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By Rachel, Law Clerk, on May 21, 2013, at 9:46 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Tuesday, May 21, 2013:
Shopping for a Divorce Lawyer: One Size Doesn’t Fit All – Huffington Post (blog) Avoid the Unintentional Expansion of Retainers Emergency repairs for a broken justice system | therecord Former Prosecutor (Now Judge) Arrested and Charged for Past Prosecutorial Misconduct Women should be among lead lawyers in IUD case, federal judge says Set Your Co-worker On Fire? It May Not Be Cause For Dismissal – Mondaq News Alerts (registration) Judge denies defense motion to withdraw during penalty phase in Arias case LSUC hearings consider (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140 Law – Legal Headlines for Tuesday, May 21, 2013
By Obert Madondo, on May 19, 2013, at 8:13 pm PM Stephen Harper’s chief of staff Nigel Wright resigned early Sunday following last week’s revelation that he cut a $90,000 personal cheque to cover Sen. Mike Duffy’s fraudulent Senate expense claims. The announcement has set the Twitterverse on fire. “Mr Wright’s resignation doesn’t end the matter – how and why was this deal done,” tweeted former Liberal leader [...]
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By Rachel, Law Clerk, on May 17, 2013, at 8:36 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, May 17, 2013:
Supreme Court to rule on case of mom charged with abandonment who left newborn baby in Walmart toilet Florida teen won’t be criminally charged over exploding water bottle she called a science project fail LulzSec hackers get 20-32 month sentences for hacking Sony Pictures, CIA Arkansas Ordered to Face Lawsuit Challenging Abortion Law (Bloomberg) John Edwards reactivates law license; to speak at lawyers’ event a year after corruption trial Guard testifies he raised concern about prison rules regarding Ashley Smith Toronto Mayor Rob Ford (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140 Law – Legal Headlines for Friday, May 17, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on May 16, 2013, at 9:24 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Thursday, May 16, 2013:
Contracting out of the Limitations Act — the Ontario Court of Appeal provides guidance Justice Canada 2013 Victims of Crime Research Digest Putting LawPro fraud posts in perspective: A new monthly summary Judge scolds Trump, attorney during heated testimony at Chicago tria Report: The IRS also targeted at least three liberal groups Oregon baker in legal peril after her refuses to make cake for same sex wedding Federal Judiciary Asks White House for Emergency Funds O.J. Simpson Testifies in Bid for New Trial (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140 Law – Legal Headlines for Thursday, May 16, 2013
By rww, on May 16, 2013, at 8:30 am The following twitter exchange exemplifies Mayor Jimmy’s petty reaction to criticism.
I suppose I should be thankful I have not been blocked yet, like so many of the mayor’s critics.
Jim Watson @JimWatsonOttawa Pleased to join @Eli_Ward5 and @AllanHubley_23 and Cyril Leeder at Tanger Outlet ground breaking in Kanata pic.twitter.com/RXzKKT46gZ
Richard W. Woodley @the5thColumnist @
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on May 15, 2013, at 9:24 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Wednesday May 15, 2013:
That hockey game will haunt me until the day I die…via Joffrey Lupul Racial profiling: Toronto Police settle human rights complaint with man who was pulled over Toronto Mayor Rob Ford bolts from meeting to put fridge magnets on cars Clevland kidnappings: Ariel Castro will plead not guilty Toronto man faces 21 charges after accidentally shooting himself in the leg and claiming he was a victim of a drive-by Verifying that emails are received – SLAW What’s Hot on CanLII – SLAW – (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140 Law – Legal Headlines for Wednesday May 15, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on May 14, 2013, at 9:25 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Tuesday, May 14, 2013:
Employee vs. Independent Contractor: The Test Refined – Mondaq News Alerts (registration) The Census And Your Privacy: The Courts Speak 5 Ways Family Law Attorneys Use Social Media in Court Embattled former Windsor law student allowed to practise | Canadian Lawyer Magazine Lawyer ‘devastated’ after 28-year employee took $3M | Headline News | Law Times News Justices are a more diverse group than the lawyers who argue at the US Supreme Court (Associated Press) Challenging the ‘right’ to telecommute This week at the SCC (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140 Law – Legal Headlines for Tuesday, May 14, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on May 13, 2013, at 10:25 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Monday, May 13, 2013:
