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Litigation Brief

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

http://www.litigationbrief.ca/

Nov 26
Mandatory Prison Sentences for Some Competition Act Offence

Mandatory Prison Sentences for Some Competition Act Offence

Those convicted of violating the price fixing, big-rigging, and false or misleading advertising provisions of the Competition Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-34 now face mandatory prison sentences. On November 20, 2012, the final provisions of the…
Sep 28
Victim of Alleged Cyber-bullying May Remain Anonymous in Pursuing Defamation Claim

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

“Cyber-bullying” is the act of bullying someone using the means of the internet. It has garnered much attention lately as a cause of various harmful consequences to young people, including increased rates of suicide among victims. In…
May 15
What notice of termination is owed to employees during a takeover?

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

In a recent decision, the Honourable Mr. Justice Verhoeven of the Supreme Court of British Columbia considered the sufficiency of an employer’s notice of termination of employment within the context of a takeover. In Kerfoot v.

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eLegal Canton

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

http://canton.elegal.ca

Nov 26
New law accepts everyday activitie

New law accepts everyday activitie

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

Bill Nye the Science Guy on lawyer

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

Lessons from DIG

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

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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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Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure…

Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure Blog

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

Nov 24
George Weston Limited v. Domtar Inc.; 1318214 Ontario Limited v. Sobeys Capital Incorporated, 2012 ONSC 5001, (S.C.J.) (Rule 20 – summary judgment)

George Weston Limited v. Domtar Inc.; 1318214 Ontario Limited v. Sobeys Capital Incorporated, 2012 ONSC 5001, (S.C.J.) (Rule 20 – summary judgment)

Judgment Released: September 3, 2012 Link to Judgment Following the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Combined Air Mechanical Services Inc. (summarized on this Blog), in two separate cases, the Court dealt with a motion to strike a…
Nov 24
Precious Metal Capital Corp. v. Smith, 2012 ONCA 298 (Rule 20 – summary judgment)

Precious Metal Capital Corp. v. Smith, 2012 ONCA 298 (Rule 20 – summary judgment)

Judgment Released: May 8, 2012 Link to Judgment The Ontario Court of Appeal dealt with an appeal where summary judgment had been granted by the Court below, prior to the release of Combined Air. The OCA noted that the Court in Combined…
Nov 24
2186080 Ontario Inc. v. 1009558 Ontario Limited, 2012 ONSC 2593 (Div. Ct.) (Rule 1.04 – proportionality)

2186080 Ontario Inc. v. 1009558 Ontario Limited, 2012 ONSC 2593 (Div. Ct.) (Rule 1.04 – proportionality)

Judgment Released: April 30, 2012 Link to Judgment The Divisional Court denied leave to appeal the decision of a Superior Court decision where the Judge denied a motion for a further and better affidavit of documents. The Superior Court…

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Alexander Holburn Aviation Law…

Alexander Holburn Aviation Law Blog

Covers developments in Canadian aviation law. By Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang LLP.

http://www.airlawblog.com

Nov 22
Foreign Carriers Must Comply With Canadian Privacy Law

Foreign Carriers Must Comply With Canadian Privacy Law

A Canadian resident sought information from KLM about its policies and practices relating to the management of his personal information as a passenger. The airline was slow to respond and ultimately provided a minimal response. The passenger…
Nov 20
14th Annual Aviation Conference

14th Annual Aviation Conference

The aviation partners of Paterson, MacDougall LLP and Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP are pleased to announce that the 14th Annual Aviation Conference will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel and…
Oct 3
Airline Customer Service Issue Creates Liability Under the Montreal Convention

Airline Customer Service Issue Creates Liability Under the Montreal Convention

Mr. Gontcharov travelled by air from the Dominican Republic to his home in Toronto. During the flight, he complained to the flight attendant that he was cold and requested that she either turn the heat up or provide him with a blanket. …

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The Stream: Courthouse Libraries…

The Stream: Courthouse Libraries BC Blog

Covers British Columbia and federal legislation, court rules, judicial appointments, notable cases, recent reports and articles, websites of interest to legal researchers, and library news.

http://www.courthouselibrary.ca/cms/index.cfm?group_id=8108

Nov 20
Stan Rule: Is use of a trust to avoid a WVA claim a fraudulent conveyance?

