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Northern Exposure

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
Rank this Week: 1652

Off the Shelf - The Osgood Hall…

Off the Shelf - The Osgood Hall Law School Library Blog

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

http://libblog.osgoode.yorku.ca
  • May 20

    Recent Acquisitions, May 13 – May 17, 2013

    Recent Acquisitions, May 13 – May 17, 2013
    22 new acquisitions in Osgoode Hall Law School Library, including 13 from 2013: The art of the real estate deal Lipson, Barry, 1936- HD 1375 L56 2011 The art of the real estate deal / Barry D. Lipson. Toronto : … Continue reading…
  • May 17

    Summer viewing, Part 1

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

    Quicklaw and LexisNexis Academic refresher for RAs on May 31

    Quicklaw and LexisNexis Academic refresher for RAs on May 31
    The Law Library is pleased to offer a Quicklaw and LexisNexisAcademic refresher session for Research Assistants on Friday May 31, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in Room 2003. Quicklaw training will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed ……
Rank this Week: 721

Ontario Condo Law Blog

Ontario Condo Law Blog

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

http://www.ontariocondolaw.com/
  • 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…
  • Apr 1

    Microblog posts to April 1, 2013 - Court and Tribunal Decision

    Microblog posts to April 1, 2013 - Court and Tribunal Decision
    Canadian courts and tribunals decided plenty of condo law cases during the first quarter of 2013.   Here’s a roundup of the most notable. ONCA: Condo board deemed to know about a claim after unit purchaser with specific…
Rank this Week: 2426

Ontario Family Law Blog

Ontario Family Law Blog

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

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

    Children and Divorce - How You Can Help Your Child Adjust

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

    5 Mistakes Made in Divorce Proceeding

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

    Build Trust in Divorce and Avoid Family Court

    Build Trust in Divorce and Avoid Family Court
    Trust is essential for every relationship and is often damaged when people are getting divorced. It can be damaged many different ways. An affair, a lie or a betrayal can damage trust. Trust may also be broken when people change and no longer…
Rank this Week: 4642

Ontario Personal Bankruptcy Blog

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: 1670

Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure…

Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure Blog

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

Rank this Week: 696

Ottawa Divorce Blog

Ottawa Divorce Blog

Covers family law, child custody, child & spousal support, and property division. By Jeffrey Behrendt.

http://www.ottawadivorce.com/blog
  • Jun 21

    The End of No-Fault Divorce? The Leskun Case

    The End of No-Fault Divorce? The Leskun Case
    The Supreme Court released the Leskun decision today: http://www.scc-csc.gc.ca/judgments/2006scc025.htm At issue was the interplay between fault and spousal support. Ms Leskun argued that support should not be reduced as, 8 years after the…
  • Apr 26

    Unwed Fathers’ Rights and Responsibilitie

    Unwed Fathers’ Rights and Responsibilitie
    In her comments on my post about the so-called Roe v. Wade case for men, Jenny raises a number of interesting questions about what rights and responsibilities an unwed father in Canada has in regards to his unborn children when he is no…
  • Apr 2

    Non-Recurring Income

    Non-Recurring Income
    Most people involved in a family law case in Canada know that the amount of spousal support or child support that must be paid is based on income. However, income for family law purposes is not the same as income for income tax purposes. The…
Rank this Week: 4028

PanCanadian Immigration Law Group

PanCanadian Immigration Law Group

Covers the process of immigrating to Canada.

http://immigrationcanada.pro/blog/
  • May 18

    Finally! The Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program Will Re-Open – But With A Twist

    Finally! The Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program Will Re-Open – But With A Twist
    As many of you are painfully aware, the sponsorship program for parents and grandparents has been suspended since November 2011. That’s right – since 2011 Citizenship and Immigration Canada have not been accepting sponsorship…
  • Apr 29

    Working in Canada Just Got Tougher: Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Coming

