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Slaw

Slaw

A Canadian cooperative weblog on all things legal.

http://www.slaw.ca
  • May 19

    2013 LawTechCamp

    2013 LawTechCamp
    Technology is the game-changer in the legal field, and yet most lawyers are not very technologically inclined. LawTechCamp seeks to change that, bringing together non-lawyers from the tech sector and the lawyers who are eager to identify the…
  • May 19

    Summaries Sunday: Maritime Law Book

    Summaries Sunday: Maritime Law Book
    Summaries of selected recent cases are provided each week to Slaw byMaritime Law Book. Every Sunday we present a precis of the latest summaries, a fuller version of which can be found on MLB-Slaw Selected Case…
  • May 17

    Friday Fillip: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream

    Friday Fillip: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream
    For fun, most of the time — as anyone who lives near a school playground will know. That blast of raw sound, bigger than a shout, less prissy than a sung note, pours energy out of us in a way that demands the world take notice. And it…
Rank this Week: 39

Library Boy

Library Boy

Features legal research news. By Michel-Adrien Sheppard.

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

    Supreme Court of Canada: New Library Title

    Supreme Court of Canada: New Library Title
    The list of new library titles added to the Supreme Court of Canada collection for the period of May 1st to 15th, 2013 is now available on the Court website.The web page explains: "The Supreme Court of Canada Library does not lend materials…
  • May 16

    Daniel Caron Resigns as Head of Library and Archives Canada

    Daniel Caron Resigns as Head of Library and Archives Canada
    Daniel Caron, the head of Library and Archives Canada (LAC) who presided over the dismantling of many important services at the institution in the wake of extensive budget cuts, resigned yesterday.The CLA Govt Library & IM Professionals…
  • May 15

    Justice Canada 2013 Victims of Crime Research Digest

    Justice Canada 2013 Victims of Crime Research Digest
    Last week's issue of the Weekly Checklist of Canadian Government Publications lists the 2013 Victims of Crime Research Digest. Published by Justice Canada, it includes short, accessible articles on victims of crime research:"Welcome to sixth…
Rank this Week: 48

Estate Law Canada

Estate Law Canada

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

http://estatelawcanada.blogspot.com/
  • May 18

    Upcoming (free) webinar: "Choosing Your Executor"

    Upcoming (free) webinar: "Choosing Your Executor"
    Here's something I want the readers of this blog to consider doing - attending a free webinar called "Choosing Your Executor". It's coming up on June 6, 2013. Click here for details about the seminar and how to register. As I've…
  • May 17

    A lawyer's duty to beneficiarie

    A lawyer's duty to beneficiarie
    An area of wills law that's vitally important to beneficiaries and lawyers alike is the question of whether a lawyer who is drafting a will owes any kind of duty of care to beneficiaries. When these cases come up, the problem is usually what…
  • May 16

    Nate Dogg: an example of why you need a will

    Nate Dogg: an example of why you need a will
    The silver lining in the dark cloud of celebrity estate disasters is that we can use them as examples of what not to do ourselves. I'm attaching a link to a story about Nate Dogg, an American rapper, who died a couple of years ago without a…
Rank this Week: 148

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: 150

Excess Copyright

Excess Copyright

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

http://excesscopyright.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 201

techblawg

techblawg

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

http://techblawg.ca/
  • May 18

    weekly tweet roundup

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

    weekly tweet roundup

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

    weekly tweet roundup

    weekly tweet roundup
    thomson reuters patents method to rank lawyers. <sigh> http://t.co/BGuygOWn0T 2013-05-01 lots of love for the red planet – 20,000 folks apply to go to mars. wow. http://t.co/xobkSHgUFN 2013-05-01 founders sometime lose out on exit…
Rank this Week: 227

