LawFact of the Day: Business Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Friday July 29, 2016. Today we are talking about Business Law.

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By incorporating your company, you will reduce the possibility that the principals of your company can be held personally liable for debts of the company.

Even in an incorporated company, directors may still be personally liable for unpaid taxes and in some cases, unpaid wages.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Personal Injury

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Thursday July 28, 2016. Today we are talking about Personal Injury.

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You may bring an action for damages against a municipality if you slip and fall on a city sidewalk, but only if the city is grossly negligent.

If you have been injured on a municipal property, you or your lawyer must provide written notice to the municipality within ten (10) days to preserve your legal rights.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Family Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday July 27, 2016. Today we are talking about Family Law.

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The first same-sex marriage in Ontario occurred on January 14, 2001. Its legality, along with the legality of many other same-sex marriages, was affirmed by the Ontario Court of Appeal on June 10, 2003 in a case called Halpern v. Canada.

Same-sex marriage and divorce have been recognized throughout Canada since July 20, 2005, when the Government of Canada passed the Civil Marriage Act, which newly defined marriage in a gender-neutral manner.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Employment Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Tuesday July 26, 2016. Today we are talking about Employment Law.

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It is very difficult for employers to prove “just cause” for termination, unless there is evidence of gross or wilful misconduct, like theft, fraud, or intentional dereliction of duties.

To establish “cause” for termination because of performance concerns, employers must typically provide several written warnings as well as adequate opportunity for the employee to improve job performance.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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140Law: Legal Headlines for the Week of July 25, 2016

Here are the leading headlines from Wise Law on Twitter

• CAMH fined $80,000 after beating that left nurse ‘beyond recognition’

• Russia operated state-sanctioned doping system at Sochi Olympics, report concludes - Toronto Star

• Playboy model body-shamed naked woman on Snapchat — and now may face the police

• When do sleazy nightclub tricks add up to federal wire fraud?

• Preserving Your Legal Rights Against Pokemon Go

• Law Society of B.C. makes recommendations around SCC appointments

• Pakistani man who killed sister charged with crime against state

• Dozens of wrestlers sue WWE over brain damage

• Inmate was justified in stabbing other prisoner, Ontario judge says - The Globe and Mail

• Ontario toughens workplace sexual harassment law - CBC.ca

• Canada's spy agency censors documents on possible torture

• Judge orders drug dealers to pay for Narcan

• Supreme Court of Canada says judges can ban convicted predator from Internet

• NBA moves All-Star Game from Charlotte NC due to anti-LGBT law

• Quebec tribunal orders comedian to pay C$42,000 over jokes

• Shooting victim wins right to sue Toronto police - Toronto Star

• Estate of George Harrison Complains About RNC Unauthorized Use of Music

• Texas Rape Victim Was Jailed for Fear She Would Not Testify, Lawsuit Says

• Sabres' Evander Kane charged with harassment at bar

• Ex-Manson family member denied parole

• Crumbling, crowded Milton courthouse an ‘unmitigated disaster’

• Judge Curiel denies Trump U. motion

• 'American Pie' writer Don McLean pleads guilty to domestic violence

• Alberta teens detained for Pokemon Go U.S. border crossing

• Olympic leaders decide against total Rio Games ban on Russia

• Province should protect workers from being fired without cause: Editorial - Toronto Star

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Wills and Estates

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Friday July 22, 2016. Today we are talking about Wills and Estates.

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A last will cannot have provisions that run contrary to public policy.

For instance, a will cannot discriminate against a family member because of religion, marital status, or sexual orientation and it cannot encourage people to do illegal acts.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Civil Litigation

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Thursday July 21, 2016. Today we are talking about Civil Litigation.

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Examinations for Discovery are oral examinations of a party to a lawsuit under oath that occur after a case has been commenced. 

The lawyer for the party being questioned is also present during the Examination, and may object to any irrelevant or improper questions asked. 

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Family Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday July 20, 2016. Today we are talking about Family Law.

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In difficult custody cases, a Court may request that the Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) become involved to investigate and make recommendations to the Court or to provide legal representation for a child.

