Holiday parties are a time to gather with family, friends, or coworkers in seasonal celebration. It can be a busy and fun time, however caution should be taken, both as a host and a party-goer. The dangers of impaired driving are well publicized. Still, despite increased awareness and stricter laws, an average of 10 federal […]
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Concerned about a decline in civility and professionalism within the legal profession, the Toronto Lawyers’ Association (TLA) has released a comprehensive report examining “the palpable change in the way lawyers engaged with each other” to open dialogue and find answers to the problem. The Report on Civility and Professionalism is a months-long
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By LegalMatters Staff • Domestic assault encompasses various forms of physical and emotional violence, threats or abuse within familial or intimate partner relationships. It can include sexual assault, harassment, stalking or financial control. “While there isn’t a specific ‘domestic assault’ offence in the Criminal Code, there are a variety of charges that may be applicable,”
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Toronto intellectual property lawyer John Simpson says he expects the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will back that country’s patent and trademark office decision to deny trademark protection in the “Trump too small” T-shirt flap. Political activist Steve Elster had sought to register the suggestive phrase as a slogan
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The Ontario government recently introduced Bill 194, which proposes amendments to the Working for Workers Act that was first adopted as law in 2021 and will amend various aspects of the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA). As with the previous versions, the planned amendments offer marginal advancements in workplace rights. While the government claims it
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Canada is a country with four seasons and each offers its own appeal. Of course, the changing weather also presents motorists with different challenges. Summer is now in the rear-view mirror and it’s time for drivers to look down the road to winter. The days that lie ahead are bound to present a myriad of
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • People launching a personal injury claim must be careful of what images they post on their private social media accounts, says Ontario personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. Goldberg, principal of Joshua Goldberg Law, says a July Superior Court of Justice decision demonstrates how images on Facebook and Instagram can
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By LegalMatters Staff • The administration of justice in Canada is a delicate balance of police power and the maintenance of civil liberties. That is why citizens should know their rights when they are investigated by police. “If police want to search your home for evidence of a crime they will usually first obtain a
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Ontario government’s plan to expand the Working for Workers Act (WWA) includes changes that have tangible benefits for a broad range of employees, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. “The devil will be in the details,” says Andrew, a partner with Cavalluzzo LLP. “In employment law, things tend to move slowly.
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Each day thousands of Ontario motorists cross the Canada-United States border. It can be a quick trip to see the sights or a vacation encompassing multiple states. The last thing many of these travellers may be thinking about is happens if they are involved in a traffic accident. In Ontario, drivers must carry a minimum
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