    Working in Canada Just Got Tougher: Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Coming
    As I’ve mentioned in the past, if you want to immigrate to Canada and you qualify, you should begin the process immediately, as rules seem to change often these days, and it seems increasingly more difficult to qualify. Following the…
  • Apr 18

    New Federal Skilled Worker Guidelines Released

    New Federal Skilled Worker Guidelines Released
    As you may know, the Federal Skilled Worker Program has been suspended since July 1, 2012 (except for arranged employment applications and those under the PhD. class).  Today, CIC announced that the program will commence on May…
Rank this Week: 2786

Perspectives from a…

Perspectives from a Mediator/Arbitrator

Covers current trends and ideas in the areas of ADR and mediation. By Stephen Raymond.

http://raymonddisputeresolution.blogspot.com/
  • Sep 22

    Why no blogging Steve?

    Why no blogging Steve?
    I have been asked this question over and over again. I thought I would try to answer it. There are a couple of things stopping me from blogging. The first is time. I do not seem to have any extra. From arbitrating or mediating almost…
  • Feb 18

    Baseball Arbitrator

    Baseball Arbitrator
    I am indebted to http://www.baseballmusings.com/ for bringing the following to my attention. I expect that there is (or should be) a good book out there all about the arbitrators in baseball history.
  • Sep 17

    The Election and Proportional Representation

    The Election and Proportional Representation
    The Ontario Provincial Election is now underway. The election of a government is very important. However, perhaps even more important is a referendum on proportional representation. I have to admit that I have always been a fan of the…
Rank this Week: 1342

PSW Law Blog

PSW Law Blog

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

http://pswlaw.ca/blog/
Rank this Week: 1357

Queen's Law Life

Queen's Law Life

Resources and personal experiences for students interested in law school.

http://queenslaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 20

    Congratulations to the Class of 2010!

    Congratulations to the Class of 2010!
    I've recently received some emails from students who have been accepted into the Class of 2010. Congrats! For those of you who were accepted into multiple law schools, it is now time to decide which best suits your personality and career…
  • May 3

    Sayonara Kingston

    Sayonara Kingston
    This past month has been crazy. Another class of Queen's Law grads is about to be unleashed onto the world. Our final set of exams has been written, our final papers have been submitted, our final keggers have been savored, etc.To an extent,…
  • Mar 26

    "Law school is a pie-eating contest ..."

    "Law school is a pie-eating contest ..."
    The Montreal Gazette published an article about the law schools in Quebec. It seems like the process there is pretty much the same as the process in Ontario.First, beginning in February, there is a flood of student job applications at the top…
Rank this Week: 4016

Renvoi: Lex Situs Conflictus

Renvoi: Lex Situs Conflictus

Covers Canadian conflict of laws. By Seva Batkin.

http://renvoi.wordpress.com
  • Jan 19

    The (Near) Death of Chaining

    The (Near) Death of Chaining
    Chaining foreign judgments is a practice of registering foreign judgments from jurisdiction to jurisdiction until you get to one that has a reciprocal enforcement of judgments relationships with your home province. Until very recently, I…
  • Jan 19

    The (Near) Death of Chaining

    The (Near) Death of Chaining
    Chaining foreign judgments is a practice of registering foreign judgments from jurisdiction to jurisdiction until you get to one that has a reciprocal enforcement of judgments relationships with your home province. Until very recently, I…
  • Jan 19

    Call of Duty

    Call of Duty
    No, this post is not about a poppular video game, or an upcoming inaugruation. Rather, it is about yours truly joining the very distinguished ranks of the legal profession. Thank you, Seva Batkin Barrister and Solicitor.
Rank this Week: 4929

Res Ipsa Loquitur

Res Ipsa Loquitur

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

http://canadianlaw.wordpress.com
Rank this Week: 4752

Rights & Remedies

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: 3748

RSS Canadian Immigration News

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…
Rank this Week: 3235

Rule of Law

Rule of Law

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

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

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

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

    Cost Award in Hsia v. Yen-Zimmerman

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

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

    Small Estate Provisions of Wills, Estates and Succession Act Not Coming Into Force
    As I have written previously, British Columbia’s new Wills, Estates and Succession Act will come into force on March 31, 2014. This legislation overhauls B.C.’s succession laws.But the provisions allowing for a simplified…
Rank this Week: 1013

Saxe Envirolaw News

Saxe Envirolaw News

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

http://envirolaw.com
  • May 16

    Northstar former directors case continuing before Tribunal

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

    Will Environmental Tribunal enforce public trust in water?

