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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: 1396

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: 1457

Canadian Tax Litigation

Covers Canadian tax litigation developments. By FMC Law.

http://www.canadiantaxlitigation.com/

May 22
The Gwartz Decision: The GAAR Is Not a Filler

The Gwartz Decision: The GAAR Is Not a Filler

In Brianne Gwartz v. The Queen, 2013 TCC 86, the Crown attempted to utilize the GAAR to recharacterize as dividends certain capital gains which had been realized by a family trust and allocated to the minor-aged taxpayers in 2003, 2004…
May 21
Tax Court of Canada issues a comprehensive ruling on privilege issues and the appropriate exercise of remedies to address deficient lists of document

Tax Court of Canada issues a comprehensive ruling on privilege issues and the appropriate exercise of remedies to address deficient lists of document

In a recent Tax Court of Canada ruling on a motion heard in Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited v. The Queen, 2013 TCC 144 the Court considered a motion for an Order directing the Appellant to attend and be cross-examined on its List of…
May 13
Federal Court of Appeal strikes out a pleading alleging that expenses are non-deductible in light of “egregious and repulsive” conduct by a taxpayer

Federal Court of Appeal strikes out a pleading alleging that expenses are non-deductible in light of “egregious and repulsive” conduct by a taxpayer

In a ruling handed down May 6, 2013, the Federal Court of Appeal ordered that portions of a Crown pleading be struck out for suggesting that a deduction may be disallowed on the basis that the conduct of the taxpayer in incurring the expense…

Rank this Week: 1503

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: 1509

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: 1529

Climate Change Law Practice Group…

Climate Change Law Practice Group Blog

Features news about Canadian renewable energy and sustainable developments. By Davis LLP.

http://www.davis.ca/en/blog/Climate-Change-Law-Practice-Group

May 21
Wallstreet Firm Eyes Renewables in Japan

Wallstreet Firm Eyes Renewables in Japan

Goldman Sachs announced today that it plans to invest as much as $490million (50 billion yen) in renewable energy projects in Japan over the next five years. That's a lot! Bloomberg reports that "the Wall Street firm also…
May 15
Environment MInister says Canada Needs Better Price on Oil to Address Climate Change

Environment MInister says Canada Needs Better Price on Oil to Address Climate Change

Canada's Environment Minister, Peter Kent, told the Financial Post in an interview from London that "[t]he ability of the oil and gas sector to absorb tough government controls on their greenhouse gas emissions depends on Canada getting a…
May 10
Alberta's CCS Projects Will Reduce Emissions By 2.8 Tonnes Annually

Alberta&#39;s CCS Projects Will Reduce Emissions By 2.8 Tonnes Annually

...but they won't receive the bulk of their funding until they hit performance targets, Alberta's Energy Minister, Ken Hughes, said the other day. There is $2.1 billion in grant money available to the two companies, whose projects will…

Rank this Week: 1550

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: 1544

Lexpeak Immigration

Covers US and Canadian immigration law.

http://lexpeakimmig.blogspot.com/

May 22
Summary of changes in Hatch-Shcumer amendment.

Summary of changes in Hatch-Shcumer amendment.

H–1B SKILLED WORKER DEPENDENT - Section 212(n)(3) (8 U.S.C. 1182(n)(3)) is amended— Note - the present definition of H-1B dependent employer remains same. Click here for its definition. In addition to that there is "H-1B…
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

Rank this Week: 1655

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: 1645

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: 1758

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…

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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: 1760

Altro & Associates Blog

Covers Canadian immigration news and laws.

http://www.altrolaw.com

May 22
Breaking: Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Support Gang of Eight’s US Immigration Reform Bill

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

After long hours of debate and voting on various proposed amendments to the bill, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted last night to support the new US immigration reform bill. None of the amendments approved in committee appear to have any…
May 14
Incapacity Issues when Owning Florida Real Estate

Incapacity Issues when Owning Florida Real Estate

A person is considered incapacitated when they have lost their ability to make important decisions, including those related to their assets or property. What happens to your Florida property if you become mentally incapacitated? Your loved…
May 6
Buying in the U.S. … What About your Canadian Plan?

