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archive for September, 2009
Today's CBA E-News contains a link to a report described as:
The CBA's Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee presents a new report interpreting the CBA's Code of Professional Conduct in… [more]
If you litigate civil claims in Ontario and do not yet have a quality means of processing electronically stored information, your time may soon run out. This post describes why,… [more]
Metatag Suits Should Now Be Dropped
by Omar
Ha-Redeye
September 22nd, 2009
Although SEO specialists have long denied that metatags matter, there have been lawsuits over them for a number of reasons, including trademark infringement, attempt to divert business, and even defamation.… [more]
LCO Update
by Patricia
Hughes
September 22nd, 2009
I won't be posting on Slaw for a few weeks and so will use this post to identify upcoming developments at the LCO.
We've got a number of consultation papers… [more]
This Week's Biotech Highlights
by Jeremy
Grushcow
September 21st, 2009
Just in time for Fall, some branching out in biotech this week:
Two companies branched out, with collaborations that showed the increasing value of science and technology in India and… [more]
Proving an Email
by Simon
Fodden
September 21st, 2009
I find it a little puzzling that when it comes to proving emails there isn't more fuss and bother than there appears to be. Doubtless I'm missing things that Slaw… [more]
Toronto: From 43 Bylaws to One
by Connie
Crosby
September 21st, 2009
The City of Toronto currently operates under 43 bylaws inherited from the various municipalities that were amalgamated to make up the existing City. Work started in 2003 to rework the… [more]
A new site launched less than a month ago was brought to my attention recently. Persuasive Authorities is a blog by faculty at various American law schools. But it was… [more]
The Toronto Star reports that on the first night of Future Shop's "Beat the Clock" contest (September 14), entrants got more – or less – than they bargained for. In… [more]
In an article in the current New York Review of Books, "The Torture Memos: The Case Against the Lawyers," Georgetown law professor David Cole examines the role and culpability of… [more]
Community Interest Company
by Michael
Lines
September 18th, 2009
Neither a for-profit nor a charity, the Community Interest Company is a new form of corporation, one that is run for the benefit of the community. Unlike a charity, it… [more]
Social Media 'A-Lists'
by Steven
Matthews
September 18th, 2009
I've been thinking lately about our ability to filter down social media messaging, and the process of building 'A-lists'. Not a list of popular people in social media, but rather,… [more]
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Available online today are four new chapters of the publication Women in Canada: A Gender-based Statistical Report, which explores the socio-demographic and economic circumstances of Canadian women in general.
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The bill amends the Constitution Act, 1867 by readjusting the number of members and the representation of the provinces in the House of Commons.
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Blueseed plans to buy a ship and turn it into a floating incubator anchored in international waters off the coast of California.
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Under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the flow of information out of Ottawa has slowed to a trickle.
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"…the IPC has exclusive jurisdiction to decide whether a record is in the custody or control of a university in the context of an access request…"
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John J.L. Hunter, Q.C. of Vancouver has been elected President for 2011-2012
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These summaries of selected recent cases are provided each week to Slaw by Maritime Law Book. More information.
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Administrative Law - Judicial review - General - Scope or standard of review
Ten individuals complained to the Information and Privacy Commissioner that the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) disclosed, in contravention of the Personal Information Protection Act, their personal information between October 13 and December 2, ...
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Civil Rights - Property - Search and seizure - Search - What constitutes
The accused was charged with possession of child pornography and making available child pornography. The accused brought an application, alleging several violations of his rights under the Charter.
The Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s ...
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Constitutional Law - Extent of powers conferred - Double aspect doctrine - General
In provincial references, both the Alberta Court of Appeal (510 A.R. 200; 527 W.A.C. 200) and the Quebec Court of Appeal (2011 QCCA 591), concluded that the proposed Canadian Securities Act (CSA) was unconstitutional. A ...
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Criminal Law - Procedure - Charge or directions - Jury or judge alone - Directions regarding evidence generally
The accused was charged with breach of trust by a public official contrary to s. 122 of the Criminal Code. The trial judge acquitted the accused. ...
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Civil Rights - Trials - Due process, fundamental justice and fair hearings - Criminal and quasi-criminal proceedings - Delay (Charter, s. 7)
MacIntosh was charged on three informations with a total of 43 counts of sexual offences against nine complainants in the 1970s. The first information ...
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Real Property Tax - Valuation - Business property - Considerations
Two breweries’ respective properties were assessed as special properties under the Assessment Act, 2006. They appealed their respective municipal tax assessments to the Review Commissioner. The Commissioner dismissed the appeals. The breweries each appealed. The appeals ...
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Barristers and Solicitors -Duty to court - General principles - Duty of integrity
The applicant (Girao) and Allstate Insurance Co. disputed entitlements to accident benefits. The respondent law firm represented Allstate. Girao complained to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (PCC) against Allstate for disclosing her ...
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Criminal Law - Sentencing - Sentencing procedure and rights of the accused - Plea bargain or joint submission - Effect of
The accused was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for three breaches of a recognizance under s. 810.2 of the Criminal Code. He appealed and applied ...
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Practice - Persons who can sue and be sued - Individuals and corporations - Status or standing - Class actions - Members of class - General
The plaintiffs were Inuit or Métis persons who were forced to attend certain residential schools in Labrador and Newfoundland. They ...
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