Wise Law and Diversity
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…
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Video: The Great Legal Reformation – Mitch Kowalski
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…
Pink diamond at centre of hotly contested dispute
An interesting case our office is working on was featured on the front page of last Saturday’s Toronto Star. See Pink diamond at centre of hotly contested dispute The Court…
Wise Law Blog: Post #3500 – On Milesones, Law Blogging, the Marketing Classes and Vulgar Talking Yams
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…
Task Force Goes Into the Weeds on Canada’s Legalization of Marijuana
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…
Quotable: Ian Hu on What Clients Really Want
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.…
LawTalk with Garry Wise, Omar Ha-Redeye, Bob Tarantino, and Mitch Kowalski
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@wiselaw on "Top 20 Ontario Law Twitter Accounts" Listing
BY GARRY J. WISEThanks to the good folks at Lawsome for including us in their list of Top 20 Ontario Law Twitter Accounts, reproduced below: Law Times: @LawTimes (Ontario legal…
More on ‘Mobilegeddon’
BY GARRY J. WISELaw Times picked up on our April 30 post about Google’s new mobile compliance requirements with an excellent article last week by writer Michael McKiernan, Focus: Law…
Ontario First Time Home Buyers’ Programs: A Primer
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…
Flooding of Dollars at Muskoka Waterfronts
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…
Canadian Real Estate Trends 2015
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…
Points to consider when thinking of buying into an existing company
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…
In Discussion with Mitch Kowalski, 2015 LSUC Bencher Candidate
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…
10 Years of Wise Law Blog
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…
Louisiana Family Law Lawyer Faces Lengthy Suspension Over "Social Media Blitz"
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…
Meet Ross: A Computer Program That May Be Your Next Lawyer
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…
Home Buyer Beware: Real Estate Representation Agreements
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…
Should the Public Continue to Fund Courts to Resolve Personal, Civil Disputes?
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…
The Ultimate Guide to Being a Mobile Road Warrior
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…