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Duhaime's LawMag

Duhaime's LawMag

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

http://www.duhaime.org/LawMag.aspx
Rank this Week: 2877

Dynamic Lawyers Blog

Dynamic Lawyers Blog

Covers Canadian law. By Michael Carabash.

http://dynamiclawyers.com/DL_blog
  • Jul 28

    Tracey Tyler

    Tracey Tyler
    Tracy Tyler was the legal affairs reporter for the Toronto Star for over 25 years. She passed away a few days ago of breast cancer at the age of 50. She will be sorely missed. She worked tirelessly to expose flaws in the justice system.
  • Jun 13

    Prenuptial Agreement Ontario

    Prenuptial Agreement Ontario
    Well, I’m pleased to announce that we have just updated the eBook that comes with an Ontario Prenuptial Agreement. The eBook is now 36 pages long!  We’ve included recent cases, ways in which Prenuptial Agreements can be challenged, and…
  • Jun 13

    Cohabitation Agreement Ontario

    Cohabitation Agreement Ontario
    Well, I’m pleased to announce that we have just updated the eBook that comes with an Ontario Cohabitation Agreement (terminates upon marriage or continues past marriage as a prenuptial agreement).  The eBook is now 56 pages long!  We’ve…
Rank this Week: 2100

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: 347

ELLA Blog

ELLA Blog

From the Edmonton Law Libraries Association.

http://apps.edmontonlawlibraries.ca/Blog/
  • May 11

    "5 Canadian legal rulings involving FaceBook" - CBC news story...

    "5 Canadian legal rulings involving FaceBook" - CBC news story...
      ELLA is hosting a Social Media in the Courts session on May 17th, 2012.  I just came across this very timely news story on CBC that will give all of us a bit of info we can bring to the session:  "5 Canadian legal rulings involving…
  • May 11

    "5 Canadian legal rulings involving FaceBook" - CBC news story...

    "5 Canadian legal rulings involving FaceBook" - CBC news story...
      ELLA is hosting a Social Media in the Courts session on May 17th, 2012.  I just came across this very timely news story on CBC that will give all of us a bit of info we can bring to the session:  "5 Canadian legal…
  • Mar 27

    Head Start 2012

    Head Start 2012
    Registration is underway for the Edmonton Law Libraries Association Head Start Program.  It is hard to believe, but 2012 marks the 10th anniversary of Head Start.   As of March 28, 2012 we are 25% sold - please register your articling…
Rank this Week: 3514

Employment & Human Rights Law in…

Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada

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

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

    Who Owns Work-Related Social Media?

    Who Owns Work-Related Social Media?
    Who owns the social media content created and maintained in the course of employment? Work product is traditionally the proprietary interest of the employer. But there’s something different about social media content.  A…
  • Apr 27

    How Gen-Y is Redefining Face Time in the Office

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

    BYOD Part 4: Developing a BYOD Program

    BYOD Part 4: Developing a BYOD Program
    In this fourth piece on Bringing Your Own Device to work, I build upon my past posts that set out the benefits, costs and risks of BYOD.  So you’ve now decided to jump in (or some other reckless decision maker in your organization…
Rank this Week: 1021

Employment and Labour Law

Employment and Labour Law

Covers employment law in Canada. BY FMC Law.

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

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

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

    Reinstatement of Employment Ordered – a Decade after Disability Leave Commenced

    Reinstatement of Employment Ordered – a Decade after Disability Leave Commenced
    In a March 2013 decision that is likely to be challenged in the courts, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has ordered the reinstatement of an employee a decade after she went on disability leave, together with loss of wages from June…
  • Mar 20

    Employee Jailed for Accepting Bribe

    Employee Jailed for Accepting Bribe
    An employee of a drive test centre has been jailed for accepting a bribe from a driving instructor, who has also been jailed. Harvey Aitchison worked as a driving examiner for DriveTest Centre, the agency that tests Ontario drivers, in…
Rank this Week: 1520

