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Slaw

Slaw

A Canadian cooperative weblog on all things legal.

http://www.slaw.ca
  • Jun 18

    Gaps in Electronic Legislation

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

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

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

    Tips Tuesday

    Tips Tuesday
    Here are excerpts from the most recent tips on SlawTips, the site that each week offers up useful advice, short and to the point, on technology, research and practice. Technology Use Google Docs to Alter PDF Documents Dan Pinnington PDF…
Rank this Week: 27

Michael Geist's Blog

Michael Geist's Blog

Covers technology and DRM. By Michael Geist.

http://www.michaelgeist.ca
  • Jun 18

    Debating Surveillance and the Law in Canada

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

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

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

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

    Canada Moves Forward With WIPO Internet Treaty Ratification But It Likely Won't Be Final Until 2014
    Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore tabled  the WIPO Internet Treaties (the WIPO Copyright Treaty and the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty) earlier this week in the House of Commons, starting the process of Canadian…
Rank this Week: 35

Toronto Estate Law Blog

Toronto Estate Law Blog

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

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

    Joint Tenancy and Bankrupt Estates - Who Gets the House?

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

    The End of the Secret Swiss Bank Account

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

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

    Hull on Estates #335 - Ethical Red Flags for the Estate and Trust Adviser
     Listen to: Hull on Estates Episode #335 – Ethical Red Flags for the Estate and Trust Adviser Today on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Saman Jaffery discuss one of the presentations at the recent STEP Canada Conference, titled…
Rank this Week: 84

Library Boy

Library Boy

Features legal research news. By Michel-Adrien Sheppard.

http://micheladrien.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 94

Life of a Law Student: All Feeds

Life of a Law Student: All Feeds

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

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

    Evidence 10: Authentication and Original Writing

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

    Evidence #9: Presumption

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

    Evidence #8: Lay and Expert Witnesse

    Evidence #8: Lay and Expert Witnesse
    In Evidence, episode 8, we’re talking about who can testify and how the testimony must occur. Rule 602. Lack of Personal Knowledge
Rank this Week: 132

Wise Law Blog

Wise Law Blog

Covers law and politics. By Garry J. Wise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Friday, June 14, 2013
    Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, June 14, 2013:Soccer turban dispute affecting players of all ages Failure to pay annual bonus may be constructive dismissal in BC Biotech industry says Supreme…
Rank this Week: 165

Law is Cool

Law is Cool

Law school blog and podcast from Canada.

http://lawiscool.com
Rank this Week: 182

Estate Law Canada

Estate Law Canada

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

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

    5 celebrity estate planning mistake

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

    Is your medical care directive up to date?

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

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

    Will withholding the Release force an executor to give funds outright instead of in trust?
    What can you do if your inheritance is held in a trust and you'd prefer to receive it outright? A reader recently asked me whether withholding the Release would be an effective method of forcing the executor to pay the funds to him outright.…
Rank this Week: 231

ICBC Law

ICBC Law

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

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

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

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

    Lay Opinion Evidence Addressing An Athlete’s Potential

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

    Boundaries of Lay Opinion Evidence Discussed by BC Supreme Court

    Boundaries of Lay Opinion Evidence Discussed by BC Supreme Court
    Generally opinion evidence is only admissible at trial by a duly qualified expert.  One exception to this rule relates to lay witnesses being able to provide a Court with opinions in limited circumstance.  Reasons for judgement were…
Rank this Week: 235

Global Philanthropy

Global Philanthropy

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

http://www.globalphilanthropy.ca/index.php/blog/
Rank this Week: 280

Saxe Envirolaw News

Saxe Envirolaw News

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

http://envirolaw.com
  • Jun 18

    More on that rare tree victory

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

    Endangered Species Act: permit by rule going ahead

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

    Oil Sands tailings pond management not meeting environmental target

    Oil Sands tailings pond management not meeting environmental target
    The Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board has released its  2012 Tailings Management Assessment Report, Oil Sands Mining Industry. It concludes: 6 Conclusions Industry performance over the 2010/2012 reporting period has not…
Rank this Week: 295

Excess Copyright

Excess Copyright

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Good News from Simcoe Hall at University of Toronto re Access Copyright (#ACdeal)
    U of T has shown strong leadership by decisively giving Access Copyright notice that it will exercise its right to not extend the current license beyond the end of the year. In doing so, U of T invites AC to negotiate a better deal:……
Rank this Week: 328

Doorey's Workplace Law Blog

Doorey's Workplace Law Blog

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

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

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

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

    I’m Off to Barcelona!