Buying in the U.S. … What About your Canadian Plan?

There is no denying that the United States continues to be a hot spot for many Canadians, and although the housing market crash has begun to recover, prices are still nowhere near where they once were. This coupled with the strength of our…

Rank this Week: 1807

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: 1849

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…

Rank this Week: 1852

The Patent Librarian's Notebook

By Michael White.

http://patentlibrarian.blogspot.com/

Jan 28
US Patent Statistics for 2012

US Patent Statistics for 2012

The USPTO issued 276,820 patents and published 331,583 applications in calendar year 2012, 7 percent more than in 2011 and an all-time high of 608,403 patent documents.Table 1 shows the number of documents by type.No milestones were reached…
Jan 1
Jury Awards Carnegie Mellon University $1.16 Billion in Patent Lawsuit

Jury Awards Carnegie Mellon University $1.16 Billion in Patent Lawsuit

A jury has awarded Carnegie Mellon University more than $1.16 billion in a patent infringement lawsuit against a tech firm based in Santa Clara, California. An appeal is expected, but if the verdict stands this could be the largest patent…
Dec 17
China Leads US in Patent Application

China Leads US in Patent Application

In 2011 China surpassed the US in patent application filings, according to data compiled by the World Intellectual Property Organization and reported in the Economist. The State Intellectual Property Office of the People's Republic of China…

Rank this Week: 1894

Aboriginal Law Blog

Covers aboriginal law in Canada. By Davis LLP.

http://www.davis.ca/en/blog/Aboriginal-Law

May 8
Government of Alberta Introduces Bill 22 - Aboriginal Consultation Levy Act

Government of Alberta Introduces Bill 22 - Aboriginal Consultation Levy Act

The Government of Alberta introduced Bill 22 - the Aboriginal Consultation Levy Fund in the legislature today. A copy of the Bill can be found here. [More…]
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 14
New Mining Act Regulations for Aboriginal Consultation Proposed

New Mining Act Regulations for Aboriginal Consultation Proposed

Recently, the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (the “Ministry”) posted proposed regulations pursuant to section 176 of the Mining Act on Ontario’s Environmental Registry (the “EBR”). The proposed regulations attempt to…

Rank this Week: 1966

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: 1977

Ontario Personal Bankruptcy Blog

Answers questions about personal bankruptcy in Ontario, Canada.

http://www.bankruptcy-ontario.org/

Nov 2
Bankruptcy Statistics: Ontario Consumers Not Recovering

Bankruptcy Statistics: Ontario Consumers Not Recovering

The number of consumer insolvencies in Ontario in August 2012 rose 4% compared to July according to statistics released by the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada. Bankruptcies were up 1% and consumer proposals were up 7%.…
Oct 22
Right to travel in case of bankruptcy

Right to travel in case of bankruptcy

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

Ex spouse considering bankruptcy

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

Rank this Week: 2007

BC Criminal Law Blog

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

http://www.bccriminallawblog.com/

Jun 26
Supreme Court of Canada says deterrence not a factor that may be considered under the Youth Criminal Justice Act

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

Last week the Supreme Court of Canada ruled unanimously that the Youth Criminal Justice Act, as written, does not allow judges to increase a sentence for the purposes of deterring youth crime. The Court held that the legislature deliberately…
Jun 15
Bill C-19 proposes new Criminal Code offence for street racing.

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

On June 15th the federal government introduced Bill C-19, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (street racing) and to make consequential amendments to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. The new legislation is aimed at providing harsh…
Jun 1
B.C. Gun Amnesty Announced for June 2006

B.C. Gun Amnesty Announced for June 2006

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

Rank this Week: 2020

Western Canada Business Litigation…

Western Canada Business Litigation Blog

Covers issues emerging in the legal and business communities. By Lawson Lundell LLP.

http://www.westerncanadabusinesslitigationblog.com/

May 21
How should a Strata Deal with the Owner from Hell? - Part 3

How should a Strata Deal with the Owner from Hell? - Part 3

Posted by Peter RobertsIn my January 2012 and July 2012 blog posts, I discussed the ongoing saga of the Jordisons, arguably the epitome of strata owners from hell. For a period of years, the Jordisons continually behaved…
May 1
Is it a Fixture or is it a Chattel?

