archive for the ‘Administration of Slaw’ category



Can a Google Search Suggestion Be Defamatory?

by John Gregory

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

The Paris court of appeals has decided that a suggested search query generated by the Google Suggest function defamed the company whose name was first entered into the search box. This feature works by… [more]

Slaw Site News – 2012-01-26

by Administrator

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Site news for those who read Slaw only via RSS or email
1. Comment Watch:
In the last week there were 33 comments. You might be particularly interested in these:… [more]

Slaw Site News – 2012-01-19

by Administrator

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

Site news for those who read Slaw only via RSS or email
1. Comment Watch:
In the last week there were 80 comments (possibly a record on Slaw). You might… [more]

Slaw Site News – 2012-01-12

by Simon Fodden

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Site news for those who read Slaw only via RSS or email
1. Comment Watch:
In the last week there were 32 comments. You might be particularly interested in these:… [more]

Privacy and the Receipt of Personal Information From EU Countries

by John Gregory

Monday, January 9th, 2012

The EU privacy directive (1995 version – I gather that it is being revised, though I don't know on what timetable) provides that member countries may not release personal information… [more]

New Slaw Columnists

by Administrator

Monday, January 9th, 2012

We are pleased indeed to announce that a number of new columnists are joining Slaw.
Paula Black is a legal business development and branding consultant and coach based in Miami,… [more]

A Request to Vote, and Holiday Wishes

by Administrator

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

You'll know from our announcement a couple of weeks ago that Slaw is in the running for best legal blog (legal technology category) in the ABA Journal Blawg 100 event.… [more]

Seasonal Disclaimers – and Copyright?

by John Gregory

Monday, December 19th, 2011

'Tis the season for law firms (and no doubt others) to send out season's greetings by email, most often accompanied by the usual wordy and sometimes bilingual notices that the… [more]

Slaw Site News – 2011-12-15

by Administrator

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Site news for those who read Slaw only via RSS or email
1. Comment Watch:
In the last week there were 44 comments. You might be particularly interested in these:… [more]

Internet Defamation – Worse Than Other Media?

by John Gregory

Monday, December 12th, 2011

We read from time to time that Internet defamation is worse than that in other media because of its global reach and persistence over time. Thus the Ontario Court of… [more]

Slaw Site News – 2011-12-08

by Administrator

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Site news for those who read Slaw only via RSS or email
1. Comment Watch:
In the last week there were 44 comments. You might be particularly interested in these:… [more]

Slaw Makes ABA Blawg 100 – Vote for Us

by Administrator

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

We're proud to say that Slaw has been selected as one of the 5th Annual ABA Journal Blawg 100. The kind words describing Slaw run as follows:
"Slaw is to… [more]

SlawTips      

SlawTips Open Access Journals
Wednesday, February 8

There is good leagal content that doesn’t necessarily come in the neat packages that we usually look in.  Though our commercial legal database subscriptions have linked, vetted, edited, and easily. […] »»

Research

SlawTips Use join.me to Get on the Same Page Across the Web
Wednesday, February 8

When you need to collaborate on a document displayed on your screen, it’s great to have a colleague from down the hall come into your office and look over your … »»

Technology

SlawTips Top 10 Financial Errors: #8 Always Assume More Risk Than Needed
Friday, February 3

You should assess whether you can accept the financial risks associated with taking the matter, just as clients will assess whether they can (and will) pay your fee. Spend time at the beginning of the. […] »»

Practice

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MLB Selected Case Summaries    

These summaries of selected recent cases are provided each week to Slaw by Maritime Law Book.
More information.

  • Banks and Banking - Liability of banks to third parties - Negligence - General

    The plaintiffs were the former shareholders of a company that failed. They sued the defendant bank alleging that it breached its contract with the company and the plaintiffs and breached a duty ...

  • Actions - Cause of action - General principles - New or extended cause of action - Opening of floodgates

    The plaintiff and defendant worked at different branches of the same bank. The defendant’s common-law husband was the plaintiff’s ex-husband. Over a four year period, the defendant ...

  • Aliens - Definitions and general principles - Immigration consultants

    The Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) had been designated as the sole regulatory body of immigration consultants in Canada from 2004 until June 2011. On June 30, 2011, Bill C-35 came into force, which significantly amended ...

  • Criminal Law - Sexual offences, public morals and disorderly conduct - Public morals - Obscenity - Possession of child pornography

    The accused was convicted of making child pornography available and two counts of possession of child pornography (see [2010] Sask.R. Uned. 197). Subsequently, he was sentenced ...

  • Criminal Law - Procedure - Charge or directions - Jury or judge alone - Directions regarding pleas or evidence of witnesses, co-accused and accomplices

    Rowe was convicted by a jury of five offences. He appealed.

    The Ontario Court of Appeal allowed ...

  • Narcotic Control - Offences - Possession - General

    The accused wished to access marijuana for medicinal purposes but did not have an authorization to possess marijuana issued under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations. He was notified that a package of marihuana addressed to him had been ...

  • Narcotic Control - General - Legislation - Exemptions - Medicinal marijuana

    McCrady, who had an application pending under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (MMAR) to possess and grow marijuana, was convicted of possession of marijuana (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), s. 4(1)). Hearn pleaded guilty ...

  • Criminal Law - Sentence - Trafficking in hashish or marijuana (incl. possession for purposes of trafficking)

    The accused pleaded guilty to one count of possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. He was sentenced to 30 days’ imprisonment to be served intermittently and 11 months’ ...

  • Municipal Law - Powers of municipalities - Particular powers - Imposition and collection of taxes or fees 

    Catalyst Paper Corp. operated a paper mill in the District of North Cowichan. Catalyst objected to the tax rate that it paid compared to residential ratepayers. In 2009, the ...


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