Faculty Blog - Faculty of Law,…

Faculty Blog - Faculty of Law, University of Alberta

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

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

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

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

    May 2013 Issue of the Toronto Law Journal is Online

    May 2013 Issue of the Toronto Law Journal is Online
    The May issue of the Toronto Law Journal – which publishes pithy comments on recent cases and new legislation of interest to practicing lawyers and legal academics alike – is online here. Commentaries this month cover a new clearing…
  • May 17

    The War on Bitcoin

    The War on Bitcoin
    It seems the treasury is not happy about alternate currencies.
Rank this Week: 269

Toronto Estate Law Blog

Toronto Estate Law Blog

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

http://estatelaw.hullandhull.com/
  • May 17

    525,600 minute

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

    Safe Keeping

    Safe Keeping
    Have you ever had something that was special, that you wanted to put in a special place to make sure nothing bad happened to it? You find the perfect spot for it and put it away. Only to have to go looking for it days, months or…
  • May 15

    Mental Health Gets a Checkup

    Mental Health Gets a Checkup
      The American Psychiatric Association is set to publish the fifth and latest edition of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the DSM-5, this month.  The DSM-5 will change the way mental disorders are…
Rank this Week: 287

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 9

    My New Academic Papers on Labour Law

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

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

    Osgoode Hall Law School&rsquo;s, &ldquo;Oh, the Cases You&rsquo;ll Know&rdquo;
    My favorite children’s poem, with a twist, as read by faculty at Osgoode Hall Law School.  
  • May 6

    Target Violates U.S. Labour Laws in Attempts to Thwart Union Organizing Campaign

    Target Violates U.S. Labour Laws in Attempts to Thwart Union Organizing Campaign
    Canada’s newest giant discount retailer Target is in hot water south of the border.  The retailer committed a long list of violations of American labor laws in its efforts to discourage workers in New York from unionizing.…
Rank this Week: 296

Wise Law Blog

Wise Law Blog

Covers law and politics. By Garry J. Wise.

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

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

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

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

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Thursday, May 16, 2013
    Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Thursday, May 16, 2013:Contracting out of the Limitations Act — the Ontario Court of Appeal provides guidance Justice Canada 2013 Victims of Crime Research Digest Putting…
  • May 15

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Wednesday May 15, 2013

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Wednesday May 15, 2013
    Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Wednesday May 15, 2013:That hockey game will haunt me until the day I die...via Joffrey Lupul Racial profiling: Toronto Police settle human rights complaint with man who was…
Rank this Week: 313

ICBC Law

ICBC Law

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

http://bc-injury-law.com/blog/
  • May 17

    Court Clarifies Recovery of Interest on Disbursement

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

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

    Court of Appeal Discusses Standard of Care In Road Construction Liability Case
    Reasons for judgement were released this week by the BC Court of Appeal upholding a trial verdict finding the City of Abbotsford and a private contractor 80% responsible for a single vehicle collision in a construction…
  • May 15

    Court Ordered Interest Allowed on Unpaid Special Damage

    Court Ordered Interest Allowed on Unpaid Special Damage
    It is well established that a litigant in a BC injury claim is entitled to court ordered interest on successful special damages claims.  What about special damages that are owing but have have not yet been paid?  Is…
Rank this Week: 325

Canadian Competition & Antitrust…

Canadian Competition & Antitrust Law

Covers Canadian competition law. By by Steve Szentesi.

http://www.ipvancouverblog.com/
  • May 18

    Taming the Beast: The “Big Three” and Sky High Cell Phone Bill

    Taming the Beast: The “Big Three” and Sky High Cell Phone Bill
    Guest post by Jeremy Richler May 18, 2013 It seems almost everyone has a cell phone, simply unable to live without one. We rely on our mobile phones not just to communicate with others but to email, surf the net, text, download movies and…
  • May 16

    No Free TV Down Under Apparently: Australian ACCC Settles with Cable Co. & A Few Tips for Canada

    No Free TV Down Under Apparently: Australian ACCC Settles with Cable Co. &amp; A Few Tips for Canada
    May 16, 2013 There used to be a saying that if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.  In Australia, it seems, there are no free TVs, or at least not that many.  In a curious case posted by the Australian ACCC earlier today…
  • May 14

