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. Borderlines Podcast 2. First Reference 3. Robichaud’s Criminal Law Blog 4. Family LLB 5. Lawyered Podcast

Borderlines Podcast
#127 – Maintaining Permanent Residence and Changes to Citizenship by Descent

This episode is a historical deep dive on Order in Council PC 1911-1324, an Order in Council from 1911 which stated that for a period of one year black people would not be permitted to immigrate in Canada because the Canadian government deemed them unsuitable to Canada’s climate. I am re-uploading the episode to fix some audio issues and also to add more context on areas that people had questions about. …

First Reference
Is requesting a layoff a resignation?

Employers often make the mistake of thinking that they can put an employee on a temporary layoff, so long as they respect the applicable employment standards provisions. To their dismay, they are then served with a constructive dismissal claim. Generally, employers can only lay off an employee if they have the contractual right to do so. Without this express right, a unilaterally imposed layoff is unlawful and exposes the employer to wrongful dismissal damages. …

Robichaud’s Criminal Law Blog
Defending Cyber Security and Computer Hacking Charges in Canada

Cybercrime in Canada is rapidly evolving, driven by the rise in digital technologies and the increasing sophistication of cyber tools and methods. Canada’s anti-hacking legal framework primarily relies on the Criminal Code of Canada, which addresses various cybercrimes, including hacking, malware, and phishing. These offences often fall under hybrid offences, allowing prosecutors to pursue either summary conviction or indictable charges. …

Family LLB
Navigating Financial Disclosure in Family Law

When dealing with family law matters, particularly those involving child support, spousal support, or property division, understanding the nuances of financial disclosure is crucial. The requirements for financial disclosure are clearly outlined in rule 13 of the Family Law Rules and section 21 of the Child Support Guidelines. For a comprehensive understanding, you can refer to FamilyLLB.com or the Ministry’s website for valuable resources and detailed information on this subject. …

Lawyered Podcast
96: Transportation Law (Heather Devine) – October 2, 2024

This week, we’re getting a move on with a conversation about transportation law, featuring Heather Devine, the Chief Legal Officer of TRAFFIX. Topics: Ontario’s new regulation of the towing sector, carrier confirmation sheets and new Competition Act merger rules. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD requirements. …