Monday’s Mix

Each Monday we present brief excerpts of recent posts from five of Canada’s award­-winning legal blogs chosen at random* from more than 80 recent Clawbie winners. In this way we hope to promote their work, with their permission, to as wide an audience as possible.

This week the randomly selected blogs are 1. Pension & Benefits Law 2. Crossroad Family Law Blog 3. Inter Alia: UOttawa Faculty of Common Law Student Magazine 4. Condo Adviser 5. Hull & Hull Blog

Pension & Benefits Law
CAPSA releases draft guidelines on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations in pension plan management

On June 9, 2022, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) released for consultation a draft guideline titled CAPSA Guideline: Environmental, Social and Governance Considerations in Pension Plan Management (the Draft Guidelines).[1] The Draft Guidelines outline how pension administrators may consider some environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors when making investment decisions, but clarify that administrators cannot adopt a wholesale ESG focus in their main investment funds. …

Crossroad Family Law Blog
I want to separate, now what?

If you’re contemplating separating from your partner, it’s a good idea to get some legal advice prior to making any big decisions. You don’t know how the law might apply to your specific situation until you ask someone. Every situation is unique and will require tailored legal advice. However, there are a few questions you may want to consider before your first appointment with a family lawyer. …

Inter Alia: UOttawa Faculty of Common Law Student Magazine
Inter Alia Inaugural Year-End Award Winners

Today, Inter Alia announced its inaugural year-end award winners. This year, Inter Alia offered awards in five (5) categories. Winners were nominated and selected by a plurality of the Editorial Board. The Editorial Board congratulates all award winners for their successes, and thanks them for their truly excellent contributions. …

Condo Adviser
Who decides whether a dog is too dangerous to stay at a condo?

In an interesting (and surprising) decision, the Condo Tribunal reversed a board’s decision to deem a dog a nuisance and to have it evicted after it attacked another dog on common elements. This case raises very important questions on who (between condo boards and the Condo Tribunal) should ultimately decide whether a dog is too dangerous to stay at the condo and what steps a board can take to avoid having the Condo Tribunal second-guess their decision when it comes to these questions. …

Hull & Hull Blog
London Bridge is Down

Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96. Her death set into motion an elaborate set of plans. According to an article in Harper’s Bazaar magazine, (and many other news outlets) “Operation London Bridge” has been planned for years. The plan, put in place by the UK government, sets out the precise steps to be taken upon the Queen’s death. …

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