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Primary Research Group, a New York-based publisher of research reports and surveys about libraries, has published the Survey of Law Library Plans for the Print Materials Collection, 2022 Edition ($155.00 US):"This study presents data from 28 major law libraries about their plans for their print materials collection. Data is broken out separately for university, small law firm, large law firm, g... more »
#LegalTweetoftheDay: 117 Toronto cops placed on ‘indefinite unpaid absence’ after missing vaccine deadline. Police say staff 97 per cent fully vaccinated via @TorontoStar - Garry J. Wise, TorontoVisit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit our website: www.wiselaw.net... more »
Smile for the Camera: Is it Okay to Record Court Proceedings? One of the foundational tenets of the Canadian justice system involves the “open court” principle. This concept dictates that in Canada, all judicial proceedings should be administered and conducted in full view of, and with open ac... more »
It has been a process driven week and I want to talk about the motion to dismiss for delay in Nelson v. Rancourt, 2021 ONSC 4767. This case is about competing claims in the Nelson Estate. The Estate is modestly comprised of two properties that were owned jointly by the late Jean Nelson and her [... more »
An employer offered an employee cash for sex. She declined. The employer subsequently fired her. The complainant initiated a Human Rights action where the Tribunal found improper sexual harrassment took place and ordered nearly $99,000 in total damages. In the recent case (Ms. K v. Deep Creek... more »
New evidence is rarely introduced or accepted at appeal courts. However, this rule of thumb could change as the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) hears submissions from counsel in Barendregt... The post <em> Barendregt v Grebliunas </em> Hearing: Admitting New Evidence in Family Law Ca... more »
For those of you who’ve traveled by airplane (and can remember that far back), I’m sure you’ve all paid close attention (wink wink) to the following safety instruction given by the attendant: “In the event of the loss of cabin pressure, please put on your oxygen mask first before you help th... more »
[Admin note: thanks to Karen Sawatzky of Manitoba’s Great Library for this tip; it was originally published on Great LEXpectations.] Did you know? Plain language summaries of SCC decisions are …... more »
I am often asked by clients (whether they are the executor of an estate or a beneficiary) whether a person occupying real property which was owned by the deceased and has become an estate asset must pay rent for staying in that property. Where an estate holds real property, there will usually be a p... more »
The Court of Appeal has a rich tradition of welcoming submissions from counsel at all stages of their career. Opportunities to address the Court are essential to the development and the retention of junior and intermediate litigation counsel. While the ultimate decision of who speaks on behalf of th... more »
RÉSUMÉ La protection de la vie privée est assujettie à des valeurs, des institutions, des lois, qui sont intimement liées aux spécificités culturelles propres à chacune des juridictions. Or, face à la globalisation de ce domaine à la mode, des comparaisons fréquentes sont faites entre le... more »
By: David V. Wright PDF Version: Preliminary Reflections on COP26 and the Glasgow Climate Pact, Part 2 Matter Commented On: COP26 (Twenty-sixth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) and the Glasgow Climate Pact (Decision … Continue reading →... more »
Yesterday, I happily gave a good news presentation on cyber claims legal developments to an audience of insurance defence lawyers and professionals at the Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association – Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association – Canadian Defence Lawyers joint session. It w... more »
Recent decisions published by the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch indicate that across British Columbia liquor inspectors and environmental health officers (“EHOs“) have been busy monitoring food and beverage establishments for compliance with CO... more »
We are pleased to announce that Carson Davies has joined Waterstone Law Group as an associate at our Chilliwack office. Carson practices in the areas of banking and business law as well as real estate transactions. Carson did his Bachelors of Management at UBC in Kelowna before relocating to Kamlo... more »
Here’s another instalment of the annual Faculty of Law Summer Reading Blog. Are you wondering what we’re planning to read (or watch, or listen to) this summer? Below, please find a list of the books, podcasts and television that some... more »
We just posted this on the McInnes Cooper client information site: 10 Ways Canada’s Consumer Privacy Protection Act Will Impact Privacy Practices November 19, 2020 By Sarah Anderson Dykema, CIPP/C, Lawyer at McInnes Cooper, David Fraser, Privacy Lawyer | Partner at McInnes Cooper On November 1... 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 Envir... more »
Most pet owners consider their pet to be a member of the family, not just another piece of property. In British Columbia pets are considered to be personal/matrimonial property subject to equitable division according to property law principles and pursuant …... 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 »
Mike Weightman from ICBC’s Road Safety Department was nice enough to accept my invitation to present at the Chilliwack Mt. Cheam Rotary Club on the hazards of distracted driving. Distracted driving is replacing drunk driving as the largest cause of …... more »