Protecting your legal rights is a responsibility I take seriously. At the Calvin Barry Professional Corporation our firm has always fought tenaciously to ensure those rights are respected and upheld with every step you take on your path to justice. It begins with our first conversation and only ends when your case is resolved. For more, […]
Court ruling a major victory for upholding accused’s rights Read More »
According to Statistics Canada, intimate partner violence (IPV), including both spousal and dating violence, accounts for one in every four violent crimes reported to police. Overall, violence against dating partners was more prevalent than spousal violence, StatsCan states, adding that young Canadians were most often the complainants. Women and men in their late 20s and
Intimate partner violence does not have to be physical Read More »
We need to acknowledge that everyone given a fixed-term sentence in Canada – even those who have committed horrific crimes – has the right to apply for parole after they have served two-thirds of their time. This is known as statutory release, but it is not the get-out-of-jail-free card that some believe it to be.
Parole: A carefully built bridge between prison and the community Read More »
By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Companies whose employment contracts have not been thoroughly vetted to ensure they are compliant with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) could find themselves paying the price when attempting to enforce them, says Ontario employment lawyer Nadia Zaman. Zaman, an associate with Rudner Law, pointed to the Ontario Superior
Every detail needs to be examined in employment contracts Read More »
The theft of catalytic converters is on the rise across Canada, and Alberta is no exception. In 2021, there were 4,797 reported catalytic converter thefts in Alberta with 2,647 in Edmonton. According to the Edmonton Police Service, 1,449 SUVs, 756 trucks, 359 cars, 330 vans, 101 motorhomes and 96 buses were targeted for catalytic converter
Rare metals make catalytic converters a target for theft Read More »
By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • The Federal Court of Appeal missed a potential opportunity in March to clear up confusion about how to determine compensation if someone is fired without cause and is to be paid damages in lieu of reinstatement, says Toronto employment and labour lawyer Stephen J. Moreau. When a unionized employee
Potential chance to clarify compensation rule is lost Read More »
By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Insurance providers would be wise to pay heed to a $1.5-million punitive damage award given to a long-term disability (LTD) claimant in her prolonged battle for benefits, says disability lawyer Leanne Goldstein. Along with the punitive damages, a Toronto jury recently awarded full reinstatement of the woman’s LTD benefits as
Jury award could be a positive sign for insurance claimants Read More »
Separation or divorce often leads to the creation of two homes for a child. Moving from one household to another means change and change is difficult for all of us. Moving back and forth from mom’s house to dad’s house can create anxiety even for the most easy-going of kids. As co-parents, you can do
Help your children deal with separation and divorce Read More »
If you steal something, such as a lawnmower from a garage or money from a cash register, you could be charged with theft. However, if you threaten or physically strike someone in order to take an item from them, you have committed robbery, which is a more serious crime. Across Alberta, there were 2,837 robberies
Alberta’s pharmacies and cannabis shops targeted by robbers Read More »
By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • If you or your child is a victim of cyberbullying, you should seek legal assistance immediately, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “The internet allows everyone to easily communicate with people around the world, but it also empowers online bullies,” says Goldberg, principal of Joshua Goldberg Law. “If
Cyberbullying is a crime and should not be tolerated Read More »