“Copyright troll Righthaven finally, completely dead” RCMP confirms it’s looking into Senate expense claims Boogaard’s Family Files Wrongful-Death Suit Against N.H.L. O.J. returns to court Monday with appeal No means no: including workplace sexual harassment! Employee notice period greater than length of service! – Lexology Five things a real estate agent won’t tell you – Toronto Star The Supreme Court of Canada holds Pfizer’s Viagra patent invalid. I read this online: The malfunction with the Bruins’ airplane is that it’s got (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140 Law – Legal Headlines for Monday, May 13, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on May 10, 2013, at 9:11 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, May 10, 2013:
And the most trusted judge in America is….Judge Judy! Once a lawyer, always a lawyer Which law schools pay tenured profs the most and least? Survey has 68 median salaries Advice for those getting fired: ‘Stay calm, shut up and listen’ Compliance and ethics are top concerns for Canadian general counsel, survey reveals Does ‘milquetoast’ ethics report ignore ‘schizophrenic message’ sent by judicial license plates? LSUC’s Pickle – Slaw – @MEKowalski considers whether LSUC has conflict over paralegal regulation Righthaven’s Collective Copyright (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140 Law – Legal Headlines for Friday, May 10, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on May 9, 2013, at 8:50 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Thursday, May 9, 2013:
Italian court upholds Berlusconi’s tax evasion conviction Enron’s Jeffrey Skilling: Govt Agrees to Substantial Sentence Cut Paralegal motion to extend services withdrawn hours before law society AGM | Canadian Lawyer Legal Feeds Macfarlane Study on Self-Represented Litigants Released Argument to Overturn Guantanamo Detainee’s Conviction Cites Years in Custody Without a Trial US Justice Department: We don’t need warrants for e-mail, Facebook chats Website Documents Women’s Legal History Wednesday: What’s Hot on CanLII Picture punishment ordered for convicted former justice on Pennsylvania’s top court – (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140 Law – Legal Headlines for Thursday, May 9, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on May 8, 2013, at 9:16 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Wednesday, May 8, 2013:
Self-Representation In Court A Daunting Challenge: Study by Windsor law prof Law Is Code Tips Tuesday Director’s ‘reply all’ email discussing firing of employee leads to lawsuit Buying Time in the Civil Justice System Part 2 Retiring Ontario Superior Court judge Dougald McDermid takes HIV verdict secret with him | Sudbury Star Lawyers say case against Kim Dotcom threatens Internet freedom Judge jails lawyer and client over tardy arrival for jury selection Judge uses ‘Star Trek’ knowledge to smack down ‘porn-trolling’ attorneys Which Lawyers (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140 Law – Legal Headlines for Wednesday, May 8, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on May 7, 2013, at 9:31 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Tuesday, May 7, 2013:
Psychiatry’s New DSM Guide Falls Short, Experts Say Corporations Find a Friend in the US Supreme Court The Bureau of Diversity Compliance | National Review Online Access to Justice Starts With Legal Tuition FDA wants cancer warnings for tanning beds Analyst terminated with cause following unauthorized document access When time is the very essence of your job, best not be late… (Quebec ruling) Obama is using drone strikes to replace Gitmo detentions, says ex-Bush administration lawyer Convicted in courthouse slaying, defendant verbally attacks judge (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140 Law – Legal Headlines for Tuesday, May 7, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on May 6, 2013, at 9:31 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Monday, May 6, 2013:
Katz v. McNevin – Non-Lawyer Representation in Family Matters Why the Billable Hour Endures Most Canadian sex assault victims have little faith in justice system, survey says Dating website for Canadian prisoners eliminates the bar scene Biggest Problem in Legal Education: Mismatch Between How Schools Teach Their Students and What Lawyers Do Tax accountant lands in prison in $3.6M fraud, after supplying clients with bogus tax deduction receipts Toronto Star Iowa high court rules both same-sex parents must be listed on birth certificates (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140Law – Legal Headlines for Monday, May 6, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on May 3, 2013, at 8:58 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, May 3, 2013:
New CanLII Single Search Interface Toronto councillor seeks three-foot gap between cyclists and passing drivers Governor signs repeal of death penalty in Md. Need to explain the urgency of climate change? Here’s your elevator pitch, by David Atkins RI to Become 10th State Allowing Gay Marriage (David Klepper/ABCNEWS) The high price for failing to accommodate Florida Sheriff Bringing Back Chain Gangs Lohan leaves rehab after arrival Prosecutor in Bhutto Killing and Mumbai Attacks Assassinated in Pakistan Ex-citizenship judge charged with theft of test papers (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140 Law – Legal Headlines for Friday, May 3, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on May 1, 2013, at 9:45 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twittter for Wednesday, May 1, 2013:
The Charter does not guarantee a right to strike Dozens of ‘well-connected’ people granted secret court cases in Chicago area, including 5 judges Federal judge’s strip club opinion includes photo of ‘Miss Wiggles’ and double entendre Zimmerman waives ‘stand your ground’ defense in pre-trial hearing SCOTUS declines case on de facto life sentences for juveniles B.C. to implement new anti-bullying workplace policies in November Lawsuit filed by ex-Leafs GM Brian Burke draws personal attacks, online debate A five-star prison? Yelp reviews of correctional (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140 Law – Legal Headlines for Wednesday, May 1, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on April 30, 2013, at 9:21 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Tuesday, April 30, 2013:
TV providers tell CRTC to reject SUN-TV bid for mandatory carriage Bangladesh factory collapse: Loblaw pledges compensation for dead garment workers Minnesota Bill Would Define All Marriages as Civil Unions The legal issues of cloud-based computing services Recalling employees from work-from-home arrangements Juries punish employers: two recent cases highlight the risk of treating employees poorly – Lexology Young target of ex-Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke’s lawsuit wonders ‘why is it a big deal?’ Facing Injustice: Implications of Ordering N.S. to Remove Her Niqab NDP (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140 Law – Legal Headlines for Tuesday, April 30, 2013
By Obert Madondo, on April 29, 2013, at 4:56 pm By: Obert Madondo | The Canadian Progressive: Canadians have strongly rejected react to Don Cherry’s suggestion that women aren’t equal with men and that female reporters should be barred from male dressing rooms. The…
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By Rachel, Law Clerk, on April 29, 2013, at 8:56 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Monday, April 29, 2013:
Israeli boy’s Facebook post gets parents arrested for abuse | The Times of Israel The Legal Basis for Omar Khadr’s War Crimes Appeal U of W law student investigates roots of five-figure tuition Owner of Collapsed Building Arrested in Bangladesh Alberta corrections strike ruled illegal US Supreme Court Justice Breyer has surgery after fall. Omar Khadr will appeal terrorism convictions, lawyer says Bangladesh building toll rises to 352, four arrested; Loblaw Canada among customers Staff at 7 Alberta jails on strike, prisons on lockdown Negotiation (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140 Law – Legal Headlines for Monday, April 29, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on April 29, 2013, at 8:56 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Monday, April 29, 2013:
Israeli boy’s Facebook post gets parents arrested for abuse | The Times of Israel The Legal Basis for Omar Khadr’s War Crimes Appeal U of W law student investigates roots of five-figure tuition Owner of Collapsed Building Arrested in Bangladesh Alberta corrections strike ruled illegal US Supreme Court Justice Breyer has surgery after fall. Omar Khadr will appeal terrorism convictions, lawyer says Bangladesh building toll rises to 352, four arrested; Loblaw Canada among customers Staff at 7 Alberta jails on strike, prisons on lockdown Negotiation (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140 Law – Legal Headlines for Monday, April 29, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on April 26, 2013, at 9:21 am Hereare the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, April 26, 2013:
