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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Wise Law's Top 10 #LegalNewsPosts for the Week of November 18, 2024



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Wise Law's Legal Headlines for the week of November 18, 2024

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of  November 18, 2024 from Wise Law on Twitter:
- 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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