Environmental, Energy and…

Environmental, Energy and Resources Law

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

http://www.davis.ca/en/blog/Environmental-Energy-and-Resources-Law
  • Mar 25

    A Memorable Evening with Erin Brockovich at the 2013 Environmental Defence Gala

    A Memorable Evening with Erin Brockovich at the 2013 Environmental Defence Gala
    On Wednesday March 21, Davis LLP sponsored a table at the Environmental Defence Gala at the Eglinton Grand in Toronto. The keynote speaker was Erin Brockovich. We hosted a number of clients who are involved in leading community activism work…
  • Mar 18

    BC and Canada Sign Memorandum of Understanding on the Substitution of Environmental Assessment

    BC and Canada Sign Memorandum of Understanding on the Substitution of Environmental Assessment
    The BC Environmental Assessment Office (BC EAO) and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) announced today that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (the "MOU") on the substitution of environmental…
  • Mar 13

    Crown Oil and Gas Leases as Intangible Personal Property

    Crown Oil and Gas Leases as Intangible Personal Property
    A recent Alberta Court of Queen's Bench decision has confirmed that a Crown oil and gas lease may be considered intangible personal property to which the Personal Property Security Act applies.  [More…]
Rank this Week: 898

eQuibbly

eQuibbly

Covers online dispute resolution.

http://equibbly.wordpress.com/
  • Apr 22

    Median Costs of Litigation by Case Type

    Median Costs of Litigation by Case Type
    The National Center for State Courts released a study this year estimating the litigation costs of various types of civil cases in the U.S.. The model used to estimate costs relied on survey results from attorneys of the time expended to…
  • Apr 22

    Median Costs of Litigation by Case Type

    Median Costs of Litigation by Case Type
    The National Center for State Courts released a study this year estimating the litigation costs of various types of civil cases in the U.S.. The model used to estimate costs relied on survey results from attorneys of the time expended to…
  • Mar 29

    European Parliament Votes In New Law Providing For Online Dispute Resolution

    European Parliament Votes In New Law Providing For Online Dispute Resolution
    The European Parliament adopted two key legislative measures regarding the resolution of consumer disputes in Europe. A new regulation mandates that all businesses selling goods or services to consumers online in any European Union member…
Rank this Week: 4317

Estate Law Canada

Estate Law Canada

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Second marriage? Have a financial date before you tie the knot
    In this post, I want to talk about marriage. Specifically, re-marriage after you've been divorced or widowed. What does marriage have to do with estate planning, you may ask? The answer is: more than you might think. A person in a second or…
Rank this Week: 144

Excess Copyright

Excess Copyright

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

http://excesscopyright.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 79

Faculty Blog - Faculty of Law,…

Faculty Blog - Faculty of Law, University of Alberta

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

http://ualbertalaw.typepad.com/faculty/
  • May 19

    Harvard and Academic Freedom

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

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

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

    May 2013 Issue of the Toronto Law Journal is Online

    May 2013 Issue of the Toronto Law Journal is Online
    The May issue of the Toronto Law Journal – which publishes pithy comments on recent cases and new legislation of interest to practicing lawyers and legal academics alike – is online here. Commentaries this month cover a new clearing…
Rank this Week: 845

Frank Sperduti

Frank Sperduti

Covers expropriation law in Canada.

http://www.franksperduti.com/
  • Feb 11

    The Lawyer/Appraiser Relationship

    The Lawyer/Appraiser Relationship
    Frank Sperduti, a partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, highlights the importance of understanding the roles that the lawyer and appraiser play in the adversarial process and what each brings to the team. Read full paper… Frank…
  • Jan 31

    Perils of Proving Injurious Affection

    Perils of Proving Injurious Affection
    Recovery of damages for injurious affection is a fundamental part of the basket of claims afforded to owners impacted by a partial taking.  Conceptually, injurious affection seems straight-forward enough:  the decrease in the value…
  • Jan 29