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

    ‘Insubordinate’ Articling Student Dismissed For Cause

    ‘Insubordinate’ Articling Student Dismissed For Cause
    A lawyer in British Columbia has lost his wrongful dismissal case against a law firm that fired him for insubordination.  The employee had articled for less than 3 months when he was dismissed for cause (although the employer gave the…
Rank this Week: 422

Canadian Securities Law Online

Canadian Securities Law Online

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

http://www.canadiansecuritieslaw.com/
Rank this Week: 445

Thoughts from a Management Lawyer

Thoughts from a Management Lawyer

Covers Canadian labour and employment law. By Michael Fitzgibbon.

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

    Supreme Court of Canada Considers Random Alcohol Testing

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

    The Duty to Mitigate Can Have Harsh Consequence

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

    When is a Dismissal a Dismissal?

    When is a Dismissal a Dismissal?
    The BC Court of Appeal in Allen v. Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd., 2013 BCCA 271 recently affirmed a trial judgement that found that an employee who was advised that he was relieved of his duties, and to "go home" while the employee paid him had…
Rank this Week: 485

Rule of Law

Rule of Law

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

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

    When is a Gift Not a Gift?

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

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

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

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

    Does the Writing in Reasons for Judgment Have to be Original?
    In a complex medical negligence case, Cojocaru v. BritishColumbia Women’s Hospital and Health Center, 2011 BCCA 192, the majority of the British Columbia Court of Appeal ordered a new trial on the basis that the trial judge copied large…
Rank this Week: 493

eLegal Canton

eLegal Canton

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

http://canton.elegal.ca
  • Nov 26

    New law accepts everyday activitie

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

    Bill Nye the Science Guy on lawyer

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

    Lessons from DIG

    Lessons from DIG
    Today’s Slaw post I spent today at London’s 5th annual DIG (Digital Interactive & Gaming) Conference along with about 1500 others. The conference is divided into 3 tracks. One for game developers, another for web developers, and another…
Rank this Week: 508

Ontario Personal Bankruptcy Blog

Ontario Personal Bankruptcy Blog

Answers questions about personal bankruptcy in Ontario, Canada.

http://www.bankruptcy-ontario.org/
  • Nov 2

    Bankruptcy Statistics: Ontario Consumers Not Recovering

    Bankruptcy Statistics: Ontario Consumers Not Recovering
    The number of consumer insolvencies in Ontario in August 2012 rose 4% compared to July according to statistics released by the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada.   Bankruptcies were up 1% and consumer proposals were up 7%.…
  • Oct 22

    Right to travel in case of bankruptcy

    Right to travel in case of bankruptcy
    Question: I am an Ontario resident, Do I have the right to travel out of Canada if I go bankrupt? Is there any risk when I come back? I am I going to be arrested? Answer: Bankruptcy is not a criminal offense.  If you file bankruptcy in…
  • Oct 15

    Ex spouse considering bankruptcy

    Ex spouse considering bankruptcy
    Question: I have been separated from my husband for 6 years this October. I purchased my own home and he co-signed to help me get approved as I was only working part-time. I am on the joint title of our matrimonial home which he lives in. I…
Rank this Week: 518

Law of the Lands - Farm, Energy…

Law of the Lands - Farm, Energy and Enviro Law

Provides legal information of interest to landowners in the areas of agriculture law, energy law and environmental law. By John Goudy.

http://landownerlaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 29

    Divisional Court upholds OMB on question of reduction in market value for contamination

    Divisional Court upholds OMB on question of reduction in market value for contamination
    The City of Toronto appealed an OMB decision awarding more than $3.3 million for market value on the expropriation of a contaminated property.  The property in question was the former site of a soft drink manufacturing plant; the…
  • Apr 25

    Wheel off wood chipper case sent back for new trial

    Wheel off wood chipper case sent back for new trial
    Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) officers investigated a truck stopped along a highway.  Attached to the truck was a wood chipping machine that was missing its right wheel.  The hub of the wheel was located at the end of a…
  • Apr 19

    Tribunal upholds rejection of milk from farm's bulk tank

    Tribunal upholds rejection of milk from farm's bulk tank
    The Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by an Ontario dairy farm from the rejection of milk from its operation by the Dairy Farmers of Ontario ("DFO").  The farm has operated for 30 years and, in…
Rank this Week: 555

Canadian Privacy Law Blog

Canadian Privacy Law Blog

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

http://www.privacylawyer.ca/blog/
Rank this Week: 566

Canadian Competition & Antitrust…

Canadian Competition & Antitrust Law

Covers Canadian competition law. By by Steve Szentesi.