    Competition Bureau Appeals Tribunal Decision in Toronto Real Estate Board Case

    Competition Bureau Appeals Tribunal Decision in Toronto Real Estate Board Case
    May 14, 2013 In an interesting though not totally unexpected development, the Competition Bureau announced earlier today that it was appealing the Competition Tribunal’s decision in the TREB abuse of dominance case to the Federal Court…
Rank this Week: 340

Lawdiva's Blog

Lawdiva's Blog

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

http://lawdiva.wordpress.com
  • May 16

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

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

    Another Nigerian Scam: Fake Fertility Clinic

    Another Nigerian Scam: Fake Fertility Clinic
    A married couple from the United Kingdom tried for eight years to have a baby with no luck at all. After years of disappointment the couple were referred by family members to the Miracle of God Fertility Clinic in Port Harcourt Nigeria. They…
  • Apr 30

    Frisbee/Hula Hoop Heiress Appeals Court Order to Pay Her Ex-Husband More Money

    Frisbee/Hula Hoop Heiress Appeals Court Order to Pay Her Ex-Husband More Money
    When Americans Elena and Peter Marano separated in 2007 after twenty years of marriage they each received one-half of their net worth of $20 million dollars. End of story, right? Not so fast. Between 2007 and 2010 Mr. Marano’s interest…
Rank this Week: 355

All About Estates

All About Estates

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

http://www.allaboutestates.ca/
  • May 17

    The May Long Weekend

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

    Parents, Doctor’s Apts and More Question

    Parents, Doctor’s Apts and More Question
    Have you ever asked your parent how their doctors’ appointment went and didn’t get a very thorough answer?
  • May 15

    Vincent v. Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

    Vincent v. Blake, Cassels &amp; Graydon LLP
    An interesting case on summary judgment and solicitor negligence regarding estate planning.
Rank this Week: 375

Michael Geist's Blog

Michael Geist's Blog

Covers technology and DRM. By Michael Geist.

http://www.michaelgeist.ca
  • May 15

    Why Creators and Consumers Should Welcome the "Netflix Threat"

    Why Creators and Consumers Should Welcome the "Netflix Threat"
    The examination of the proposed Bell acquisition of Astral Communications took place last week in Montreal with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission hearing from a wide range of supporters and opponents of a deal…
  • May 12

    The Copyright Pentalogy: Technological Neutrality

    The Copyright Pentalogy: Technological Neutrality
    Last month, the University of Ottawa Press published The Copyright Pentalogy: How the Supreme Court of Canada Shook the Foundations of Canadian Copyright Law, an effort by many of Canada's leading copyright…
  • May 7

    Canadian Government Establishes Two-Tier Approach for Trade Talks: Insiders and Everyone Else

    Canadian Government Establishes Two-Tier Approach for Trade Talks: Insiders and Everyone Else
    As the future of the proposed Canada - European Union Trade Agreement becomes increasingly uncertain - the EU has been unwilling to compromise on the remaining contentious issues leaving the Canadian government with a deal…
Rank this Week: 381

Legal Feeds

Legal Feeds

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

http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/legalfeeds/
  • May 17

    Be vigilant for bad cheque scams over long weekend, warns LawPRO

    Be vigilant for bad cheque scams over long weekend, warns LawPRO
    LawPRO is warning lawyers to be vigilant about bad cheque fraud over the long weekend, when fraudsters are known to take advantage of bank closures and off-guard staff at law offices.LawPRO sees a higher traffic of bad cheque fraud activity…
  • May 17

    News roundup — May 17, 2013

    News roundup — May 17, 2013
    CanadaBrazeau claims his 'day in court' will clear his name, The National PostLawyer for accused Bosma killer promises the 'real story' will come out, Toronto StarCivilian watchdog group launches investigation of northern B.C. RCMP officers,…
  • May 16