Ontario Court of Appeal rules executives may not be covered for workplace injury claims. Law Society to Honour Five as Extraordinary Ontarians Meet the lawyer linking police with Toronto’s Muslim community – globalnews.ca DealBook: New York Seeks to Press Trial of A.I.G.’s Ex-Chief SCOTUS is often ‘simply irrelevant’ to daily work of trial courts, federal judge says Should I Stay or Should I Go? BCCA Weighs In On Constructive Dismissal EU court dismisses Inuit bid to overturn seal product ban ‘Unclear’ (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140Law – Legal Headlines for Friday, April 26, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on April 25, 2013, at 8:59 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Thursday, April 25, 2013:
Bill to give Ontario grandparents more rights will be subject of public hearings – Ottawa Citizen Conservative anti-terror bill and arrests match up beautifully, don’t they: Mallick Arrest of Blue Jays fan puts police in spotlight – Toronto Star If inmates designed own cells, this is what they’d look like Access to Justice Reports Released Maple Leaf Gardens child abuser Gordon Stuckless faces new and rare buggery charge – Yahoo! News Canada U.S. government sues Lance Armstrong under False Claims Act Iowa lawmakers (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140 Law – Legal Headlines for Thursday, April 25, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on April 24, 2013, at 9:28 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Wednesday, April 24, 2013:
U.S. sues Lance Armstrong OHRT: Never call an employee a “crack head”! – Lexology Crown says accused youths used text messages to plan and carry out murder Ricin charges dropped against Elvis impersonator Boston bombing: Toronto lawyer denies writing nasty tweets that sparked outrage – Toronto Star The New Open Internet Fight Winnipeg woman’s assisted suicide plan OK’d by Swiss doctor Tips Tuesday Lawyer says Canadian terror suspect will ‘defend himself vigorously’ Charges Laid Against Engineer in Elliot Lake Mall Collapse Family who chose prayer (Read more…) medicine loses second child U.S. ricin letter suspect released from jail Vote on reviving Canada’s anti-terror laws may come tonight The Most Influential Lawyers in the World: Meet the Attorneys on the Time 100 France Approves Same-Sex Marriage SCOTUS rules for Jamaican immigrant fighting mandatory deportation after pot . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140 Law – Legal Headlines for Wednesday, April 24, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on April 23, 2013, at 9:29 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Tuesday, April 23, 2013:
One woman’s reign of terror at Canadian human rights tribunal: DiManno Jury chosen in Michael Jackson wrongful death trial Punitive damages update – $4.5 million Saskatchewan award slams insurers for bad faith Lexology Can employers be sued for inflicting mental distress? – Lexology “Officer down” tweet on DaSilvaLaw heading to Law Society of Upper Canada Boston Bombing Suspect’s Bedside Hearing (New York Times) Legal advice software that replaces law firms Court confirms director’s liability for unpaid wages Paternity case settled out of court (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140Law – Legal Headlines for Tuesday, April 23, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on April 22, 2013, at 8:35 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Monday, April 22, 2013, Earth Day!:
Pakistani Court Orders Musharraf Detained for 2 More Weeks Stream the High Court To be or not to be? The question of the exclusion of trust property upon marriage breakdown Judge permanently blocks North Dakota ban on medication for abortions Maddow explains why Dzhokar Tsarnaev was not read his Miranda rights Law Society panel hits ‘uncivil’ lawyer Joe Groia with suspension, $247,000 in costs | Toronto Star Veteran defence lawyer surrenders his licence at capacity hearing First test of Supreme Court’s (Read more…) . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140Law – Legal Headlines for Monday, April 22, 2013
By Rachel, Law Clerk, on April 19, 2013, at 9:27 am Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, April 19, 2013:
Judges set to rule on whether suspended cops should have to check in twice a day Justice Sotomayor Discusses Marriage and Divorce Lawyer who turned down $8M settlement wins $130M in retrial Federal appeals court hears arguments on California sexual orientation therapy ban Former head of Canadian human rights tribunal accused of abusing staff in integrity commissioner report It’s Your Blog; Don’t Ask Me How It’s Doing Judge: Suits can proceed against theatre owner in Colorado massacre Tobacco Speech Case Teed Up For US (Read more…) Court Supreme Court of Canada will not re-open anti-gay pamphlet case | Globalnews.ca Ex-justice of the peace charged in Texas DA slayings Elvis impersonator charged in ricin case Mayor Rob Ford repays city $400 for car used at football games
– Rachel Spence, Law Clerk Visit . . . → Read More: Wise Law Blog: 140Law – Legal Headlines for Friday, April 19, 2013
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