Legal News Post of the Day: October 31, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Ontario Costco locations get licence to sell beer, wine #law #legal #legalnews via @CTVNews https://t.co/OslDVhe0Ya

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Ontario Wills and Estates #LawFact of the Day: Intestacy in Ontario

When a person dies without a Will, an intestacy arises

Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act establishes rules for the distribution of an intestate deceased person’s property.

An intestate person’s spouse inherits the first $200,000 of an Estate.

Estate property over $200,000 is divided between the deceased’s spouse and children, in proportions that depend on the number of surviving children. 

Where there are no surviving spouse or children, parents inherit. If there are no surviving parents, siblings will inherit. 

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: October 30, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Member of Modi's inner circle behind Canadian criminal plot, official says #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/Q9qCVvbnoH

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Family #LawFact of the Day: Same-Sex Marriage in Canada

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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Legal News Post of the Day: October 29, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Judge details loophole that makes it hard to get convictions for distracted driving in N.S. #law #legal #lawtwitter via @CBCNews https://t.co/hka4JJyCtq

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Employment #LawFact of the Day: Were you terminated with cause?

It is very difficult for employers to prove "just cause" for termination, unless there is evidence of gross or willful 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.

You may be entitled to additional compensation.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: October 28, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Judge upholds dismissal of Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charge #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/MgFhoOZwl9

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Top 10 #LegalNewsPosts for the Week of October 28, 2024

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Wise Law's Legal Headlines for the week of October 28, 2024

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of October 28, 2024 from Wise Law on Twitter:

• Exonerated Central Park Five sue Donald Trump for 'demonstrably false' debate remarks
  

• Federal government bypasses Ontario, offers money directly to Toronto to end encampments
  

• Families call for national inquiry after 9 Indigenous people killed in 2 months in police interactions
  

• Ontario judge ordered to undergo coaching for 'abusive and intimidating' tone during family court hearing
  

• Toronto landlords who evict tenants to renovate could require renovation licence as early as next summer
  

• Walmart, LCBO are the latest retailers to embrace single-use paper bags. Environmentalists are concerned
  

• The future of abortion is at stake in the U.S. election — and the fight is on in Arizona and Florida
  

• Alberta premier pledges to protect right of professionals to express personal views - will introduce legislation next year to limit how regulators can police their own members
  

• Judge upholds dismissal of Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charge
  

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: October 25, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Toronto landlords who evict tenants to renovate could require renovation licence as early as next summer #law #legal #legalnews via @CTVNews https://t.co/4C5WwgGscK

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from November 10, 2005 via Wise Law Blog

This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from November 10, 2005 via Wise Law Blog: Child Support in Canada - "Days do Not Equal Dollars" https://wiselaw.blogspot.com/2005/11/child-support-in-canada-days-do-not.html

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: October 24, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Ontario judge ordered to undergo coaching for 'abusive and intimidating' tone during family court hearing #law #legal #legalnews via @CTVNews https://t.co/gM7cgZe0QD

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Ontario Wills and Estates #LawFact of the Day: Holograph Wills in Ontario

For an Ontario Will to be valid, it must be signed by the testator and be witnessed by two people who are not beneficiaries under the Will.

A Holograph Will is an exception to these formal requirements.

Holograph Wills must be entirely handwritten and signed by the testator. No witnesses are required. It will not be valid if any portion of it is typewritten or otherwise not entirely in the testator's handwriting.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Family #LawFact of the Day: Spousal Support in Ontario

To determine entitlements to spousal support, Ontario courts consider the financial means of both spouses, the length of their marriage, and any economic disadvantage experienced by a spouse as a result of the marriage.

Also relevant is any significant disparity between the incomes of the spouses, the goal of encouraging economic self-sufficiency, and several other important factors. 

Common law spouses may have entitlements to spousal support on separation, if they have cohabited for at least 3 years or if they have children and have been in a relationship of some permanents.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: October 22, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Exonerated Central Park Five sue Donald Trump for 'demonstrably false' debate remarks #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/Yy9JTPVBLD

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Employment #LawFact of the Day: Common Law Entitlements Upon Termination

Do employees have different severance entitlements under the Employment Standards Act in wrongful dismissal cases that are decided in Court?

Ontario's Employment Standards Act provides only for employees' minimum notice and severance entitlements.

Unless an enforceable employment agreement provides otherwise, common law entitlements for non unionize employees can be as much as one month for each year of service.

You may be entitled to additional compensation.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: October 21, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: National ban on vaping flavours coming 'soon,' says addictions minister #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/aCMwQ9EEHo

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Top 10 #LegalNewsPosts for the Week of October 21, 2024

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Wise Law's Legal Headlines for the week of October 21, 2024

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of October 21, 2024 from Wise Law on Twitter:

• Canadian court to consider when minors can be sentenced as adults
  

• Ontario to require provincial approval for new municipal bike lanes
  

• Ontario taxpayers fork over $4.3 million to settle legal costs in Bill 124 cases
  

• That Plastic Skeleton Can’t Be Your Plus 1, Police Tell Car Pool Lane Users
  

• Man charged with stealing $260K from the LCBO
  

• Toronto to get new area code in 2025. Here is what you need to know.
  

