Legal Tweet of the Day: April 21, 2022

#LegalTweetoftheDay: Lawyers for Hillary Clinton ask judge to dismiss Trump lawsuit against her #law #legal #lawtwitter via @CNN https://cnn.it/3k082Zd

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal Tweet of the Day: April 20, 2022

#LegalTweetoftheDay:Catholic diocese in New Jersey reaches $87.5M settlement with hundreds of sexual abuse victims #law #legal #lawtwitter via @CNN https://cnn.it/3MmbKIz

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal Tweet of the Day: April 19, 2022

#LegalTweetoftheDay: Ontario to allow buyers to see all bids on real estate sales, but only if the seller agrees #law #legal #lawtwitter via @TorontoStar https://bit.ly/3JS9oj7

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Simran Bakshi on Family Law: Unconscionable Agreements vs. Unconscionable Result: When may a Domestic Contract be Set Aside

While domestic agreements are intended to provide a degree of certainty as to the parties expectations in the event of a separation, provisions waiving support may not be enforceable if unconscionable in its effect.  As the Court in Scheel v Henkelman, 2001 CanLII 24133 (ON CA) stated, "an agreement which was fair and reasonable when it was signed, may, through circumstance that occur in the future, result in unconscionable circumstances at the time of a support application".

- Simran Bakshi, Toronto

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Legal Tweet of the Day: April 18, 2022

#LegalTweetoftheDay: Jury Awards $450,000 to Man Fired Over Unwanted Office Birthday Party #law #legal #LawTwitter via @nytimes https://nyti.ms/3JUbQps

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Top 10 Law Tweets for the Week of April 18, 2022

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Wise Law's Legal Headlines for the week of April 18, 2022

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of April 18, 2022 from Wise Law on Twitter:

• Judge to decide if former Alberta justice minister is in contempt of court
  

• Boris Johnson to be fined by police over lockdown-breaking parties at UK government premises
  

• City of Philadelphia Will Reinstate an Indoor Mask Mandate
  

• Google’s ‘privileged’ email labeling, said to prevent lawsuit disclosure, was ‘eyebrow raising,’ judge says
  

• Texas drops murder charges against woman who had abortion
  

• Alberta pair sue police for $1.5M over 'malicious' drug raid that found nothing
  

• What’s Happening to Abortion Legislation in States Across the U.S.
  

• John Roberts Has Lost Control of the US Supreme Court
  

• National Muslim charity launching legal challenge of CRA audit, calling it Islamophobic
  

• Ottawa's largest school board to bring back mask mandate
  

• Supreme Court of Canada Releases 2021 Year in Review
  

• Toronto police officer faces eight charges of theft
  

• In a First, Google Goes After Puppy Fraud in Court
  

• Canada’s ban on Chelsea Manning upheld by Immigration and Refugee Board
  

• Legal limit for THC is constitutional, judge rules in crash that killed GTA mom and three daughters
  

• Former Alberta justice minister Jonathan Denis found in contempt of court
  

• Law Society says it has contacted suspected bar-exam cheaters
  

• Ottawa school board votes to mandate masks, as TDSB appeals directly to students, parents
  

• Bail hearing for convoy organizer Pat King abruptly adjourned, new charges to be laid
  

• Legal Marijuana Sales Will Start Next Thursday in New Jersey
  

• ‘It’s just another blow’: Why injured workers say they’re losing out as inflation hits
  

• Appointment of unilingual N.B. lieutenant-governor violated charter, judge rules
  

• Man who said Trump's 'orders' caused him to storm U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 found guilty
  

• Federal judge lumps Trump with ‘charlatans’ who don’t care about democracy
  

• Real estate auctions catching on in Ontario as calls for transparency, end to blind bidding grow

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal Tweet of the Day: April 14, 2022

#LegalTweetoftheDay: Ottawa school board votes to mandate masks, as TDSB appeals directly to students, parents #law #legal #lawtwitter via @TorontoStar https://bit.ly/3JG402n

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Paul Adam on Wills and Estates: How important is it to have a Will if you are in your 30s and don’t have many assets?

