topics in law & BUsiness

Powers of attorney no longer apply on one's death. It is a will or testament meeting certain specifications that addresses what the testator (who made the will) wishes to occur with his or her estate (assets).

Some believe our privacy is under siege. Cameras on apartment and home doors, traffic cameras, CCTV in transit, vehicle cameras, red light and speeding cameras, and cameras at toll booths are among the devices that track our movements and actions.

Emergencies Act; Courts Do What Was Done Before for Consistency?

In 2022, Cardi B, a rapper and singer, successfully defended against a tattoo copyright claim in the USA by using the defence of FAIR USE (significantly broader than Canada's "fair dealing" - a user's right).

International Voluntary Action on Climate Change – COP27: Protecting Our Critical Minerals

For less than a $1000, an individual can create a company – a private company (not listed on a stock exchange and does not sell its shares to the public).

Family law is a unique and specialized area of law that encompasses a wide variety of legal matters having to do with the family, including marriage and common law relationships, divorce, and child custody.

Current Related Caselaw: Parking-lot law involves the law of bailment, the law of contract, and the law of trespass: Graham v. Impark, 2010 ONSC 4982 (CanLII).

PRIVACY TORT: INTRUSION UPON SECLUSION; SEXUAL ASSAULT - DOUBLE JEOPARDY - SORTA

New US Statute: EMPLOYEES CAN'T BE GAGGED; MORALS CHARGE MAY JUSTIFY DISMISSAL

FALL 2022: Food Costs Jump Nearly 11%; Recall Preferred to a Class Action Lawsuit

Constitutional jurisdiction concerning environmental law is split between the federal and provincial governments, and on many initiatives, there are cooperative efforts and complimentary statutes.