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Construction Law Canada

Construction Law Canada

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

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

    The Mother Of All Tender Cases Revisited: Three More Issue

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

    The Mother Of All Tender Cases!

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

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

    Is There An Intermediate Position Between An Invitation To Tender And A Request For Proposal?
    Not all requests for bids issued by an owner are the same. A request for bids that will be binding on the chosen bidder is usually referred to as an Invitation to Tender.  On the other hand, a request for bids which is not binding on the…
Rank this Week: 3410

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: 2172

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: 3082

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: 2227

Canadian Advertising and Marketing…

Canadian Advertising and Marketing Law

Covers Canadian advertising law. By Steve Szentesi.

http://www.canadianadvertisinglaw.com/
Rank this Week: 3261

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: 4384

Toronto Injury Lawyer Blog

Toronto Injury Lawyer Blog

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Understanding Brain Injury: The invisible Injury

    Understanding Brain Injury: The invisible Injury
    There was a great piece on 60 Minutes last night featuring brain injured American soldiers returning from wars in the Middle East with problems such as depression, mood disorders, anxiety, memory loss, word finding difficulties, blurred…
Rank this Week: 3271

PSW Law Blog

PSW Law Blog

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

http://pswlaw.ca/blog/
Rank this Week: 1948

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: 5175

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: 4571

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: 3627

Youth and Work

Youth and Work

Covers workplace law for young people in Canada.

http://www.youthandwork.ca/
  • May 13

    No Wage Ghetto: Unpaid Internships in Ontario's Retail Sector

    No Wage Ghetto: Unpaid Internships in Ontario's Retail Sector
    The growth of unpaid internships in Ontario's labour market is alarming. Traditionally, the highest incidents of illegal unpaid internships have been found in the glamor industries (i.e. magazine publishing, public relations, media, and…
  • May 9

    Why Can't Wind Mobile Pay Their Interns?

    Why Can't Wind Mobile Pay Their Interns?
    Just a short post today. Canadian telecommunications companies are among the worst offenders when it comes to exploiting young workers in Canada. Misclassification of employees as interns and wage theft seem to be quite common in the…
  • May 6

    Working This Summer? Know Your Right

    Working This Summer? Know Your Right
    Today I'm appearing on CBC Radio's Ontario Today (tune in after 12:30 pm to listen to me) to discuss the topic of "crappy summer jobs". I thought that I would collect a few resources that young workers and their parents can use to navigate…
Rank this Week: 4006

Small City Law Firm Tech

Small City Law Firm Tech

Provides software tips and advice for common law-office software including Word, Outlook, MS Windows and Adobe Acrobat. By Vivian Manning.

http://vmanning.posterous.com/
  • May 13

    Office 2013: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    Office 2013: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
    My new post up this morning at Attorney At Work: Microsoft Office 2013 has been available for several months, but Office 2010 has been stable and mostly well-received in our firm. And with staff and lawyers already overwhelmed by the…
  • May 1

    Filed Under "You Learn Something New Every Day": Posting from Word to Exchange Public Folder

    Filed Under "You Learn Something New Every Day": Posting from Word to Exchange Public Folder
    One of the many things I enjoy about my work is the constant learning and discovery.  Even if it's a 'small' discovery, as this one is, it's often enough to make a difference in a workday. I'm always looking for more efficient ways…
  • Apr 30

    Them’s The (Email) Rules!

    Them’s The (Email) Rules!
    My latest post is up at the ABA Law Technology Today blogPlease head off here to read the full post: A couple of weeks ago our offices installed a brand-spanking new VoIP phone system.  I've been geeking out for the last little…
Rank this Week: 3502

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: 3632

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: 4239

Securities Mining Law

Securities Mining Law

Covers securities law affecting the mining industry in Canada.

http://www.securitiesmininglaw.com/
  • May 10

    Canada to Strengthen its Laws Against Bribery of Foreign Public Official

    Canada to Strengthen its Laws Against Bribery of Foreign Public Official
    Mining and exploration companies with projects in developing nations should take note that an amendment to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (CFPOA) has been approved by the Senate and is currently before the House of Commons. Bill S-14…
  • May 10

    New Bill Heightens Potential for More Investment Canada Reviews of SOE Acquisition

    New Bill Heightens Potential for More Investment Canada Reviews of SOE Acquisition
    Last week the Canadian Government introduced amendments to the Investment Canada Act (ICA) to implement its revised policy towards state-owned enterprises (SOEs) which it announced in December last year. At that time, while it approved the…
  • May 8

    The Québec Government announces a new Mining Tax Regime “Fair for all”