    French firm establishes beachhead in Quebec

    French firm establishes beachhead in Quebec
    The French are joining forces.International business law firm DS Avocats, based in Paris, France, is partnering up with Welch Bussieres, a 30-lawyer business law firm that has offices in Quebec City and Montreal.DS Avocats has five offices in…
Rank this Week: 388

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: 447

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: 487

The Trial Warrior Blog

The Trial Warrior Blog

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

http://thetrialwarrior.com/
Rank this Week: 510

Saxe Envirolaw News

Saxe Envirolaw News

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

http://envirolaw.com
  • May 16

    Northstar former directors case continuing before Tribunal

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

    Will Environmental Tribunal enforce public trust in water?

    Will Environmental Tribunal enforce public trust in water?
    Ecojustice has intervened in an appeal before Ontario’s Environmental Review Tribunal, hoping that they will enforce a public trust in water resources. Nestle Canada Inc. (“Nestle”) runs Ontario’s largest water…
  • May 13

    Innocent owner Kawartha Lakes loses at Court of Appeal

    Innocent owner Kawartha Lakes loses at Court of Appeal
    The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a decision of the Environmental Review Tribunal, refusing to allow an innocent landowner, City of Kawartha Lakes, to lead evidence about the actual polluters. Everyone agreed that the City was completely…
Rank this Week: 542

Rule of Law

Rule of Law

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

http://rulelaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 18

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

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

    Cost Award in Hsia v. Yen-Zimmerman

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

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

    Small Estate Provisions of Wills, Estates and Succession Act Not Coming Into Force
    As I have written previously, British Columbia’s new Wills, Estates and Succession Act will come into force on March 31, 2014. This legislation overhauls B.C.’s succession laws.But the provisions allowing for a simplified…
Rank this Week: 605

Canadian Appeals Monitor

Canadian Appeals Monitor

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

http://www.canadianappeals.com
  • May 17

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

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

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

    The Second Opinion: Ontario Court of Appeal Rejects Late-Breaking Request for Rectification
    A Commentary on Recent Legal Developments by the Opinions Group of McCarthy Tétrault LLPBy Anthony Alexander In its recent ruling in Stevens v. Stevens, 2013 ONCA 267, the Ontario Court of Appeal refused to grant a party’s…
  • May 13

    This Week at the SCC (10/05/2013)

    This Week at the SCC (10/05/2013)
    A Commentary on Recent Legal Developments by the Opinions Group of McCarthy Tétrault LLPBy Kirsten Thompson The Supreme Court of Canada issued one decision of interest to Canadian businesses and professions this week. In Behn v.…
Rank this Week: 681

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: 723

Canadian Advertising and Marketing…

Canadian Advertising and Marketing Law

Covers Canadian advertising law. By Steve Szentesi.

http://www.canadianadvertisinglaw.com/
Rank this Week: 749

Canadian Privacy Law Blog

Canadian Privacy Law Blog

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

http://www.privacylawyer.ca/blog/
  • May 14

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

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

    Nova Scotia anti-cyberbullying bill is on the fast track

    Nova Scotia anti-cyberbullying bill is on the fast track
    It really would appear that the new Nova Scotia anti-cyberbullying bill is on the fast-track (or is being jammed through the legislature). It was introduced on April 25, debated on April 26, then sent to committee. It's been on the Law…
  • May 3

    Reddit revises its privacy policy and invites comments in reddit style

    Reddit revises its privacy policy and invites comments in reddit style
    The social news site, reddit.com, has revised its privacy policy. Though the new policy doesn't go into effect until May 15, 2013, the site has invited redditors to comment on it in true reddit style. Thousands of comments have been submitted…
Rank this Week: 754

Condo Reporter

Condo Reporter

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

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

    Unsuccessful Law Suit by Condo Owner

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

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

    There is still time to register to the Ottawa ACMO/CCI Conference - May 31, 2013
    Posted by AdminThe ACMO/CCI-Ottawa Conference is a one day event that brings industry experts together in an informative and engaging series of talks and seminars designed to educate and inform Boards of Directors, condominium property…
  • May 8