    October 12, 2011 Decision and Order of the Board

    October 12, 2011 Decision and Order of the Board
    This is the first pre-hearing conference decision in respect of the appeals related to the new City of Hamilton (City) Urban Official Plan adopted by the City on July 9, 2009 wherein Frank Sperduti of BLG represents the Appellants, Freeland…
Rank this Week: 3672

Gaming Law International

Gaming Law International

Covers gaming law news from around the world with a focus on Canadian gaming law. By Christine Mingie.

http://gaming.typepad.com/gaming_international/
  • Mar 19

    Companies from Asia move into Las Vegas to cater to Chinese consumers abroad

    Companies from Asia move into Las Vegas to cater to Chinese consumers abroad
    Earlier this month, Malaysian casino operator, Genting Bhd, closed the deal on the purchase of a 87-acre plot of land in Las Vegas. It is the largest investment in Las Vegas since at least 2008. The announcement follows on the...
  • Feb 17

    China's new cashless casino bar open

    China's new cashless casino bar open
    As China's first casino, albeit a cashless one, opens gaming executives and service providers around the world are watching to see if it will result in the introduction of real gambling in the country. Jesters Casino Bar, part of the...
  • Feb 7

    California reintroduces bill to allow sports betting

    California reintroduces bill to allow sports betting
    Today, the California ] legislature reintroduced a bill to legalize sports betting at state racinos, casinos and other gaming establishments on professional and colleage sports events, except for college sports events in California. If the…
Rank this Week: 1323

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: 1597

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: 1006

Halifax Personal Injury Lawyer…

Halifax Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Halifax Personal Injury Lawyer Blog covers accident, medical malpractice, brain damage, and product liability issues. Published by Halifax, Nova Scotia trial lawyers, Arnold, Pizzo, & McKiggan.

http://www.halifaxpersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 9

    Hockey Canada insurance doesn't cover concussions! Say what?

    Hockey Canada insurance doesn't cover concussions! Say what?
    As a personal injury lawyer I have seen many examples of the dangers of brain injuries in sports. In particular I have written about the potential lasting effects that brain injuries can have on child athletes. See for example: Sudden…
  • May 9

    Predicting recovery time from concussions: New research may help brain injury claim

    Predicting recovery time from concussions: New research may help brain injury claim
    As a personal injury lawyer in Nova Scotia I commonly deal with clients who have suffered head injuries and concussions. One thing that I have noticed is the symptoms and severity of head injuries, and how long it takes the patient to…
  • May 3

    End Distracted Driving in Nova Scotia

    End Distracted Driving in Nova Scotia
    I received a very kind note today from one of the teachers at Bicentennial JHS about the presentation we gave to the students a few weeks ago. Talking with the students at BJHS "Thank you again for your dynamic presentation to our…
Rank this Week: 3071

Heintzman ADR

Heintzman ADR

Discusses the nature and advantages of ADR and contains annalyses about recent case law dealing with ADR. By Thomas G. Heintzman.

http://www.heintzmanadr.com/
Rank this Week: 5033

Hyndman Law Blog

Hyndman Law Blog

Covers intellectual property, startups and technology law.

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

    A Primer for Fundraising on AngelList

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

    Are Unpaid Internships Legal in Ontario?

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

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

    “Splitting up the Pie: Considerations for setting initial equity ownership among founders”
    This is a somewhat involved but thorough and very smart post about an issue that confronts almost every founder – how to split the pie. Hat tip to @DavidCrow for noticing it.The post “Splitting up the Pie: Considerations for…
Rank this Week: 403

ICBC Law

ICBC Law

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

http://bc-injury-law.com/blog/
  • May 21

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

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

    Court Clarifies Recovery of Interest on Disbursement

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

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

    Court of Appeal Discusses Standard of Care In Road Construction Liability Case
    Reasons for judgement were released this week by the BC Court of Appeal upholding a trial verdict finding the City of Abbotsford and a private contractor 80% responsible for a single vehicle collision in a construction…
Rank this Week: 232

