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. Hull & Hull Blog 2. SOQUIJ | Le Blogue 3. Administrative Law Matters 4. Canadian Securities Law 5. Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada

Hull & Hull Blog
Avoiding Will Disputes: How Drafting Lawyers Protect Your Intentions

In recent posts, I’ve emphasized the importance of working with a lawyer to draft your will. Today, I want to explore a case that underscores just how crucial this step can be. Gorgi v. Ihnatowych, 2023 ONSC 1803 is a recent Ontario case that highlights the vital role drafting lawyers play in estate litigation, especially when disputes arise over a will’s interpretation. In Gorgi v. Ihnatowych, the Ontario Superior Court was faced with ambiguous language in the deceased’s will, specifically regarding the distribution of the estate’s residue. Family members disagreed on how the will should be interpreted, which led to a court challenge. The drafting solicitor’s notes and testimony ultimately proved instrumental in guiding the court’s interpretation. …

SOQUIJ | Le Blogue
Tribunal administratif du travail: une justice qui évolue pour tenir compte des nouvelles réalités

Les décisions des tribunaux administratifs du Québec représentent plus de 60 % du volume de traitement et de diffusion de SOQUIJ. Pourtant, malgré son influence dans le quotidien des Québécois et des Québécoises, la justice administrative reste peu connue. En 2023, SOQUIJ a rencontré les différents décideurs administratifs pour mieux connaître et faire connaître leur travail. «Le travail est l’un des aspects les plus fondamentaux de la vie d’une personne, un moyen de subvenir à ses besoins financiers et, ce qui est tout aussi important, de jouer un rôle utile dans la société. …

Administrative Law Matters
Standard of Review of Regulations: Auer v. Auer, 2024 SCC 36

The Supreme Court of Canada handed down its much-anticipated decision on standard of review of regulations in Auer v. Auer, 2024 SCC 36 this morning. I was co-counsel for the appellant, Roland Auer. After the hearing back in April, two things seemed quite clear to me: the Supreme Court would apply the Vavilov framework to judicial review of regulations; but was also likely to find that the regulations at issue here (the federal Child Support Guidelines made by the Governor in Council) were valid. And so it transpired. …

Canadian Securities Law
Comprehensive Guide to Canada’s Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Laws for 2025

Four members from our Toronto and Montréal offices have recently updated the Canada chapter in Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Regulation 2025, published by Global Legal Insights. This chapter offers a comprehensive overview of Canada’s rapidly evolving legal landscape in blockchain and cryptocurrency, covering the following key topics: …

Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Keeping Spooky Season Where it Belongs: Essential Tips for a Smooth Holiday Season

With Halloween officially behind us, it’s time to pitch the pumpkins, finish up that leftover candy, and pack up the spiderweb decor for another year. But beyond leftover treats and lingering decor are there any ghosts and goblins lurking that might keep things a little too spooky during the upcoming holiday season? By proactively addressing some key issues in the workplace employers are in a much better position to keep spooky season where it belongs and focus instead on the bright times of the upcoming holiday season. …

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