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Reasons for judgement were recently published by BC’s Civil Resolution Tribunal (“CRT”) dismissing a claim for accelerated depreciation following a serious vehicle collision because the applicant named the wrong party. In the recent case (Liang v. ICBC) the Applicant’s vehicle was involved in a collision where it sustained over $17,000 in damages. When the vehicle [&#... more »
Beneficiaries generally want to receive their shares of the estate as soon as possible. Executors may feel pressured by beneficiaries to distribute estate assets prematurely, before all of the estate liabilities have been confirmed and paid. In particular, it often takes time to determine the final... more »
Ontario is taking baby steps towards reopening after many businesses and workplaces were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While people are being encouraged to work from home if possible, thousands of workplaces rely on staff working in person. A wide variety of businesses and services were giv... more »
U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday signed an executive order targeting Internet platforms after Twitter fact-checked one of his tweets on mail-in voting (the company followed up with a warning on another tweet earlier today involving glorifying violence). The order cannot simply reverse current U... more »
If you give your ex-wife permission to move out of the area with your child, then she can do so freely. If you do not agree with the move, then you should go to the court to get an Order to keep the child in your area. A judge can make the ultimate decision of […] The post Can My Ex-Wife Move... more »
The most recent issue of the Canadian Law Library Review (CLLR) is available online.The CLLR is the official journal of the Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL). It is an open access publication.It is available on the ISSUU platform and in PDF format on the CALL website. more »
By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Different Uses of Subsurface Storage Space: Natural Gas Storage or Compressed Air Energy Storage? Decision commented on: OEB Decision and Order EB-2019-0287, Tribute Energy Storage Inc., Application for an order to revoke the designation of … Continue reading U... more »
Never write or say this. It is just a mask. There is no other kind but that worn on the face (except figuratively). Face mask is as silly as …... more »
The headline is sensational, but it aptly describes the issue that the Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal recently addressed in R v Molyneaux. The Court held that the police did not conduct a search (governed by section 8 of the Charter) by interviewing an informant about what she saw when she sur... more »
The federal government is proposing the Time Limits and Other Periods Act (COVID-19). It provides that the following time limits are, if established by or under an Act of Parliament, suspended for the period that starts on March 13, 2020 and that ends on September 13, 2020 or on any earlier day fixe... more »
Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of May 25, 2020 from Wise Law on Twitter: Premier Doug Ford extends emergency orders until May 29, forcing bars and restaurants to remain closedCanada-U.S. border to remain closed for another month Ontario orders independent commission into... more »
If you are one of the many people dealing with increased stress and anxiety at this time I encourage you to listen in on my conversation with Bena Stock, LLB, MC. Bena shared with me some practical tips for managing stress and anxiety and shared with me her 5-4-3-2-1 practice for shifting out of s... more »
It’s become an annual tradition here at the Faculty of Law for the professors to share their summer reading (watching and listening) plans. Are you wondering what we’re up to? Or looking for some ideas for your summer? Below, please... more »
Jeudi dernier, le CRDP recevait l’heureuse nouvelle selon laquelle il serait financé pour les sept prochaines années en tant que regroupement stratégique ($1 528 919), et ce, dans le cadre du concours proposé l’automne dernier par le FRQ-SC. Ce résultat était particulièrement att... more »
Taxpayers try to characterize their expenses, gains, and losses in a way that benefits them. Thus, the characterization of expenses, gains, or losses as on account income or capital has... The post <em>MacDonald v. Canada</em>: Clarity to the Taxation of Derivative Contracts... more »
Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, privacy questions have been in the headlines. International media reported stories from Asia about smartphones being used to enforce quarantine orders. In Ontario, Premier Ford suggested using telecom data to track social isolation compliance and more... more »
The following pieces of legislation received annotations in Quickscribe Online in January: Family Law Act - John-Paul E Boyd QC, John-Paul Boyd Arbitration ChambersLocal Government Act, Community Charter - Don Lidstone, QC, Lidstone & Company Business Corporations Act - Debby Cumberford&nb... more »
Canadian practice has been to consider Anti-dumping/Countervailing measures (AD/CV) measures exclusively from the perspective of the domestic industry that filed the dumping complaint and ensure that any injury to this industry is offset using AD/CV duties. However, this approach does not necessar... more »
In Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2051 v Georgian Clairlea Inc. (“Georgian”) the Ontario Court of Appeal affirmed the findings of the motion judge with respect to a declarant’s disclosure obligations as set out in the Condominium Act, 1998 (“Act”). … Continue reading &#... more »
While February is only a couple days shorter than most months, that missing handful of days is acutely felt right around now! Nevertheless, our clients managed to fit in lots of blogging, speaking, sponsoring and teaching this month. Here’s a …... more »