The OCL is an Ontario government agency that employs lawyers and social workers. It works to provide independent information to the Court about a child’s needs, wishes and legal interests.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Employment Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Tuesday July 19, 2016. Today we are talking about Employment Law.

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Under Ontario’s Human Rights Code, where discrimination or harassment has been proven the Tribunal can award significant remedies to employees.  

A Human Rights Tribunal has power to order reinstatement of employment, restitution, monetary compensation for wage loss, and damages  for injury to dignity, feelings and self-respect.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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140Law: Legal Headlines for the Week of July 18, 2016

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• Parks Canada accused of favouring development and tourism over environment

• 2 Bailiffs Shot to Death at Michigan Courthouse

• Cosby switching lawyers in civil cases around country

• Justice Ginsburg on Trump: 'He is a faker'

• Fraud, breach of trust charges against Senator Patrick Brazeau to be dropped tomorrow

• CRA targeting unregistered, small-town contractors in tax evasion crackdown

• Did Justice Ginsburg’s comments on Donald Trump violate ethics rules?

• LEAF granted intervener status in Justice Camp inquiry

• Supreme Court ruling sets new deadlines for speedier trials - CTV News

• Burning Man disputes $2.8M bill for federal land use permit

• Dr. Phil sues National Enquirer over spousal abuse articles

• LAO lawyers file pay equity complaint

• 'He promised me he'd marry me:' Women seek support for UN 'peacekeeper babies'

• Donald Trump urges Supreme Court judge to resign for making 'dumb' comments about him

• Google Faces New Round of Antitrust Charges in Europe

• Ruth Ginsburg Apologizes for Criticizing Trump

• Landmark SCC employment law decision heralded as victory for federally regulated employees

• Microsoft Wins US Appeal on Overseas Data Searches

• Province says Toronto can ban texting while walking

• LSUC Rules recap: Your Q2-2016 update

• Ex-polygamous sect members sue Warren Jeffs, former lawyers

• Microsoft wins big in warrant fight to protect privacy of user data

• Right Back Where You Came From: Domicile: Does The Law Of Your Birthplace Govern Your Estate?

• Bra removal sets woman free in Ontario court

• How the world's first chatbot lawyer beat 160,000 parking tickets and counting

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Wills and Estates

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Friday July 15, 2016. Today we are talking about Wills and Estates.

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In Ontario, you may complete a Power of Attorney for Personal Care to appoint one or more trusted persons to make medical decisions on your behalf in critical circumstances where you are unable to provide medical direction or informed consent on your own.

In your Power of Attorney for Personal Care, you may also indicate whether you wish extraordinary measures to be taken to resuscitate you or to extend your life in the event of a critical, terminally illness where there is no prospect of your recovery.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Civil Litigation

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Thursday July 14, 2016. Today we are talking about Civil Litigation.

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In many Ontario civil cases, a full trial is no longer required for a court to rule.

Courts may now decide lawsuits on summary judgment motions that streamline and shorten the process.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Family Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday July 13, 2016. Today we are talking about Family Law.

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Many couples live separate and apart “under one roof” following martial separation, and do not immediately physically separate by changing residency.

Legal advice should be obtained as to whether a separation has occurred that would be recognized under Ontario law.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Employment Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Tuesday July 12, 2016. Today we are talking about Employment Law.

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The amount payable to wrongfully dismissed employee depends on the length of employment, age, salary and several other factors.

It can be as much as one month for each year of service, or even more in exceptional circumstances.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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140Law: Legal Headlines for the Week of July 11, 2016

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• Judge who detained kids for refusing interactions with dad committed misconduct, special master says

• FBI Announces No Charges Against Hillary Over Use of Email Serve

• Ottawa might try to prohibit homegrown pot - Toronto Star

• Ashley Madison Faces F.T.C. Inquiry Amid Rebranding

• Federal officials wrestling with gender-neutral ID issues for more than a year

• Ontario's Court of Appeal Examines Fixed-Term Contracts

• 'They overplayed their hand': Experts weigh in on Black Lives Matter's Pride protest

• Bill Cosby returning to court for latest bid to toss charges

• California Judge rules that dating site Christian Mingle must facilitate same-sex matches

