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A New Approach to Mining Law

by Simon Chester

April 30th, 2009

Lots of activity today on the legislative front in Ontario. Major changes to the Mining Act… [more] were unveiled by Michael Gravelle, the Minister of Northern Development and Mines who introduced

Centers for Disease Control Tweets

by Simon Fodden

April 30th, 2009

I thought that those of you who like to stay on top of the latest in the swine flu outbreak (which is not the same as rising above it) might… [more]

UN Report on Business and Human Rights, Updated

by Simon Fodden

April 30th, 2009

At this time last year, John Ruggie, the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on business and human rights released a report, “Protect, Respect and Remedy: a Framework for Business… [more]

Leaky Condo Class Action Case Dismissed by the SCC

by Shaunna Mireau

April 30th, 2009

Having a carpenter for a partner adds an interesting twist to my life. Rather than playing Scrabble or sipping Margaritas on beaches, when he and I take a vacation, it… [more]

Jaar on Courts and Technology

by Simon Fodden

April 30th, 2009

Dominic Jaar has posted a video of his interview with Canadian Lawyer Magazine on the use of technologies in the judicial system. You'll find it on his website, Ledjit.… [more]

Eagan's Eight Rules for Success in Legal Information

by Simon Chester

April 29th, 2009

Find a niche with growth potential
Organize information to make it useful
The internet is a distribution channel — not a product
Turn words into maths
Separate the signal from… [more]

AALL Spectrum May 2009 Issue on Law Library Architecture

by Michel-Adrien Sheppard

April 29th, 2009

The most recent issue of the AALL Spectrum features a number of articles on law library design as part of its 9th Annual Architectural Series.
AALL Spectrum… [more] is the monthly

Irish Minister to Introduce Blasphemous Libel Law

by Simon Fodden

April 29th, 2009

The Irish Times is reporting that the Minister for Justice proposes to introduce a provision into the defamation bill under discussion by committee that will prohibit blasphemous libel. The provision… [more]

Law Reform & the Old Ways

by Patricia Hughes

April 28th, 2009

It may be heresy to say so, but I still consider the in-person, face-to-face, in-the-same-room contacts that we at the LCO have to be crucial to our work. I've emphasized… [more]

Canadian Journalists Hunger for Gavels

by Simon Chester

April 27th, 2009

Most Slaw readers will know that gavels simply aren't part of the equipment of Canadian or British judges – however much they may feature in the popular iconography of the… [more]

Black’s Law Dictionary Application for the iPhone and iPod Touch

by Simon Chester

April 27th, 2009

Gosh I know I've a lot of space on my Ipod, but do I really need to be able to check the wisdom of Bryan Garner all the time, everywhere.… [more]

This Week's Biotech Highlights

by Jeremy Grushcow

April 27th, 2009

Swine Flu, of course, dominated the weekend's news. I have collected some info on reliable statistics, resources and updates, and have added a Google News RSS and a Twitter RSS… [more]

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SlawTips      

SlawTips Cash Flow Reports – Part 1
Thursday, May 17

Following on our earlier Top 10 Financial Errors posts, this is the first in a series of 10 posts dealing with Cash Flow Reports and in particular, cash flow management.… »»

Practice

SlawTips Just the Facts
Wednesday, May 16

Today’s research tip is about facts. When research is assigned to juniors (and librarians for that matter) it is important to share facts that are critical to the research. It … »»

Research

SlawTips Minimize That Darn Office Ribbon for More Room on Your Desktop
Wednesday, May 16

If you are using Office 2007 or 2010, The Ribbon is now a part of your life. Some of you will be happy about this – some of you won’t.… »»

Technology

noted on Slaw    

MLB Selected Case Summaries    

These summaries of selected recent cases are provided each week to Slaw by Maritime Law Book.
More information.
  • Harkat, Re 2012 FCA 122

    Aliens - Exclusion and expulsion - Power to detain and deport - Minister’s certificate - Review - Evidence

    In 2002, Harkat was detained pursuant to a ministerial security certificate issued under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) as a person inadmissible to Canada on grounds ...

  • Girouard v. Druet 2012 NBCA 40

    Contracts - Formation of contract - Signing - Electronic signature

    The plaintiff expressed an interest in purchasing the defendant’s (vendor’s) condo. The parties agreed to carry on their discussions through e-mail. Following an exchange of e-mails, the plaintiff claimed that the defendant was contractually bound to ...

  • Donell et al. v. GJB Enterprises Inc. et al. 2012 BCCA 135

    Barristers and Solicitors - Relationship with client - Confidential communications - General

    The petitioner was a Receiver appointed in March 2009 by a California court over the assets of GJB Enterprises Inc. (a “Ponzi scheme”) and its principals, the Berkes (the GJB parties). The court ordered ...

  • Dish Network L.L.C. et al. v. Rex et al. 2012 BCCA 161

    Practice - Costs - Funding before judgment - When interim or advance costs available

    The plaintiffs were “direct to home” satellite based subscription program providers. Rex and other defendants offered “grey market” services to Canadian residents to facilitate the unauthorized reception in Canada of the plaintiffs’ ...

TalkLaw/ParLoi    

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