Criminal Law
Historic SCC hearings outside Ottawa ‘exciting’: Presser
Canadians should be pleased that the nation’s top court is holding proceedings outside of Ottawa for the first time, says Toronto criminal lawyer Jill Presser, who will ...- Decision-making time should count towards Jordan deadlines
- Police use of facial recognition tools destroys privacy
- Concerns over police using facial recognition tools 'very real'
Employment & Labour
Decision preferring contractual over common law rights concerning
Employees should be concerned by a recent Court of Appeal decision distinguishing between employment and shareholder rights, says Toronto employment lawyer Michael Wright. Read more
Estates & Wills & Trusts
Client-first approach bolsters Black’s reputation
Whether he’s acting as counsel or mediator, Toronto wills and estates lawyer and mediator Howard Black has the same aim in mind. Read more.jpg)
Employment & Labour
Fitness-for-work policy good alternative to drug testing: Howden
Employers may be wondering if their workers are consuming drugs on the job, especially since marijuana became legal, but there are few instances where they can actually conduct ... Read more
Personal Injury
Burden of proof in wrongful death claims
Ontario law provides an opportunity for compensation to some relatives following the wrongful death of a loved one, says Toronto personal injury and disability lawyer Nainesh ... Read more
Estates & Wills & Trusts
Top three reasons to make a will: Derfel
Few people like to confront their own mortality, but Toronto trusts and estates lawyer David Derfel says the momentary discomfort of drafting a will is worth it in the long run. Read more
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Corporate
Advance preparation helps drive efficient business sales process
Selling a business is a significant undertaking — but by doing advance preparation in-house in collaboration with a team of advisers, owner/managers can ensure the process ... Read more
Corporate
Legal advice during incorporation helps avoid ‘sleeper’ issues
For B.C. business owners, it may seem simple and straightforward to self-incorporate online — but as Vancouver corporate lawyer Jonathan Reilly explains, there are several ... Read more
Personal Injury
Shatz understands both sides of personal injury claims
Toronto personal injury lawyer Samantha Shatz exhibits the kind of serenity in front of a judge and jury that’s likely to unsettle her opponents. Read more
Legal Supplier
ATE insurance offers clients litigation protection: Robson
After-The-Event (ATE) legal expense insurance can mitigate a client’s financial risks of litigation, says Nick Robson, vice-president and general counsel with the Toronto ... Read more
Employment & Labour
Be wary of termination agreements that limit entitlements
People should always seek legal advice if they are asked to sign a termination agreement upon being hired since these contracts invariably favour the employer, says Toronto ... Read more
Family
Divorce Act ‘not meeting needs of children’: Ludmer
The current system to decide child custody “is a complete failure,” Toronto family lawyer Brian Ludmer said during appearances before federal government hearings to ... Read more
Family
No ‘one-size-fits-all’ in custody matters: Tremain
It’s unwise to make presumptions when it comes to deciding what’s best for a child in a custody case, says Toronto family lawyer Julia Tremain. Read more
Criminal Law
Naked B.C. man who jumped in Toronto shark tank pleads guilty to mischief
TORONTO — A British Columbia man who stripped naked and jumped into a shark tank at a Toronto aquarium last year apologized for his actions Thursday as he pleaded guilty to ... Read more
Class Action
Class-actions can be effective in workplace harassment cases
More class-action lawsuits relating to workplace harassment could be in the making, especially if the Supreme Court of Canada (SSC) decides to recognize harassment as a stand-alone ... Read more
Corporate
Creative problem-solving core to Dunn’s financial practice
When Toronto financial services lawyer Timothy R. Dunn is handling a corporate restructuring or helping a company on the verge of bankruptcy, he doesn’t just think about the ... Read more.jpg)
Criminal Law
Allocate funding wisely for gun reduction strategy: Dale
The federal government’s pledge to provide $54 million over three years to support Ontario’s Guns, Gangs and Violence Reduction Strategy (GGVRS) will not amount to much ... Read more
Opinion
Elyse Sunshine and Lonny Rosen
NEW Court provides guidance to discipline committees on reasonable penalties
Doug MacLeod
Wrongful dismissal damages for employee/shareholders
Kate Dewhirst
Does your organization need a ‘back-up’ privacy officer?
Andrew Feldstein
Should you track your children electronically?
Jasmine Daya
Boating accident serves as a reminder
Barry B. Fisher
OCA finally sets limits on reasonable notice
Bram Lecker and Simon Pelsmakher
Ontario labour laws advanced by U.S. company
Erica Birstler
Utilizing the cloud in your law practice
Usman Sadiq
Child access in family law