• New Phishing Scam Aimed at Lawyers Advises they are Under Disciplinary Investigation

• DIY denturist claims BC court case is 'cruel and unnecessary'

• Federal Court Justice Robin Camp to apologize for his comments at 2014 sex assault trial

• Fox host Gretchen Carlson sues CEO Ailes for sexual harassment, retaliation

• US Justice Department asks judge to block North Carolina bathroom law, cites ‘stigmatic harm’

• Court of Appeal rejects DioGuardi’s challenge of Law Society Act

• Oscar Pistorius sentenced to six years in prison

• Halton lawyer escapes contempt conviction for missing court dates; OCA refers her to LSUC for mentoring

• Abortion pill can now legally be prescribed in Canada, but is still unavailable

• Black Lives Matter ‘will not stand down’ on police ban from Pride parade

• Louise Arbour, former Supreme Court justice, calls for end of segregation in prisons

• Cosby loses latest bid to get sex assault charges dismissed

• Supreme Court sets new rules to avoid unreasonable trial delays

• Could antivirus software make your computer less safe?

• Supreme Court rules federal cabinet must decide whether to deport suspected Nazi war criminal

• Case involving Ontario lawyer who borrowed from client described as 'unseemly'

• Federal judge blocks Mississippi law protecting gay-marriage discrimination based on religious beliefs

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Civil Litigation

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Friday July 8, 2016. Today we are talking about Civil Litigation.

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Parties in Ontario civil cases are required to make full disclosure of all paper and digital documents that are relevant to the litigation.

In Superior Court cases, each party must deliver a sworn Affidavit of Documents that includes a complete listing of all relevant documents. These documents must be produced to all other parties in the lawsuit.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Wills and Estates

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Thursday July 7, 2016. Today we are talking about Wills and Estates.

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Life insurance policies that designate a beneficiary become that beneficiary's property on the day the insured dies.

They don't become part of the insured's estate and they aren't subject to estate tax

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Family Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday July 6, 2016. Today we are talking about Family Law.

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A final divorce judgment cannot be granted until one year following the date a married couple separates (unless special grounds for divorce are proven)

A divorce application may be commenced by either spouse at any time following separation.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Employment Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Tuesday July 5, 2016. Today we are talking about Employment Law.

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“My ex-employer just gave me a severance proposal, but I was only given 3 days to respond. Is that legal?”

The law does not address this question. As a courtesy, you or your lawyer should advise you former employer in writing  if an extension is required.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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140Law: Legal Headlines for the Week of July 4, 2016

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• Muslim and LGBTQ communities stand together against hatred and prejudice after Orlando shooting

• Legal Aid Funding to Increase Provincially 

• Former Leafs GM Dave Nonis launches legal action against Canada Revenue Agency

• B.C. to end self-regulation of the real estate industry

• Trinity Western University appeal appears headed for Supreme Court

• Ontario Appeal Court upholds law society’s stand on Trinity Western University

• Why study the Constitution? It’s old and doesn’t address current concerns, Posner says

• The Law Society expresses grave concerns about the harassment of lawyer Taimoor Karimi in

• Ontario appeal court upholds decision not to accredit evangelical law school - w very thoughtful quotes

• Damages award doubled to $240K for Ontario firm's abuse and axing of deaf employee

• Gay Marriage in America, One Year Later

• Northern Gateway pipeline approval overturned by Fed Ct of Appeal over failure to consult First Nations

• Mississippi Law Protecting Opponents of Gay Marriage Is Blocked

• Ottawa strikes task force as it moves to legalize marijuana

• Ontario doctors challenge ruling that would identify top OHIP billers

• Critics of assisted-dying law launch new court challenge

• Superior Court of Ontario to notify media of publication ban requests by email

• Opinion Transforms Texas’ Abortion Landscape

• Bill Cosby's lawyers seek to force sex assault accuser to repay settlement

• The Pendulum Swings Back: The Court of Appeal Rules Termination Clause Valid Despite Silence on Benefits

• TWU Decision Really About Deference and Autonomy (via @OmarHaRedeye )

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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