archive for April, 2011



My previous posting examined three issues relating to confidentiality obligations in an outsourcing agreement where care and attention may be needed to ensure that the parties achieve the results they… [more]

Your Favorite PowerPoint Story

by Michel-Adrien Sheppard

April 7th, 2011

The good folk over at 3 Geeks and a Law Blog have asked readers to contribute Your Favorite PowerPoint Story:
We had a lot of traffic, comments and feedback when… [more]

AODA Era Part V: The Transportation Standard

by Yosie Saint-Cyr

April 7th, 2011

The Transportation Standard is the third standard under part IV of the Proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation (PIAR) under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). This standard will require… [more]

Debriefing After Proposals

by Margaret McCaffery

April 7th, 2011

Responding to a Request for Proposal (RFP) is an expensive exercise. Proposals are labour-intensive, often last minute, and have the capability of greatly enhancing or diminishing a law firm’s reputation… [more]

Chief Justice Winkler's Tips for Success

by Omar Ha-Redeye

April 6th, 2011

I attended a Women's Law Association of Ontario dinner recently where Chief Justice Winkler provided the following tips on how to succeed in law:
1. Law is a helping profession. Help… [more]

The Law Lab

by Simon Fodden

April 6th, 2011

When you have a second to lift your head from the day-to-day, moment-to-moment legal work on your desk, you might take a look at what some people are envisioning with… [more]

Privacy and Driver's Licenses and License Plates

by David Canton

April 6th, 2011

Various Canadian Privacy Commissioners have taken the position that car license plate numbers are personal information, and thus subject to privacy legislation. That comes up, for example, in the context… [more]

Myth #1: I don’t need life insurance because I’m single and have no dependents.
Fact:… [more] Everyone leaves behind expenses when they die. In addition to funeral costs, there may be

McLuhan Centenary

by Shaunna Mireau

April 5th, 2011

The new electronic independence re-creates the world in the image of a global village.
- Marshall McLuhan
In 2011, the University of Alberta will host the Herbert Marshall McLuhan Edmonton… [more]

CLIC and Its Legacy – Time for a Comeback?

by Gary P. Rodrigues

April 5th, 2011

CLIC made a difference
In the late seventies and early eighties, the Canadian Law Information Council was the key player in the effort to create a vision for accessing legal… [more]

LAWPRO has seen a significant increase in bad cheque frauds targeting lawyers all over North American over the last two months, and over the last week several new names are… [more]

Un peu difficile de choisir la session quand il y a trois sujets thématiques parallèles..! C'est le cas d'ailleurs aujourd'hui toute la journée, sauf pour les plénières. La session en… [more]

SlawTips      

SlawTips Cash Flow Reports – Part 2
Thursday, May 24

This is the second in a series of ten tips dealing with cash flow reports and cash flow management. Gregory Nunn once said: “Never underestimate the value of cold cash.”… »»

Practice

SlawTips United Nations Documents
Wednesday, May 23

Today’s Tip: Monitor UN documents with RSS Since I last looked, the United Nations Documents site has a new look and feel. For what the site is trying to deliver, … »»

Research

SlawTips Updated Version of Great Social Media Guide for Lawyers Released
Wednesday, May 23

Last spring, Meritas’ Leadership Institute released a Social Media Guide for Lawyers. This helpful resource provided lawyers with an overview of the three main social media tools — LinkedIn, Faceb. […] »»

Technology

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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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  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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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