Is it a Fixture or is it a Chattel?

Posted by Peter RobertsLandlords, tenants and law students all wrestle over what it means to be a fixture as opposed to a chattel. It matters to landlords because, at the end of a tenancy, fixtures can become their property and enhance…
Apr 23
BC Court of Appeal Acknowledges Independence of the Bar as a Principle of Fundamental Justice

BC Court of Appeal Acknowledges Independence of the Bar as a Principle of Fundamental Justice

Posted by Ron SkolroodIn October 2011 I wrote about the BC Supreme Court decision in Federation of Law Societies of Canada v. Canada (Attorney General), 2011 BCSC 1270 in which the Court held that provisions of the federal Proceeds of Crime…

Rank this Week: 2050

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: 2116

Connie Crosby Law Librarian Blog

Law library information by Canadian Law Librarian Connie Crosby.

http://conniecrosby.blogspot.com/

Jan 12
David Weinberger on the Nature of Knowledge: A Viewing Guide

David Weinberger on the Nature of Knowledge: A Viewing Guide

The following keynote by David Weinberger was presented at KMWorld 2012 conference held November 2012 in Washington, DC. Thanks to the folks at Information Today for sharing this video (and the other videos) so that we all have the…
Jan 12
A New Year, a New Attitude

A New Year, a New Attitude

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

Inspiration on a Sunday

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

Rank this Week: 2075

Duhaime's LawMag

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

http://www.duhaime.org/LawMag.aspx

May 15
Ferry Sinks - Acting Captain Convicted for Criminal Negligence

Ferry Sinks - Acting Captain Convicted for Criminal Negligence

Circa 2013, the captain of a ferry is convicted for criminal negligence causing death. Not in the th...
Apr 5
North Dakota Abortion Law Stirs Hornet Nest

North Dakota Abortion Law Stirs Hornet Nest

North Dakota enters God territory, throws gas on explosive abortion debate.
Mar 26
A Supreme Court of Canada With a View

A Supreme Court of Canada With a View

The gorgeous Supreme Court of Canada building in Ottawa plods through long, eyesore constructio...

Rank this Week: 2122

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: 2125

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: 2139

Venture Law Lines

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

http://venturelaw.blogspot.com/

Nov 17
When University Commercialization Offices Turn Troll

When University Commercialization Offices Turn Troll

Bloomberg reports that the patent licensing office at the University of New Mexico has launched a lawsuit against Intel alleging infringement of a UNM patent for a process of making circuit boards.The lawsuit comes on the heels of rumoured…
Nov 16
What to do When Blackberry KIKs You to the Curb

What to do When Blackberry KIKs You to the Curb

This morning the blogosphere was abuzz with news that Blackberry had removed KIK from the Blackberry APP World store, without apparently providing any reason for doing so. It's not clear whether this is actually the case, but let's assume for…
Sep 23
Founder CEOs and Severance Agreements: Drafting tips from Mark Hurd

Founder CEOs and Severance Agreements: Drafting tips from Mark Hurd

The value of a severance agreements for departing CEOs lies not only in how much they promise to pay, but in what protection it preserves. Mark Hurd's agreement with HP sets out some of the subtleties that you should ensure your own…

Rank this Week: 2127

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…

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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…

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Wines and Information Management…

Wines and Information Management (WIM)

In-house counsel blawg on e-disovery, the impact of IT on the law and vice versa, information/knowledge management and wines. By Dominic Jaar.

http://dominicjaar.blogspot.com/

Nov 26
First Annual Canadian Program on Getting Ahead of the eDiscovery Curve- Registration Now Open

First Annual Canadian Program on Getting Ahead of the eDiscovery Curve- Registration Now Open

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL SEDONA CANADA PROGRAM ON GETTING AHEAD OF THE eDISCOVERY CURVE: THURSDAY-FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23-24, 2008!
Apr 6
Virtual Law Office isn't a law office in New Jersey!

