Family
Same approach problematic for common-law, married spouses
Equal property rights for both common-law and married spouses would remove an element of choice from couples about their relationships, says Markham family law lawyer Andrew ...- When can children decide which parent to live with in Ontario?
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Insurance
NEW Mother on hook after son crashes rented minivan
TORONTO — A woman who rented a minivan is on the hook for thousands of dollars after her son, who had a suspended licence, got behind the wheel and crashed, an Ontario judge ... Read more
The Profession
NEW Chalk one up in the fight against hunger
Neuberger & Partners LLP, Hull & Hull LLP, and the Toronto Lawyers Association will host an annual fundraising event in support of the Lawyers Feed the Hungry program in ... Read more.jpg)
Criminal Law
Accord acknowledges Supreme Court independence: Hicks
An accord between Canada’s chief justice and its justice minister aimed at strengthening the independence of the Supreme Court is not legally binding but carries strong moral ... Read more.jpg)
Criminal Law
Relevance key in introducing evidence of past sexual history
The past relationship between the complainant and the accused cannot be introduced as evidence in sexual assault cases unless it is clearly shown to be relevant, says Toronto ... Read more
Civil Litigation
Contractor gets undeserved second chance to prove damages
A commercial contractor will get a second kick at the can to prove his damages after a puzzling Ontario Court of Appeal (OCA) decision, says Toronto senior litigation lawyer ... Read more
Personal Injury
Guide to out-of-province auto insurance coverage
An Ontario motorist injured in a collision outside of the province can sue for damages, says Ottawa personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Read more
Tax
Full disclosure crucial when filing VDP amid program tightening
With the taxman recently taking a wider stance in aggressively pursuing past non-compliers, taxpayers making an application under the Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) should be ... Read more
Employment & Labour
Changes for federal employees include leave provisions
Changes to the Canada Labour Code (CLC) around paid leave for federally regulated employees could open the door for other forms of leave from work to be covered in the future, says ... Read more
Immigration
Government must update international student program: Jeffery
The federal government is on the right track in launching a new strategy to attract international students to Canada, but a fundamental change needs to be made to the study-permit ... Read more
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Appellate
Security screening at Toronto police HQ justified, appeal court rules
TORONTO — The threat of an attack on police headquarters in Toronto justifies the security screening of everyone entering the building, including people attending police ... Read more
The Profession
LSO revokes rule requiring members to promote diversity
TORONTO — The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) revoked a rule Wednesday that required its members to spell out their commitment to promoting diversity, but the decision did not ... Read more
Paralegal
‘Renoviction’ victims have legal options: Murray
Tenants have options when a landlord attempts a “renoviction,” says Ottawa paralegal Amri Murray, who handles cases of this nature. Read more
Civil Litigation
Indigenous communities ill-served by ‘colonial policing’
It will take more than money to solve the problem of “colonial policing” in Indigenous communities, says Alberta Indigenous rights litigator Leighton Grey. Read more
Corporate
ADR clause preempts time, cost of shareholder litigation
There are several benefits to including a dispute resolution mechanism within a shareholders’ agreement, says Toronto business lawyer Anton Katz. Read more
Civil Litigation
Unpaid contractors should seek prompt legal advice
Contractors owed money for work or materials have two options — a lien or a lawsuit — and in either case, it is helpful to seek legal counsel as early as possible, says ... Read more
Personal Injury
Companies can be held liable for injuries caused by product
Customers injured by faulty products could have a claim against the manufacturer, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Jasmine Daya, who helps plaintiffs seek recourse for injuries ... Read more
Estates & Wills & Trusts
Select an alternate caregiver for pets in your will
A small but growing number of pet owners express interest in making provisions for their pets in their estate plans, Toronto trusts and estates lawyer Suzana Popovic-Montag tells ... Read more
Family
Case provides guidance on litigation privilege
Family law counsel should broaden their horizons for lessons on how to handle expert evidence, says Toronto family lawyer Gary Joseph. Read more
Employment & Labour
Workers have the right to unplug when workday is done: Low
Ontario employees have the “right to disconnect” if they are being asked to answer emails and make phone calls after work hours, and they should seek legal advice if ... Read more
Corporate
Collection litigation valid option when invoice remains unpaid
Although the thought of collection litigation may seem daunting or bring negative connotations for some business owners, those who have provided a good or service deserve to be ... Read more
Opinion
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NEW Monitoring employees on social media
Steven Benmor
What your children need to hear about your divorce
Charles Ticker
Winehouse estate battle
Joseph Neuberger
How changes to the Criminal Code may affect your sex assault trial
Kate Dewhirst
Are paper health records dangerous?
Nainesh Kotak
Multiple sclerosis causes disability for many Canadians
Erica Birstler
How can I protect my client’s data in the cloud?
