Matrimonial Homes and Property Rights On First Nations Lands
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]July 25, 2014 On June 19, 2013, the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act (the “Act”) received royal assent, and became law. Prior to the Act, courts could not make orders at all about the possession or sale of a family home (or any other on-reserve real property interests), and division of the proceeds […]
What Is An Apology Worth?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]July 16, 2014 By Brian Babcock Injured or aggrieved people are often looking for more than money as compensation for being wronged, and this is especially true where the damage is to a person’s reputation or personal dignity. This fall, I am teaching Remedies at Lakehead University Faculty of Law, and one of the topics I will […]
What Is An Apology Worth?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]July 16, 2014 By Brian Babcock Injured or aggrieved people are often looking for more than money as compensation for being wronged, and this is especially true where the damage is to a person’s reputation or personal dignity. This fall, I am teaching Remedies at Lakehead University Faculty of Law, and one of the topics I will […]
Punitive Damages: A Top Ten FAQ
July 9, 2014 By Brian Babcock 1. What are punitive damages? Punitive damages are amounts awarded in tort or occasionally in contract cases to punish a wrongdoer for particularly bad behaviour, to promote respect for the law and provide deterrence, that is, to discourage both the wrongdoer and others from repeating the bad behaviour. 2. Are they awarded […]
Beneficiaries: Protecting Your Benefits
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]July 2, 2014 By Paul Jasiura Beneficiaries under the Will of a friend or relative often anticipate that they will receive their inheritance very shortly after the death, and are disappointed or annoyed by how long it is taking for the estate trustee to send the cheque. They then ask us what they can do to […]
Straight Talk On Weddings And The Law
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]June 26, 2014 By Fhara Pottinger If only it were simply about getting to the Church on time! However, the lead up to a wedding can be mass of coordination and effort with many moving parts as you try to plan that special day just as you always dreamed. As with most things in life, weddings […]
Countdown To CASL
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]June 23, 2014 By Brad Smith On July 1, 2014 the new Canadian Anti-Spam Law or “CASL” legislation comes into force. The purpose of the Act is “to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating commercial conduct that discourages the use of electronic means to carry out commercial activities.” While this law […]
Your Real Estate Lawyer: A Few FAQs
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]June 19, 2014 Congratulations! You have signed a deal to purchase or sell a piece of property. Even if you have used a realtor to assist you, you will still need to hire a lawyer to complete the transfer of the property. Why do you need a lawyer? And what information does your lawyer need […]
What Is A “Slip And Fall” Injury?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]June 11, 2014 By Brian Babcock What is a “slip and fall” injury? Slip and fall is the term lawyers, judges and others involved in tort claims use to describe injuries which occur when someone slips, trips or falls. The injury might result from falls caused by: water ice or snow debris wet floors abrupt changes […]
Straight Talk About Wills
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]May 26, 2014 By Fhara Pottinger You’ve been meaning to do it for ages. Get a Will. Perhaps some Powers of Attorney as well. It ends up on your “to do” list many times, often for several years. But finally, now is the time, you are going to get it done. The appointment is made and […]