One of the big concerns with the Renters Rights Bill has been about the ability of the courts to cope. It is believed that the bill will create considerable additional work. At the moment, a substantial number of claims are brought using the paper-based accelerated procedure. This is used solely for no-fault section 21 claims,…
Airline passengers in Canada recently scored an important win regarding consumer protection. In International Air Transportation Association v Canada (Transportation Agency), 2024 SCC 30 [International Air], the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) unanimously held that the Canada Transportation Agency’s (the “Agency”) Air Passenger Protection Regulations, SOR/2019-150 [Regulations] were valid regulations that did not violate…
Beatriz Magalhães Sousa (master’s student in European Union Law at the School of Law of University of Minho) Modern democracies face, nowadays, highly sophisticated and subtle threats. The electoral interference by third countries, while known to be a practice, has been thrown into the spotlight after the Romanian elections’ debacle – the Constitutional Court, doubting…
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Trending in Telehealth highlights monthly state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists and technology companies that deliver and facilitate the delivery of virtual care. Trending in April: • Teledentistry• Prescription and drug dispensing and monitoring• Remote monitoring A CLOSER LOOK Proposed Legislation & Rulemaking: Georgia HB…
As a child living in remote Northern B.C., my dad had a dog sled team made up of several Siberian Huskies. Huskies are working dogs prized for their strength and endurance. They require significant exercise and mental stimulation. A Husky without a task is easily bored and can be destructive. In the summertime, my dad…
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The decision to create a Minister for Artificial Intelligence sends an unmistakable signal that the Carney government recognizes the need to prioritize AI as a core part of its economic strategy. My Globe and Mail op-ed notes that while few doubt the importance of AI, what the federal government should do about it is far less…
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Facing a criminal conviction can be overwhelming, but in Alberta, a conviction does not always mean the end of the road. If errors were made during your trial, you have the legal right to challenge the outcome through an appeal. Working with an experienced criminal appeal lawyer in Edmonton can help you navigate the complex…
Foto von Linus Nilsson auf Unsplash The recent ruling in APS Beta Bulgaria (C-337/23) provides another example of the Court of Justice reaffirming its established case law on consumer credit. However, it also illustrates a more subtle tendency: interpretative restraint. This post argues that, while the Court preserves the continuity of its case law, its…
From this little blurb, it is obvious – at least to the business/legal-minded among us – that Levi’s sponsored the event, and that both Medine and Oh were compensated for their participation. The fashion insiders reading know that professional bloggers/influencers earn a living by getting paid for attending events just like this. While this fact…
Changing Lawyers Can I switch or change lawyers? You have a right to be represented by the lawyer of your choice. If you choose a lawyer and decide later that they are not the right lawyer for you, you can change. Though note that if you are on legal aid or if you have a…
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