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The Law Blog

Covers personal injury and disability law cases in Canada.

http://lawbroker.ca/blog

Apr 14
Toronto Resident Fractures Tibia and Fibula after Slipping on Ice

Toronto Resident Fractures Tibia and Fibula after Slipping on Ice

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

Senior Fractures Shoulder in Restaurant Fall

81 year-old Wanda Olivier went to Pat and Mario’s restaurant in Sudbury to attend a birthday party in the “back room” of the restaurant. She suddenly slipped and fell and suffered a broken right shoulder which required…
Feb 8
Driver Sues County of Brant after Single Vehicle Accident

Driver Sues County of Brant after Single Vehicle Accident

17-year old Jesse Ferguson was driving on a rural road in the County of Brant, when he suddenly failed to navigate a curve and crashed into a tree. He suffered serious and permanent disabilities and sued the County of Brant for failing to…

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Charter Cases

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

http://www.chartercases.com/

Apr 4
R. v. Mailhot, 2013 SCC 17

R. v. Mailhot, 2013 SCC 17

In a brief but meaningful decision rendered March 28, 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada insisted on a new trial for Jean Philippe Mailhot, an accused individual whose right to a fair trial had been compromised by comments of the trial judge…
Apr 4
R. v. TELUS Communications Co., 2013 SCC 16

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

The telecommunications carrier, Telus, kept a backup of all text messages sent over its wireless network, potentially allowing customers to recover messages which had been accidentally deleted. Police had obtained a general warrant to access…
Apr 4
Saskatchewan (Human Rights Commission) v. Whatcott, 2013 SCC 11

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

The Whatcott case was brought to the Supreme Court of Canada on appeal from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, which had found that a number of pamphlets critical of homosexual behaviour did not meet the test for “hate speech”…

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Canadian Criminal Lawyer's Blog

By Daniel Brown.

http://www.yourbestdefence.com/legal-commentary/

Mar 21
Image consulting for lawyers and their client

Image consulting for lawyers and their client

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

Considering immigration consequences on sentencing

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

Public Mischief Charge in Canada

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

Rank this Week: 1987

Gaming Law International

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

http://gaming.typepad.com/gaming_international/

Mar 19
Companies from Asia move into Las Vegas to cater to Chinese consumers abroad

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

Earlier this month, Malaysian casino operator, Genting Bhd, closed the deal on the purchase of a 87-acre plot of land in Las Vegas. It is the largest investment in Las Vegas since at least 2008. The announcement follows on the...
Feb 17
China's new cashless casino bar open

China's new cashless casino bar open

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

California reintroduces bill to allow sports betting

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

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Workplaces That Work

Covers workplace conflict management systems. By Blaine Donais.

http://workplacesthatwork.blogspot.com/

Mar 11
Still a Few Seats Available

Still a Few Seats Available

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

Workplace Fairness Analyst Certification Training

The Workplace Fairness Institute is offering a one day training session to those who qualify to become Workplace Fairness Analysts.Place: Toronto Time: 9 a.m. and going to 4:30 pmDate: Friday, April 5, 2013.Cost: $400+HST per person…
May 8
3 New Courses Offered by WFI in conjunction with York DCE

3 New Courses Offered by WFI in conjunction with York DCE

I am proud to present three new courses that are offered as a result of a strategic alliance between York University's Department of Continuing Education and the Workplace Fairness Institute: - a 5 day course called Conflict Management in…

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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 …

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Frank Sperduti

Covers expropriation law in Canada.

http://www.franksperduti.com/

Feb 11
The Lawyer/Appraiser Relationship

The Lawyer/Appraiser Relationship

Frank Sperduti, a partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, highlights the importance of understanding the roles that the lawyer and appraiser play in the adversarial process and what each brings to the team. Read full paper… Frank…
Jan 31
Perils of Proving Injurious Affection

Perils of Proving Injurious Affection

Recovery of damages for injurious affection is a fundamental part of the basket of claims afforded to owners impacted by a partial taking. Conceptually, injurious affection seems straight-forward enough: the decrease in the value…
Jan 29
October 12, 2011 Decision and Order of the Board

October 12, 2011 Decision and Order of the Board

This is the first pre-hearing conference decision in respect of the appeals related to the new City of Hamilton (City) Urban Official Plan adopted by the City on July 9, 2009 wherein Frank Sperduti of BLG represents the Appellants, Freeland…

Rank this Week: 4054

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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Lachance on Law

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

http://lachanceonlaw.wordpress.com/

Dec 3
Of blogs and magazines – my 2012 CLawBies nomination

Of blogs and magazines – my 2012 CLawBies nomination

It’s CLawBies time again. The CLawBies – an unfortunately-named (how, exactly, does one clear up a stubborn case of the CLawbies? Are they contagious?) but well-meaning accolade – recognize the best in Canadian law blogging.…
Nov 27
A Canadian A2J technology deficit?

A Canadian A2J technology deficit?

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

A Canadian A2J technology deficit?

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

Rank this Week: 3310

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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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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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…

Rank this Week: 4517

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

Rank this Week: 4414

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…

Rank this Week: 2509

Megawatt: British Columbia…

Megawatt: British Columbia Renewable Energy Law Blog

Covers the renewable energy sector. By Clark Wilson LLP.

http://www.bcenergyblog.com/

Nov 2
BC Government Delays BC Hydro's Long Term Forecast

BC Government Delays BC Hydro's Long Term Forecast

Today, the BC Government announced that it has once again delayed the delivery of BC Hydro's Integrated Resource Plan to Cabinet until August 3, 2013 due to uncertainty of the electricity requirements for the prospective liquefied natural gas…
May 30
BC Clean Energy (IPP) Guidebook 2011 Version

BC Clean Energy (IPP) Guidebook 2011 Version

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

BC Hydro Draft Integrated Resource Plan

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

Rank this Week: 2019

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.

Rank this Week: 4316

My Legal Briefcase Blog

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

http://www.mylegalbriefcase.com/blog/

Sep 11
Parents: Does Your Child’s Public School have Social Media Policies?

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

As students return to classrooms in September for yet another (exciting) academic year, parents should think about how the kids’ schools manage access to and use of social media. As today’s youth increasingly becomes plugged into the…
Sep 6
What should one do when the separating parties are in two different countries?

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

Separation is difficult when both husband and wife are in the same country. When they are in different countries, the challenge to resolve the differences becomes even greater. Take for example a situation where the girl is fromCanadaand the…
Sep 4
How are family violence cases dealt with in Canada?

How are family violence cases dealt with in Canada?

Physical violence in the family is treated as an assault in Canada in about the last 15 years. Violence takes many forms and it can be verbal, psychological, or physical. It is more common than is realized because it is not always talked…

Rank this Week: 3513

Dynamic Lawyers Blog

Covers Canadian law. By Michael Carabash.

http://dynamiclawyers.com/DL_blog

Jul 28
Tracey Tyler

Tracey Tyler

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

Prenuptial Agreement Ontario

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

Cohabitation Agreement Ontario

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

Rank this Week: 5158

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…

Rank this Week: 3383

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

Rank this Week: 3099

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…

Rank this Week: 3109

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…

Rank this Week: 4971

ELLA Blog

From the Edmonton Law Libraries Association.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Head Start 2012

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

Rank this Week: 4521

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…

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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.

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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…

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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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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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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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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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