Legal Tweet of the Day: November 29, 2022

Lately, there’s been a lot of economic volatility: Prices on everyday items like food and gasoline are going way up. Interest rates are on the rise. And the Ontario real estate market is starting to trend noticeably downward.   This volatility can have a big impact on ongoing divorce cases.  F... more »

Trial judges play many roles, but one of their main tasks is determining what evidence is admissible. As a rule, all relevant evidence is admissible. But how do trial judges... The post Relevance in Context: SCC decides <em>R v Schneider</em> appeared first on TheCourt.ca. more »

In somewhat strange circumstances, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador has recognized the intrusion upon seclusion privacy tort. The Court made its recognition in deciding a procedural motion in a Municipal Elections Act appeal by two City of Mount Pearl councillors who were sanctioned fo... more »

... more »

Next Monday, November 28 at 10:30AM, the Supreme Court of Canada will hold a welcoming ceremony for the Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin, the newest Justice of the Court. Justice O’Bonsawin joined the Court in September. The event will be webcast. more »

Thinking of setting up a Mastodon server to host users fleeing from Twitter?Anyone setting up a Mastodon server needs to know that laws apply to it, and they may have to deal with these laws if users cross a line with matters like copyright, privacy, defamation, false information, racism, sexism, an... more »

By: Nigel Bankes Decision commented on: 2022 ABAER 004, Pure Environmental Waste Management Ltd., Applications 1614037, 1784753, 1809825, 1928016, 1928017, 1928430, 30602032, 30608918, and 30608934 Hangingstone Project, October 20, 2022 PDF Version: Sharing Geological Pore Space Disposal Capacity Th... more »

Welcome back to our series on understanding workers’ compensation claims in Ontario. Today, we’re looking at psychological conditions. (You can find a list of the previously-covered topics in this series at the end of this post.) What Psychological Conditions Can I Make a WSIB Claim For ? One ge... more »

A few weeks ago, I had an opportunity to speak to an audience of accountants about the issue of spousal status, and why it matters in estate litigation.  The following is a summary of my speaking notes from that presentation. Spousal Status – Why Does it Matter? A spouse has certain rights: Wills... more »

In this highly practical program, attendees will learn about key risk areas and emerging risks faced by corporate commercial lawyers and how to effectively manage them. Download the materials Speakers Juda Strawczynski, Director, practicePRO, LAWPRO Ray Leclair, Vice President Public Affairs, LAWPRO... more »

After nearly 11 years, dozens of Tipsters, and more than 1200 tips, we’ve made the decision to transition SlawTips from its own site to being part of our content over …... more »

The lawyers at Waterstone Law Group are pleased to welcome Michael Sandhu as an Associate in our Chilliwack office.  Michael’s practice areas include Business Law, Real Estate Transactions, and Estate Planning. Prior to his practice as a business lawyer, Michael spent seven years working with a l... more »

♫ Together together Were winning together Forever and ever You’ll be remembered For every little thing you do for me…♫ My latest  – and lead article: “Winning the War for Talent While Improving Profitability” just released in American Bar Association’s Law Practice Magazine. Co-writ... more »

  This month my article for SLAW is all about partnership. For many associates these days partnership is no longer an attractive goal. Many young lawyers look at partners’ lives and don’t see the appeal. The long hours, the burden of administrative tasks, and the high-stress levels don’t have... more »

So far 2022 has been a relatively slow year for policy changes by British Columbia’s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch. Readers of A&A will know that over the last couple years (largely driven by COVID) government regulators had been rolling out some substantial changes to liquor policy. B... more »

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada just released a report of findings about a company contracted by the Airport of Montreal to do on-arrival covid testing. The company added the people tested to their mailing list and sent them unsolicited commercial electronic messages. The investigation was done j... 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 »

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 »

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 »