Virtual Law Office isn't a law office in New Jersey!

Yesterday, the ABA's "blog" reported on a news (conveyed to me by Dan Pinnington) that brought me to reopen WIM for this short post: "
May 29
WIM migrates to Ledjit

WIM migrates to Ledjit

To access Ledjit's blog, click here:Version française:

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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…

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Northern Exposure

Northern Exposure: Employment law for U.S. companies with employees in Canada: By attorneys at Fasken Martineau law firm

http://employmentlawpost.com/northernexposure

Nov 25
Employers on their own for compliance with health and safety order

Employers on their own for compliance with health and safety order

by Rosalind H. Cooper
Nov 18
Pre-resignation training costs not recoverable

Pre-resignation training costs not recoverable

by Jennifer Shepherd Can Canadian employers who require employees to undergo training to upgrade their skills as part of their employment then seek reimbursement from the employee if the employee subsequently resigns?
Nov 11
Indefinite protection for federal employee disabled by work-related injury

Indefinite protection for federal employee disabled by work-related injury

by Nicola Sutton When the employment relationship becomes impossible to perform because of a factor outside the control of a Canadian employer or employee, the employee’s employment can be terminated by virtue of frustration of contract.…

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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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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…

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Ontario Condo Law Blog

Covers recent trends, court decisions, and condo-related news. By Gardiner Miller Arnold LLP.

http://www.ontariocondolaw.com/

May 22
GMA Condo Alert! (Spring 2013 edition)

GMA Condo Alert! (Spring 2013 edition)

The spring edition of our quarterly newsletter was distributed to over 500 attendees of the bi-annual Condo Conference and Tradeshow held April 27 in Hamilton. Hats off to the Golden Horsehoe Chapter of the…
May 14
Time to abolish the owner-occupied director position

Time to abolish the owner-occupied director position

It is rare for us at Ontario Condo Law Blog to beat up on an underdog, but the owner-occupied reserved position on condo boards is decidedly worthy of that honour. That reserved position (set out in the Condominium Act, 1998, subsections…
May 10
Another cause of owner ignorance: Lousy condo doc package

Another cause of owner ignorance: Lousy condo doc package

Those of us who work with condo corporations often grumble that unit owners have no appreciable knowledge or understanding of the declaration, by-laws or rules that govern their condominium. Indeed, if you ask any 100 (or 1,000 or…

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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…

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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: 2610

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…

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The Ethical Lawyer

Comments on on ethics and the law. By Franco P. Tarulli.

http://tarullilaw.com/ethicallawyer

Jun 7
When no one is watching

When no one is watching

I’ve always had a great deal of respect for the medical profession. Unlike lawyers, accountants, Realtors, or even the clergy, the decisions they make affect life and limb. For doctors, ethical conduct isn’t just a means of maintaining…
Jun 1
Ethics and Respect

Ethics and Respect

The literature on business ethics often treats the topic far more superficially than ethics literature from the professions. Still, this short article from the Harvard Business Review’s Management Tip of the Day blog lends credence to the…
May 12
The Maximum Security Courthouse

The Maximum Security Courthouse

One of the best things about being licensed in multiple jurisdictions is the opportunity to observe emerging trends. The opportunity to see trends obviously applies to the development of case law and judicial attitudes.

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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?…

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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: 2773

Clean Energy & Technology Blog

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

http://www.cleanenergyandtechnologyblog.com/

Jun 29
Favourable Winds in the Renewable Energy Sector

Favourable Winds in the Renewable Energy Sector

Posted by Michael Lee
Jun 15
Who's Left Standing in the Sun? Consolidation of a Challenged Industry

Who's Left Standing in the Sun? Consolidation of a Challenged Industry

Posted by Valerie Mann
Jun 11
Is Crowdfunding Going to Change Clean Tech?

Is Crowdfunding Going to Change Clean Tech?

Posted by Valerie Mann

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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…

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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: 2935

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:…

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