Having a Last Will is still important, even if you are young. There is no better way to provide for your family and your future.  

You can create a Last Will to plan ahead for a time when you have increased assets or a larger family. Now is always a good time, because your life is only going to get more hectic! 

- Paul Adam, Toronto

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Legal Tweet of the Day: April 13, 2022

#LegalTweetoftheDay: Alberta pair sue police for $1.5M over 'malicious' drug raid that found nothing #law #legal #lawtwitter via @CBCNews https://bit.ly/3v97xkw

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal Tweet of the Day: April 12, 2022

#LegalTweetoftheDay: Boris Johnson to be fined by police over lockdown-breaking parties at UK government premises #law #legal #lawtwitter via @CNN https://cnn.it/378Hkee

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Simran Bakshi on Workplace and Employment Law: Ontario Human Rights Tribunal does not hold back in awarding Damages for Egregious Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

In the landmark decision of NK v Botuik, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal awarded an employee $170,000 in general damages, marking the second highest award ever made in a sexual harassment case. The facts presenting in this case were egregious warranting such an award, including ongoing sexual harassment by a person of authority, sexual assault, wrongful criminal accusations against the victim, culminating in the wrongful termination of her employment.

- Simran Bakshi, Toronto

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Legal Tweet of the Day: April 11, 2022

#LegalTweetoftheDay: Maryland Lawmakers Expand Abortion Access, Overriding Governor’s Veto #law #legal #lawtwitter via @nytimes https://nyti.ms/3xoQjCN

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Top 10 Law Tweets for the Week of April 11, 2022

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Wise Law's Legal Headlines for the week of April 11, 2022

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of April 11, 2022 from Wise Law on Twitter:

• US Supreme Court says malicious prosecution claims don't need an underlying acquittal
  

• Ottawa introduces bill to compel web giants to share revenue with news outlets
  

• Oklahoma legislature passes near-total ban on abortion
  

• Minimum wage hike on the way for Ontario workers — no matter who wins the election
  

• Ivanka Trump Testifies to House Panel Investigating Jan. 6 Attack
  

• Senate votes in favor of a motion to proceed with Judge Jackson's SCOTUS nomination
  

• Lawyers could carry guns in court if Kentucky governor signs bill
  

• Supreme Court won’t hear challenges to mandatory state bars
  

• Ontario COVID hospitalizations up 27% in a single day
  

• Kentucky's Democratic governor vetoes anti-trans sports ban
  

• Judge Finds Matthew Martin Not Guilty in First Jan. 6 Acquittal
  

• Vaccine refusal leads New York courts to fire 103 workers, ban 4 judges from courthouses
  

• Jackson Would Become the First Black Woman on the Supreme Court
  

• Justice in Tribunals: At the Government’s Whim
  

• Bannon can't use lawyer's advice as defense for not cooperating with House January 6 probe, judge rules
  

• Justice Dept. Charges Russian Oligarch With Violating Sanctions

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal Tweet of the Day: April 8, 2022

#LegalTweetoftheDay: Justice Dept. Charges Russian Oligarch With Violating Sanctions #law #legal #lawtwitter via @nytimes https://nyti.ms/3LMEbiI

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal Tweet of the Day: April 7, 2022

#LegalTweetoftheday: Jackson Would Become the First Black Woman on the Supreme Court #law #legal #lawtwitter via @nytimes https://nyti.ms/3KotsuK

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Paul Adam on Wills and Estates: Can I make my own Will using an online form?