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: 4724

John Eaton's blog of miscellaneous…

John Eaton's blog of miscellaneous & interesting (to him, anyway) stuff

Covers technology and legal research.

http://jeaton23.wordpress.com
  • Jun 23

    Twitter & Podcast

    Twitter & Podcast
    I have previously downloaded podcasts from Itunes and so I’m pretty familiar with that method of content delivery, but Twitter was new to me.  I signed up yesterday (June 22) and added a few celebs, etc. to my “following” list.  It…
  • May 28

    Book launch

    Book launch
    Eaton & Le May at booklaunch
  • May 21

    Tagging / Deliciou

    Tagging / Deliciou
    I’m madly trying to get del.icio.us to work and I’ve kind of got it working.  I registered an account and then tried to upgrade my browser (using IE 7 ) and followed the instructions.  Didn’t seem to do anything as no…
Rank this Week: 3755

La pub et le droit

La pub et le droit

Covers advertising law. By Natalie Gauthier.

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

    La publicité trompeuse

    La publicité trompeuse
    Une décision, soit Zapata c. Brault et Martineau inc., 2012 QCCQ 8002 (CanLII) a attiré mon attention pour la raison suivante : la Cour du Québec (division des petites créances) a retenu l’effort du…
  • Apr 1

    Devoir de loyauté et l'information confidentielle

    Devoir de loyauté et l'information confidentielle
    Dans ce contexte économique, les employés changent fréquemment d’emploi. Il est peut-être bon de rappeler le devoir de loyauté. Le devoir de loyauté est protégé par le Code civil du…
  • Mar 1

    La fausse représentation

    La fausse représentation
    La Loi sur la protection du consommateur a pour objet d'enrayer certaines pratiques publicitaires qui, par tous les moyens vous incitent à acheter. Ainsi, toute représentation fausse ou trompeuse est interdite par la loi, comme…
Rank this Week: 5165

Lachance on Law

Lachance on Law

Covers the access and use of online legal information. By Colin Lachance, President of the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII).

http://lachanceonlaw.wordpress.com/
  • Dec 3

    Of blogs and magazines – my 2012 CLawBies nomination

    Of blogs and magazines – my 2012 CLawBies nomination
    It’s CLawBies time again. The CLawBies – an unfortunately-named (how, exactly, does one clear up a stubborn case of the CLawbies? Are they contagious?) but well-meaning accolade – recognize the best in Canadian law blogging.…
  • Nov 27

    A Canadian A2J technology deficit?

    A Canadian A2J technology deficit?
    With all the excitement of a cosplay buff just ahead of Comic-Con, I anxiously awaited the Law via the Internet conference held in early October at Cornell University in picturesque Ithaca, NY. The 3 day event included the annual get together…
  • Nov 27

    A Canadian A2J technology deficit?

    A Canadian A2J technology deficit?
    With all the excitement of a cosplay buff just ahead of Comic-Con, I anxiously awaited the Law via the Internet conference held in early October at Cornell University in picturesque Ithaca, NY. The 3 day event included the annual get together…
Rank this Week: 3849

Law is Cool

Law is Cool

Law school blog and podcast from Canada.

http://lawiscool.com
Rank this Week: 1082

Law Library News

Law Library News

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

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

    Summer 2013 Access to Law Library Material & Information

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

    May Featured Videos – Hidden Gem

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

    Law Library Changes!