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

    Innocent owner Kawartha Lakes loses at Court of Appeal

    Innocent owner Kawartha Lakes loses at Court of Appeal
    The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a decision of the Environmental Review Tribunal, refusing to allow an innocent landowner, City of Kawartha Lakes, to lead evidence about the actual polluters. Everyone agreed that the City was completely…
Rank this Week: 583

SBH Lawyers Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 4829

Securities Mining Law

Securities Mining Law

Covers securities law affecting the mining industry in Canada.

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

    Canada to Strengthen its Laws Against Bribery of Foreign Public Official

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

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

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

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

    The Québec Government announces a new Mining Tax Regime “Fair for all”
    The new Québec mining tax regime was announced on May 6th 2013, by the Minister of Finance, Nicolas Marceau, accompanied by the Minister of Natural Resources, Martine Ouellet. The Québec Government has presented a new regime…
Rank this Week: 1913

Sexual Abuse Claims Blog

Sexual Abuse Claims Blog

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

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

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

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

    Are Pedophiles born that way?

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

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

    N.S. Colored Home Settles Abuse Class Action: But no apology
    Proposed Settlement in Class Action The Chronicle Herald reported last week that a class action launched by former residents of the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children has been settled for $5,000,000. According to the media reports,…
Rank this Week: 4864

Shaunna Mireau on Canadian Legal…

Shaunna Mireau on Canadian Legal Research

Provides tips on Canadian legal research.

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

    Feeding the social media monster

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

    March/April LawNow magazine article Online Dispute Resolution

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

    March/April LawNow Magazine

    March/April LawNow Magazine
    The March/April 2013 LawNow Magazine is now available. There is a particularly interesting article about Online Dispute Resolution.
Rank this Week: 2093

Slaw

Slaw

A Canadian cooperative weblog on all things legal.

http://www.slaw.ca
  • May 20

    Avoid the Unintentional Expansion of Retainer

    Avoid the Unintentional Expansion of Retainer
    Here’s the scenario: A lawyer is retained to assist a client with a tort claim and an accident benefits claim. The client, meanwhile, has been informed that the long-term disability (LTD) benefits provided by her employer’s group…
  • May 20

    Monday's Mix

    Monday's Mix
    Each Monday we present brief excerpts of recent posts from five of Canada's award-winning legal blogs chosen at random* from forty-one recent Clawbie winners. In this way we hope to promote their work, with their permission, to as…
  • May 19

    2013 LawTechCamp

    2013 LawTechCamp
    Technology is the game-changer in the legal field, and yet most lawyers are not very technologically inclined. LawTechCamp seeks to change that, bringing together non-lawyers from the tech sector and the lawyers who are eager to identify the…
Rank this Week: 50

Slip and Fall Blog

Slip and Fall Blog

Discusses Ontario, Canada slip and fall legal issues, such as damages, and business and government liability for slip and fall accidents. By Mark Yazdani.

http://slipfall.ca/slip_and_fall_blog
  • Mar 16

    Guy vs. Toronto (City) – Part 2 - Failure to Give Timely Notice

    Guy vs. Toronto (City) – Part 2 - Failure to Give Timely Notice
    The first defence raised by the City of Toronto was that Ms. Guy’s lawsuit was barred by the Municipal Act because she failed to give notice of her claim in writing by registered mail and within seven days (note that current requirement is…
  • Mar 10

    Guy vs. Toronto (City) – Slip & Fall Case Analysis – Part 1

    Guy vs. Toronto (City) – Slip & Fall Case Analysis – Part 1
    On December 15, 2008, Justice A.J. Stong of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released the Guy v. Toronto (City) court case involving a slip & fall accident. The case touches on a number of important legal issues involving liability in…
Rank this Week: 2792

Small City Law Firm Tech

Small City Law Firm Tech

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

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

    Office 2013: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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

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

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

    Them’s The (Email) Rules!

