A fundamental premise of our judicial system is that juries should always be randomly drawn from the broadest pool of candidates as possible. That is why a recent decision by a justice with the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta should concern everyone. Addressing potential jurors in an upcoming Calgary sexual assault trial in September, […]
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Provincial and municipal governments use legislation to insulate themselves against slip and fall lawsuits when they should be “held to the same standard” as average homeowners, says Barrie-area litigator Steve Rastin. Rastin, senior counsel at Rastin Gluckstein, says lawmakers enact legislation that makes it more difficult for the average person to file a
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The provincial government’s proposed Working for Workers Act, 2021 offers two key provisions which should be beneficial to both employers and employees, says Toronto-area employment lawyer Brittany Taylor. Taylor, a partner at Rudner Law, says a prohibition on non-compete clauses and a regulation requiring employers with 25 or more
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters • Adidas’ recent Dutch Supreme Court loss after a 25-year trademark infringement fight with international clothing company H&M illustrates how owning a famous logo can be a “double-edge sword,” says Toronto intellectual property lawyer John Simpson. The Dutch court refused to hear the multinational sportswear company’s appeal of an earlier decision that
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Once a self-represented defendant makes it past their first appearance, the next step is to start thinking of the actual trial and what defence they will present to the court. A key step involves examining the Crown’s disclosure, or the evidence they have accumulated to establish the accused’s guilt. To read more, click here. Possessing
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Albertans are allowed to grow their own marijuana but there are reguations governing where it can be planted and how much you can have. Cannabis is also allowed to be consumed in provincial parks, but again you are advised to know the rules governing that. To read more, click here. More from Dunn & Associates: Crime
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • The holiday party season is fast approaching, celebrating a year disrupted by COVID-19. And those planning corporate festivities should keep the pandemic in mind, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg, and take the necessary steps to protect employees. “Companies should not be afraid to have a holiday party
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Legislation proposed by the Ontario government offers some “employee-friendly” provisions but more details are necessary to determine if it can deliver on its promises or if it is simply window dressing, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. The government says if passed, the Working for Workers Act, 2021, which includes the
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) is offering a slate of added value educational programs and a popular Supreme Court of Canada panel discussion in the coming weeks that should not be missed, says executive director/library director Joan Rataic-Lang. “We have some interesting programs on the horizon and because they are virtual, people can take part from
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When you are released by police or if you are placed on bail, you will receive a release document that contains information such as the date, time and location of your first appearance. This is not your trial date. To read more, click here. Cases of child luring surge during the COVID-19 pandemic What you
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