Civil Litigation
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January 21, 2025
NWT releases feedback on expanding role of dental hygienists
The Northwest Territories has released input gathered from various stakeholders on proposed changes as to how dental hygienists are regulated — changes that would include removing dentist supervision and allowing hygienists to “practice their full skill set.”
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January 21, 2025
Understanding the latest amendments to Ontario’s Family Law Act: Key changes for 2024
In 2024, significant updates were introduced to the Family Law Act through c. 28, Schedule 9, ss. 1-3, which bring notable changes to specific areas of family law. These amendments aim to simplify legal processes, enhance the enforceability of arbitration awards, and provide greater clarity in legal language. Understanding these changes is crucial not only for legal professionals but also for families navigating Ontario’s legal system.
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January 20, 2025
Medical officers’ council urges stricter vaping regulations to protect Canadian youth
Canada's Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH) has recommended that federal, provincial and territorial governments take steps to regulate the sale of vaping products amid concerns about a substantial rise in nicotine vaping among Canadian youth.
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January 20, 2025
Ontario Court of Appeal upholds possession order for business on First Nation land
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld an order granting a corporation permanent possession of a business on Wasauksing First Nation (WFN) land following a joint venture dispute, while recognizing the First Nation's authority over land use decisions.
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January 20, 2025
What entrepreneurs need to know about divorce
Your entrepreneur clients are adept at taking risks, and making things happen. But the complexities of divorce can quickly derail their objectives. As their lawyer, there are some key points to cover.
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January 20, 2025
‘Doctrine of frustration’ implications for executive employment contracts | Frank Portman
In Ontario, the “doctrine of frustration” of contract has significant implications for c-suite executives who have executive employment contracts. A good executive employment lawyer should be familiar with this legal principle, but it is not well understood by c-suite executives.
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January 17, 2025
Proposed class action launched against Indigo Park for alleged false or misleading prices
Burnaby, B.C.-based Evolink Law has launched a proposed class action lawsuit against Indigo Park Canada Inc. alleging that the Montreal-based parking giant is unlawfully charging customers obligatory “junk fees” that make the represented price unattainable.
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January 17, 2025
U-Haul faces proposed class action in Quebec over alleged failure to use winter tires on rentals
Truck rental giant U-Haul is facing a proposed class action in Quebec over allegations that it rented out its vehicles to customers without winter tires as required by law and failed to inform them.
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January 17, 2025
Yukon community groups get funding for crime victims
Numerous “community-led” projects aimed at helping crime victims in Yukon are benefiting from a dedicated trust fund.
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January 17, 2025
Tavares v. CRA: Star forward defends his net | Marcel Strigberger
He shoots he scores! Or at least he’s giving it a shot. I am talking not hockey, but income tax.