Stan Rule: Is use of a trust to avoid a WVA claim a fraudulent conveyance?

Estate planning in British Columbia may involve structuring the affairs of a client to avoid potential claim by a spouse or child under the Wills Variation Act, RSBC 1996, c 490. This legislation permits spouses, common-law spouses, and…
Nov 16
Mike McCubbin: Tips for a paperless office

Mike McCubbin: Tips for a paperless office

When I tell people that I’m a lawyer and I run a paperless office, I often get one of two responses:
Nov 1
Tricky Legislation: Shared Services Canada Act

Tricky Legislation: Shared Services Canada Act

The Shared Services Canada Act can be a bit tricky to find, as it was enacted in section 711 of the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, S.C. 2012, c. 19. WHAT DOES THE NEW ACT DO?

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SBH Lawyers Blog

Covers Canadian employment and labour law. By Stringer Brisbin Humphrey.

http://www.sbhlawyers.com/blog

Nov 19
Appeal Court Clarifies “Foreseeability” as Element of OHS Due Diligence

Appeal Court Clarifies “Foreseeability” as Element of OHS Due Diligence

Employers charged with violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act) can escape conviction by proving they exercised due diligence, often referred to as the “due diligence defence”. When assessing whether an employer has…
Nov 18
Director sentenced to jail time for failure to pay wages under the ESA

Director sentenced to jail time for failure to pay wages under the ESA

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Justice sentenced the director of six Ontario companies, Steven Blondin, to 90 days in jail for failing to pay wages to employees.
Nov 7
The Human Rights Tribunal Says “No” to Forum Shopping

The Human Rights Tribunal Says “No” to Forum Shopping

It has been a year since the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in British Columbia (Workers' Compensation Board) v. Figliola (“Figliola”). In Figliola, the Supreme Court stated that human rights complaints should not be relitigated…

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Charities and Giving

Provides information on charities and charitable contributions in Canada. From the Canada Revenue Agency.

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/chrts/whtsnw/menu-eng.html?rss

Nov 13
The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of Universal Community Help as a charity

The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of Universal Community Help as a charity

The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of Universal Community Help as a charity
Nov 13
The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of The Animals’ Charity as a charity

The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of The Animals’ Charity as a charity

The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of The Animals’ Charity as a charity
Nov 13
The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of The Latitude Foundation as a charity

The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of The Latitude Foundation as a charity

The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of The Latitude Foundation as a charity

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Toronto Employment Law Blog

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

http://blog.toronto-employmentlawyer.com/

Nov 13
Is your social media account really yours?

Is your social media account really yours?

In the fast paced social media era, it is becoming almost impossible to decide who owns the rights to employees’ personal media sites, their contacts and their posts. Do employers need to change the structure of their contracts to outline…
Nov 12
Is your boss spying on you at and off work?

Is your boss spying on you at and off work?

How much privacy can be expected at work wherein everyday we are using our employer’s computers and equipment? Employers want to make sure that they are receiving their return on investments when collecting basic information about their…
Oct 30
When the workplace becomes intolerable

When the workplace becomes intolerable

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

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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

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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…

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The Law Blog

By Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP.

http://www.tdslaw.com/blogs

Oct 25
UPDATE: Porn at Work – The Supreme Court Speak

UPDATE: Porn at Work – The Supreme Court Speak

I do not practise in the criminal law field; however, in April of last year, I commented on a criminal case – R v. Cole, a decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal which raised important considerations for employers with respect to…
Sep 28
Guides for Entrepreneur

Guides for Entrepreneur

My most recent guide for entrepreneurs “Quick Guide for Business Startups” has just been published on the TDS website at (http://www.tdslaw.com/media/files/quickguideforbusinesstartups.pdf) . There’s lots of useful information there…
Sep 21
New $10 Million Manitoba Venture Capital Fund Launched

New $10 Million Manitoba Venture Capital Fund Launched

The Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) has recently been launched by the Manitoba Metis Federation and the Province. It’s a $10 million fund over 5 years, and they will be looking to syndicate their deals. They are just getting…