    The Québec Government announces a new Mining Tax Regime “Fair for all”
    The new Québec mining tax regime was announced on May 6th 2013, by the Minister of Finance, Nicolas Marceau, accompanied by the Minister of Natural Resources, Martine Ouellet. The Québec Government has presented a new regime…
Rank this Week: 3630

VLLB Linkblog

VLLB Linkblog

By Steve Matthews.

http://vllblinks.blogspot.com/
  • May 10

    Hissey Kientz's YouTube Channel

    Hissey Kientz's YouTube Channel
    Stem client and product injury law firm Hissey Kientz has developed quite an extensive YouTube channel. Its latest videos are directed toward consumers who have experienced painful side effects from transvaginal mesh, the Mirena IUD, and…
  • Mar 27

    Stem Legal Welcomes Heffner & Associate

    Stem Legal Welcomes Heffner & Associate
    Over at Stem, we've just welcomed our newest client, Heffner & Associates. Certified Elder Law Attorney Mark Heffner and his team help older Rhode Islanders and their families with estate planning, nursing home cost management,…
  • Mar 25

    Google Alerts: Still Broken

    Google Alerts: Still Broken
    Danny Sullivan at Search Engine Land writes that Google Alerts is still not working properly, despite Google assuring him they're working on it. At Slaw.ca, Omar Ha-Redeye has noticed the same, and wonders if Alerts is next on the chopping…
Rank this Week: 4510

Sexual Abuse Claims Blog

Sexual Abuse Claims Blog

Covers child abuse, clergy abuse, doctor sexual abuse, priest abuse, prison abuse, teacher sexual abuse, and other sexual abuse topics. By Halifax, Nova Scotia sexual abuse lawyers, Arnold, Pizzo & McKiggan.

http://www.sexualabuseclaimsblog.com/
  • May 10

    Brown v. Canada: Court Puts Brakes on Aboriginal Class Action

    Brown v. Canada: Court Puts Brakes on Aboriginal Class Action
    For close to twenty years I have had the privilege of representing Nora Bernard and the survivors of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School. I was a member of the steering committee that negotiated the landmark National Indian Residential…
  • May 9

    Are Pedophiles born that way?

    Are Pedophiles born that way?
    As a sexual abuse claims lawyer I have learned more than I want to about the deviancies that cause adults to prey on children. New research coming out of the University of Toronto suggests that Pedophilia may be the result of predisposed…
  • May 1

    N.S. Colored Home Settles Abuse Class Action: But no apology

    N.S. Colored Home Settles Abuse Class Action: But no apology
    Proposed Settlement in Class Action The Chronicle Herald reported last week that a class action launched by former residents of the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children has been settled for $5,000,000. According to the media reports,…
Rank this Week: 2650

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: 2734

Aboriginal Law Blog

Aboriginal Law Blog

Covers aboriginal law in Canada. By Davis LLP.

http://www.davis.ca/en/blog/Aboriginal-Law
Rank this Week: 4586

Wagners Serious Injury Lawyer Blog

Wagners Serious Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Nova Scotia personal injury cases and laws.

http://www.wagnersseriousinjurylawyerblog.ca/
  • May 8

    Personal Injury - Expert Evidence

    Personal Injury - Expert Evidence
    The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal recently commented on the analysis used in determining the standard of care in a personal injury claim resulting from a motor vehicle accident and the need for expert evidence. In Holland Carriers Ltd. V.…
  • Jan 7

    Dog Bites-Remedies Available Through Civil Action in Nova Scotia

    Dog Bites-Remedies Available Through Civil Action in Nova Scotia
    The frequency of dog bites and attacks have increased in media over the past couple of years. Whether there are more bites are occurring or whether they are just now receiving increasingly more media coverage is unknown. Certainly there has…
  • Dec 18

    Nova Scotia Personal Injury Lawyers Successfully Appeal Trial Verdict

    Nova Scotia Personal Injury Lawyers Successfully Appeal Trial Verdict
    Car accident and other injury victims take note: the use of inferences to make findings of negligence or causation has increasingly taken centre stage in several recent decisions out of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. The appropriate use of…
Rank this Week: 3532

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: 1725

Canadian Insurance Blog

Canadian Insurance Blog

By Mike Thomas.

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

    Claims of deceit will generally not give rise to insurance coverage

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

    Subcontractors may not benefit from a third party lease.

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

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

    An insurer may be added as a defendant after the expiration of an applicable limitation period
    Application to add insurer providing uninsured motorist coverage as defendant allowed after expiration of applicable limitation period. Tomescu v. Sarhan, [2013] O.J. No. 1059, March 11, 2013, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, T.A. Bielby…
Rank this Week: 2897

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: 2496

Canada Immigration Blog

Canada Immigration Blog

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

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

    For the Price of a Cup of Coffee

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

    Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

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

    What’s in a Name?