    Them’s The (Email) Rules!
    My latest post is up at the ABA Law Technology Today blogPlease head off here to read the full post: A couple of weeks ago our offices installed a brand-spanking new VoIP phone system.  I've been geeking out for the last little…
Rank this Week: 2799

Stephen Waqué

Stephen Waqué

Covers expropriation and environmental law issues in Canada.

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

    February 7, 2013 Decision of the Board

    February 7, 2013 Decision of the Board
    This is a decision of the Board relating to an October 23, 2012 motion for party status brought by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”).  The Board denied CMHC’s motion and its reasons include that CMHC…
  • Jan 31

    December 13, 2012 Order of the Board

    December 13, 2012 Order of the Board
    This December 13, 2012 Order of the OMB is a consent order approving an amended modified boundary map, for Amendment 1 to the York Region Official Plan (“ROPA 1”), having received Minutes of Settlement between York Region and 3…
  • Jan 29

    January 17, 2013 Decision of the Board, S.W. Lee and K. Hussey

    January 17, 2013 Decision of the Board, S.W. Lee and K. Hussey
    The Ontario Municipal Board issued a partial approval order bringing into force and effect certain sections and policies of the York Regional Official Plan – 2010 as modified and as  set out in an August 23, 2012 order then…
Rank this Week: 2722

techblawg

techblawg

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

http://techblawg.ca/
  • May 18

    weekly tweet roundup

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

    weekly tweet roundup

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

    weekly tweet roundup

    weekly tweet roundup
    thomson reuters patents method to rank lawyers. <sigh> http://t.co/BGuygOWn0T 2013-05-01 lots of love for the red planet – 20,000 folks apply to go to mars. wow. http://t.co/xobkSHgUFN 2013-05-01 founders sometime lose out on exit…
Rank this Week: 383

The Ethical Lawyer

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.
Rank this Week: 3812

The Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 5274

The Law Blog

The Law Blog

Covers personal injury and disability law cases in Canada.

http://lawbroker.ca/blog
  • Apr 14

    Toronto Resident Fractures Tibia and Fibula after Slipping on Ice

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

    Senior Fractures Shoulder in Restaurant Fall

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

    Driver Sues County of Brant after Single Vehicle Accident

    Driver Sues County of Brant after Single Vehicle Accident
    17-year old Jesse Ferguson was driving on a rural road in the County of Brant, when he suddenly failed to navigate a curve and crashed into a tree. He suffered serious and permanent disabilities and sued the County of Brant for failing to…
Rank this Week: 2755

The Patent Librarian's Notebook

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…
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The Philanthropist

The Philanthropist

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

http://www.thephilanthropist.ca/index.php/phil
Rank this Week: 3088

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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The Trial Warrior Blog

The Trial Warrior Blog

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

http://thetrialwarrior.com/
Rank this Week: 567

Thoughts from a Management Lawyer

Thoughts from a Management Lawyer

Covers Canadian labour and employment law. By Michael Fitzgibbon.