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Newfoundland and Labrador…

Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Law

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

http://www.adambaker.net

Sep 29
Not Ready to Settle: Never Commit Unless You Mean It

Not Ready to Settle: Never Commit Unless You Mean It

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

Not Ready to Settle: Never Commit Unless You Mean It

If you’re ever been a plaintiff or a defendant, you know that a lot of lawyer time can be spent outside the courtroom trying to get to a settlement. Settlement negotiations can go south for a lot of reasons, but there’s one great…
May 30
CBA 2012 National Construction Law Conference in St. John’

CBA 2012 National Construction Law Conference in St. John’

Like many professions, lawyers in Canada are governed and regulated by a provincial regulating body. In this province, lawyers are regulated by the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. But in addition to their regulating body, many…

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Canadian Constitutional Law

Covers constitutional law changes and developments in Canada. By FMC Law.

http://www.canadianconstitutionallaw.com/

Sep 24
Mandatory Disclosure of Credit Card Conversion Fees: Banking Regulation or Consumer Protection?

Mandatory Disclosure of Credit Card Conversion Fees: Banking Regulation or Consumer Protection?

Canadian credit card issuers typically charge a “conversion fee” on all transactions completed outside the country. “Fees” of this nature generally range between 1.5 to 2.5 percent of the transaction value and are blended into the…
Aug 28
Ontario Court of Appeal Affirms Limits of Collective Bargaining Rights in s. 2(d) of Charter

Ontario Court of Appeal Affirms Limits of Collective Bargaining Rights in s. 2(d) of Charter

On August 3, 2012, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in the Assn. of Justice Counsel v. Canada (Attorney General), 2012 ONCA 530 which addresses the constitutionality of the Expenditure Restraint Act, S.C. 2009, c. 2, s. 393…
Aug 23
Tessier v. Québec: Supreme Court tightens derivative federal jurisdiction over employment

Tessier v. Québec: Supreme Court tightens derivative federal jurisdiction over employment

The Constitution Act, 1867 has historically been interpreted as conferring legislative authority over employment matters to the provinces: Toronto Electric Commissioners v. Snider, [1925] A.C. 393 (P.C.). While there has remained some scope…

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Canadian Toronto Immigration…

Canadian Toronto Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers Canadian immigration law from a Toronto perspective. By Max Chaudhary.

http://www.chaudharylaw.com/

Sep 22
Canadian immigration: fewer offices, longer processing times.

Canadian immigration: fewer offices, longer processing times.

The Processing time for in-Canada marriage cases that are deemed to be slightly unusual is at least three years. Part of this is due to the curious transnational nature of in-Canada immigration processing. An in Canada marriage case for…
Sep 13
Canada: A mecca for the Sex Trade?

Canada: A mecca for the Sex Trade?

A client of mine is a pastor on a work permit in Canada. He arranged for his 40-something year old wife to enter Canada on a work permit as well. She obtained the work permit. It was an open work permit. Open work permits state, “any…
Aug 29
Proposed regulations respecting Canada’s federal skilled worker program

Proposed regulations respecting Canada’s federal skilled worker program

On August 17 2012, Canada’s immigration Department announced proposed changes to the federal skilled worker program. The department intends to give effect to these changes in January 2013.

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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…

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Calgary Criminal Lawyers' Weekly

Covers current developments of the criminal justice system in Calgary, Alberta. By Michael Bates.

http://calgarycriminallawyer.blogspot.com/

Aug 19
What are the real costs of Civil Forfeiture?

What are the real costs of Civil Forfeiture?

It is easy to put up statistics and make yourself look good and the Alberta Attorney General / Solicitor General, Jonathan Denis, has just had help from the Calgary Herald / Edmonton Journal in a feel-good story about the province's Civil…
Aug 19
Herald Editor Needs Hacker

Herald Editor Needs Hacker

Okay, maybe just some diligent fact-finding would do. I say this in response to the recent Herald editorial comment entitled "Impaired Judgment" which discusses the impaired driving sentencing decision of Alberta Provincial Court Judge Anne…
Jan 12
Can I Trust You With My Life?

