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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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Most students welcome going back to school in September – except for those who know it means a return to being bullied, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “Bullying negatively affects students’ learning, their sense of self-worth and overall mental health,” says Goldberg, principal of Joshua Goldberg Law.
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers Association’s (TLA) Licensing and Articling Candidates Head Start program is part of a series of educational sessions designed to help licensing candidates succeed in their new profession. “An articling student has an eight-month window of opportunity to prove their value to their principal or firm. It is an exciting
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The criminal charge of break and enter is one of the most common offences in Canada – and also one of the most misunderstood. The charge can be laid even if there is no forced entry. For example, if you enter someone’s home through an open window or an unlocked door with the intent to
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The surge in constructive dismissal cases due to COVID-19 does not appear to be easing and Toronto-area employment lawyer and mediator Stuart Rudner says he believes litigation will continue to be brisk in coming years. Rudner, founder and principal at Rudner Law, says about half of the cases he
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Separation or divorce can be a tumultuous time for a couple. Divorce is recognized as one of the top five greatest stressors. Children suffer when families dissolve and change. However, careful attention and planning paid to a child’s visitation arrangements with each parent can greatly reduce the impact of divorce upon a child’s emotional well-being.
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A recent decision of Australia’s highest court is a major victory for Google, clarifying that it is not liable for facilitating the publication of content created by others, even if given notice of the defamatory nature of the content. From a Canadian point of view, what is really interesting is that large portions of this
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