Legal News Post of the Day: October 10, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Brazil's Supreme Court allows X to resume service via #law #legal #LegalNews via @CBCNews https://t.co/Nq72PSZBEk

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Ontario Wills and Estates #LawFact of the Day: How Does Marriage Affect Your Existing Will?

When a person is married in Ontario, the marriage automatically revokes a prior Last Will made by that person.

The sole exception to this rule is a Last Will that is specifically made in anticipation of an upcoming marriage to a specific person.

If you are marrying, seek legal advice as to any changes that are required to update your existing will and to ensure your will is valid.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: October 9, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Scouts Canada 'shabbily' sidelined veteran volunteer, judge finds #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/dW4XulEJW0

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Family #LawFact of the Day: Separating from your Spouse in Ontario

Ontario Family Law recognizes separation of spouses who intend to live separate and apart even if they don't immediately live in separate residences.

Many couples live separate and apart “under one roof,” following marital 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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Legal News Post of the Day: October 8, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Supreme Court Turns Down Biden’s Appeal in Texas Abortion Case #law #legal #legalnews via @nytimes https://t.co/e7OFSa6wJM

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Employment #LawFact of the Day: Did you sign a non-competition agreement?

If your employment agreement prohibits you from competing with your employer or soliciting its customers after you leave, those restrictions may not be enforceable.

Non-competition agreements are generally unenforceable against Ontario employees.

Many non-solicitation agreements may also be unenforceable.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: October 7, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: B.C. man sues RBC after earning then losing $415M on Tesla stocks via @CBCNews https://t.co/szRCcr4RZd

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Top 10 #LegalNewsPosts for the Week of October 7, 2024

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Legal Headlines for the week of October 7, 2024

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of October 7, 2024 from Wise Law on Twitter:

• Eric Adams’s Lawyers Ask Judge to Dismiss Bribery Charge
  

• Halton police bust 51 unplated motorcycles in project which also targeted dangerous driving
  

• Georgia ruling overturns state abortion ban
  

• California Bans Legacy Preferences at Private Universities
  

• McGill threatens to cancel law school semester if faculty union strike continues
  

• Workplace or Watchtower? Examining the Rise of Employee Surveillance
  

• Inside N.S. businessman John Risley's huge tax fight with the CRA
  

• Ontario man shocked when engine not covered under warranty due to 'over revving'
  

• Doug Ford pledges to hike speed limits on all 400-series highways ‘where it is safe to do so’
  

• Death row inmate held in Pennsylvania solitary confinement for 26 years can sue, federal appeals court rules
  

• Border agency acted in 'bad faith' when it fired employee over $26 million loss: labour board
  

• Top EU court rules gender, nationality enough for Afghan women to be granted asylum | Reuters
  

• Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard found not guilty of sexual assault
  

• B.C. man sues RBC after earning then losing $415M on Tesla stocks
  

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from April 17, 2015

This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from April 17, 2015 via Wise Law Blog: Getting Your Legal Writing Right http://wiselaw.blogspot.com/2015/04/getting-your-legal-writing-right.html

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: October 3, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Doug Ford pledges to hike speed limits on all 400-series highways ‘where it is safe to do so’ #law #legal #legalnews via @CTVNews https://t.co/bEs8gBZWbs

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Ontario Wills and Estates #LawFact of the Day: Public Policy and your Last Will

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

For instance, a will cannot discriminate against a family member because of their…

Religion

marital status, or

sexual orientation

It cannot encourage people to do illegal acts.

A court can refuse to uphold any provision in a last will that is contrary to public policy.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: October 2, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Ontario man shocked when engine not covered under warranty due to 'over revving' #law #legal #legalnews via @CTVNews https://t.co/PiVGTsGYFH

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Family #LawFact of the Day: Uncontested Divorce in Ontario

Separating spouses can file an Application for Divorce with the Court at any time following your separation.

Where matrimonial issues remain unresolve, a divorce judgement can still be issued after 1 year of separation. Any remaining issues can then be continued before the court in a "corollary relief proceeding.”

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: October 1, 2024

McGill threatens to cancel law school semester if faculty union strike continues #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/UbxxxuGDQD

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Employment #LawFact of the Day: Termination Without Cause

Can an employer lawfully terminate an exceptional employee who has had consistently good performance reviews?

Under Ontario law, an employer may terminate any employee without cause, so long as…

The employer provides reasonable notice, or pay instead of such notice, to the employee.

If you receive a termination letter, you may be entitled to additional compensation. 

Don't sign any documents until you have received legal advice.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: September 30, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Trump Allies Bombard the Courts, Setting Stage for Post-Election Fight #law #legal #legalnews via @nytimes https://t.co/u8McrvXUdS

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Top 10 #LegalNewsPosts for the Week of September 30, 2024

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Wise Law's Legal Headlines for the week of September 30, 2024

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of September 30, 2024 from Wise Law on Twitter:

• Thornhill lawyer wanted for allegedly stealing home sale proceeds
  

• Parents of Ontario teen sue alleged poison salesman Kenneth Law
  

• 'It's disgusting': Ford calls for investigation into Toronto school field trip that ended at 'Palestinian rally'
  

• Ontario law, intended to free up hospital beds by forcing patients into care homes, faces court test
  

• Number of CRA employees fired for inappropriately claiming CERB approaches 300
  

• Cineplex fined $38.9M over $1.50 online booking fee
  

• Hamilton police searching for additional suspects in Grindr ambush robberies
  

• Man gets prison time for attorney-fraud scheme that targeted some BigLaw firms
  

• Disrupted sleep and anxiety plague more than half of surveyed lawyers
  

• Law firm can sue over alleged fake online reviews that toppled its top rating, appeals court says
  

• 'Those responsible should be held accountable': Ontario education minister investigating TDSB field trip to rally
  

• Judge rejects Crown's attempt to have CSIS, RCMP testify behind closed doors in lawsuit
  

• NYC Mayor Eric Adams Is Indicted After Federal Corruption Investigation
  

• Disability rights groups launching Charter challenge against MAID law
  

• Angry claims of 'double standards' in international law roil the UN
  

• After first non-confidence motion failed, Poilievre is back with another one
  

• Newsmax and Smartmatic Settle Defamation Case Over 2020 Election
  

• Trump’s Huge Civil Fraud Penalty Draws Skepticism From Appeals Court
  

• Case of Toronto coach sanctioned for misconduct highlights Hockey Canada secrecy over discipline

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: September 27, 2024

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: After first non-confidence motion failed, Poilievre is back with another one #law #legal #LegalNews via @CBCNews https://t.co/gnmLdjjH7e

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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