Friday, November 29, 2024

Legal News Post of the Day: November 29, 2024


#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Canadian Competition Bureau sues Google over alleged anti-competitive conduct in online advertising #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/sx3zJ34OQ7
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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This week’s #FlashbackFridaypost is from January 23, 2008


This week’s #FlashbackFridaypost is from January 23, 2008 via Wise Law Blog: “Wrongful Life” versus “No Life” - Court of Appeal overturns Wrongful Life Decision https://wiselaw.blogspot.com/2008/01/wrongful-life-versus-no-life-court-of_23.html
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Thursday, November 28, 2024

Legal News Post of the Day: November 28, 2024


#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: A social media ban for under-16s passes the Australian Senate and will soon be a world-first law #law #legal #legalnews via @APNews https://t.co/x8BBAyL258
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Ontario Wills and Estates #LawFact of the Day: Providing 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 not always be determinative.
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Legal News Post of the Day: November 27, 2024


#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Serial killer Paul Bernardo denied parole for a third time: Key moments from the hearing #law #legal #LegalNews via @CTVNews https://t.co/Xtkg0hSwMv
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Wise Law's Family #LawFact of the Day: How do child support payments work in Ontario?


The amount of support payable by separated parents in Ontario is strictly governed by the Child Support Guidelines.

The Guidelines tables establish basic child support obligations and are based solely on the payor’s income, number of children, and Province of residence.

Additional amounts may also be payable to cover special and extraordinary expenses incurred for a child’s daycare, medical care, education and extra-curricular activities.

These additional expenses are shared by the parents in proportion to their respective incomes.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Legal News Post of the Day: November 26, 2024


#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Trump promises a 25% tariff on products from Canada, Mexico #law #legal #LegalNews via @CTVNews https://t.co/lIegQ5HxXX
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Wise Law's Employment #LawFact of the Day: How to Resign the Right Way


An employee is obligated to give reasonable notice of intention to resign from his or her position of employment.

The amount of notice to be given will depend on a number of factors including any provision in an employment agreement that sets out the amount of notice of resignation that is required.

Where there is no employment agreement that provides for resignation by employee, these factors will apply:

- The nature of the Employee's position, experience and skill-set.
- Length of service with the employer.
- Nature of the industry.
- The time it would reasonably take the employer to find a proper replacement.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Monday, November 25, 2024

Legal News Post of the Day: November 25, 2024


#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Second Cup closes cafés, cuts ties with Montreal franchisee over 'hateful remarks and gestures' #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/w2hIocoTF9
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Wise Law's Legal Headlines for the week of November 25, 2024

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of  November 25, 2024 from Wise Law on Twitter:
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Friday, November 22, 2024

Legal News Post of the Day: November 22, 2024


#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Court overturns Jussie Smollett's conviction in 2019 alleged attack that prosecutors said was staged #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/odRC218jJp
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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This week’s #FlashbackFridaypost is from January 11, 2006


This week’s #FlashbackFridaypost is from January 11, 2006via Wise Law Blog: Unborn Baby not a Person - Arizona Car Pool Judge https://wiselaw.blogspot.com/2006/01/unborn-baby-not-person-arizona-car.html
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Legal News Post of the Day: November 21, 2024


#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Trump nominates former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra to be ambassador to Canada #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/zklLizpei0
- 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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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Legal News Post of the Day: November 20, 2024


#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Trump-appointed judge opposes ‘blanket pardons’ for Jan. 6 defendants #law #legal #legalnews via @politico https://t.co/yyVB3n63ao
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Wise Law's Family #LawFact of the Day: Net Family Property in Ontario


Ontario’s Family Law Act (FLA) governs the equalization and division of property between spouses upon marital separation.

It applies only to spouses who are legally married.

A spouse may be entitled to an equalization payment where their net family property is less than the net family property of their spouse.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Legal News Post of the Day: November 19, 2024


#LegalNewsPostoftheDay
: Ontario tables bill that bans supervised consumption sites near schools, daycares #law #legal #legalnews via @CTVNews https://t.co/k33vR18O7x

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Wise Law's Employment #LawFact of the Day: The Duty to Accommodate Disability in the Workplace


Ontario employers are prohibited from discrimination in the workplace against any employee.

Employers may not discriminate on the basis of

- Race
- Religion
- Citizenship
- Gender
- Sexual Orientation or Identification
- Disability
- Age

If you are experiencing discrimination in your workplace, you may be entitled to take action.
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Monday, November 18, 2024

Legal News Post of the Day: November 18, 2024


#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: TikTok content creators worry that Canadian office shutdown will lead to app ban #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/b4PppwmmOj
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Friday, November 15, 2024

Legal News Post of the Day: November 15, 2024


#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Toronto couple fight over Taylor Swift tickets in divorce settlement #law #legal #legalnews via @CTVNews https://t.co/g0G0TsvXfo
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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This week’s #FlashbackFridaypost is from March 30, 2010


This week’s #FlashbackFridaypost is from March 30, 2010 via Wise Law Blog: Ruling: "Virtual" Law Offices May Not Satisfy N.J. Ethics Regulations https://wiselaw.blogspot.com/2010/03/ruling-virtual-law-offices-may-not.html
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Thursday, November 14, 2024

Ontario Wills and Estates #LawFact of the Day: What is an Estate Information Return?


An Estate Information form is used by an Estate to certify the net value of its assets and to verify the Estate Administration taxes payable by an Estate. 

An Estate must file an Estate Information Return with the Ministry of Finance within 90 calendar days after a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee has been issued by the Court. 
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Legal News Post of the Day: November 13, 2024


#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: How did thieves steal your car? Maybe with a device they ordered online #law #legal #legalnews via @CTVNews https://t.co/DNbNyoWEeX
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Wise Law's Family #LawFact of the Day: Separation Agreements in Ontario


A family law Separation Agreement is a binding legal agreement signed by both spouses to document the resolution of all or some of the legal issues arising from their separation. 

Both parties must obtain independent legal advice regarding the Agreement. 

Separation agreements may be entered into by married and common law spouses. There can only be changes if both parties consent or if the court orders a variation.
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Legal News Post of the Day: November 12, 2024


#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Long list of rules pits Ontario neighbours against townhouse board #law #legal #LegalNews via @CBCNews https://t.co/kfGIA9gyqV
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Wise Law's Employment #LawFact of the Day: Severance Entitlements of Long-Term Employees


In 2015, an Ontario Court awarded 27 months’ of pay in lieu of reasonable notice to a 65-year-old civil engineer who had been employed for 40.66 years. 

In exceptional circumstances involving extraordinarily long-service employees, it is within the discretion of Ontario Courts to award more than 24 months’ damages. 

Seek legal advice to determine your rights and entitlements.
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Monday, November 11, 2024

Legal News Post of the Day: November 11, 2024


#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Forcing people into drug treatment is on the political agenda. Here's what the evidence says #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/ZE6ZtA8Ii2
- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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