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. Michael Geist 2. Library Boy 3. Family Health Law Blog 4. Crossroad Family Law Blog 5. The Lean Law Firm
The series on why Bill C-18, the Online News Act, is a bad solution in search of a real problem has thus far focused on three issues: the risk to the free flow of information stemming from mandatory compensation for linking, how the bill encourages clickbait and other low quality news given the absence of standards in the definition of “news content”, and the unprecedented government intervention in a sector where independence is essential. Today’s post raises an unlikely issue given that Bill C-18 is the responsibility of Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, who also has part responsibility for copyright law in Canada. Buried within the bill is Section 24, a short provision with big copyright implications: …
Library Boy
Law Commission of Ontario Consultation Paper on Environmental Accountability
The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) has published a consultation paper on environmental accountability. The EBR [Environmental Bill of Rights 1993] was enacted over 25 years ago. Since then, the environmental, policy, and legal landscape in Ontario has changed considerably. New issues have emerged, including important developments in the relationship between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples; the growing recognition of environmental justice; and the adoption of the right to a healthy environment by most member states of the United Nations. …
Family Health Law Blog
What is a Form 2?
If you have a loved one with a serious mental illness, you HAVE to watch this video. In a flawed mental health system, a Form 2 is one of the few legal tools available to help a person in crisis. It is the primary legal tool to get a person to the hospital for an assessment if they refuse to seek help. We often coach clients on how to get a Form 2, including what is legally relevant to include based on the Mental Health Act and what to do once you have received the Form 2. …
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. …
The Lean Law Firm
E151: Achieve better email responses improving this 1 area many lawyers overlook
How many files do you have pending because you’ve been waiting on a reply from a client or received an incomplete response? My guess is there’s a handful lying around. Constantly following up on emails leads to delays that are both frustrating and time-consuming. If you’ve been trying to eliminate this issue without much success, then it may be time to take a closer look at your writing. …
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*Randomness here is created by Random.org and its list randomizing function.
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