    What’s in a Name?
    When it comes to Canadian immigration, actually quite a bit is in a name, especially if the name is “Murphy” or “Sharma”. Canada has become a magnet for young unemployed and underemployed workers from Ireland. The…
Rank this Week: 2720

Dot Indicia

Dot Indicia

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

http://michaelpower.ca
  • Apr 30

    FATCA Revisited

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

    Privacy Audits: The Subject of “Controls”

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

    Are people expecting too much privacy from Cole?

    Are people expecting too much privacy from Cole?
    Since the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision in R. v. Cole was issued in October 2012, I’ve seen press reports, blog posts and law firm newsletter articles talk about the existence of computer-related expectations of privacy in an…
Rank this Week: 4307

Shaunna Mireau on Canadian Legal…

Shaunna Mireau on Canadian Legal Research

Provides tips on Canadian legal research.

http://mireau.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 25

    Feeding the social media monster

    Feeding the social media monster
    I am attending the Legal Education Society of Alberta  Social Media and You.  Randy Brososky of Group of Rogues just told a story about when he was first engaging in social media. He signed up for every new social media…
  • Apr 4

    March/April LawNow magazine article Online Dispute Resolution

    March/April LawNow magazine article Online Dispute Resolution
    Margo Till-Rogers has written a nice thorough article about online resources for dispute resolution in this months issue of LawNow.The current issue features environmental causes.happy reading!
  • Mar 5

    March/April LawNow Magazine

    March/April LawNow Magazine
    The March/April 2013 LawNow Magazine is now available. There is a particularly interesting article about Online Dispute Resolution.
Rank this Week: 4566

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: 4337

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: 4230

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: 3129

Ontario Family Law Blog

Ontario Family Law Blog

Covers family law and collaborative team practice issues. By Galbraith Family Law.

http://www.ontariofamilylawblog.com
  • Apr 19

    Children and Divorce - How You Can Help Your Child Adjust

    Children and Divorce - How You Can Help Your Child Adjust
    A child of divorce writes on how to help your child during divorce. What better source? Thanks to Melissa Farrell a freelance writer who lives in Kansas for her insights. Speaking as a child of divorce, every situation is…
  • Apr 15

    5 Mistakes Made in Divorce Proceeding

    5 Mistakes Made in Divorce Proceeding
    Today's guest blogger is writing about the 5 mistakes made by people who are in family court. While the advice is sound, it reinforces to me how undesirable it is to be in Family Court. It really is an awful experience. But, alas, if you are…
  • Mar 2

    Build Trust in Divorce and Avoid Family Court

    Build Trust in Divorce and Avoid Family Court
    Trust is essential for every relationship and is often damaged when people are getting divorced. It can be damaged many different ways. An affair, a lie or a betrayal can damage trust. Trust may also be broken when people change and no longer…
Rank this Week: 4075

Condo Development Blog

Condo Development Blog

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

http://www.rcllp.ca/condo/
  • Apr 18

    Board Members Behaving Badly Results in Personal Liability

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

    Board Members Behaving Badly Results in Personal Liability

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

    HST REBATES ON NEW HOUSING (INCLUDING REBATES FOR RENTALS)

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

Vancouver Law Librarian Blog

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

http://vancouverlawlib.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 17

    Quick View and the Cached Internet

    Quick View and the Cached Internet
    Google Quick View is intended to bring content to your smartphone in a fraction of the time. It's unclear whether QV is delivering some kind of cached page copy, but that's the assumption I'm making. The project is also still in experimental…
  • Mar 14

    Google Reader Wasn't that Great Anyway

    Google Reader Wasn't that Great Anyway
    If you follow this blog, you likely already know two things before I write this post. First, my ongoing belief in the value of RSS technology for monitoring online publishing; and second, the coming demise of Google Reader. None of us have…
  • Mar 1

    Quickscribe Manual Updates for February 2013

    Quickscribe Manual Updates for February 2013
    Four Quickscribe Manuals were updated in February: Crown Counsel Motor Vehicle Legislation BC Transport Legislation BC Motor Vehicle Legislation RCMP Legislation And don't forget: daily updates to BC stats and regs are available for free at…
Rank this Week: 2094

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: 1970

The Law Blog

The Law Blog

Covers personal injury and disability law cases in Canada.

