One year ago LegalMattersCanada.ca joined the evolving ranks of online legal marketing, confident we were offering a product of value to those in the Canadian legal profession. It appears we were right. As we go into our second year of operation we are grateful to have a growing clientele that draws from many areas of the […]
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Those charged with robbery may feel their world has been turned upside down. If a weapon was involved in the alleged incident, the penalty upon conviction could include time behind bars. There is also a social cost, with friends, family and business associates questioning if they can still trust you. An experienced defence lawyer can advise
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“Wrongful convictions occur in every country in the world. Canada, despite its claim to be a just society, is no exception” – Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Beverley McLachlin. So reads the foreward in the inaugural issue of The Wrongful Conviction Law Review (WCLR), edited by Algoma University’s Myles McLellan. To
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If someone is in any sort of residence and they are uninvited, they could be charged with being unlawfully in a dwelling-house. It is assumed they have criminal intentions, such as theft, or perhaps to provoke an unwanted encounter with the home’s residents. To secure a conviction, the Crown must prove the accused had no
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A person’s will sets out how their estate is to be divided upon their death, but it is the responsibility of their designated executor to settle their financial affairs and distribute the remaining assets to their beneficiaries. That is why choosing the right executor is so crucial. Here are some guidelines to help select who
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Family lawyer Leanne Townsend is harnessing her legal expertise to fulfill a lifelong broadcasting dream with the launch of The Dish on Divorce. Townsend, a partner with Brauti Thorning LLP, already produces Divorcing Well, a successful podcast that has been downloaded more than 10,000 times since launching last spring. Always eager to expand her
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Divorce can be an extremely difficult time so it is important to avoid common mistakes that add stress to the situation, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. Tremain, a partner with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, says it is easy to get caught up in the emotion of a marital
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Employees terminated from their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic should expect an extended notice period. That could be the result following a recent Superior Court of Justice decision in Yee v Hudson’s Bay Company, where the judge ruled that the scarcity of employment opportunities brought on by the lockdown merited a longer notice period. When
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • While the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed the operation of Ontario courts, everyone involved has made major strides to make the best of a difficult situation, says Brett Harrison, president of the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA). “The Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG) has moved quickly to adapt to the
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Break and enter is one of the most common property offences in Canada. It occurs when someone enters a residence, business or other property without permission and commits or intends to commit a crime, typically theft. The charge can be laid even if there is no forced entry, such as the case of someone entering
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