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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The legal principle to treat the dead with dignity is being violated in war-torn Gaza. This is not just a breach of law: denying Gazans this final dignity endangers human values everywhere. International Humanitarian Law upholds both the right to identification and the right to a dignified burial, recognising them as fundamental principles even in…
The convergence of blockchain technology and real estate is reshaping how properties are bought, sold, and managed. Traditionally, real estate transactions are lengthy, paperwork-intensive, and costly, involving multiple intermediaries like brokers, escrow agents, title companies, and banks. Blockchain offers a way to streamline and secure these transactions, while Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) introduce a novel method…
You’ve now landed an ideal entry-level position. In short order, the veteran lawyer you report to hands down a seemingly straightforward assignment: provide feedback on a contract. You may feel inclined to showcase your brilliance by identifying dozens of subtle legal issues. If you act on that impulse, though, here’s what your boss is likely…
N.B.: The trial court’s decision was appealed. Below is Professor Goldman’s analysis of the appellate court’s decision, which included a dissenting opinion. This is the instant-classic lawsuit involving a Saskatchewan farmer who text-messaged a “thumbs-up” emoji in response to an offer to buy his flax. The lower court found that the seller’s thumbs-up emoji constituted…
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Chris Downer / Wimborne Minster: later books in the chained library / CC BY-SA 2.0 This two-part blog looks at the provisions that exist in library laws across European countries concerning the building of collections and what libraries can do with them. It then assesses how far the achievement of these mandated functions is frustrated…
On average, a lawyer in Canada earns $100,090 per year. However, various factors, such as experience and area of practice, can influence a lawyer’s earning potential. Lawyers in the 25th percentile are typically newer to the role and still developing their skills. Lawyers in this category on average earn between $80,000 (for first-year lawyers) to…