    Law Library Changes!
    We regret to announce that as a direct result of the budgetary situation facing the University of Alberta Libraries, the John A. Weir Memorial Law Library will be accessible via swipe card access only from May through August 2013. The Faculty…
Rank this Week: 3483

Law Library Reference Blog

Law Library Reference Blog

From the University of British Columbia Law Library.

http://blogs.ubc.ca/lawref/
  • Aug 17

    IT Bulletin

    IT Bulletin
    UBC IT Bulletins: http://bulletins.it.ubc.ca/ UBC Library eResources: Service Bulletins: http://blogs.ubc.ca/eresourcestatus/
  • Jul 7

    UBC Wireless for Visitor

    UBC Wireless for Visitor
    eduroam Wireless Network Visitors from other educational institutions which support eduroam should use this wireless network.   For list of participating institutions and how to set up, click here.
  • Jun 23

    CCH Rapid Finder

    CCH Rapid Finder
    The CCH Rapid Finder can be found at here.
Rank this Week: 2214

Law of the Land - Canadian…

Law of the Land - Canadian Commercial Real Estate Law Blog

Covers condominiums, environmental law, financing, leasing and title insurance. By Lang Michener.

http://lawoftheland.blogs.com/law_of_the_land_canadian_/
  • Apr 28

    Withholding consent to assignments: a primer

    Withholding consent to assignments: a primer
    The issue of when a landlord can refuse to consent to the assignment of a lease remains a notable source of litigation in the commercial real estate space.  While lease agreements typically contain provisions permitting the tenant to assign…
  • Apr 28

    Exercising a termination clause requires strict satisfaction of any attached condition

    Exercising a termination clause requires strict satisfaction of any attached condition
    The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently articulated the importance of satisfying the conditions attached to termination clauses when seeking to terminate a lease.  What the trial court considered to be a largely semantic point in Dunnville…
  • Feb 24

    Sovereign Immunity and the Challenge of Leasing to Foreign State Tenant

    Sovereign Immunity and the Challenge of Leasing to Foreign State Tenant
    Leasing real property to foreign states presents a unique challenge to landlords.  The operation of the doctrine of sovereign immunity, if not properly addressed in the lease instrument, can severely impact a landlord’s ability to seek…
Rank this Week: 4245

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: 1745

Law, Eh? Canadian Law School

Law, Eh? Canadian Law School

By Adam Letourneau.

http://canadalawstudent.blogspot.com/
  • Feb 8

    The Going Rate

    The Going Rate
    I came across a 2010 legal fees survey conducted by Canadian Lawyer's Magazine (see here). I found it quite fascinating to go through, and wondered if it might be a useful resource when meeting with clients - especially when they are asking…
  • Feb 5

    Tips for lawyers re-qualifying in Canada

    Tips for lawyers re-qualifying in Canada
    Read about re-qualifying as a lawyer in Canada here (Lawyer's Weekly).
  • Feb 5

    Law School in Canada vs. USA

    Law School in Canada vs. USA
    The McGill TribuneBy Elisa Muyl"For students who have had their hearts set on going to law school since childhood, David Segal's recent New York Times article, "Is Law School a Losing Game?" offered a familiar but oft-ignored warning: law…
Rank this Week: 4982

Law21

Law21

Dispatches from a legal profession on the brink

http://www.law21.ca
  • Apr 8

    What disruption really mean

    What disruption really mean
    “You keep using that word,” said Inigo Montoya. “I don’t think it means what you think it means.” “That word,” in the current legal marketplace, is “disruption,” a terrific word…
  • Apr 4

    The MCLE question no one wants to ask

    The MCLE question no one wants to ask
    Here’s a conversation I sometimes like to imagine, between an elected official in the government and a representative of a state bar or law society. “So, I understand that law is a self-governing profession, and that…
  • Mar 26

    Reinventing the right thing

    Reinventing the right thing
    Warning: Lengthy Moral Philosophy Discussion Ahead. Worse luck for you, it’s from an English major who took exactly two Philosophy courses in undergrad and was entirely unsuccessful in trying to penetrate Kant’s Critique of Pure…
Rank this Week: 5197