    Registration of Condominium Liens - Time is of the Essence

    Registration of Condominium Liens - Time is of the Essence
    Posted by Barbara HolmesIn a recent case, YCC No. 82 v. Bujold, the Court of Appeal considered the interpretation of Section 85 of the Condominium Act (the “Act”) and, in particular, the timing requirements under the Act relating…
Rank this Week: 760

Construction Law Canada

Construction Law Canada

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

http://www.constructionlawcanada.com/
  • 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…
  • Apr 20

    Is A “May Arbitrate” Clause Mandatory Or Permissive?

    Is A “May Arbitrate” Clause Mandatory Or Permissive?
    What is the meaning of an arbitration clause which states that a dispute “may be determined by arbitration”?   Does the clause mean that the arbitration process is permitted but not mandatory?  Or does the word…
Rank this Week: 773

Canadian Securities Law Online

Canadian Securities Law Online

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

http://www.canadiansecuritieslaw.com/
  • May 16

    Chicago Mercantile Exchange applies for exemption from clearing agency recognition requirement

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

    OSC to hold crowdfunding roundtable

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

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

    Budget bill would prohibit attempts to engage in fraudulent conduct under commodities legislation
    As we discussed in a recent post, Ontario's recently-proposed budget bill would amend the Securities Act to tighten up provisions respecting insider trading.  In respect of commodities, section 59.1 of the Commodity Futures…
Rank this Week: 781

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 18

    Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-05-18

    Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-05-18
    The Industrial Internet economy: Canada 2025 http://t.co/vfY4CA0O8r -> UK court jails four LulzSec hackers who masterminded cyberattacks on targets including the CIA http://t.co/7NbclcDgT5 -> Twitter comment about British politician…
  • May 17

    Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-05-17

    Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-05-17
    Twitter users in Bahrain jailed for allegedly insulting tweets http://t.co/pEk4oxu8dB -> Larry Page disses Microsoft for 'milking' Google for its own benefit http://t.co/Sh0ijT8hKb -> Google beats Apple to it with streaming music…
  • May 16

    Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-05-16

    Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-05-16
    Chief legal officers not so spooked about social media risk; are concerned about IP protection http://t.co/tkiz99FOTI -> McCarthy Tetrault wins B.C. pro bono award http://t.co/tXu5ko9jsY -> Amazon UK pays $3.7 million tax on $6.5…
Rank this Week: 827

Off the Shelf - The Osgood Hall…

Off the Shelf - The Osgood Hall Law School Library Blog

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

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

    Summer viewing, Part 1

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

    Quicklaw and LexisNexis Academic refresher for RAs on May 31

    Quicklaw and LexisNexis Academic refresher for RAs on May 31
    The Law Library is pleased to offer a Quicklaw and LexisNexisAcademic refresher session for Research Assistants on Friday May 31, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in Room 2003. Quicklaw training will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed ……
  • May 13

    Research Assistants Summer Session presentations now available

    Research Assistants Summer Session presentations now available
    The presentations from the Research Assistants Summer Session on May 9 have now been posted on the Research Guides page. (Scroll down to Presentations). The presentations cover primary resources, secondary resources and Zotero, Evernote and…
Rank this Week: 851

Law is Cool

Law is Cool

Law school blog and podcast from Canada.

http://lawiscool.com
Rank this Week: 856

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: 864

Thoughts from a Management Lawyer

Thoughts from a Management Lawyer

Covers Canadian labour and employment law. By Michael Fitzgibbon.

http://labourlawblog.typepad.com/managementupdates/
  • May 9

    Reprisals Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000

    Reprisals Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000
    This is the second in a (broken) series of posts about reprisals. This time, reprisals under section 74 of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 which reads as follows: No employer or person acting on behalf of an employer shall intimidate,…
  • May 3

