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WEBNS Court of Appeal dismisses motion to recuse judge in child support appeal. 24 Sep 2024. The court emphasized that judicial impartiality is strongly presumed. Show more. Curious about the legal industry? Click here to gain access to legal news updates, and daily articles, curated by Canadian Law professionals.
A roadmap to studying law in Canada | Canadian Lawyer
WEBNov 21, 2023 · Studying law in Canada will depend on the law school you will be enrolled in and the province where it’s located. Tuition for one year may range from C$12,000 to C$20,000, but it may even go as high as C$30,000. Some law schools may charge higher fees for those who are not from the same province where the law school is located.
What is the difference between common law and statute law?
WEBMay 12, 2022 · Common law is law based on precedent: previous decisions made by other judges in similar cases. Statute refers to laws written by legislative bodies such as Parliament. In Quebec, the civil law system is primarily based on statute. The Civil Code of Quebec “governs persons, relations between persons, and property” and is the …
What you need to know about medical malpractice law
WEBMar 3, 2022 · The Canadian Medical Protective Association represents doctors in Canada. According to an article written by Jonathan Farine and Emma Pedota, lawyers at McLeish Orlando LLP, the CMPA has a $5-billion war chest, which it uses to defend physicians from legal claims. The CMPA is a cooperative, not an insurer, and doctors are members.
Basics of Canadian Tort Law for Personal Injury Cases
WEBMar 5, 2024 · There are many different types of torts under the common law in Canada: negligence. intentional torts. strict liability. economic torts. These different types can be the basis of personal injuries claims by the offended party under the tort law in Canada, depending on the facts and circumstances of each case. 1.
Can you sue your employer for emotional distress in Canada?
WEBFeb 17, 2022 · The employee can then be entitled to claim damages for wrongful dismissal and aggravated/moral damages for the manner of dismissal, says Heenan. Employees can also sue for intentional infliction of mental distress. “It’s a pretty high standard to meet,” says Heenan. The employee would have to prove that the offending employer or colleague ...
Disclosure obligations are not just evidentiary | Canadian Lawyer
WEBAug 12, 2019 · A recent Superior Court decision has confirmed that our disclosure obligations are not just evidentiary. In Blake v. Blake, 2019 ONSC 4062 Justice Peter Daley held that lawyers are obligated to make the court aware of all legally relevant authorities, even if it undermines their client’s case. This rule holds true regardless of whether ...
Canadian law schools 2021/22: Resources if you're considering …
WEBSep 2, 2021 · For more up to date information see Canadian law schools 2022/23: Resources if you're considering whether, and where, to become a lawyer.. To assist aspiring lawyers in choosing the right school, Canadian Lawyer has listed all 24 law schools in Canada and has provided their tuition information, notable faculty members, joint …
Intrusion upon seclusion: what's justifiable? | Canadian Lawyer
WEBApr 2, 2012 · The Court of Appeal described the tort of “intrusion upon seclusion” as: “One who intentionally intrudes, physically or otherwise, upon the seclusion of another or his private affairs or concerns, is subject to liability to the other for invasion of his privacy, if the invasion would be highly offensive to a reasonable person.”.
What the law says about powers of attorney and wills
WEBJan 24, 2024 · Canadian laws establish certain boundaries between powers of attorney and wills. An appointed person in a power of attorney cannot make or change the will of the person who appointed them. This is strictly prohibited. A will, or changes in a will, made by an appointed person is void and has no legal effect.