Legal News Post of the Day: September 20, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Ontario eyes barring new bike lanes where car lanes would be cut #law #legal #LegalNews via @CBCNews https://t.co/nvoY27yd3B

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from December 22, 2016

This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from December 22, 2016 via Wise Law Blog: Wise Law Blog: Post #3500 - On Milestones, Law Blogging, the Marketing Classes and Vulgar Talking Yams https://wiselaw.blogspot.com/2016/12/wise-law-blog-3500-posts-since-april-5.html

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: September 19, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Canada further reducing the number of international student permits #law #legal #LegalNews via @CBCNews https://t.co/eFkpDT78fn

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Ontario Wills and Estates #LawFact of the Day: Compensation of an Estate Trustee

An Estate Trustee is entitled to be paid for the work they do on behalf of the Estate.

The compensation is 2.5% of each transaction in and of the Estate, and 0.4% of the average value of the estate for each year they act as Trustee.

Estate beneficiaries are entitled to challenge the compensation claimed by the Estate Trustee after the Trustee passes their accounts.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: September 18, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: What are your rights as a neighbour in Canada? #law #legal #legalnews via @CTVNews https://t.co/YDgRd69LGS

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Family #LawFact of the Day: What is the Role of the Office of Children's Lawyer (OCL) in Ontario Family Law Matters? #law #legal #childrenslawyer #familylaw

In difficult parenting 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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Legal News Post of the Day: September 17, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Sean (Diddy) Combs faces criminal indictment in New York, prosecutors say #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/7edeI8OOLh

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Employment #LawFact of the Day: Can I get my job back if I have been fired?

Under Ontario law, reinstatement of non-unionized employment can only be required if the termination was discriminatory, the termination was an unlawful reprisal to a workplace safety, employment standards, or similar statutory complaint.

Unionized employee may have additional protections.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: September 16, 2024

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Wise Law's Legal Headlines for the week of September 16, 2024

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of September 16, 2024 from Wise Law on Twitter:

• Crossing state lines to get an abortion is a new legal minefield, with courts to decide if there’s a right to travel
  

• Two men get 6½-year sentences for roles in border blockade at Coutts, Alta
  

• Terror suspect accused of plotting attack on Jewish centre in N.Y. came to Canada on student visa, federal minister says
  

• Texas sues to stop a rule that shields the medical records of women who seek abortions elsewhere
  

• I.C.C. Prosecutor Presses Court for Arrest Warrants for Hamas Chiefs and Israeli Leaders
  

• 'An unfortunate waste of resources': Ontario woman facing criminal charge following water gun incident
  

• New York’s top court throws out Trump gag order appeal
  

• Colorado Supreme Court justice urged by lawmakers to address 'crisis' over family reunification therapy in state family court system
  

• Judges quash OPP’s decision that officer misconduct in fatal crash was 'not serious'
  

• Washington's indictment shines a bright light on the dark corners of Russian disinformation operations
  

• Future of Murdoch Empire Comes Down to a Court in Nevada
  

• Trump says he won't debate Harris again before election day

• Air Canada says government must block strike if pilots' deal can't be reached
  

• Judge overturns North Dakota’s near-total abortion ban
  

• B.C. to use involuntary care at secure facilities for those with addiction issues

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: September 13, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Trump says he won't debate Harris again before election day #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/MRgY4J7rPE

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from February 1, 2007

This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from February 1, 2007 via Wise Law Blog: Starting A Law Firm http://wiselaw.blogspot.com/2007/02/starting-law-firm.html

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: September 12, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: 'An unfortunate waste of resources': Ontario woman facing criminal charge following water gun incident #law #legal #legalnews via @CTVNews https://t.co/ej1PBbuVGK

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Ontario Wills and Estates #LawFact of the Day: Providing for Guardianship of your Children

You can leave instructions in your Will for who will have custody of your children after your death.

These custody appointments are valid for 90 days. After that, a Court must make a permanent custody order.

When deciding on custody of your children, the best interest of your children must be considered by the court and the Last Will will not always be determinative.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: September 11, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Terror suspect accused of plotting attack on Jewish centre in N.Y. came to Canada on student visa, federal minister says #law #legal #LegalNews via @CBCNews https://t.co/6RiXA6aFZD

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Family #LawFact of the Day: Mediation of Parenting Disputes in Ontario

Many parental disputes in Ontario Family Law matters are now resolved through Mediation, rather than court action.

Mediators work with parents to create parenting plans and residency schedules that are tailor-made to provide for children’s needs and for joint parenting. 

Both parties must  obtain independent legal advice to finalize any agreement reached in Mediation.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: September 10, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Crossing state lines to get an abortion is a new legal minefield, with courts to decide if there’s a right to travel #law #legal #LegalNews via Family Law Prof Blog https://rb.gy/810mz6

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Employment #LawFact of the Day: How Much and I Owed if I am Fired?

The amount payable to a wrongfully dismissed employee depends on 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.

You may be entitled to compensation. Ask us!