Can I Trust You With My Life?

Dear Sgt. Patrick Webb,As Alberta spokesman for the RCMP, I ask you this question. Can I trust the members of Canada's historic national police service with my life and the lives of my family?I expect that you will deliver an emphatic "Yes,…

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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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Christian Pearce

Covers Canadian criminal justice issues.

http://cplegal.ca/criminallawnews/

Jul 22
Interviewed about Toronto gun violence in Globe & Mail

Interviewed about Toronto gun violence in Globe & Mail

The Globe & Mail’s Adrian Morrow interviewed me about the issue of gun violence in Toronto for this piece, “New attitude dismisses code of the street-gang world.” He quotes me on the role of police and a subject that was … Continue…
Jul 19
The Star connects shooting, hip-hop and Hennessy

The Star connects shooting, hip-hop and Hennessy

The Star’s Antonia Zerbisias found a way to reintroduce hip-hop into the dialogue surrounding gun violence in the streets of Toronto. Concentrating on the French cognac brand Hennessy and tracing its history, Zerbisias Googles up a bunch of…
Jul 6
Colleague strikes down mandatory minimum sentence

Colleague strikes down mandatory minimum sentence

Criminal defence lawyer Jeffrey Mazin struck a blow for Charter rights this month, after he successfully argued to strike down the mandatory minimum sentence for offering to transfer a firearm contained in s. 99 of the Criminal Code. Mazin…

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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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Canadian Tax Law Blog

Covers the taxation of individuals, corporations, trusts and partnerships in Canada. By Lawson Lundell LLP.

http://www.canadiantaxlawblog.com/

May 14
Tax Blog Shutting Down

Tax Blog Shutting Down

Thank you for following our Canadian Tax Law Blog. Please note this blog will be shut down by June 1, 2012. You may continue to access our tax resources by visiting www.lawsonlundell.com/resources.html. For information on our Tax Group visit…
Mar 15
Employee Life and Health Trusts and Health and Welfare Trust

Employee Life and Health Trusts and Health and Welfare Trust

The relatively recent introduction of Employee Life and Health Trusts (“ELHT”) resulted in significant uncertainty in the pension benefits industry in Canada. After commentary from the pension benefits community, legislation from the…
Mar 7
Canadian Tax Rates, Not Quite a Tax Haven

Canadian Tax Rates, Not Quite a Tax Haven

Canada has not historically been known for its favourable levels of taxation. However, in the course of the past decade, corporate tax rates have been steadily reduced with the result that favourable rates of taxation are incurred by…

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Canadian Advocate

Covers immigration, refugee, employment/labour, and occupational health & safety law in Canada. By Abimanyu Singam.

http://canadianadvocate.wordpress.com/

May 14
Immigration Minister Jason Kenney makes welcome changes to refugee bill

Immigration Minister Jason Kenney makes welcome changes to refugee bill

It’s rare and refreshing to see a member of Stephen Harper’s cabinet offer to amend a punitive piece of legislation. “We have listened to parliamentarians on Bill C-31 (which overhauls Canada’s refugee system) and as a result we have…
May 8
Toronto-area teen shares domestic abuse story

Toronto-area teen shares domestic abuse story

Toronto-area teen shares domestic abuse story
Jul 18
Family Law Equalization Claims and Bankruptcy – Schreyer v. Schreyer (2011 SCC 35)

Family Law Equalization Claims and Bankruptcy – Schreyer v. Schreyer (2011 SCC 35)

The parties married in 1980, separated in 1999 and filed for divorce in 2000. Before a master undertook the valuation, the husband made an assignement in bankruptcy without listing the wife as a creditor. She did not receive any notice of…

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ELLA Blog

From the Edmonton Law Libraries Association.

http://apps.edmontonlawlibraries.ca/Blog/

May 11
"5 Canadian legal rulings involving FaceBook" - CBC news story...

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

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

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

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

Head Start 2012

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

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Davis LLP - Family Law Blog

Covers family law in Canada. By Davis LLP.

