When investigating allegations about the production, distribution and viewing of child porn, police must not violate an accused’s rights as granted by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. These include being free from unreasonable search and seizure and to have a timely trial after a charge is laid. To read more, click here. More […]
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When prospective clients meet me for a free consultation to talk about their case, subjects that invariably come up are the fees I charge as well as my retainer. For example, someone might come into my office and say, “I have been charged with for impaired driving. What will it cost me to fight that
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Psychedelic drug-assisted therapy is proving to be effective in treating mental health issues but getting insurance provider approval for its use will likely be a challenge for claimants, says Toronto and Markham-area disability lawyer Rupa Karyampudi. “Research has shown that psychedelic drugs are effective at treating conditions such as post-traumatic stress
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Law Society of Ontario’s (LSO) proposal for a Family Legal Services Provider licence for paralegals is based on “flawed data” with “utterly unrealistic expectations” and is unlikely to achieve its stated goal of providing access to justice for Ontario families, according to a statement by lawyers’ groups including
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If you believe viewing or storing a small amount of child pornography is not a serious crime, think again. In Alberta, convictions for such offences are almost certain to be followed by jail sentences ranging from a few months to several years. In some circumstances, a conditional sentence order (house arrest) may be available, but
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Canada • With the legislative change to non-compete clauses brought about by the Working for Workers Act, 2021, employers should be reviewing employment agreements to ensure they are in compliance, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. “I have been seeing a huge uptick on new contract reviews since the second half of January.
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • With technology continuing to have an increasing impact on the legal profession, the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) is working to ensure lawyers are able to keep up with the ever-changing landscape. “COVID has sped up the use and change in technology in lawyers’ practices and in court proceedings,” says TLA professional
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • The isolation and stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to an increase in disability claims due to mental health issues, predicts Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “Mental health is going to be a huge issue in the future,” says Goldberg, principal of Joshua Goldberg Law. “The
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A lawsuit launched after a woman passed herself off as nurse at a B.C. hospital might eventually lead to reinforced hiring procedures and help safeguard the public institutions we trust, says Toronto class-action lawyer Tina Q. Yang. Yang, associate litigation lawyer with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, says class-action lawsuits such as
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