Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act
http://bit.ly/mWiytv Those who cheer the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act and related amendments to the State Immunity Act (former Bill S-7) should carefully consider what 'foreign states' a future…
James C Morton
AC strike?
The whole strike threat is a bit hollow seeing as the Feds have already said they will legislate back to work:http://bit.ly/n6nKY4 The Canadian government said Monday it would legislate flight…
Relief from forfeiture under the Insurance Act
The Sovereign General Insurance Company v. Walker, 2011 ONCA 597 deals, in obiter, with relief from forfeiture under the Insurance Act:III. Did the motion judge err in granting relief from forfeiture? &#...
‘My Canada Doesn’t Include Quebec’: Hudak says he’ll cancel Quebec contract
We are supposed to have free trade within Canada -- and that's the sort of thing PC's should understand -- still it seems Mayor Ford doesn't really understand economics so…
I hope the two wings of the Democratic Party may flap together.
William Jennings Bryan -- maybe we should take that language to heart today
656 Candidates and 21 Registered Parties
That's the numbers for the Provincial election in Ontario.21 Parties? Most people have only heard of 4!But there are lots more and they range from the far right to the…
The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way.
Bertrand Russell
Must a notary determine if a person signing before the notary understand what they are signing? Perhaps
Tondera v. Vukadinovic, 2011 ONCA 596 is a somewhat concerning decision for commissioners of oaths and notaries. A notary notarized certain documentation and (likely) ensured the persons signing the documents…
Residents reject Mayor Ford’s cuts
Survey questions and answers: How has your opinion of Mayor Ford changed since the election? Improved – 17 per cent Hasn't changed – 29 per cent Grown worse – 54…
Have some fun today!
Notice the bear is eating a cookie!!!
Murderer appeals conviction: Jury did not get full story during trial, says lawyer
http://nnsl.com/northern-news-services/stories/papers/sep15_11bis-nun.htmlJeanne GagnonNorthern News ServicesNUNAVUTThe new lawyer for a man convicted of a triple-slaying in Cambridge Bay four years ago has launched an appeal, saying the jury did not g...
Want of jurisdiction and forum non conveniens.
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. v. Marsland, 2011 ONCA 594 has a helpful review of jurisdiction and forum: JURISDICTION It is common ground that, pursuant to...
Brampton Courthouse
This huge and modern courthouse was overloaded when it was completed. There is a serious need for more courthouses -- but that doesn't require new construction. Some of our best…
Interpretation of Wills
Wernicke v Quirk, 2011 SKCA 95 gives a helpful summary of the law regarding interpretation of wills and when surrounding circumstances may properly be considered: The principles to be applied…