Lawdiva's Blog

Lawdiva's Blog

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

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

    Chicago Courtroom Becomes Stage for Donald Trump’s Theatric

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

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

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

    Another Nigerian Scam: Fake Fertility Clinic

    Another Nigerian Scam: Fake Fertility Clinic
    A married couple from the United Kingdom tried for eight years to have a baby with no luck at all. After years of disappointment the couple were referred by family members to the Miracle of God Fertility Clinic in Port Harcourt Nigeria. They…
Rank this Week: 361

Lawyerlike

Lawyerlike

Canadian law student blog.

http://lawyerlike.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 29

    Case Rested

    Case Rested
    Last post! Except for graduation in three weeks, I have four months without thinking, writing, or agonizing over the law. Thankfully, though we've spent the last three years studying inside the crumbling edifice that is the Curtis Building…
  • Apr 27

    I can vouch for your user experience

    I can vouch for your user experience
    Some law school purists may have questioned my insistence that films can be an amazing study guide. Well, maybe now film purists can find out the same. Lawyerlike, meet IMDb!
  • Apr 26

    L to the L to the B

    L to the L to the B
    It's not a couplet, but it's close. The last sentence I wrote on my Admin final, my last final, summing up a question where I was asked to offer advice on the likelihood of a successful immigration appeal for a Mr. and Mrs. Singh, was not…
Rank this Week: 2392

Legal Feeds

Legal Feeds

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

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

    Do judges need coaching on powers of cell phones?

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

    News roundup — May 21, 2013

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

    This week at the SCC

    This week at the SCC
    In this short week at the Supreme Court of Canada there are only three appeals scheduled to be heard.May 21 — Quebec — R. v. McRaeCriminal law: While in prison awaiting trial, Stéphane McRae and another inmate conspired to…
Rank this Week: 522

Legal Resource Centre: Podcasts

Legal Resource Centre: Podcasts

Covers the Canadian government and justice system.

http://www.legalresourcecentre.ca/podcastgen1.1/
  • May 15

    Protecting Personal Privacy

    Protecting Personal Privacy
    How do we deal with the privacy, civil liberties, and human rights concerns that online personal information is bound to raise? There are organizations and resources available for citizenship education.
  • May 15

    Today's Trial - Parental Alienation

    Today's Trial - Parental Alienation
    Two recent judgments explore the repercussions of "parental alienation syndrome," and the sometime extreme steps that can be taken to remedy it.
  • May 15

    Today's Trial - Parental Alienation

    Today's Trial - Parental Alienation
    Two recent judgments explore the repercussions of "parental alienation syndrome," and the sometime extreme steps that can be taken to remedy it.
Rank this Week: 3456

LegalEase on CKUT 90.3 FM

LegalEase on CKUT 90.3 FM

Covers law-related topics. By the law students at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.

http://legaleaseckut.wordpress.com
  • Feb 27

    Great Law Event in Toronto, Canada! LOOKING FORWARD, LOOKING BACK: 40 YEARS OF RESISTANCE

    Great Law Event in Toronto, Canada! LOOKING FORWARD, LOOKING BACK: 40 YEARS OF RESISTANCE
    Join us on Saturday, March 16, 2013, for the Law Union of Ontario’s Annual Conference! 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the Law Union, and this year’s conference will bring progressive legal and activist communities together to…
  • Feb 17

    Episode 40 (Dec 2012) – Race, Gender, and Social Context

    Episode 40 (Dec 2012) – Race, Gender, and Social Context
    Welcome et bienvenue to LegalEase: a monthly Montreal-based and produced radio show on 90.3 FM CKUT – a broadcast about law, cast broadly. Le collectif LegalEase est un groupe d’étudiants et étudiantes en droit de la…
  • Feb 13

    Copyright Law – Look What They’ve Done To My Song, Ma

    Copyright Law – Look What They’ve Done To My Song, Ma
    Check out the Saturday, February  9, 2013, edition of the CBC Program “Under the Influence”. Great analysis of Court cases regarding the use of songs in commercials and for commercial purposes. Very fun episode. Read on here:…
Rank this Week: 2306

Lexpeak Immigration

Lexpeak Immigration

Covers US and Canadian immigration law.

