The first semester of law school, for the most part is an adjustment period. Between trying to figure out how to navigate law school and being away from friends and family, it can get quite overwhelming at times. As a 1L Dual JD student at Windsor Law, navigating my first semester was definitely challenging. Being…
Your attorney website is more than a checkbox. It’s your firm’s first impression for clients, a critical component of your marketing strategy, and a key tool for establishing credibility. A Google Consumer Survey found that 96% of potential clients turn to search engines for legal advice, making a well-designed website essential for attracting new business…
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Can a ‘little white lie’ about the reason for an employee’s termination of employment result in an award of aggravated damages? What if the employee is unable to demonstrate a diagnosable psychological injury? In Krmpotic v. Thunder Bay Electronics Limited, 2024 ONCA 332, the Court of Appeal for Ontario held that mental distress is a…
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If an employer alleges cause for termination and in support of such allegation it relies on the result of an investigation, then must the employer disclose the identities of the persons who complained about the employee? Does the answer change if the complainants were “whistleblowers”, who were permitted to make anonymous complaints and who were…
In a significant step towards enhancing the vitality of Francophone communities, Canada has announced the launch of the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) program, which began on August 26, 2024. This initiative aims to attract French-speaking international students and immigrants, further enriching the linguistic, social, and economic landscape of Francophone minority communities (FMCs). The…
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In the blink of an eye, I am gearing up for my final semester of law school at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law. The past two and a half years have been incredible, challenging and rewarding. As I reflect on my law school experience, there are a few things I wish I had…
We previously reported on this case (at the Supreme Court Level) here. On appeal (Cordy Environmental Inc. v. Obsidian Energy Ltd., 2024 BCCA 226) the B.C. Court of Appeal has now reversed that decision, and clarified the law on recoverability of contractor costs under the Environmental Management Act, SBC 2003, c.3 (the “EMA”). In the decision below,…
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By Patrick Brown, Principal Partner and Savannah Snyder, Student-At-Law With an influx of cyclists on the roads, the safety of cyclists has never been more crucial. Unfortunately, hit-and-run crashes remain a dangerous reality for cyclists on the road. The number of these cold, callous crimes seem to be increasing and at times, accountability lacking….
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You may have heard of and be wondering about the LLC or Limited Liability Company. The LLC is a popular business structure in the United States that provides the benefits of both a corporation and a partnership. However, the term LLC is not recognized in Canada, including in the province of Ontario. Therefore, if you…
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Legal disputes can arise in various areas of life, including business and property matters. Obtaining timely legal counsel is imperative in order to proactively address potential disputes or safeguard your rights in situations where disagreements may arise. In this blog post, we will explore the case of Mississauga Hardware Centre Inc. v. Prombank Investment Limited,…
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