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 ...- Still more to do on issue of shared parenting: Ludmer
- Parental alienation cases fraught with ethical danger
- Divorce Act revamp ignores value of equal shared parenting: Ludmer
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
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
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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
Civil Litigation
Parties usually consent to minor claim amendments: O'Connor
Parties in civil cases can usually amend statements of claim at any stage of litigation, says Toronto civil litigator Sarah O’Connor. Read more
Estates & Wills & Trusts
Change in family situations can trigger need for new will
Families grow and change over time and when life events such as remarriage or the birth of new grandchildren occur, it might be time to revisit your will, says Toronto trusts and ... Read more
Ethanol-fueled devices are dangerous: Brown
Ontario personal injury lawyer Patrick Brown tells CTV News that people should be warned about using “dangerous” table-top ethanol-fueled fireplaces after his client ... Read more
Legal Supplier
Counterfeit-stamped gold entering the market: Oswald
Illegally mined and smuggled gold is making its way into the financial market under cover of gold bars with forged stamps that claim the precious metal is coming from major ... Read more
Legal Supplier
Set goals, protect income when starting solo: Marchand
New lawyers practising on their own should develop a business plan and set goals to be achieved, says Dawn Marchand, vice-president of marketing, product and client experience for ... Read more
Health
Change in long-term care homes requires holistic response
If adopted, recommendations to address systemic failings identified by a public inquiry into long-term care homes in Ontario could result in new staffing models and improved ... Read more
Defamation
Case demonstrates usefulness of anti-SLAPP legislation
A recent case involving an employee who spoke out against alleged discriminatory practices at a large insurance company demonstrates an appropriate use of Ontario’s ... Read more
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Opinion
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
Christopher Achkar
Monitoring employees on social media