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

May 9
Determining Material Change in Circumstances in Spousal Support Variation Application

Determining Material Change in Circumstances in Spousal Support Variation Application

In L.M.P. v. L.S., 2011 SCC 64, the wife appealed a judgment from the Quebec Court of Appeal, which affirmed a decision reducing and then terminating her spousal support. The wife was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis shortly after the…
Dec 29
Withdrawal of Affidavit

Withdrawal of Affidavit

In Ariss v. Ariss, 2011 ABQB 435 [Ariss], the wife brought an Application to unfile an Affidavit sworn by her in support of an Interim Order for child support and spousal support. Subsequently, the issues regarding support were settled out…
Nov 28
Changes to Federal Child Support Table

Changes to Federal Child Support Table

Changes to the Federal Child Support Tables come into force on December 31, 2011. The effect on existing child support obligations will vary depending on income levels and the effect of federal and provincial or territorial tax rules. …

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Adam's Law Blog

Covers criminal justice, small claims court, practice management.

http://www.aglawblog.ca

May 9
Las Vegas Public Defender Retreat: Interview With Dave Rendahl

Las Vegas Public Defender Retreat: Interview With Dave Rendahl

For the past four years I have been privileged to attend the annual Public Defender Retreat in Las Vegas. This year the conference was attended by over 20 of my colleagues from Toronto as well as lawyers from across Ontario (my first year…
May 8
Being Masked During an Unlawful Assembly or Riot

Being Masked During an Unlawful Assembly or Riot

Yesterday I was interviewed for a Global National story about Conservative MP Blake Richards’ private member’s bill seeking to make it a criminal offence to be masked while participating in a riot or unlawful assembly and includes some…
May 5
Las Vegas Public Defender Retreat: Interview With Dave Rendahl

Las Vegas Public Defender Retreat: Interview With Dave Rendahl

For the past four years I have been privileged to attend the annual Public Defender Retreat in Las Vegas. This year the conference was attended by over 20 of my colleagues from Toronto as well as lawyers from across Ontario (my first year…

Rank this Week: 4146

Toronto Estates & Trusts Monitor

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

http://www.torontoestatemonitor.com/

Mar 7
A Faulty Settlement and Some Buyer's Remorse

A Faulty Settlement and Some Buyer's Remorse

The recent decision of the Superior Court of Justice in the Murphy Estate considers what happens when parties to a proceeding settle a matter on the basis of faulty facts and one of the parties suffers from “buyer’s remorse”.
Mar 5
Some Tips on Paying Estate Debt

Some Tips on Paying Estate Debt

One of an estate trustee’s duties is to pay the debts that a deceased individual owed when he or she died. As I have previously discussed, the estate trustee is generally not personally liable for the deceased’s debts – they are paid…
Feb 29
Expecting An Inheritance? You Might Not Be Getting One

Expecting An Inheritance? You Might Not Be Getting One

Investor’s Group, a financial services company in Canada, recently released the results of a survey regarding people’s expectations when it comes to receiving an inheritance or leaving one to others.

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Andrei Mincov's Articles

Covers copyright and its interdependence with the overall political regime.

http://mincov.com/articles

Sep 11
Civilization or Mindless Helplessne

Civilization or Mindless Helplessne

Often when I argue the case for individual rights and radical departure from government regulation, I hear words to the effect that it is the collectively financed government regulation that creates the framework for a civilized life, from…
Jun 17
Monument to Human Devolution

Monument to Human Devolution

There once was a time in human history when monuments stood for something. They used to be erected to celebrate triumphs and achievements. Sometimes, they were built to commemorate national losses and tragedies. This happens no more. We are…
May 29
In Support of Abolition of Laws Prohibiting Private Discrimination

In Support of Abolition of Laws Prohibiting Private Discrimination

Most people unwittingly consider laws against private discrimination one of the greatest social achievements of the modern times. In this article I will explain how these laws are nothing more than a tool of everyone’s enslavement.

