archive for December, 2009



What Will History Say?

by Shaunna Mireau

December 24th, 2009

I can't believe how quickly time flies. It seems like last year I was being interviewed for a solo librarian job at Field Atkinson Perraton (now Field LLP). I am… [more]

On the Influence of Slaw

by David Cheifetz

December 24th, 2009

Dear all,
For those who don't have or won't find more compelling reasons – without limiting the generality, etc., getting together with family, giving and getting presents, unwrapping presents, staking out… [more]

Revisiting the Legality of the Afghan Mission

by Omar Ha-Redeye

December 24th, 2009

The National Law Journal claims that the War on Terror is the top legal story of the decade. And torture allegations in Afghanistan may prove to be the biggest political… [more]

Are Big Law Firm Blogs Boring? Yes, No, Maybe

by Michel-Adrien Sheppard

December 23rd, 2009

I was reading Connie Crosby's recent Slaw.ca post National: Canada's Best Law Firm Websites. It described an article in the Canadian Bar Association's National… [more] magazine about the best law firm

Peeking Behind the Fears of the Burqa

by Omar Ha-Redeye

December 23rd, 2009

A recent poll in the UK shows that following Switzerland's minaret ban people in that country would be open to a similar minaret ban as well. In a related stream,… [more]

Happy Holidays

by David Canton

December 23rd, 2009

And thank you to all the loyal Slaw readers. See you next decade.… [more]

Race – a New Play by David Mamet

by Gary P. Rodrigues

December 23rd, 2009

and by Elon J. Griffith
David Mamet's new play on Broadway is set in a law firm founded by two male lawyers, one white and one black, who are asked… [more]

I4i 2, Microsoft 0 (End of 2nd Period)

by David Cheifetz

December 22nd, 2009

From the Toronto Star report
A U.S. federal appeals court has upheld a US$290-million judgement against Microsoft Corp. in a patent case launched by Toronto-based i4i Inc.
The ruling also… [more]

ONSC Implements the Neutral Citation for Case Law

by Frédéric Pelletier

December 22nd, 2009

Louise Hamel, manager of the Judges' Library for Ontario Courts, just announced to Canadian legal publishers that beginning January 2, 2010, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice will assign a… [more]

SCC Cusson + Grant: A Reboot for Canadian Libel Law

by Jeanette Lee

December 22nd, 2009

The Supreme Court of Canada released its reasons in Quan v. Cusson and Grant v. Torstar Corp… [more] today. These are key decisions in the area of defamation and libel, and

Slaw Wins Blawggie – Again

by Simon Fodden

December 22nd, 2009

I'm more than proud to be able to say that Dennis Kennedy, that powerhouse of American law blogging, has awarded the 2009 Blawggie for Best Overall Law-Related Blog to Slaw.… [more]

Family Law Reform

by Patricia Hughes

December 22nd, 2009

Let me open by wishing everyone the best of the season!
We at the Law Commission of Ontario were delighted this week to hear the Attorney General announce the government's… [more]

SlawTips      

SlawTips Current Awareness
Wednesday, February 22

There are two possible approaches to personal current awareness: Develop excellent searching skills so that you can find what you need when you need it Pick a fairly narrow specialty … »»

Research

SlawTips Top 10 Financial Errors: #10 Rely on the Lottery for Your Partnership Retirement Plan
Thursday, February 16

“It is better to have a permanent income than to be fascinating” was said once by Oscar Wilde. The final tip in this series is the capstone issue in our … »»

Practice

SlawTips Deciphering Acroynyms
Wednesday, February 15

I wrote about the trouble I have with Acronyms yesterday at Slaw. Today’s Tip: Use an Acronym Dictionary! I have a nice little book on my reference shelves called Acrobuster. … »»

Research

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MLB Selected Case Summaries    

These summaries of selected recent cases are provided each week to Slaw by Maritime Law Book.
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  • Limitation of Actions - Actions in contract - Actions for debt - General

    Moody died on December 3, 2005, leaving four adult children. Pursuant to Moody’s will two of her children, James and Tyrell, were appointed executors of the estate. It was alleged that, during her ...

  • Barristers and Solicitors - Discipline - Suspension - For professional misconduct

    McLean pled guilty five counts of conduct unbecoming a lawyer. The Discipline Committee suspended him from practice for four months and placed him on indefinite supervision. McLean appealed the length of the penalty.

    The Saskatchewan ...

  • Mines and Minerals - Operation of mines, quarries and wells - Licences and permits - Appeals or judicial review - Standing - Costs

    Grizzly Resources Ltd. (Grizzly). made an applications to the Energy Resources Conservation Board to drill two sour gas wells on the same site. ...

  • Narcotic Control - Offences - Trafficking - Elements of

    The accused was charged with trafficking in cocaine. The trial judge granted the accused’s motion to discharge the charge. The Crown appealed.

    The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal allowed the appeal and ordered a new trial.

    Link ...


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