Thursday, February 21, 2019 @ 1:22 PM
Some problems with mandatory pro bono | Scott ReidIn a recent interview with The Lawyer’s Daily, Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner announced that to reduce delay and backlog “lawyers realize that they have to do something also, pro bono work, for instance.” Allow me to be blunt for a moment. The chief justice is, respectfully, out of touch if this is his solution. ... [read more]
Thursday, February 21, 2019 @ 9:50 AM
Chief justice’s remarks spark debate over mandatory pro bono for lawyers
Canadian Bar Association (CBA) president Raymond Adlington says he does not agree with Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner that it would be “very good” if lawyers were required to do some free legal work in order to help alleviate court backlogs and improve the public’s access to justice. ... [read more]
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 @ 3:17 PM
Estate planning for millennials: The importance of family law considerations
In my July 2018 article Estate planning for millennials: No time like the present, I discussed the importance of millennials and estate planning and the unintended consequences that can result from failing to have proper planning in place. ... [read more]
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 @ 11:11 AM
Multijurisdictional and separate situs estate planning: The details
Owning property in another jurisdiction often means more complexity, and those who do should have a co-ordinated and comprehensive estate plan to deal with their multijurisdictional lives in order to avoid often hidden pitfalls. ... [read more]
Friday, February 15, 2019 @ 3:04 PM
How custody and access are determined for co-parents like Drake
“Single father, I hate when I hear itI used to challenge my parents on every albumNow I'm embarrassed to tell them I ended up as a co-parent.” ... [read more]
Friday, February 15, 2019 @ 10:40 AM
Statutory interpretation life and death issue in assistance in dying law
In law we often use phrases that, we hope, strike a balance between offering both guidance and flexibility. I imagine the conversations legislative drafters must have as they debate the interpretation of specific words, dancing the line between detailed legislation and constitutional infringement. ... [read more]
Thursday, February 14, 2019 @ 8:37 AM
MARITAL PROPERTY - Pleadings - Discovery - Production and inspection of documentsAppeal by the husband from an order striking his pleadings in the parties’ family law proceedings. ... [read more]
Thursday, February 14, 2019 @ 8:34 AM
Multijurisdictional and separate situs estate planning: Wills
Our clients are increasingly mobile and often have connections to multiple jurisdictions. ... [read more]
Thursday, February 07, 2019 @ 2:38 PM
Domestic or sexual harassment leaves: A natural evolution
As the #MeToo movement went viral at the end of 2017, workplaces across the country took note. Times were changing, and employers needed to embark on a new era of workplace policies and conduct — whether or not they were ready for it. ... [read more]
Thursday, February 07, 2019 @ 12:35 PM
Blaney McMurtry promotes four associates to partnerBlaney McMurtry LLP announced that four associates have become partners of the firm. ... [read more]