Rank this Week: 3406

Rights & Remedies

Covers your legal rights and remedies when you can't afford a lawyer. By Shannon Salter.

http://rightsandremedies.blogspot.com/

Aug 22
Pro Bono Going Public 2011: Free Legal Advice Clinics in Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna

Pro Bono Going Public 2011: Free Legal Advice Clinics in Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna

This September, Access Pro Bono is hosting Pro Bono Going Public 2011, an advice-a-thon in which volunteer lawyers offer free legal advice to low and modest-income individuals in Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna. The event is also a…
May 5
Avoid Court Costs with Free (and Low Cost) Online Mediation

Avoid Court Costs with Free (and Low Cost) Online Mediation

On Slaw.ca, David Bilinsky writes about two new mediation pilot projects in British Columbia; one for family law matters and one for civil matters where the contested amount is relatively low. What makes these projects unique is that they…
Apr 16
Harper's Flank Attack on the Charter

Harper's Flank Attack on the Charter

Twenty-nine years ago, on April 17th, 1982, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was entrenched as part of Canada’s constitution. Though not yet thirty, my research suggests the Charter’s glory days may already be gone. The number of…

Rank this Week: 4547

Visaplace.com Canada & US…

Visaplace.com Canada & US Immigration Lawyers

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

http://www.visaplace.com/blog-immigration-law

Jul 11
Federal Court of Appeal rules illegal immigrant has no right to free health care

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

Illegal immigrant can’t get health care because she didn’t pay application fees A Grenadian woman who came to Canada in 1999 and remained in Toronto after her visitor visa expired has been denied free health care by the Federal Court of…
Jul 10
Review our Immigration Services! How did we do for you?

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

We get a lot of traffic from our website. www.VisaPlace.com is one of the most popular immigration sites in North America and I would guess the world. Many of our clients find us online for Canadian and US immigration services. Of course our…
Jul 7
Denied Entry to Canada: TRP approved and husband and wife united!

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

Hi Shab, It was a little frightening but I got through immigration on Friday with a TRP valid until 31 July. Ron will scan and send the TRP to you first thing Monday morning and I presume we will have to get an application for an extension…

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My Legal Briefcase

Covers small claims court in Ontario, Canada.

http://dev.mylegalbriefcase.com/blog/

Jun 30
Why tech innovation comes slow in legal profession – itBusiness.ca Blog

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

Monica Goyal, CEO, Founder of My Legal Briefcase post on lawTechCamp can be found at her itBusiness.ca blog Below is an excerpt from it: “Bridging the legal and technological professions is tough. “Lawyers aren’t naturally good at…
Jun 29
Unparalleled Unconference: My Impressions of lawTechCamp – by Josh Patlik, My Legal Briefcase intern

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

On Saturday, June 18, I was rather surprised to find myself at a summer camp for adults. It shattered my previous notions of what summer camp was. There were no tears and no timeouts. Instead, there was everything summer camp should have:…
Jun 28
Globe and Mail Article Featuring My Legal Briefcase Founder

Globe and Mail Article Featuring My Legal Briefcase Founder

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

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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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Law of the Land - Canadian…

Law of the Land - Canadian Commercial Real Estate Law Blog

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

http://lawoftheland.blogs.com/law_of_the_land_canadian_/

Apr 28
Withholding consent to assignments: a primer

Withholding consent to assignments: a primer

The issue of when a landlord can refuse to consent to the assignment of a lease remains a notable source of litigation in the commercial real estate space. While lease agreements typically contain provisions permitting the tenant to assign…
Apr 28
Exercising a termination clause requires strict satisfaction of any attached condition

Exercising a termination clause requires strict satisfaction of any attached condition

The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently articulated the importance of satisfying the conditions attached to termination clauses when seeking to terminate a lease. What the trial court considered to be a largely semantic point in Dunnville…
Feb 24
Sovereign Immunity and the Challenge of Leasing to Foreign State Tenant

Sovereign Immunity and the Challenge of Leasing to Foreign State Tenant

Leasing real property to foreign states presents a unique challenge to landlords. The operation of the doctrine of sovereign immunity, if not properly addressed in the lease instrument, can severely impact a landlord’s ability to seek…

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Life of a Law Student: All Feeds

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

http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com

Apr 26
Evidence 10: Authentication and Original Writing

Evidence 10: Authentication and Original Writing

In our final episode of our Evidence series, we talk about the 900 and 1000 rules on Authentication and the Original Writing requirement. Rule 901. Requirement of Authentication or Identification Rule 902. Self-authentication Rule 903.…
Apr 26
Evidence #9: Presumption

