Right of action for intrusion upon seclusion confirmed
Jones v. Tsige, 2012 ONCA 32 is an important decision holding that you can sue for an intrusion on seclusion. The Court holds: In my view, it is appropriate for this court…
James C Morton
Jurors rounded up off streets of London
Wow! Now this is an odd story! http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1117245–jurors-rounded-up-off-streets-of-london?bn=1 They were going about their business on a bleak January morning. Hurrying to appointments or perhaps to work. But in downtown, London,…
Peter Paul & Mary – Blowin in the wind (1966)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW6NVcqcRVE&feature=related
No rule that a breaching fiduciary employee must, in all circumstances, be denied compensation in respect of the period of wrongdoing
Mady v. Rossetto, 2012 ONCA 31 holds that a breach of fiduciary duty does not, in itself, disentitle a fiduciary to payment for employment income including bonuses: (2) General principles governing fiduciary…
Sheila Copps – the Liberal Party needs her
Sheila brings great energy and experience — I do hope she sticks around. The new Board will need all hands on deck! http://bit.ly/ykHg3C On Tuesday, Ms. Copps said she's done…
Mother legally entitled to information about fetus including gender
Dr. Rajendra Kale suggests withholding the gender of a fetus from a mother to avoid a gender selective abortion. As a legal matter, absent legislation, such withholding is not possible…
Always have the situation under control, even if losing. Never betray an inward sense of defeat.
ARTHUR ASHE
Care must be taken not to encourage jurors to find contrary to facts known but not admissible
R. v. Butts, 2012 ONCA 24 cites R. v. Clarke (1981), 63 C.C.C. (2d) 224 with approval saying: I recognize counsel's obligation to comment on nothing but the admissible evidence during closing submissions.…
Sad news: Strachan Heighington Q C has died
I just learned today of the passing of a truly learned and honourable man — he will be missed. One can only hope to live a life as his: STRACHAN…
The new LPC Board
Yesterday the new Board was announced. I offer support and congratulations to the Board and best wishes to all who ran and participated in any way. There is so much…
David Merner backs my platform on micro targeting
David Merner president of the Liberal Party of Canada (BC) wants to ensure that micro targeting is a top priority for national board. He is totally right and I am…
Drastic remedies ought not to be imposed for minor transgressions
Royal Bank of Canada v. Hejna, 2012 ONCA 27 is a source for the proposition that drastic remedies ought not to be imposed for minor transgressions. Such principle will apply in the civil,…
Today there are more Canadian aboriginal children in foster care than were is Residential Schools
A small factoid but one pointing out a very real problem.