Corporate
Think carefully before posting to firm’s social media accounts
Twitter and other social media accounts can be useful marketing and engagement tools for lawyers — but it is important to remain mindful that everything you are posting is a ...- The problem with scheduling civil court matters in Ontario
- Collection litigation valid option when invoice remains unpaid
- Back to school, back to business
Employment & Labour
Losing licence for cleaning wife’s teeth ‘highly problematic’
The case of a dental hygienist who was in a technical breach of “sexual abuse” provisions and lost his licence after treating his wife highlights the absurdity of a ... Read more
Estates & Wills & Trusts
Creating a will crucial for parents of child with disability
Many people avoid making a will not solely due to procrastination but from a morbid aversion that, in doing so, there’s a sense they’re one step closer to acknowledging ... Read more
Family
Bad behaviour carries costs risk in family litigation
Bad behaviour in court proceedings can come back to bite litigants, says Toronto family lawyer Usman Sadiq, who has had to battle on behalf of his clients against the poor conduct ... Read more
Legal Supplier
When lawyers should get a financial adviser
Any time is a good time to get a financial adviser, says Dawn Marchand, vice-president of marketing and direct distribution for CBIA/Lawyers Financial. Read more
Civil Litigation
Home insurance a wise investment in the face of a lawsuit
Homeowners without insurance are taking a risk as there is always a chance someone will get hurt on their property, says Barrie civil litigator Scott Hawryliw, who often represents ... Read more
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Class Action
Class-action filed on behalf of former day school students
Alberta Indigenous rights litigator Leighton Grey has filed an application to certify a class-action lawsuit on behalf of Indigenous day students who claim to have suffered ... Read more
Criminal Law
Adding prosecutor puts teeth in Alberta farm protest proposal
Proposed legislation to address protesters who trespass on Alberta farms and agricultural land sends a strong message that if you break the law, you’ll pay the price, says ... Read more
Real Estate
Have mechanism to remove disruptive condo board members
Having a code of ethics in place for a condominium’s board of directors assists in holding members accountable if they become disruptive, problematic or violent, says Toronto ... Read more.jpg)
Legal Supplier
Knowing risks, red flags can reduce occupational fraud
Being aware of the common risks and red flags can help reduce your company’s exposure to occupational fraud, says forensic accountant and chartered business valuator Patricia ... Read more
Family
Cannabis legalization having little impact in family law
The legalization of cannabis for recreational use has made little difference to family law proceedings, says Markham family law lawyer Andrew Feldstein. Read more
Estates & Wills & Trusts
Keep tabs on shifts in tax law for estate planning: Aulis
When it comes to estate planning, the idea is to make sure as much of your wealth stays with your beneficiaries instead of the tax collector, so it’s vital to stay on top of ... Read more
Legal Supplier
DivorceMate’s cloud platform expands to Alberta
DivorceMate Software Inc.’s integrated software can give Alberta family lawyers a significant efficiency boost, says the company’s president Michael Perlman. Read more.jpg)
Criminal Law
Police use of genealogy sites without warrants ‘frightening’
The fact that police have access to the genetic building blocks of tens of millions of people in North America through non-criminal DNA databases is “frightening” and ... Read more
Estates & Wills & Trusts
Families face hardships when loved one dies without a will
TORONTO — Dying without a will is a selfish decision that can add financial hardship to families suffering with grief, legal experts say. Read more
Intellectual Property
Use of memes can give rise to numerous IP issues: Simpson
Toronto intellectual property lawyer John Simpson says there’s never a simple answer to whether it’s legally OK to use a meme. Read more
Family
Promptly seek legal advice on making occupation rent claim
When a marriage breaks down and one spouse leaves the family home, that person should seek legal advice on whether they are entitled to a claim for occupation rent, says Toronto ... Read more
Opinion
Bram Lecker and Simon Pelsmakher
NEW Recession alarm — how secure is your job?
Christopher Achkar
Dress codes at the workplace
Joseph Neuberger
The death of due process and limits to full answer and defence
Barry B. Fisher
Employer loses case because it used ‘or’ instead of ‘and’
Steven Benmor
How to get through a divorce without going broke
Erica Birstler
Why should my law firm have a business plan?
Laura Williams
Termination for off-duty misconduct part 1: the basics
Sean J. O'Donnell
Know your rights under the Employment Standards Act