Evidence #9: Presumption

In this episode of Life of a Law Student, we’ll be discussion Presumptions. Rule 301. Presumptions in General Civil Actions and Proceedings Rule 302. Applicability of State Law in Civil Actions and Proceeding
Apr 26
Evidence #8: Lay and Expert Witnesse

Evidence #8: Lay and Expert Witnesse

In Evidence, episode 8, we’re talking about who can testify and how the testimony must occur. Rule 602. Lack of Personal Knowledge

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Res Ipsa Loquitur

Covers civil litigation, insurance, technology and other topics of interest to Canadian legal practitioners. By Pamela Pengelley.

http://canadianlaw.wordpress.com

Apr 21
And the Winner is….

And the Winner is….

OTTAWA! Congratulations! All the hard work paid off. This success was well deserved.
Apr 21
Willem C. Vis Moot 2011 - Top 2 Team

Willem C. Vis Moot 2011 - Top 2 Team

Ottawa and. Montevideo!!!!! Wow!!!
Apr 20
Willem C. Vis Moot - 2011 Pic

Willem C. Vis Moot - 2011 Pic

Some Memorable Moot Moment

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Disability Denied - Ontario…

Disability Denied - Ontario Disability Lawyer Blog

Discusses Canadian disability insurance court cases, denial of benefits, and policy recissions. By Mark Yazdani.

http://disabledlaw.ca/disability_denied_blog/

Apr 17
Reasons Claims are Denied #4 – “Workplace Conflict”

Reasons Claims are Denied #4 – “Workplace Conflict”

Conflicts with co-workers and management are regular occurrences in all manner of workplaces throughout Canada. Disputes with co-workers can arise over personality clashes, jealousy, gossip/backbiting, sexual harassment and competition.…
Jan 23
Consult a Disability Lawyer before agreeing to a Lump Sum Settlement

Consult a Disability Lawyer before agreeing to a Lump Sum Settlement

Occasionally, an insurance company will approach a disabled claimant and offer to pay them a one-time lump sum payment rather than continuing to pay monthly disability benefits. In exchange, the claimant signs a “Full and Final” release…
Dec 13
Tips for Disability Claimants #2 – Avoid Opening a Facebook Account

Tips for Disability Claimants #2 – Avoid Opening a Facebook Account

Over the last several years, insurance companies have been aggressively pursuing access to claimants’ online profiles with Facebook and other social media networks. Their primary goal is to obtain photographs that depict a claimant engaged…

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Law, Eh? Canadian Law School

By Adam Letourneau.

http://canadalawstudent.blogspot.com/

Feb 8
The Going Rate

The Going Rate

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

Tips for lawyers re-qualifying in Canada

Read about re-qualifying as a lawyer in Canada here (Lawyer's Weekly).
Feb 5
Law School in Canada vs. USA

Law School in Canada vs. USA

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

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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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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…

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Law Library Reference Blog

From the University of British Columbia Law Library.

http://blogs.ubc.ca/lawref/

Aug 17
IT Bulletin

IT Bulletin

UBC IT Bulletins: http://bulletins.it.ubc.ca/ UBC Library eResources: Service Bulletins: http://blogs.ubc.ca/eresourcestatus/
Jul 7
UBC Wireless for Visitor

UBC Wireless for Visitor

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

CCH Rapid Finder

The CCH Rapid Finder can be found at here.

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RSS Canadian Immigration News

Features information and research related to immigration to Canada. By Robinson Sheppard Shapiro.

http://www.rsscanadaimmigration.com/en/blog/

Oct 9
Listed in the 2010 Edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada

Listed in the 2010 Edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada

I am pleased to announce that Mr. Stephane Duval, Partner and Chair of the Immigration Department of RSS, has been named to BEST LAWYERS IN CANADA.Best Lawyers in Canada, the premier rating organization for attorneys in Canada, has just…
Jul 17
New Canadian Visa Requirement

