This post, like my last one, comes from the weird and wonderful world of judicial ethics in Quebec. This time, though, it’s mostly not a judge’s fault, but that of a particularly creative advocate. And yet a judge still manages to step right into it. The story comes from Malo c Directeur des poursuites criminelles…
Understanding Canada’s Refugee Policy Changes in 2024 The Canada Refugee changes in 2024 deployed by the government resulted in significant changes to its refugee processing system in 2024, which will affect those seeking asylum in Canada. These changes reflect Canada’s effort to streamline the refugee process while addressing some of the growing concerns about…
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Navigating the aftermath of a motorcycle accident and the ensuing complexities of motorcycle accident law can be daunting. Understanding your rights and the legal framework in Ontario is crucial. Let’s delve deeper into motorcycle accident law, focusing on what motorcyclists should know regarding rights, liabilities, and potential compensation. Introduction to Ontario’s Motorcycle Accident Law In…
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Boogie the monkey is suffering and needs our help. Boogie is a Japanese macaque confined at Bervie Zoo, a roadside zoo in Kincardine, Ontario, where he spends his days alone in a small barren cage—biting himself, pacing, and spinning in circles repeatedly. Animal Justice first witnessed Boogie’s suffering in 2022 when we released Canada’s largest-ever…
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On June 20, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas held that the US Department of Health and Human Services exceeded its authority by issuing a guidance bulletin that warned HIPAA regulated entries that tracking visitors to web pages with content about health conditions or health care providers is governed by the…
Last year, I wrote about a series of outbursts by a provincial court judge in Quebec in response to criticism by a La Presse columnist, Yves Boisvert. Justice Joëlle Roy read out, in open court and in a trial that had nothing to do with Mr. Boisvert’s column, a statement detailing just how hurt her…
By: Shaun Fluker Agreement comment on: Governance Agreement Respecting Legal Aid (September 6, 2024) PDF Version: Alberta Threatens the Independence of its Legal Aid Program In early September, the Alberta government announced it had signed a new five year (2024 – 2029) legal aid governance agreement with Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of…
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VANCOUVER, B.C. August 27, 2024 – Segev LLP – a leading business, technology, securities and gaming law firm – is pleased to announce that David McHugh has become a Partner of the firm, effective August 26, 2024. Augmenting the firm’s robust practice, David will serve as the Practice Team Lead for Segev’s Employment, Privacy, and…
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A reader raised a really interesting question recently so I decided to share it with all of you. Can you still claim dependent’s relief when you received a substantial RRSP? Here is the question: “I live in Ontario, I am a dependant (common law) of the deceased. The RRSP was rolled over to me. I…
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Paula Puddy, HBA LLB MBA The County of Carleton Law Association brings you this two part program from the CCLA Civil Litigation Conference. The webinar begins with Associate Justice Alexandre Kaufman, featuring best practices in construction liens and bankruptcy discharge applications. After which Allison Russell gives a road map for understanding freezing orders, also known…
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