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

    Reprisals Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000

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

    A Milestone Blog Anniversary That, Not Surprisingly, I Missed

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

    Ministry of Labour Releases OHS Supervisor Workbook and Employer Guide

    Ministry of Labour Releases OHS Supervisor Workbook and Employer Guide
    The Occupational Health and Safety Act is built upon the Internal Responsibility System. Put colloquially, health and safety in the workplace is everyone's business. Supervisor have a key role and responsibility under the legislation and the…
Rank this Week: 1257

TN Visa Attorney Blog

TN Visa Attorney Blog

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    TN Visa → J-1 Visa Waiver → Green Card Approval
    Green CardCase Info.Case History / Issues:Applicant was subject to the INA § 212 (e) two-year foreign residence requirement due to previously holding a J-1 visa. She later became a Canadian citizen, obtained TN visa status, and…
Rank this Week: 618

Toronto Criminal Lawyer

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…
Rank this Week: 3063

Toronto Employment Law Blog

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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Toronto Estate Law Blog

Toronto Estate Law Blog

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

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

    525,600 minute

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

    Safe Keeping

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

    Mental Health Gets a Checkup

    Mental Health Gets a Checkup
      The American Psychiatric Association is set to publish the fifth and latest edition of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the DSM-5, this month.  The DSM-5 will change the way mental disorders are…
Rank this Week: 403

Toronto Estates & Trusts Monitor

Toronto Estates & Trusts Monitor

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

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

    A Faulty Settlement and Some Buyer's Remorse

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

    Some Tips on Paying Estate Debt

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

    Expecting An Inheritance? You Might Not Be Getting One

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

Toronto Injury Lawyer Blog

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Understanding Brain Injury: The invisible Injury

    Understanding Brain Injury: The invisible Injury
    There was a great piece on 60 Minutes last night featuring brain injured American soldiers returning from wars in the Middle East with problems such as depression, mood disorders, anxiety, memory loss, word finding difficulties, blurred…
Rank this Week: 2062

University of Toronto Law School…

University of Toronto Law School Faculty Blog

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

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

    This Blog has now moved

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

    The GSU Copyright Case: Some Canadian Perspective

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

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

    Prof. Ed Morgan - "The difference between lunchtime prayer and a Jesus T-shirt"
    This commentary was first published by Prof. Ed Morgan in The Globe and Mail on May 9, 2012. A public school in Toronto thinks a clergyman can be invited to conduct Islamic prayers at lunchtime on school grounds. As a school trustee …
Rank this Week: 4011

Vancouver Law Librarian Blog

Vancouver Law Librarian Blog

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

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

    Quick View and the Cached Internet

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

    Google Reader Wasn't that Great Anyway

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

    Quickscribe Manual Updates for February 2013

    Quickscribe Manual Updates for February 2013
    Four Quickscribe Manuals were updated in February: Crown Counsel Motor Vehicle Legislation BC Transport Legislation BC Motor Vehicle Legislation RCMP Legislation And don't forget: daily updates to BC stats and regs are available for free at…
Rank this Week: 1252

Venture Law Lines

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: 1732

Visaplace.com Canada & US…

Visaplace.com Canada & US Immigration Lawyers

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

http://www.visaplace.com/blog-immigration-law
  • Jul 11

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

    Federal Court of Appeal rules illegal immigrant has no right to free health care
    Illegal immigrant can’t get health care because she didn’t pay application fees A Grenadian woman who came to Canada in 1999 and remained in Toronto after her visitor visa expired has been denied free health care by the Federal Court of…
  • Jul 10

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

    Review our Immigration Services! How did we do for you?
    We get a lot of traffic from our website. www.VisaPlace.com is one of the most popular immigration sites in North America and I would guess the world. Many of our clients find us online for Canadian and US immigration services. Of course our…
  • Jul 7

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

    Denied Entry to Canada: TRP approved and husband and wife united!
    Hi Shab, It was a little frightening but I got through immigration on Friday with a TRP valid until 31 July. Ron will scan and send the TRP to you first thing Monday morning and I presume we will have to get an application for an extension…
Rank this Week: 617

VLLB Linkblog

VLLB Linkblog

By Steve Matthews.

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

    Hissey Kientz's YouTube Channel

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

    Stem Legal Welcomes Heffner & Associate

    Stem Legal Welcomes Heffner &amp; 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: 2499