Governments, courts, school boards, and people in general too often focus on the wrong aspects of new things. Whenever a new tool arrives – such as various forms of social… [more]
archive for February, 2011
After close to 10 months with a 3G-WiFi iPad, I am finally "returning" my BlackBerry (through my employer) in favour of using my own iPad as my sole communication tool.… [more]
My kids watch a popular TV show called Mythbusters… [more] in which the hosts seek to uncover the truth behind popular myths. While watching it with them the other night, it
The UK Press Complaints Commission, a non-governmental, self-regulatory body fielding complaints about the content of British newspapers, ruled today that material published on Twitter is not private and did not… [more]
Various bits of twitter wisdom tell me that the American Bar Association has a refreshed website. I just had a mental picture of ice cream plopping out of a scoop… [more]
As we sometimes do on Slaw, I'm pointing out the Google doodle of the day. February 8 turns out to be Jules Verne's birthday, and in its honour Google has… [more]
As we begin the new year, a lot of my clients are developing their 2011 marketing plans, and that means I’m getting a lot of questions about what they ‘should’… [more]
Yes, there are plenty of ways you can compromise your online identity by (mis-) using a dating website. A scenario not everyone considers, however, is having your password stolen and… [more]
Avoiding Confusion (And Claims) When Making Charitable Bequests
by Dan Pinnington
February 7th, 2011
Many wills include one or more bequests to charitable or religious institutions. In spite of the testator’s good intentions, these bequests often lead to claims when there is confusion over… [more]
I am unsure what it says about the situation on the ground in Egypt but it seems that some government websites are coming back online, including the Constitution. Of interest… [more]
Mediation is frequently promoted on the ground that it reduces the cost and delay inherent in litigation, and in this way it increases access to justice.
Leave aside the issue… [more]
On the occasion of the OBA Institute 2011 last week, another law blogger meetup was held in Toronto. Unlike the previous week's Toronto law blogger meetup, this one was female… [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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Ars Technica: Law & Disorder: Startup hopes to hack the immigration system with a floating incubatorBlueseed 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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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.
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