By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • The definition of family violence added last year to the Divorce Act is broad enough to encompass many actions people may consider harmless, Toronto family lawyer Gene C. Colman told a conference audience. “Men especially might engage in behaviour that they might think is not so bad, such as […]
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) is an integral part of the justice system that gives minors input into family law matters, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. “The OCL gives children a voice. It can also be a way to share information with them because they
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The uncertainty of a constructive dismissal claim makes it a risky proposition so a negotiated settlement is often the more prudent choice, says Toronto-area employment lawyer and mediator Stuart Rudner. “Most of these cases are all or nothing, which means that if you are an individual pursuing the claim
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It has been a long and difficult time since the pandemic began. Children have experienced changes like never before, and many children and youth are showing the strain from the effects of the pandemic. Do children need mental health days and, if so, how do we as parents manage them? To read more, click here.
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A lawsuit alleging a Hamilton realtor stole a signature outstretched arms advertising pose from an American counterpart would make for a “fun fact scenario in a law school intellectual property class,” says Toronto intellectual property lawyer John Simpson. According to CP24, a Minnesota real estate agent filed a lawsuit in August
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Nominations for two of the Toronto Lawyers Association‘s (TLA) three major awards are open and executive director/library director Joan Rataic-Lang is encouraging lawyers and organizations to act quickly to beat the Oct. 17 deadline. The Honsberger Award, honouring past president and published TLA historian John D. Honsberger, is given to
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Canadians charged with offences related to child pornography shot up. Almost three times as many people were arrested in 2020 than in 2014. More than two-thirds of child pornography charges were for making or distributing child pornography and about one-third were for possessing or accessing child pornography. To
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Managing estates can present challenges even at the best of times, which is why the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) is presenting Planning for Minors, an hour-long education program intended to cut through the confusion when dealing with child beneficiaries. “An estate planning lawyer will gain a great deal from this program. They
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A separation or divorce can create tremendous stress, change and conflict within a family. Fears can arise for parents such as the loss of one’s home or financial stability and even losing custody or contact with children. Reflecting upon important decisions and accepting assistance can help well-intentioned parents make child-centred decisions that could mitigate the effects
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Toronto family lawyer Gene C. Colman says he is honoured to be taking part in a two-day conference on men’s experiences with violence and victimization, starting Sept. 15 in Toronto. “A conference like this, looking at the position of men in the legal system and their experiences with victimization,
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