    A Milestone Blog Anniversary That, Not Surprisingly, I Missed

    A Milestone Blog Anniversary That, Not Surprisingly, I Missed
    I just realized that I've been writing this blog for 10 years. While I honestly don't pay all that much attention to these sorts of things, I can't believe where the time has gone. I have tried to resist the temptation to take a walk down…
  • Apr 30

    Ministry of Labour Releases OHS Supervisor Workbook and Employer Guide

    Ministry of Labour Releases OHS Supervisor Workbook and Employer Guide
    The Occupational Health and Safety Act is built upon the Internal Responsibility System. Put colloquially, health and safety in the workplace is everyone's business. Supervisor have a key role and responsibility under the legislation and the…
Rank this Week: 875

The Philanthropist

The Philanthropist

Covers accounting, tax, financial issues, investments, boards of directors, governance, and laws concerning charities in Canada.

http://www.thephilanthropist.ca/index.php/phil
Rank this Week: 899

Canadian M&A Perspectives

Canadian M&A Perspectives

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

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

    You Can’t Always Get What You Want

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

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

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

    Ignorance is not bliss: beware minimal due diligence

    Ignorance is not bliss: beware minimal due diligence
    Lessons from the Quebec Court of AppealBy Martin Boodman and Shane C. D'Souza The Quebec Court of Appeal’s decision in Francoeur v. 4417186 Canada Inc., 2013 QCCA 191, provides a cautionary tale on the dangers of entering into a share…
Rank this Week: 974

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: 989

TN Visa Attorney Blog

TN Visa Attorney Blog

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

http://www.tnvisabulletin.com/nafta-tn-blog/
  • May 15

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

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

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

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

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

    TN Visa → J-1 Visa Waiver → Green Card Approval
    Green CardCase Info.Case History / Issues:Applicant was subject to the INA § 212 (e) two-year foreign residence requirement due to previously holding a J-1 visa. She later became a Canadian citizen, obtained TN visa status, and…
Rank this Week: 1079

Halifax Medical Malpractice Lawyer…

Halifax Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.halifaxmedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1125

Toronto Estates & Trusts Monitor

Toronto Estates & Trusts Monitor

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

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

    A Faulty Settlement and Some Buyer's Remorse

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

    Some Tips on Paying Estate Debt

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

    Expecting An Inheritance? You Might Not Be Getting One

    Expecting An Inheritance? You Might Not Be Getting One
    Investor’s Group, a financial services company in Canada, recently released the results of a survey regarding people’s expectations when it comes to receiving an inheritance or leaving one to others. 
Rank this Week: 1135

Nimonik

Nimonik

Covers Canadian environmental and energy law.

http://www.nimonik.ca
  • 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;…
  • May 7

    Wanted: Legal entrepreneur

    Wanted: Legal entrepreneur
    In 2008 I cofounded Nimonik, a Montreal technology company that provides legal information services to major manufacturing and mining operations. We analyze and digest legal information and build tools to monitor environmental,…
  • Apr 29

    Will he or won’t he? …

    Will he or won’t he? …
    … Canadian efforts to sway Obama’s key decision. Senate has already backed construction of the Keystone XL pipeline—but the final decision must come from President Obama (who has previously rejected it, twice).  While…
Rank this Week: 1170

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: 1213

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: 1300

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: 1281

Wagners Medical Malpractice Lawyer…

Wagners Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Birth Delivery Often Demands Urgent Care

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

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

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

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

    Medical Malpractice - Failing To See What Was There To Be Seen.
    Unfortunately, it is too often the case that Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI patients are discharged from hospital prematurely, in the face of evidence that they have an ongoing medical complication. An appeal from a medical malpractice…
Rank this Week: 1312

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/
  • 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…
  • Mar 14

    OHSA conviction of farm operation upheld on appeal

    OHSA conviction of farm operation upheld on appeal
    An employee of a chick hatchery operation was injured when she fell climbing down from a storage trailer used to house paper liners used in shipping crates.  The employee broke her leg.  The hatchery was charged under the…
Rank this Week: 1305