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Drinking and Driving
Drinking and Driving
November 15, 2015

Canadian law makes it illegal to operate a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs (impaired driving) or having consumed more then 80 mg of

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Veterinary Discipline Ontario – Regulation for the Public Interest
Veterinary Discipline Ontario – Regulation for the Public Interest
October 16, 2015

Veterinary medicine is more then a science; it’s an art. Imagine having a deep love of animals, living and dying with your patients, and trying

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Notice Period for Non-Payment of Rent – Residential vs. Commercial Tenancies Act
Notice Period for Non-Payment of Rent – Residential vs. Commercial Tenancies Act
September 29, 2015

A lot of confusion exists regarding Landlord and Tenant rights especially when it comes to notice of eviction for non-payment of rent. Part of this

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The Ordinary Person Standard: Must They Be the Same Age and Sex as Accused?
The Ordinary Person Standard: Must They Be the Same Age and Sex as Accused?
September 15, 2015

In 1986, there was a case that came before the Ontario Court of Appeal as well as the Supreme Court of Canada, which questioned whether or not the age and sex of an accused must be considered when...

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RIGHT TO COUNSEL – S. 10(B) OF THE CANADIAN CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
RIGHT TO COUNSEL – S. 10(B) OF THE CANADIAN CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
September 04, 2015

Section 10(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides that everyone has the right on arrest or detention to retain and instruct counsel without delay

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Delays in Made-for-TV Movies Too Long – Reason to Sue?
Delays in Made-for-TV Movies Too Long – Reason to Sue?
June 29, 2015

If you're dealing with contracts, or concerned about potential breaches and mistakes within your agreements, book a legal consultation with a civil litigation lawyer who specializes in contract law....

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Representation in Juries – How is Proper Representation Assured?
Representation in Juries – How is Proper Representation Assured?
May 21, 2015

In a split decision – with five justices believing that the jury was representative, and two dissenting – the SCC found that, in terms of the process used to compile a jury, Ontario does ensure...

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How is Proper Representation in Juries Assured?
How is Proper Representation in Juries Assured?
May 21, 2015

In a split decision – with five justices believing that the jury was representative and two dissenting – the SCC found that, in terms of the process used to compile a jury, Ontario does ensure...

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Squatter’s Rights
Squatter’s Rights
April 09, 2015

The Ontario Court of Appeal decided a case dealing with adverse possession, otherwise known as "squatter's rights," describing the attempt to legally claim the property after its illegal use for a...

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Oil Spill Leading to Questions of Limitations Period – Is It Possible to Commence Litigation?
Oil Spill Leading to Questions of Limitations Period – Is It Possible to Commence Litigation?
April 04, 2015

The Ontario Court of Appeal dealt with an environmental case surrounding the circumstances of an oil spill. The case initially did not include two respondents, but following the initial proceeding,...

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