Your potential clients are doing their homework. They’re checking out your law firm’s website, scrolling through your bios, and reading about your case results. But another question they’re asking might surprise you: “Does this firm care about the same things I do?”The answer matters more than ever. Today’s clients increasingly want to work with firms…
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For many temporary residents in Canada, especially those on a temporary resident permit in 2025, understanding “maintained status” (previously known as implied status) is crucial for staying legally in the country while waiting for a decision on an extension application. It allows individuals to continue working or studying under the conditions of their expired permit…
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Canada’s anti-spam law is about much more than just spam. It also regulates the installation of software. Like the rest of the law, it is complicated and convoluted and has significant penalties. If you’re a software developer or an IT admin, you definitely need to know about this. So we’re talking about Canada’s anti-spam law….
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Ontario’s “Stage 3” Regulation now requires employers to conduct employee screening for COVID-19 whenever employees come to work, using questions set out in a new “Screening Tool” issued by the Ontario Ministry of Health. The Regulation was made on Friday, September 25, 2020, and is already in effect. Although many Ontario employers were already conducting screening as…
Mark your calendars! The 7th annual Animal Law & Advocacy Conference, hosted by Animal Justice, returns to Toronto this fall. The event brings together leading legal minds, passionate advocates, forward-thinking scholars, and engaged students for three inspiring days of connection, learning, and action. When: September 26–28, 2025Where: Toronto Metropolitan UniversityTickets + Info: alaconference.caRegister…
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Gold’s Legal Minute*GLM* By Allan Gold, lawyer Montreal and elder law attorney Vol. 16, #5 – May 31, 2025 GETTING AFFAIRS IN ORDER: Gold’s 2025 ‘TOP -10’ To-Do List For Seniors (Part 1) OPENING I’m sorry to say that we’re not getting any younger. Indeed, we’re much closer to the end than the beginning. Of…
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On December 18, Khaled El Emam, Anita Fineberg, Elizabeth Jonker and Lisa Pilgram published Perspectives of Canadian privacy regulators on anonymization practices and anonymization information: a qualitative study. It is based on input from all but one Canadian privacy regulator, and includes a great discussion of one of the most important policy issues in Canadian…
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Cross-examination is perhaps the most famous part of a trial. This is the dramatic part in many TV shows and movies where weaknesses in a case may come to light. While these shows are usually overly dramatized, cross-examination can often be key to the outcome of a real-life trial. For defence lawyers, cross-examination is a…
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Fair wages and overtime pay are fundamental rights for employees in Ontario. However, many workers face issues such as wage theft, unpaid overtime, and misclassification, leaving them financially vulnerable. Understanding your legal rights is crucial in ensuring fair compensation for your work. If you are dealing with a wage dispute, consulting an employment lawyer can…
By: Robert Hamilton Matter Commented On: Alberta Separatism PDF Version: “Get the province of Alberta in line”: Treaty Promises, Provincial Power, and the Role of Indigenous Nations in Discussions on Alberta Secession With the Liberals forming a minority government in last month’s election, and a small but vocal contingent of Albertans seemingly enamoured with President…