• Former Alberta justice minister Kaycee Madu to be sanctioned by law society
  

• Former Canadian special ops soldier sues federal government, says he faced 'retaliation' for reporting alleged killing of Afghan civilians
  

• Ontario's top court to release decision in landmark youth-led climate case
  

• Overturning 45-year precedent, New Jersey gives disbarred lawyers second chance after 5 years
  

• More than 300 CRA employees who improperly received CERB no longer with agency
  

• Ontario woman alleges sexual assault by junior hockey players; details what happened when she called police
  

• AFN votes to reject $47.8B child welfare reform deal with Canada
  

• Texas Attorney General Sues Doctor Over Treatment for Transgender Minors
  

• Ontario's top court orders new hearing for youth-led climate case against province
  

• Ontario motorcyclist films himself speeding at more than 250 km/h, gets charged: police
  

• Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency
  

• New report shows more than 200 pregnant people have faced criminal charges since Dobbs decision
  

• National ban on vaping flavours coming 'soon,' says addictions minister
  

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: October 18, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Ontario motorcyclist films himself speeding at more than 250 km/h, gets charged: police #law #legal #legalnews via @CTVNews https://t.co/hcPdehpBkE

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from January 13, 2010

This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from January 13, 2010 via Wise Law Blog: U.S. Supreme Court Extends Camera Ban at California Gay Marriage Trial https://wiselaw.blogspot.com/2010/01/us-supreme-court-extends-camara-ban-at.html

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: October 17, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: More than 300 CRA employees who improperly received CERB no longer with agency #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/4ORYOTv7f5

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Ontario Wills and Estates #LawFact of the Day: How much are Ontario Probate Fees?

Ontario’s probate fees are $250 for the first $50,000 of an estate’s value and $15 for each additional $1,000.

These fees are properly referred to as Estate Administration Taxes. 

These taxes typically must be paid at the Court when an Application is filed for the appointment of an Estate Trustee to administer an Estate. 

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: October 16, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: That Plastic Skeleton Can’t Be Your Plus 1, Police Tell Car Pool Lane Users #law #legal #legalnews via @nytimes https://t.co/DrK0KeLJmZ

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Family #LawFact of the Day: What are the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines?

The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG) assist Ontario Courts in determining the entitlement, amount, and duration of spousal support payable by a spouse in Family Law proceedings.

The Guidelines consider the duration of the marriage, age, and income of the parties, any child support obligations and other relevant factors in determining spousal support obligations.

Legal professionals utilize software based on the Guidelines to calculate the range of possible spousal support entitlements that may be awarded.

Ontario’s Courts are required to consider the SSAG’s and to provide reasons for any decision that departs from them.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: October 15, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Lawyer gets suspension after slapping attorney in front of courthouse #law #legal #legalnews via @ABAJournal https://t.co/j1C4mIrbBh

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Top 10 #LegalNewsPosts for the Week of October 15, 2024

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Wise Law's Legal Headlines for the week of October 15, 2024

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of October 15, 2024 from Wise Law on Twitter:

• Alleged suicide kit salesman files in Supreme Court to contest whether assisted suicide can ever be murder
  

• Canada has no legal obligation to provide First Nations with clean water, lawyers say
  

• Supreme Court Turns Down Biden’s Appeal in Texas Abortion Case
  

• Google Must Open Android to Other App Stores, Judge Says
  

• Supreme Court of Canada to Celebrate its 150th Anniversary in 2025
  

• Concerns that B.C. court delays are creating 'injustice system'
  

• Scouts Canada 'shabbily' sidelined veteran volunteer, judge finds
  

• Woman accusing Vince McMahon of sexual abuse asks WWE to waive confidentiality agreements
  

• Ontario Is the Second Appeal Court to Find a Search of a Digital Device at the Border Invokes Charter Guarantees
  

• Brazil's Supreme Court allows X to resume service
  

• Ontario launches review following Ford criticism of children's aid societies
  

• Trump administration protected Brett Kavanaugh from full FBI investigation
  

• Ontario police arrest another suspect allegedly linked to group involved in grandparent scam
  

• Judge Approves Limited Further Release of Evidence in Trump Election Case
  

• Shots fired at Toronto Jewish girls school overnight: police
  

• Lawyers Should Not Assist Trump in a Potential Power Grab
  

• Lawyer gets suspension after slapping attorney in front of courthouse

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: October 11, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Trump administration protected Brett Kavanaugh from full FBI investigation #law #legal #legalnews via @guardian https://t.co/sKx8DIAO2z

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from April 12, 2012 via Wise Law Blog

This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from April 12, 2012 via Wise Law Blog: Seven Years of Wise Law Blog https://wiselaw.blogspot.com/2012/04/seven-years-of-wise-law-blog.html

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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