Can anyone be a lawyer today?
People often believe that doing some online research on workplace law will make them perfectly equipped to challenge their employers and take matters into their own hands. In most cases; …
Online Legal Services Are Growing, for Better or Worse
A dramatic shift is taking place in the technological world that has altered the environment in which lawyers operate. Much like the dinosaurs, some people speculate that certain law firms …
Daniel Lublin on CFRB 1010
Daniel Lublin discusses the recent privacy ruling handed down by the Ontario Court of Appeal.
Listening to Ontarians
By: Ellen A. S. Low If you’ve got a legal problem- you’re not alone. A recently released study titled “Listening to Ontarians: Report of the Ontario Civil Legal Needs Project” …
Labour Law in China: A growing sector
The National Post published an article today titled; China’s ‘barefoot’ labour lawyers. It describing the rise of “citizens’ agents”, assisting some of China’s estimated 150 million migrant workers regarding their …
Self proclaimed poster child for paralegals sentenced to 4 months house arrest
After 15 years of acting as a paralegal, Maureen Boldt has been sentenced to house arrest for the unauthorized practice of law. The operator of Boldt paralegal and mediation, located …
You better be sick or else…
According to a Canadian Press article on the CBC news website, a Malaysian Judge made a personal house call to Khalid Arshad to verify his claim that he could not …
Don’t forget your makeup artist
Time for Lawyers appearing in the Ontario Court of Appeal to prepare for their closeup as the court will begin broadcasting appeals on the internet. In the Toronto Star article, …
Road rage lands Newfoundland man in the slammer
Going beyond the recommendations of crown and defense attorneys, Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Court Judge David Power sentenced 24 year old Matthew Flemming to 7 months in jail. According to …
New Ownership a Boost for Steel Town Employment?
United States Steel Corp fresh off the purchase of Hamilton steel powerhouse Stelco, has informed union leaders that the new ownership will be investing upwards of $100 million into the …