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

    Electronic I-94 - Travel Advice

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

    CBP - I-94 Quick reference guide

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

    CBO's Statistics on foreigners in US

    CBO's Statistics on foreigners in US
    Interesting ahead of CIR Bills and many amendments to it, Congressional Budget office (CBO) has released various statistics of foreign people in United States. Looks like CIR bill will be better with the amendments. Wait and…
Rank this Week: 433

Library Boy

Library Boy

Features legal research news. By Michel-Adrien Sheppard.

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

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

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

    Handbook for Police and Crown Prosecutors on Criminal Harassment

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

    Spring 2013 Issue of Law Library Journal Now Available

    Spring 2013 Issue of Law Library Journal Now Available
    The Spring 2013 issue of Law Library Journal is available on the website of the American Association of Law Libraries.Among the many articles, the following attracted my attention:Training in FCIL Librarianship for Tomorrow’s World (by…
Rank this Week: 38

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: 1467

Litigation Brief

Litigation Brief

Covers commercial litigation developments. By Hakemi & Company Law Corporation.

http://www.litigationbrief.ca/
  • Nov 26

    Mandatory Prison Sentences for Some Competition Act Offence

    Mandatory Prison Sentences for Some Competition Act Offence
    Those convicted of violating the price fixing, big-rigging, and false or misleading advertising provisions of the Competition Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-34 now face mandatory prison sentences. On November 20, 2012, the final provisions of the…
  • Sep 28

    Victim of Alleged Cyber-bullying May Remain Anonymous in Pursuing Defamation Claim

    Victim of Alleged Cyber-bullying May Remain Anonymous in Pursuing Defamation Claim
    “Cyber-bullying” is the act of bullying someone using the means of the internet.  It has garnered much attention lately as a cause of various harmful consequences to young people, including increased rates of suicide among victims.  In…
  • May 15

    What notice of termination is owed to employees during a takeover?

    What notice of termination is owed to employees during a takeover?
    In a recent decision, the Honourable Mr. Justice Verhoeven of the Supreme Court of British Columbia considered the sufficiency of an employer’s notice of termination of employment within the context of a takeover.  In Kerfoot v.
Rank this Week: 3870

Megawatt: British Columbia…

Megawatt: British Columbia Renewable Energy Law Blog

Covers the renewable energy sector. By Clark Wilson LLP.

http://www.bcenergyblog.com/
  • Nov 2

    BC Government Delays BC Hydro's Long Term Forecast

    BC Government Delays BC Hydro's Long Term Forecast
    Today, the BC Government announced that it has once again delayed the delivery of BC Hydro's Integrated Resource Plan to Cabinet until August 3, 2013 due to uncertainty of the electricity requirements for the prospective liquefied natural gas…
  • May 30

    BC Clean Energy (IPP) Guidebook 2011 Version

    BC Clean Energy (IPP) Guidebook 2011 Version
    In the Draft Integrated Resource Plan released this week, BC Hydro forecasts that "BC's electricity demand is expected to increase by about 50% over the next 20 years."  That is not a small amount.
  • May 28

    BC Hydro Draft Integrated Resource Plan

    BC Hydro Draft Integrated Resource Plan
    Today, BC Hydro released the much anticipated draft Integrated Resource Plan - 2012 (IRP) (Executive Summary and draft IRP Discussion Guide) which is a long-term forecast on supply and
Rank this Week: 2455

Michael Geist's Blog

Michael Geist's Blog

Covers technology and DRM. By Michael Geist.

http://www.michaelgeist.ca
  • May 21

    Canadian Library Association on Access Copyright Lawsuit

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

    Competition Bureau To Investigate Google Canada

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

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

    Next on the Canadian Copyright Reform Agenda: Clean Up the Mess at the Copyright Board
    With the latest phase of Canadian copyright reform now complete, the government may soon turn to the question of what comes next. Given last year's major legislative overhaul and the landmark series of copyright decisions from the Supreme…
Rank this Week: 343