Beware. If you use an online form instead of a lawyer:

1. You aren’t getting personalized advice from a lawyer who has assessed your needs and interests. 

2. Nobody is proofreading the document to ensure it is error free, and captures your intentions accurately. 

3. Sadly, many online will forms include mistakes -  some that could adversely affect the interpretation of the Will. 

- Paul Adam

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Legal Tweet of the Day: April 6, 2022

#LegalTweetoftheDay: Ontario COVID hospitalizations up 27% in a single day #law #legal #lawtwitter via @TorontoStar https://bit.ly/3DJWlic

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal Tweet of the Day: April 5, 2022

#LegalTweetoftheDay: Ottawa introduces bill to compel web giants to share revenue with news outlets #law #legal #lawtwitter via @TorontoStar https://bit.ly/3KfNPKj

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Simran Bakshi on Family Law: Guide to Meeting Your Partner’s Kids during COVID19

Introducing your child to a new partner can be challenging at the best of times. Doing so during a pandemic adds a whole other layer of complication. The recent decision of Marino Belen v Marino, 2020 ONSC 6124, is a reminder to parents that while changes to family dynamics should be embraced, it must be balanced against social circle guidelines in the new Covid19 era.

- Simran Bakshi

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Legal Tweet of the Day: April 4, 2022

#LegalTweetoftheDay: Juror’s Error Did Not Affect Ghislaine Maxwell Verdict, Judge Rules #law #legal #lawtwitter via @nytimes https://nyti.ms/35Gk4U6

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Top 10 Law Tweets for the Week of April 4, 2022

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Legal Headlines for the week of April 4, 2022

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of April 4, 2022 from Wise Law on Twitter:

• Multiple charges laid against MPPRandy Hillier
  

• Jan. 6 Panel Argues for Contempt Charges for Former Trump Aides
  

• Trudeau and Ford to sign $10-a-day child care deal Monday
  

• Federal Judge Finds Trump Likely Committed Crimes Over 2020 Election
  

• Judge orders Trump Organization to comply with NY Attorney General subpoena
  

• Supreme Court to Hear Copyright Fight Over Andy Warhol’s Images of Prince
  

• Access to justice still a problem as some Ontario family courts return to in-person hearings
  

• Oklahoma becomes fourth state to enact anti-trans sports ban this year
  

• U.K. Judges Quit Top Hong Kong Court
  

• Ontario cop who posted video supporting 'Freedom Convoy' facing police act charges
  

• Ruling Declaring Trump ‘Likely’ Broke Laws May Not Mean He’ll Be Prosecuted
  

• Trump brazenly asks Putin to release dirt about Biden's family
  

• Ontario has entered the sixth COVID-19 wave, doctors say
  

• Manson family member Leslie Van Houten parole reversed for the fifth time
  

• New Jersey Sticking With Full-Serve Gas
  

• Legal betting in Ontario expands this weekend. Here’s what you need to know
  

• Judge holds Alex Jones in contempt of court
  

• Did lawyers for Barclays cause $600M error?
  

• CDC lifts cruise travel warning
  

• FBI raids home over threats made to judge, attorneys and potential witness in Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot trial
  

• Maple syrup thief must pay $9.1M fine, Supreme Court rules
  

• Victim of intimate partner assault by B.C. lawyer calls 3-month suspension a 'slap on the wrist'
  

• 'Unlawful attempt to stigmatize': Advocates sue Florida over new law
  

• Oscars producer: LAPD was ready to arrest Will Smith, but Chris Rock didn't want to press charges
  

• Not every Ontario hospital has rape evidence kits. A proposed law would change that
  

• Pope Francis apologizes for residential schools at Vatican: ‘I ask for God’s forgiveness’
  

• Pope apologizes to indigenous people of Canada
  

• Pope’s apology a powerful gesture, but unlikely to affect court cases in Canada, experts say
  

• Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap at Oscars
  

• Juror’s Error Did Not Affect Ghislaine Maxwell Verdict, Judge Rules
  

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal Tweet of the Day: April 1, 2022

#LegalTweetoftheDay: Pope apologizes to indigenous people of Canada #law #legal #lawtwitter via @CNN https://cnn.it/3DuczMi

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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