Twitter Spaces started to launch publicly a few weeks ago. I was excited when I received “The mic is yours” message in my account. I was even more excited when I saw health and fertility lawyer Lisa Feldstein tweeting that she’s been vegan for 14 years and was inviting anyone to ask/DM questions about reducing meat,…
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AS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED IN THE RURAL VOICE: Conservation Authorities in Ontario are authorized by the Conservation Authorities Act (the “Act”) to make regulations “prohibiting, regulating or requiring the permission of the authority for straightening, changing, diverting or interfering in any way with the existing channel of a river, creek, stream or watercourse, or for changing…
Last week, I settled a case concerning the City of Boston Yard Sale Program. The lawsuit I brought concerned some interesting topics in Massachusetts real estate law, which will inevitably arise again for other properties purchased through this program. What is the City of Boston Yard Sale Program? The City of Boston Yard Sale Program…
On April 25th, the Province enacted a flipping tax on residential property (the “Flipping Tax”), as previously mentioned in the 2024 Budget (summarized in our blog post here). The Flipping Tax, will to apply to dispositions of residential properties (including mixed use properties) in B.C. beginning on January 1, 2025. The Province states that the…
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Posted by Woods LaFortune LLP on Jun 20, 2022 The Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, Mary Ng, has invited Michael Woods to events on June 22nd and 23rd in Gatineau, Québec, organized by Global Affairs Canada to celebrate Canada’s endorsement of the Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation Arrangement…
In California, electronic signatures for real estate transactions are legal and governed by both federal and state laws. These laws set out the conditions under which electronic signatures are valid and enforceable, particularly in transactions involving real estate. Key Laws Governing Electronic Signatures in California: 1. Federal Law – Electronic Signatures in Global and National…
A significantly lower crime rate, better healthcare system, and lower cost of living make Canada a desirable country for many Americans to move to. Thanks to the proximity and friendly economic ties between the two countries, applying for a work visa for US citizens in Canada is straightforward. Whether you’re considering a temporary move or…
The scientific open access journal “ERDAL”, European Review of Digital Administration & Law, is pleased to announce its upcoming special issue on the topic of oversight of automated public administration. Topic areas for contributions could include: Human oversight requirements and challenges in relation to fully or semi-automated decision-making procedures in public administration. The relationship between…
When hiring articling lawyers, says Blair Yorke-Slader, vice chairman of Bennett Jones, which snapped Schweitzer up back then, “we are obviously looking for people who are smart. “But,” he adds, “if you’re just an academic, if you can’t look a client in the eye, that’s not really ideal.” Bennett Jones’s recruiting team was looking for…
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that text message scams cost $330 million in losses in 2022. Being alert to scams and educating employees about them can protect your company, your employees, and your data from catastrophic consequences. In 2022, the FTC indicated that these were the top text message scams: #1: #1: Copycat Bank…
