Legal Tweet of the Day: July 29, 2021

By Sara Stanley Canadian Business Law Journal Volume 64, Number 3 (June 2021) Evolution or Revolution: 100 Years of Change in Canadian bankruptcy and Insolvency Law / Sarah E. Pepali […] The post New Journal Issues- July 2021 appeared first on Law Society of Saskatchewan. more »

For those whose Family Law matters have wound their way through multiple hearings – in pre-trial motions, and the trial itself – they may believe that anytime they are faced with an unfavourable ruling, the automatic answer is simply to launch an appeal. Not so. Because they may be overlooking a... more »

If you become sick or injured severely enough that you can’t work, one of your most pressing concerns will likely be how you can keep earning income to pay your bills or support your loved ones. But with many different government benefits and insurance benefits available though your private or gro... more »

This prefix is overused. Certainly in co-conspirator, where it is unnecessary, as co- and con- both import the notion of joint action. That doesn’t stop US legislators from perpetuating …... more »

Click image to download Trademarks are best if they are memorable. After all, the goal of a trademark is to set your goods and services apart from those of your competitors in the minds of customers.Unfortunately, trademarks that describe th... more »

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: The AER’s Mandatory Closure Targets are Deficient  Legislation Commented On: AER Bulletin 2021-23 ‘Mandatory Closure Spend Targets’ This is a follow up post to my June 24, 2021 post on the changes the Alberta Energy Regulator … Continue reading →... more »

Today the Superior Court of Justice amended its Consolidated Notice to the Profession and Public Regarding the Small Claims Court to: Provide for scheduling terms of payment hearings and new trials. Add a reminder to file all documents that a claim is based on. Explain that the Court is not dismissi... more »

GlobaLex, a very good electronic collection created by the Hauser Global Law School Program at the New York University School of Law, has updated a number of its research guides:Understanding European Union Legal Materials: "The EU has a population of approximately 508 million people comprising 27 E... more »

Solving the mental health crisis in law requires invention and transformation. Lawyer entrepreneurs such as, Aaron Baer, a corporate commercial lawyer started his legal training company 4L Academy this year. 4L provides modern legal training for Canadian lawyers and law students. I had the pleasure... more »

What happens when your business partner dies, in particular when the assets of the business are held by you and your partner jointly? Do you receive your deceased partner’s “half” of the business, or does it go to their estate? A fundamental characteristic of joint tenancy (i.e. registering as... more »

There have been a lot of terrible stories in recent weeks of pedestrians, cyclists and other road users suffering tragic injuries and even death at the hands of reckless motorists.  I will not link to any individual stories as I don’t want to use personal tragedy as a talking point.  Accept... more »

Des clients de Telus récemment victimes de fraude par usurpation de carte SIM (SIM swap) sonnent l’alarme sur les failles apparentes dans les mécanismes de sécurité de l’entreprise. Une cliente de la filiale au rabais Public Mobile s’est même fait dire par un employé que le service auq... more »

We all know that the Supreme Court of Canada decided Sherman Estate v Donavan on June 11th. I just got to it today, and was surprised at its significance to information and privacy law beyond the open courts principle itself. Here is a quick note on its three most salient broader points. The Court h... 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 »

Embedded deep within the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, 2021 SCC 11 [GHG Reference] is an interesting and possibly very significant development in... The post The <em>GHG Reference</em> and the Delegation of Legislative... 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 »

Post by Annie Bailey Effective January 1, 2021, the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act”) will be amended to require condominium developers to provide potential purchasers of pre-construction and newly-built condominium units with a “Condominium Guide.” If you are a developer … Continue re... 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 »

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 »