Posted by Gordon LaFortune on Apr 7, 2022 Anyone following the news knows that Russia is now the world’s most sanctioned country and that the sanctions are intended to cause Russia so much economic pain that it will withdraw from Ukraine. Canada has joined other countries in imposing sanctions on Russia and Russians under the…
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If there has been one constant about the qualifications to own an American law firm, it has been this–you must be a lawyer. With the exception of the District of Columbia, the default rule in U.S. jurisdictions for decades has been that non-lawyers cannot own law firms. However, this is now changing, with many states…
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Skip to content Speak to a lawyer now: (416) 999-8389 Defending Cyber Security and Computer Hacking Charges in Canada The ROBICHAUD REPORT latest episode: More episodes: Listen to our OF COUNSEL Podcast: Of Counsel interviews remarkable lawyers about their careers in law.What motivates these lawyers? How do they manage to stay focused under intense pressure?…
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Written by: Jamie Davison, Lawyer, and Kate Hunter, Student-at-Law In the digital age, individuals’ transportation needs have undergone a metamorphosis. Gone are the days of tracking down friends for a ride or a carpool opportunity, when a personal taxi service is at our fingertips. Companies like Uber and Lyft came on the scene in Canada…
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Four years ago, I wrote about the use of discovery evidence in criminal matters (linked: here). Today (June 30, 2022), the Supreme Court of Canada has provided greater guidance on this question, specifically in the context of sexual assault cases. In R v. JJ, 2022 SCC 28, Justice Wagner and Justice Moldaver writing for the…
On June 3, 2024 Barry Sookman promised via a Tweet that he would provide a blog about the Federal Court’s Blacklock’s Reporter (“BR”) decision of May 31, 2024 – which he said was “riddled with flaws”. On August 7, 2024 he followed up with this fulsome blog of some 17 pages in small print PDF….
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In a significant announcement today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, outlined the Canadian government’s plans to revise its temporary residence programs in response to evolving economic conditions and labour market demands. These changes come against the backdrop of a noticeable softening in the labour market and an increasing number of…
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On December 1, 2023, big changes are coming to the legislation governing real estate professionals in Ontario. These changes, which will see the renaming of the Real Estate Business and Brokers Act, 2002 (“REBBA”) to the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (“TRESA”), will not only change agent-client relationships, but they will also affect…
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The 6th annual Canadian Animal Law Conference is coming up! Animal Justice’s exciting and truly one-of-a-kind event will bring together animal lawyers, scholars, advocates, and students to learn, reflect, and collaborate on building a better legal system for animals. When: September 27-29, 2024Where: Toronto Metropolitan UniversityTickets: CanadianAnimalLawConference.ca The conference has been a big success since…
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Are you an employer using fixed-term employment contracts and wondering how to avoid costly legal pitfalls? Ontario’s recent Steele v. City of Barrie decision provides key insights on how to use FTECs effectively, minimizing risks like paying out full contracts or unintentionally creating indefinite-term employees. Here’s what you need to know. Fixed-term employment contracts (FTECs)…
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