http://lawbroker.ca/blog
  • Apr 14

    Toronto Resident Fractures Tibia and Fibula after Slipping on Ice

    Toronto Resident Fractures Tibia and Fibula after Slipping on Ice
    One sunny afternoon Jose Lopez was walking with his family on a walkway leading to Nathan Philips Square in Toronto. Suddenly, he slipped and fell in an area where there was a patch of ice. As a result of the slip and fall he fractured his…
  • Feb 25

    Senior Fractures Shoulder in Restaurant Fall

    Senior Fractures Shoulder in Restaurant Fall
    81 year-old Wanda Olivier went to Pat and Mario’s restaurant in Sudbury to attend a birthday party in the “back room” of the restaurant. She suddenly slipped and fell and suffered a broken right shoulder which required…
  • Feb 8

    Driver Sues County of Brant after Single Vehicle Accident

    Driver Sues County of Brant after Single Vehicle Accident
    17-year old Jesse Ferguson was driving on a rural road in the County of Brant, when he suddenly failed to navigate a curve and crashed into a tree. He suffered serious and permanent disabilities and sued the County of Brant for failing to…
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Adam Zasada's Ontario Construction…

Adam Zasada's Ontario Construction Law and Litigation Blog

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

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

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

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

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

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

    To arbitrate or litigate…that is the question

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

Law is Cool

Law school blog and podcast from Canada.

http://lawiscool.com
Rank this Week: 2923

Charter Cases

Charter Cases

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

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

    R. v. Mailhot, 2013 SCC 17

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

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

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

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

    Saskatchewan (Human Rights Commission) v. Whatcott, 2013 SCC 11
    The Whatcott case was brought to the Supreme Court of Canada on appeal from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, which had found that a number of pamphlets critical of homosexual behaviour did not meet the test for “hate speech”…
Rank this Week: 3715

Defamation Law Blog

Defamation Law Blog

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Tang v. Zhang: Forfeited Deposits and Proof of Damage

    Tang v. Zhang: Forfeited Deposits and Proof of Damage
    In Tang v. Zhang, 2013 BCCA 52, the British Columbia Court of Appeal considered the interpretation of “deposit” clauses in standard form contracts for the purchase and sale of real estate. The key issue was this: where a…
Rank this Week: 4596

Canadian Criminal Lawyer's Blog

Canadian Criminal Lawyer's Blog

By Daniel Brown.

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

    Image consulting for lawyers and their client

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

    Considering immigration consequences on sentencing

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

    Public Mischief Charge in Canada

    Public Mischief Charge in Canada
    Public Mischief Lawyer TorontoIt is a crime in Canada to cause a police officer to enter on or continue an investigation with the intent to mislead them in any of the following scenarios:(a) making a false statement that accuses some ……
Rank this Week: 2327

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: 2024

Workplaces That Work

Workplaces That Work

Covers workplace conflict management systems. By Blaine Donais.

http://workplacesthatwork.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 11

    Still a Few Seats Available

    Still a Few Seats Available
    We are coming up on our Toronto Certification seminar for Workplace Fairness Analysts on April 5, 2013.  We still have a couple of seats available.  So be sure to sign up as we will not be offering it again this year in Toronto.
  • Feb 5

    Workplace Fairness Analyst Certification Training

    Workplace Fairness Analyst Certification Training
    The Workplace Fairness Institute is offering a one day training session to those who qualify to become Workplace Fairness Analysts.Place:  Toronto Time: 9 a.m. and going to 4:30 pmDate: Friday, April 5, 2013.Cost: $400+HST per person…
  • May 8

    3 New Courses Offered by WFI in conjunction with York DCE

    3 New Courses Offered by WFI in conjunction with York DCE
    I am proud to present three new courses that are offered as a result of a strategic alliance between York University's Department of Continuing Education and the Workplace Fairness Institute: - a 5 day course called Conflict Management in…
Rank this Week: 2109

Business Law Blog

Business Law Blog

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

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

    REMOVAL OF AN ARBITRATOR IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

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

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

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

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

    Securities Law for the Small Business, or When Does Securities Law Apply to Me?
    Many entrepreneurs perceive securities laws to apply only to large publicly-listed entities.  However, securities laws apply to every business, and business owners should include securities compliance in their corporate oversight…
Rank this Week: 5012

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: 4284

University of Toronto Law School…

University of Toronto Law School Faculty Blog

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

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

    This Blog has now moved

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

    The GSU Copyright Case: Some Canadian Perspective

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

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

    Prof. Ed Morgan - "The difference between lunchtime prayer and a Jesus T-shirt"
    This commentary was first published by Prof. Ed Morgan in The Globe and Mail on May 9, 2012. A public school in Toronto thinks a clergyman can be invited to conduct Islamic prayers at lunchtime on school grounds. As a school trustee …
Rank this Week: 2402