internet, which lives forever, is a stalker’s best torture device http://t.co/dONJCIBXrF -> US Supreme Court to hear another Case Involving Licensees in Good Standing who Challenge Patent Rights http://t.co/2t7OD7hUZE -> Judge…
  • 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…
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CyberInquirer

CyberInquirer

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

http://cyberinquirer.com
  • May 12

    The Posts have Come Back… To Cyberinquirer

    The Posts have Come Back… To Cyberinquirer
    Since last we visited, your humble Publisher has moved on to the Law Offices of Richard J. Bortnick, where I am Managing Director (very European, if I do say so myself). A number of dedicated readers and friends (you know who you are) have…
  • Mar 13

    Cyber Liability Insurance: Ensuring Adequate Coverage in the Age of E-Commerce

    Cyber Liability Insurance: Ensuring Adequate Coverage in the Age of E-Commerce
    I.     Introduction: Insurance Products for Cyber Risks Increasing reports of cyber intrusions, data theft and computer system malfunctions have led a rapidly-growing number of companies to purchase insurance coverage to…
  • Jan 27

    Power to the People: Social Media Technologies Mediating Corporate Social Governance

    Power to the People: Social Media Technologies Mediating Corporate Social Governance
    The measure of effectiveness of a CEO and its executive board has always been the degree to which the business is achieving its purpose. Whether in Canada, the U.S., Europe or Asia, an executive board’s purpose should be to increase…
Rank this Week: 1738

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/
  • May 13

    Spam Smart Tip: Who’s Your Family?

    Spam Smart Tip: Who’s Your Family?
    Sometimes legislative or regulatory definitions create ambiguity rather than clarity. The definition of “family relationship” in the draft Industry Canada regulations regarding Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) is a case…
  • May 6

    International Internet Privacy Sweep

    International Internet Privacy Sweep
    the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has announced that the Federal Trade Commission, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office, the OPC and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia…
  • May 4

    Spam Smart Tip: Understand the meaning of “commercial character”

    Spam Smart Tip: Understand the meaning of “commercial character”
    Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) restricts the ability of organizations to send commercial electronic messages without the consent of the recipient. A critical step in the decision tree is, therefore, to determine what constitutes…
Rank this Week: 1884

Davis LLP - Family Law Blog

Davis LLP - Family Law Blog

Covers family law in Canada. By Davis LLP.

http://www.davis.ca/en/blog/Family-Law
  • May 9

    Determining Material Change in Circumstances in Spousal Support Variation Application

    Determining Material Change in Circumstances in Spousal Support Variation Application
    In L.M.P. v. L.S., 2011 SCC 64, the wife appealed a judgment from the Quebec Court of Appeal,  which affirmed a decision reducing and then terminating her spousal support. The wife was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis shortly after the…
  • Dec 29

    Withdrawal of Affidavit

    Withdrawal of Affidavit
    In Ariss v. Ariss, 2011 ABQB 435 [Ariss], the wife brought an Application to unfile an Affidavit sworn by her in support of an Interim Order for child support and spousal support. Subsequently, the issues regarding support were settled out…
  • Nov 28

    Changes to Federal Child Support Table

    Changes to Federal Child Support Table
    Changes to the Federal Child Support Tables come into force on December 31, 2011.   The effect on existing child support obligations will vary depending on income levels and the effect of federal and provincial or territorial tax rules. …
Rank this Week: 3945

Defamation Law Blog

Defamation Law Blog

Provides defamation news and legal analysis with a Canadian focus. By Matthew Nied.

http://defamationlawblog.wordpress.com
  • Mar 30

    Ross River Dena Council v. Government of Yukon: “Open Entry” Mining Claims and the Duty to Consult

    Ross River Dena Council v. Government of Yukon: “Open Entry” Mining Claims and the Duty to Consult
    In Ross River Dena Council v. Government of Yukon, 2012 YKCA 14, the Yukon Court of Appeal unanimously held that the Government of Yukon has a duty to consult with First Nations before recording mineral claims staked in areas claimed by First…
  • Mar 20

    Antrium Truck Centre v. Ontario: Injurious Affection and Private Nuisance

    Antrium Truck Centre v. Ontario: Injurious Affection and Private Nuisance
    In Antrium Truck Centre Ltd. v. Ontario (Minister of Transportation), 2013 SCC 13, the Supreme Court of Canada reviewed the law of injurious affection, which occurs when a defendant’s activities interfere with the claimant’s use…
  • Feb 17

    Tang v. Zhang: Forfeited Deposits and Proof of Damage

    Tang v. Zhang: Forfeited Deposits and Proof of Damage
    In Tang v. Zhang, 2013 BCCA 52, the British Columbia Court of Appeal considered the interpretation of “deposit” clauses in standard form contracts for the purchase and sale of real estate. The key issue was this: where a…
Rank this Week: 2874

Disability Denied - Ontario…

Disability Denied - Ontario Disability Lawyer Blog

Discusses Canadian disability insurance court cases, denial of benefits, and policy recissions. By Mark Yazdani.

http://disabledlaw.ca/disability_denied_blog/
  • Apr 17

    Reasons Claims are Denied #4 – “Workplace Conflict”

    Reasons Claims are Denied #4 – “Workplace Conflict”
    Conflicts with co-workers and management are regular occurrences in all manner of workplaces throughout Canada. Disputes with co-workers can arise over personality clashes, jealousy, gossip/backbiting, sexual harassment and competition.…
  • Jan 23

    Consult a Disability Lawyer before agreeing to a Lump Sum Settlement

    Consult a Disability Lawyer before agreeing to a Lump Sum Settlement
    Occasionally, an insurance company will approach a disabled claimant and offer to pay them a one-time lump sum payment rather than continuing to pay monthly disability benefits. In exchange, the claimant signs a “Full and Final” release…
  • Dec 13

    Tips for Disability Claimants #2 – Avoid Opening a Facebook Account

    Tips for Disability Claimants #2 – Avoid Opening a Facebook Account
    Over the last several years, insurance companies have been aggressively pursuing access to claimants’ online profiles with Facebook and other social media networks. Their primary goal is to obtain photographs that depict a claimant engaged…
Rank this Week: 4483

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 23

    Why Do Workers Support Policies To Weaken Labour Rights?

    Why Do Workers Support Policies To Weaken Labour Rights?
    My colleague here at the School of HRM at York, Tony Fang, found a while back that the union wage premium in Canada is about 7.7% (see page 13), meaning that unionized workers earn that much more on average than nonunion workers.…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 497

Dot Indicia

Dot Indicia

Covers information, privacy and security from a Canadian perspective. By Michael Power.

http://michaelpower.ca
  • Apr 30

    FATCA Revisited

    FATCA Revisited
    I’ve written about FATCA before, here and here, with respect to the privacy law implications of this American tax compliance initiative. However, I was recently presented with a letter on the subject that made me pause.  A noted…
  • Mar 18

    Privacy Audits: The Subject of “Controls”

    Privacy Audits: The Subject of “Controls”
    When one considers the subject of privacy audits, the first impulse is to ask about the purpose and scope of the audit,  followed by a question as to what privacy controls are in play. While purpose and scope can be more readily defined,…
  • Feb 20

    Are people expecting too much privacy from Cole?

    Are people expecting too much privacy from Cole?
    Since the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision in R. v. Cole was issued in October 2012, I’ve seen press reports, blog posts and law firm newsletter articles talk about the existence of computer-related expectations of privacy in an…
Rank this Week: 3400