http://www.ipvancouverblog.com/
Rank this Week: 609

techblawg

techblawg

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

http://techblawg.ca/
  • Jun 8

    weekly tweet roundup

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

    weekly tweet roundup

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

    weekly tweet roundup

    weekly tweet roundup
    cdn regulator seems to exempt bitcoin traders from money laundering rules. good, though surprising. http://t.co/jZZquIz9UI 2013-05-20 defense distributed's printable gun printed on cheap printer. fires 8 shots. http://t.co/gRc6IgPSlA…
Rank this Week: 624

Visaplace.com Canada & US…

Visaplace.com Canada & US Immigration Lawyers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Denied Entry to Canada: TRP approved and husband and wife united!
    Hi Shab, It was a little frightening but I got through immigration on Friday with a TRP valid until 31 July. Ron will scan and send the TRP to you first thing Monday morning and I presume we will have to get an application for an extension…
Rank this Week: 651

Nimonik

Nimonik

Covers Canadian environmental and energy law.

http://www.nimonik.ca
  • Jun 13

    Sales Position at Nimonik

    Sales Position at Nimonik
    Established in 2008,Nimonik inc. is a growing Montréal based company that sits at the intersection of law, web technology and industrial operations. We offer services to mining, manufacturing, real estate management and other business…
  • Jun 12

    New Free version of EHS Audit Mobile now available

    New Free version of EHS Audit Mobile now available
    Nimonik is thrilled to announce a new Free version of EHS Audit Mobile for iPad and iPhone, download it here. This update is the largest improvement since we released the original version in 2011. With this major overhaul, it is easier than…
  • May 7

    Going to the source: Supply Chain Auditing done Right

    Going to the source: Supply Chain Auditing done Right
    The recent Bangladeshi garment factory collapse has left over 700 people dead and many companies asking themselves questions. While some advocate for moving production back to countries with better labour and construction standards;…
Rank this Week: 768

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: 798

Legal Feeds

Legal Feeds

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

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

    Prevention now biggest value in-house bring to the table

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

    News roundup — June 18, 2013

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

    Man’s appeal of vexatious litigant finding dismissed

    Man’s appeal of vexatious litigant finding dismissed
    The Ontario Court of Appeal has awarded substantial indemnity costs in ruling against a man who challenged a judge’s finding that he was a vexatious litigant in relation to lawsuits he has launched against several lawyers and law firms…
Rank this Week: 811

All About Estates

All About Estates

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

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

    Deleb

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

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

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

    Tax deductions for carrying charge

    Tax deductions for carrying charge
    More often than not the costs incurred in the administration of an estate will include legal and accounting fees.
Rank this Week: 812

Toronto Employment Law Blog

Toronto Employment Law Blog

Discusses wrongful dismissal and employment law issues affecting Canadian employers and employees. By Daniel A. Lublin.

http://blog.toronto-employmentlawyer.com/
  • Nov 13

    Is your social media account really yours?

    Is your social media account really yours?
    In the fast paced social media era, it is becoming almost impossible to decide who owns the rights to employees’ personal media sites, their contacts and their posts.  Do employers need to change the structure of their contracts to outline…
  • Nov 12

    Is your boss spying on you at and off work?

    Is your boss spying on you at and off work?
    How much privacy can be expected at work wherein everyday we are using our employer’s computers and equipment?  Employers want to make sure that they are receiving their return on investments when collecting basic information about their…
  • Oct 30

    When the workplace becomes intolerable

    When the workplace becomes intolerable
    Most often, employers will need to invest in replacing a good employee not because he or she might leave for a better job or salary, but because of the ongoing conflict with their superiors.  Some employees might attempt to take the law into…
Rank this Week: 839

Lawdiva's Blog

Lawdiva's Blog

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

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

    The Case Against Legalized Prostitution

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

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

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

    Father In Full Nazi Uniform Seeks Access to HIs Son

    Father In Full Nazi Uniform Seeks Access to HIs Son
    In August of 2010 I wrote about a couple in Trenton, New Jersey, Heath and Deborah Campbell, who chose Nazi-inspired names for their three children: Adolph Hitler Campbell, JoyceLynn Aryan Nation Campbell, and Honszlynn Hinler Campbell.…
Rank this Week: 843

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: 845

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
  • Jun 10

    Declaring Control in Expungement Proceeding

    Declaring Control in Expungement Proceeding
    In De Grandpré Chait v. Mead Products LLC, the Trademarks Opposition Board (the “Board”) maintained the registration for YEAR-IN-A-BOX (the “Mark”), which is registered for use in association with calendars. At…
  • Jun 4

