archive for the ‘Firm Guest Blogger’ category



Technology and Its Effect on Access to Justice, Advocacy, and the Judiciary

by Justice B. Thomas Granger

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

On the 22nd of October 2002 the evidentiary phase of GasTOPS v. MxI… [more] commenced in a regular courtroom in Ottawa Ontario. On March 23, 2006 after approximately 300 days of

Judges Guest Blogging

by Simon Fodden

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

This month our guest blogging institution isn't a firm, but a group of judges from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. As always, when we have an institutional guest blogger,… [more]

People Expect More From Government Today

by Kevin Fenwick

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Fifty years ago, if we were to ask Canadians, “What are your expectations of government?” the answer would likely be: “I expect that my government should make good decisions.” Meeting… [more]

Fairness Principles v. Legal Rights

by Barry Fleming

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

The quintessential work of a parliamentary ombudsman requires the application of fairness principles to the decisions, actions and general conduct of the public service. These principles require that those decisions,… [more]

Representing the best interests of the client, the adversarial system, and legally enforceable court decisions — these are the signposts on the well-travelled road to justice in the common law… [more]

The Ombudsman’s Equitable Intervention

by Raymonde Saint-Germain

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

“That the Ombudsman's powers of investigation and reporting were meant to extend beyond those cases in which the complaining party asserts a cause of action is evident […] it was, … [more]

The Ombudsman as “Architect of Better Governance”

by André Marin

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Ombudsmen are a rather strange breed of public official –- we have very robust investigative powers, such as the ability to examine witnesses under oath and to gain entry into… [more]

Firm Guest Blogger: Ombudsmen

by Simon Fodden

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

As our guest this month we have not a firm but the Ombudsmen from the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Saskatchewan.
Also, we are inviting… [more]

Regulatory Intervention in Shareholder Rights Plans

by David Surat

Friday, August 28th, 2009

On August 25, 2009, the Alberta Securities Commission dismissed an application by TransAlta Corporation to cease trade the shareholder rights plan of Canadian Hydro Developers Inc. The TransAlta take-over bid… [more]

Green Energy Act

by Linda Bertoldi

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

The Ontario Government has recently passed innovative legislation to stimulate investment in renewable energy, green jobs and energy conservation and demand management. One of the key features of the Green … [more]

Fight or Flight?

by Danny Dochylo

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Michael Jackson's sudden death and the skirmishes over who should be his executors, or remain so, should give you pause. You would not want your beneficiaries fighting over your estate… [more]

Waiver of Tort in Class Actions

by Barry Glaspell

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

It is fashionable for class counsel to plead “waiver of tort” as a common issue alleged to be certifiable in product liability class actions. Waiver of tort refers to a… [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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