New Canadian Visa Requirement

Beginning on July 14, 2009, Czech and Mexican nationals require a passport visa to travel to Canada, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced For the first 48 hours, such citizens may apply for entry on…
Jul 2
Canadian Immigration Officials Consider Czech Visa Reinstatement

Canadian Immigration Officials Consider Czech Visa Reinstatement

Citizenship and Immigration Canada recently removed the passport visa requirement for Czech nationals visiting Canada. This meant that such individuals became eligible to seek admission at a Canadian port of entry without first seeking a…

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Toronto Criminal Lawyer

Comments on criminal law topics. By Daniel Brown.

http://yourbestdefence.blogspot.com/

Aug 15
The Silent Treatment - the story behind my murder trial

The Silent Treatment - the story behind my murder trial

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Jun 26
Two men acquitted in 2007 Jane-Finch murder

Two men acquitted in 2007 Jane-Finch murder

A jury has acquitted two Toronto men in the 2007 murder of Allan Benn in a northwest Toronto housing complex, leaving a courtroom awash in emotion.Shaun Blake and Mackel Peterkin, both 20, had faced charges of first-degree murder."Thank you…
Apr 12
Obstruct Police

Obstruct Police

Obstructing Police Charges in Toronto, Ontario.This article reviews legal information about obstructing police charges in Toronto, Ontario. Those looking for advice on this, or any criminal charge, should consult a criminal lawyer.Obstructing…

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John Eaton's blog of miscellaneous…

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

Covers technology and legal research.

http://jeaton23.wordpress.com

Jun 23
Twitter & Podcast

Twitter & Podcast

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

Book launch

Eaton & Le May at booklaunch
May 21
Tagging / Deliciou

Tagging / Deliciou

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

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Legal Resource Centre: Podcasts

Covers the Canadian government and justice system.

http://www.legalresourcecentre.ca/podcastgen1.1/

May 15
Protecting Personal Privacy

Protecting Personal Privacy

How do we deal with the privacy, civil liberties, and human rights concerns that online personal information is bound to raise? There are organizations and resources available for citizenship education.
May 15
Today's Trial - Parental Alienation

Today's Trial - Parental Alienation

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

Today's Trial - Parental Alienation

Two recent judgments explore the repercussions of "parental alienation syndrome," and the sometime extreme steps that can be taken to remedy it.

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Ballad in Plain E

Covers law libraries and library technicians.

http://www.balladinplaine.com

May 13
Ballad in Plain E is going into hibernation

Ballad in Plain E is going into hibernation

I guess I knew this day would come, but surprisingly, I’m not sad about it. With lots of exciting but time-consuming things happening in my life lately, and a moderately successful new group blogging endeavour underway, I’m just…
Mar 26
The value of law library staff: the position, or the person?

The value of law library staff: the position, or the person?

Karen over at Library Technician Dialog has just written a great post entitled “A Value Proposition“. In it she explains something we’ve been thinking and talking about lately: why Winnipeg law firms don’t employ as…
Mar 24
Ada Lovelace Day 2009: Marg Anderson and Darlene Taylor

Ada Lovelace Day 2009: Marg Anderson and Darlene Taylor

I’ve been thinking all day about who I might write about for Ada Lovelace Day, the day that celebrates women and technology. I realised that it would only be fitting to write about two women who taught me during my two years doing the…

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Connie Crosby Links

Documenting the World Wide Web, one webpage at a time.

http://conniecrosbylinks.blogspot.com/

May 1
Negotation Skills for Librarian

Negotation Skills for Librarian

My colleague Yasmin was asking if I knew of any materials on negotiation skills. Here are a few things I came up with:We covered it at NE2007 -- the audio is on this page-- http://www.law-lib.utoronto.ca/NE2007/Proceedings.html it is program…
Mar 12
South by Southwest - Connie's SXSW Link

South by Southwest - Connie's SXSW Link

South by Southwest is not just a music event, but also a big event in the social media industry. I'm pulling together a few links to help me track everything while I watch from afar:Main page: http://www.sxsw.com/Schedule: …
Feb 25
Stem Legal Update

Stem Legal Update

My friend and colleague Steve Matthews of Stem Legal is a busy guy! Here are some of his recent announcements:

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