My Legal Briefcase

My Legal Briefcase

Covers small claims court in Ontario, Canada.

http://dev.mylegalbriefcase.com/blog/
  • Jun 30

    Why tech innovation comes slow in legal profession – itBusiness.ca Blog

    Why tech innovation comes slow in legal profession – itBusiness.ca Blog
    Monica Goyal, CEO, Founder of My Legal Briefcase post on lawTechCamp can be found at her itBusiness.ca blog Below is an excerpt from it: “Bridging the legal and technological professions is tough.  “Lawyers aren’t naturally good at…
  • Jun 29

    Unparalleled Unconference: My Impressions of lawTechCamp – by Josh Patlik, My Legal Briefcase intern

    Unparalleled Unconference: My Impressions of lawTechCamp – by Josh Patlik, My Legal Briefcase intern
    On Saturday, June 18, I was rather surprised to find myself at a summer camp for adults. It shattered my previous notions of what summer camp was. There were no tears and no timeouts. Instead, there was everything summer camp should have:…
  • Jun 28

    Globe and Mail Article Featuring My Legal Briefcase Founder

    Globe and Mail Article Featuring My Legal Briefcase Founder
    June 14, 2011 Law Page in the Globe and Mail featured Monica Goyal “The crucial question for anyone heading into a court battle – whether a mighty corporation or a mere slip-and-fall victim – is the same, every time: “What are my…
Rank this Week: 4479

My Legal Briefcase Blog

My Legal Briefcase Blog

Covers the convergence of law and technology, with a focus on small claims.

http://www.mylegalbriefcase.com/blog/
  • Sep 11

    Parents: Does Your Child’s Public School have Social Media Policies?

    Parents: Does Your Child’s Public School have Social Media Policies?
    As students return to classrooms in September for yet another (exciting) academic year, parents should think about how the kids’ schools manage access to and use of social media. As today’s youth increasingly becomes plugged into the…
  • Sep 6

    What should one do when the separating parties are in two different countries?

    What should one do when the separating parties are in two different countries?
    Separation is difficult when both husband and wife are in the same country. When they are in different countries, the challenge to resolve the differences becomes even greater. Take for example a situation where the girl is fromCanadaand the…
  • Sep 4

    How are family violence cases dealt with in Canada?

    How are family violence cases dealt with in Canada?
    Physical violence in the family is treated as an assault in Canada in about the last 15 years. Violence takes many forms and it can be verbal, psychological, or physical. It is more common than is realized because it is not always talked…
Rank this Week: 4962

Newfoundland and Labrador…

Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Law

Tracks construction law developments in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. By Adam Baker.

http://www.adambaker.net
  • Sep 29

    Not Ready to Settle: Never Commit Unless You Mean It

    Not Ready to Settle: Never Commit Unless You Mean It
    If you’re ever been a plaintiff or a defendant, you know that a lot of lawyer time can be spent outside the courtroom trying to get to a settlement. Settlement negotiations can go south for a lot of reasons, but there’s one great way to…
  • Sep 29

    Not Ready to Settle: Never Commit Unless You Mean It

    Not Ready to Settle: Never Commit Unless You Mean It
    If you’re ever been a plaintiff or a defendant, you know that a lot of lawyer time can be spent outside the courtroom trying to get to a settlement. Settlement negotiations can go south for a lot of reasons, but there’s one great…
  • May 30

    CBA 2012 National Construction Law Conference in St. John’

    CBA 2012 National Construction Law Conference in St. John’
    Like many professions, lawyers in Canada are governed and regulated by a provincial regulating body. In this province, lawyers are regulated by the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. But in addition to their regulating body, many…
Rank this Week: 4249

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: 1371