    Injunction for Trademark Infringement: Québec

    Injunction for Trademark Infringement: Québec
    In Solutions Abilis Inc. v. Groupe Alithis Inc., the Québec Superior Court granted the plaintiff an interlocutory injunction precluding the defendant from using ALITHIS as part of its corporate name or trade name or as a…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 890

PSW Law Blog

PSW Law Blog

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

http://pswlaw.ca/blog/
  • Jun 9

    Out of the Office

    Out of the Office
    Please note: I will be out of the office until June 20, 2013.  For emergencies please call my office at 416.433.5531. Licensed paralegal Mr Gaudet will arrange for counsel if needed. Pei-Shing Wang
  • May 29

    Financial Disclosure? I Don’t Have It…

    Financial Disclosure? I Don’t Have It…
    Toronto Family Law Lawyer Pei-Shing B. Wang One fundamental requirement in dealing with family law matters is that both spouses must make full complete disclosure relating to their financial circumstances before the issues of support and…
  • May 15

    Collaborative Family Law Series: The Role of The Mental Health and Communications Professional

    Collaborative Family Law Series: The Role of The Mental Health and Communications Professional
    In this latest installment of the series, we take a look at the role of mental health and communications professions. The mental health and communications professionals are not necessarily a psychologist or a psychiatrist. Often, they are…
Rank this Week: 969

Vancouver Law Librarian Blog

Vancouver Law Librarian Blog

Covers knowledge management, web development and law library management. By Steve Matthews.

http://vancouverlawlib.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 6

    Some of Our "Best" Work

    Some of Our "Best" Work
    As readers of this blog, you likely know that Stem's roots go back to legal librarianship. It's been a while since Emma or I have worked in that capacity, but we've never forgotten the resources that were essential to our former work. For…
  • Jun 3

    Quickscribe Manual Updates for May 2013.

    Quickscribe Manual Updates for May 2013.
    Six Quickscribe Manuals were updated in May.   The following manuals were updated:B.C. Environmental Legislation Manual; B.C. Family Legislation Manual; B.C. Strata Property Act and Regulations Compendium; B.C. Real Estate Legislation…
  • Apr 17

    Quick View and the Cached Internet

    Quick View and the Cached Internet
    Google Quick View is intended to bring content to your smartphone in a fraction of the time. It's unclear whether QV is delivering some kind of cached page copy, but that's the assumption I'm making. The project is also still in experimental…
Rank this Week: 979

Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure…

Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure Blog

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

Rank this Week: 994

Connie Crosby Law Librarian Blog

Connie Crosby Law Librarian Blog

Law library information by Canadian Law Librarian Connie Crosby.

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

    David Weinberger on the Nature of Knowledge: A Viewing Guide

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

    A New Year, a New Attitude

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

    Inspiration on a Sunday

    Inspiration on a Sunday
    Getting back to blogging has been on my mind a lot lately. It is finally taking this melancholy weekend to get me back to actually committing words to the blog again. I am sitting in one of my favourite Irish pubs over a cup of coffee and a…
Rank this Week: 1033

University of Toronto Law School…

University of Toronto Law School Faculty Blog

Discussions by faculty members of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law on administrative law, competition law, antitrust, constitutional law, current events, family law, intellectual property, law and economics and taxation.

http://utorontolaw.typepad.com/faculty_blog/
  • Feb 14

    This Blog has now moved

    This Blog has now moved
    The University of Toronto Faculty Blog has now moved to our new website. It can be seen at http://www.law.utoronto.ca/blog/faculty . The new blog includes an RSS feed. The complete archives of this blog have been transferred to the new blog…
  • May 15

    The GSU Copyright Case: Some Canadian Perspective

    The GSU Copyright Case: Some Canadian Perspective
    This post was originally published on Prof. Katz's blog.
  • May 9

    Prof. Ed Morgan - "The difference between lunchtime prayer and a Jesus T-shirt"

    Prof. Ed Morgan - "The difference between lunchtime prayer and a Jesus T-shirt"
    This commentary was first published by Prof. Ed Morgan in The Globe and Mail on May 9, 2012. A public school in Toronto thinks a clergyman can be invited to conduct Islamic prayers at lunchtime on school grounds. As a school trustee …
Rank this Week: 1112

Faculty Blog - Faculty of Law,…

Faculty Blog - Faculty of Law, University of Alberta

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

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

    We in trouble?

