Real Estate
The history, implications of condo reform in Ontario
In many ways, the condominium industry was a victim of its own success, Toronto condominium lawyer Armand Conant tells #WeSpeakCondo . As the number of units in Ontario ...- Conant supports fixing new home warranty program
- Property management shortage could be brewing 'perfect storm'
- Planned condo law changes uncertain since election
Estates & Wills & Trusts
Province gives ‘meaningful guidance’ around multiple wills
Recent guidance from Ontario’s Ministry of Finance is helpful to estate lawyers looking to minimize probate-related expenses through multiple wills, says Toronto trusts and ... Read more.jpg)
Real Estate
Condo corporations, start your charging stations
Condo boards have to be prepared to deal with requests from residents for charging stations as electric cars become more commonplace, says Toronto condominium lawyer Warren ... Read more
Legal Supplier
Workplace complaints process: early assessment
Employers who rush their response to harassment complaints can increase their legal exposure, says workplace violence and elder abuse specialist Denise Koster . In the era of ... Read more.jpg)
Family
Psychologist’s testimony leads to greater access for father
A father has gained generous access to his toddler after Toronto family lawyer Gene C. Colman called a prominent U.S. psychologist to testify that even young children benefit ... Read more
Artificial Intelligence
Police use of facial recognition tools destroys privacy
Four troubling areas arise from the use of facial recognition tools by law enforcement, Toronto criminal lawyer Jill Presser tells The Lawyer’s Daily. Read more
AdvocatePlus
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Corporate
Shareholders’ agreement should account for divorce
When it comes to protecting a business from a triggering event such as a marital breakdown, it’s worth reviewing the different approaches when drafting a shareholders’ ... Read more
Civil Litigation, Class Action
Lawsuit seeks justice for residential day school victims
A class action could bring some measure of justice to victims of a residential day school, says Alberta Indigenous rights litigator Leighton Grey . Read more
Licensing
Buyer beware: consumer tips for purchasing new, used cars
Before stepping into a new or used car showroom, consumers need to brush up on the rules and regulations that govern vehicle sales, says Toronto licensing and compliance lawyer ... Read more
Family
Legislate property rights for common-law spouses: Nathens
Many Ontarians will be surprised to learn that common-law spouses do not have a legal right to share in the increase in value of property assets that accumulate in their ... Read more
Real Estate
Condo boards struggle to deal with delinquent pet owners
Condominium boards have options to regulate pets, but requiring animal owners to pay an extra fee is not one of them, says Toronto condominium lawyer Audrey Loeb. Read more
Criminal Law
Fight extradition orders until all appeals exhausted: Botting
It’s always wise to fight an extradition order because you never know what legal hornet’s nest you may be flying into in a foreign country, says British Columbia ... Read more
Personal Injury
‘Unwanted pregnancy’ case raises interesting med-mal issues
Winning a medical malpractice claim can be a challenge even if it’s clear that a doctor has made a mistake, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Jessica Mahabir. Read more
The Profession
Miller lauds B.C.'s plan to improve technology in courtrooms
Toronto litigator Jonathan Miller tells The Lawyer’s Daily that it’s commendable for British Columbia to look at ways to improve technology in its court system. Read more
Family
Parties in mobility applications need comprehensive plans
Recent amendments to the Divorce Act have to be taken into consideration when parents seek the court’s approval to relocate children, says Toronto family lawyer ... Read more.jpg)
Legal Supplier
TLA courthouse libraries the ‘great equalizer’ for lawyers
Lawyers looking to do research can find the information and professional support they need at the Toronto Lawyers Association’s Courthouse Library, says TLA executive ... Read more
Immigration
Changes to OINP promising but still room for improvement
Changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will boost the province’s competitiveness, says Toronto immigration lawyer Robin Seligman . Read more
Criminal Law
Time to re-examine changes to provocation defence: Zita
Changes to the Criminal Code stipulating when provocation can be mounted as a defence are very restrictive and could deter people from legitimately using it, says Toronto criminal ... Read more
Opinion
Doug MacLeod
NEW Duty of good faith: MacLeod
Marcel Strigberger
Witches, duelers and viagra, oh my!
Joseph Neuberger
Supreme Court of Canada clarifies use of prior sexual activity
Erica Birstler
Billing types and time tracking
Barry Fisher
Costs award reduced from $171,000 to zilch
Michael Gleeson
Drafting effective research funding agreements
Nainesh Kotak
Why you may need critical illness coverage