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: September 9, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Stop or yield? New research supports law change to allow cyclists to roll safely through intersections #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/d9eycF3zpQ

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Legal Headlines for the week of September 9, 2024

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of September 3, 2024 from Wise Law on Twitter:

• Lawyer couple found in contempt of court amid evidence they stole millions from homebuyers
  
  
• Toronto police investigating after ride wristbands reportedly stolen from CNE
  
  
• A Court-Ordered Therapy That Separates Kids From a Parent They Love Stirs a Backlash
  

• Brazil Supreme Court panel unanimously upholds justice's decision to ban X nationwide
  

• John Tavares is taking the CRA to court. A ruling against him could change how NHL teams sign players
  

• U.S. charges six Hamas leaders over October 7 attack, vows more measures to come
  

• Judge Denies Trump Request to Move Hush-Money Case to Federal Court
  

• Kentucky man who faked death to avoid paying child support is sentenced to over 6 years in prison
  

• More than 300 Toronto corner stores can sell alcohol as of Thursday
  

• Montreal must pay victims of 'systemic' racial profiling by police. How much? That's unclear
  

• U.S. accuses Russia of using unwitting influencers, fake news sites to sway presidential election
  

• Stronach family legal dispute ends with settlement out of court, company says
  

• Pretrial arguments in sexual assault case of ex-Canadian world junior hockey players underway in London
  

• Trump pleads not guilty to revised federal indictment in 2020 election case
  

• Judge Rejects Key Part of N.C.A.A. Settlement of Antitrust Suit With Athletes
  

• Judge gives man 5 years in prison in Norval Morrisseau art fraud, saying artist's legacy 'irrevocably damaged'
  

• Judge awards B.C. man $60K over police dog bite
  

• Toronto man accused of plotting mass shooting at Jewish centre in New York City, authorities say
  

• In victory for Trump, judge delays criminal sentencing until after U.S. election
  

• 'Focal point of violence': Ontario court orders shutdown of Hamilton nightclub
  

• Stop or yield? New research supports law change to allow cyclists to roll safely through intersections
  

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: September 6, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Trump pleads not guilty to revised federal indictment in 2020 election case #law #legal #LegalNews via @CBCNews https://t.co/B1Nuyh7mXF

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: September 5, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: More than 300 Toronto corner stores can sell alcohol as of Thursday #law #legal #LegalNews via @CBCNews https://t.co/pzTSDsao4S

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Ontario Wills and Estates #LawFact of the Day: Life Insurance and Your Estate

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 are not subjected to estate tax.

Speak to your insurer to designate or update your beneficiary under your policy. It's a critical step in your estate planning.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: September 4, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Judge Denies Trump Request to Move Hush-Money Case to Federal Court #law #legal #LegalNews via @nytimes https://t.co/VVwRivSnYq

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Family #LawFact of the Day: Common Law Separation in Ontario

The property rights of Common Law spouses upon separation are not governed by any Ontario statute.

Common Law spouses may still advance family property claims, especially where property has been acquired in a “joint family venture”

A spouse may also have property rights if they have contributed to the acquisition, maintenance, or improvement of property owned by their common law spouse

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: September 3, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Brazil Supreme Court panel unanimously upholds judge's decision to block X nationwide #law #legal #legalnews via @APNews https://t.co/tXmjJf4Dz4

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Top 10 #LegalNewsPosts for the Week of September 3, 2024

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Wise Law's Legal Headlines for the week of September 3, 2024

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of September 3, 2024 from Wise Law on Twitter:

• Canada Will Impose 100% Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
  

• Special counsel asks court to revive classified documents case against Donald Trump
  

• Toronto EV driver can't use closest overnight charging station because of permit restrictions
  

• Ontario Superior Court's Fred Myers: breaking the mental health stigma
  

• Taxi Scam: Ontario woman's $7 taxi ride cost her nearly $7,500 instead
  

• Special Counsel Revises Trump Election Indictment to Address Immunity Ruling
  

• Court rules against Vancouver in mushroom dispensary crackdown
  

• High-ranking Toronto cop demoted at cheating scandal disciplinary hearing
  

• Teen seeks reduced sentence in Kenneth Lee case over strip searches
  

• Jack Smith’s New Case Against Trump Is Much Stronger Than His Old One
  

• Toronto convenience store found selling alcohol weeks before it is allowed: AGCO
  

• Man arrested for allegedly making antisemitic threats on TTC subway train
  

• NHL's Johnny Gaudreau dies at 31: Columbus Blue Jackets
  

• As another cannabis retailer tries to save itself, is the industry going up in smoke?
  

• Union launches court appeal over government move to end railway labour dispute
  

• Should serial killers serve multiple sentences consecutively? Winnipeg case ignites debate
  

• More than 4,000 Ontario corner stores approved to sell alcohol next week
  

• Brazilian high court justice orders suspension of X after Musk misses deadline
  

• Billion-dollar Supreme Court renovation project faces further delays
  

• Federal Court agrees to hear case about public servants' return to office mandate
  

• Who is Pavel Durov — and why is his arrest over Telegram so significant?
  

• Nicotine pouches are now restricted to pharmacies. Former smokers say that's making it harder to quit
  

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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