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

    Dumb Ways to Die

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

    Campaign Limit

    Campaign Limit
    I have always thought that campain donation limits as well as spending limits were silly. Witness the whole trouble our MPs are having figuring these things out. Spending limits are also the reason why we have dull and boring politcians....
Rank this Week: 1134

CyberInquirer

CyberInquirer

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

http://cyberinquirer.com
Rank this Week: 1250

IP Address

IP Address

Covers Canadian intellectual property law. By Lorraine Fleck.

http://ipaddress.wordpress.com
  • Apr 16

    IP Address Blog Updates for April 16, 2013

    IP Address Blog Updates for April 16, 2013
    LES Toronto Chapter World IP Day FREE event features Ron Dimock & Don MacOdrum – Wed Apr 24 @ 6 pm: http://www.lesusacanada.org/chapters/canada/toronto-chapter/april-24-2013-toronto-chapter-meeting …… USSC hears…
  • Mar 11

    IP Address Blog Updates for March 11, 2013

    IP Address Blog Updates for March 11, 2013
    Some Victims of Online Hacking Edge Into the Light http://ow.ly/iHr14  Germany Could Ban Google Maps Over Microsoft Patent Dispute http://is.gd/EtNYos  via @IBTimes @IntangibleBiz The Hudson’s Bay Company unveils new logo for…
  • Jan 25

    IP Address Blog Updates for January 25, 2013

    IP Address Blog Updates for January 25, 2013
    Apple Is No Longer One Of The Hottest Brands In America http://ow.ly/h7JTK  California Alleges 2 Clothing Firms Used Pirated Software http://ow.ly/h7JpR  Life and Death Online and Facebook: Who Controls a Digital Legacy?…
Rank this Week: 1271

TN Visa Attorney Blog

TN Visa Attorney Blog

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

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

    I-751 Approval for Former TN Visa Worker

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

    TN Visa Approval - Engineer Category/Manager Position

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

    TN Visa Approval: Industrial Designer/TV Program

    TN Visa Approval: Industrial Designer/TV Program
    TN VisaCase Info.Background:Citizen of Canada. Initial TN application. Job offer involved designing and developing inventions for a new reality TV program.TN Category:Industrial DesignerJob title:Design/Build Team…
Rank this Week: 1326

Canadian Advertising and Marketing…

Canadian Advertising and Marketing Law

Covers Canadian advertising law. By Steve Szentesi.

http://www.canadianadvertisinglaw.com/
Rank this Week: 1331

The Patent Librarian's Notebook

The Patent Librarian's Notebook

By Michael White.

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

    Statutory Invention Registration Abolished

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

    Patent Milestone in August?

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

    US Patent Statistics for 2012

    US Patent Statistics for 2012
    The USPTO issued 276,820 patents and published 331,583 applications in calendar year 2012, 7 percent more than in 2011 and an all-time high of 608,403 patent documents.Table 1 shows the number of documents by type.No milestones were reached…
Rank this Week: 1444

Off the Shelf - The Osgood Hall…

Off the Shelf - The Osgood Hall Law School Library Blog

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

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

    Recent Acquisitions, June 10 – June 14, 2013

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

    Punctuation – it DOES matter

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

    Recent Acquisitions, June 3 – June 7, 2013

    Recent Acquisitions, June 3 – June 7, 2013
    54 new acquisitions in Osgoode Hall Law School Library, including 24 from 2013: HD 5764 A6 B45 2012 Flexicurity : the emergence of a European concept / Sonja Bekker. Cambridge : Intersentia, 2012 xiii, 333 p. cm. JC 571 G427 … Continue…
Rank this Week: 1494

Venture Law Lines

Venture Law Lines

Venture capital and startup business advice. By Suzie Dingwall Williams.

http://venturelaw.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 17

    When University Commercialization Offices Turn Troll

    When University Commercialization Offices Turn Troll
    Bloomberg reports that the patent licensing office at the University of New Mexico has launched a lawsuit against Intel alleging infringement of a UNM patent for a process of making circuit boards.The lawsuit comes on the heels of rumoured…
  • Nov 16

    What to do When Blackberry KIKs You to the Curb

    What to do When Blackberry KIKs You to the Curb
    This morning the blogosphere was abuzz with news that Blackberry had removed KIK from the Blackberry APP World store, without apparently providing any reason for doing so. It's not clear whether this is actually the case, but let's assume for…
  • Sep 23

    Founder CEOs and Severance Agreements: Drafting tips from Mark Hurd

    Founder CEOs and Severance Agreements: Drafting tips from Mark Hurd
    The value of a severance agreements for departing CEOs lies not only in how much they promise to pay, but in what protection it preserves. Mark Hurd's agreement with HP sets out some of the subtleties that you should ensure your own…
Rank this Week: 1547

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: 1552