Author: Garry Wise

The lawyers and staff of Wise Law acknowledge Ontario’s proud diversity and our special responsibility as legal professionals to protect the dignity of all individuals, and to respect and advocate for human rights laws in force in Ontario.  We acknowledge and embrace our obligation to promote equality, diversity and inclusion

Remarks from our friend, Mitch Kowalski, at his book launch for Great Legal Reformation, October 23, 2017 at the Legal Innovation Zone in Toronto: – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit our website: www.wiselaw.net

So, after all is said and done, this is blogpost number 3500 at Wise Law Blog. It’s not like I actually count these things, I hasten to add. (I don’t have that many toes) The Blogger interface that hosts us, however, is benevolent enough to keep a running tally of

BY GARRY J. WISEMatt Mauer has an epic post today at Slaw regarding extensive recommendations, now released by a federal task force, on implementing marijuana legalization in Canada.See: Task Force Recommendations on Legalization of Marijuana: The “Coles” Notes.  Matt has done the heavy lifting with a very detailed overview, which I highly recommend

BY GARRY J. WISE, WISE LAW OFFICE From LawPro’s Ian Hu, via Slaw: Clients have unique concerns. The lawyer’s job is to listen to those concerns and meet them head-on. Not every client is as interested as you are in the workings of the law. More often than not, I have

– Garry J. Wise, TorontoVisit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit our website: www.wiselaw.net

Those purchasing real estate for the first time will quickly realize that the costs can add up quite fast ! Luckily, there are some government programs in place to assist first-time home buyers.  Here is our primer on these programs. 1. First-time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit (HBTC) The HBTC provides a new,

After a long and difficult winter and with warmer days ahead, spending time in a picturesque and well-maintained property right on the water’s edge sounds ideal to many Canadians.  For those wishing to realize their dreams, the District of Muskoka appears to have it all.  A recent Toronto Star article highlighted the growing

With the spring real estate season in full bloom, we track trends within the real estate industry. The Globe and Mail has recently reported that despite reaching a new peak last month, growth in the Canadian real estate market appears to be slowingin comparison to the year before.  The Teranet-National Bank House Price

Lawyers often get inquiries from potential clients related to a proposed arrangement where an individual is offered a chance to tie up with an existing company. Often, the idea involves an exchange of shares for either some consideration and / or services to be provided. This may involve a shareholder agreement to be prepared on the person’s behalf. 

I had a good sit-down today with Mitch Kowalski, 2015 LSUC Bencher candidate, who discusses current issues facing the Law Society of Upper Canada, including governance, ABS, articling, professional discipline and the future of paralegals. It’s well worth the watch – and sorry for the intermittent audio distortion. – Garry

My calendar tells me that yesterday marked the 10th anniversary of the commencement of Wise Law Blog.  3,284 posts later, here we still are. There is so much I could say about the enormous impact blogging has had on our firm – and on the vital role Canada’s law blogs

What professional obligations do lawyers have when commenting on the courts or a judge’s decision? When does commenting through the use of social media cross the ethical line? A recent article by the ABA Journal’s Debra Cassens Weiss examined these questions.Last month the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board recommendeda suspension for a

What is the future of technology in the practice of law? Will a computer program one day replace your lawyer? Two recent articles from the National Post’s Mitch Kowalski and the Globe and Mail’s Jeff Grayhave examined these questions following the invention of a computer program named “Ross” by a

A cautionary tale on the consequences – and potential financial risks – of signing an exclusive representation agreement with an Ontario real estate agent. – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit our website: www.wiselaw.net

Ontario Superior Court Justice Graeme Mew addresses yet another access to justice “elephant in the room,” in a ruling awarding modest damages of only $10,000 for defamation, after a six-year legal battle between two, rival Toronto weight-loss physicians: It is for others to decide whether the substantial public resources that

Today is the OBA TECHxpo at Toronto.  My good friend Bob Tarantino and I will be presenting “The Ultimate Guide to Being a Mobile Road Warrior:” With the right tools you can work on anything, anywhere, anytime. Come to this session to learn how. • Take your office with you