PANAL (DROIT) : Dans le cadre de lâaffaire du meurtre de Guylaine Potvin, le tribunal dA(c)clare recevable le tA(c)moignage dâune biologiste judiciaire A titre de tA(c)moin expert concernant lâutilisation du nouvel outil dâenquAate dA(c)signA(c) comme le A<
IntitulA(c) :A R. c. Grenon, 2024 QCCS 551
Juridiction . . . [more]
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Written by Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD, Content Editor, First Reference Inc.
In January 2024, a British Columbia labour arbitrator had no hesitation concluding that an employee, who was the grievor accusing a female colleague of sexual harassment in this case, was actually the one who was sexually harassing the female colleague. Simply put, the arbitrator found that the grievorâs evidence was not credible, the female colleagueâs account was credible and consistent with the evidence, and the female colleague did not do what the employee accused her of. As a result, the labour arbitrator agreed with the employer that . . . [more]
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Afsana Gibson-Chowdhury is the founder of Gibson Chowdhury, Clear Collaborative Mediation and a renowned advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion among legal, dispute resolution and . . . [more]
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Last week, I was asked to provide a peer-review of an article submission to a law journal.
After reviewing it thoroughly, I began to suspect that at least some of the content may have been AI-generated.
What Gives?
First off, there were at least two citations that led to dead ends. By now we all know this is a dead give away.
Second, there was little to no language linking paragraphs together. So there might have been two or three paragraphs written on a distinctive topic, but no language to alert the reader that a new topic was about to . . . [more]
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This week the randomly selected blogs are 1.A PierreRoy & AssociA(c)s 2. IFLS at Osgoode 3. Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada 4. Barry Sookmant 5. Meurrens on Immigration
PierreRoy & AssociA(c)s
ResponsabilitA(c)s daadministrateurs daentreprise : ce que vous devez savoir
Si vous Aates laadministrateur daune entreprise aux prises avec des difficultA(c)s financiA"res, vous . . . [more]
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PANAL (DROIT) : Dans une affaire de violence conjugale et postconjugale, la juge de premiA"re instance a commis 2A erreurs de principe en omettant dâA(c)valuer correctement le risque que lâimposition dâune peine avec sursis A lâaccusA(c) poserait pour la collectivitA(c); une peine dâemprisonnement de 6A mois est substituA(c)e aux 10A . . . [more]
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On April 4, 2024, the Alberta Court of Appeal released its decision in Altius Royalty Corporation v Alberta, 2024 ABCA 105 (CanLII).
The appellants own a royalty interest in a coal mine. In 2014 they acquired royalty interests in the Genesee coal mine. This coal fuels the Genesee power plant in Alberta.
By 2012 federal performance standards, the end of life of the three coal-fired plants was determined to be 2039, 2044 and 2055 (para 3).
They claim their interest was constructively expropriated (paras 2 and 5) when the government of Canada amended the regulations to require the . . . [more]
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It started as soon as I began my law career as an articling student. A lawyer gave me a task on Friday due Monday, meaning I would lose my weekend. I felt a little bit of pride a who, little old me, tasked with something so important? But I soon learned what is urgent is rarely important, and important rarely urgent. Having âuncovered every rockâ and discovered nothing further, I watched my research memo fall into the abyss of make-work legal projects, more for show and profit, productivity measured more in money than in legal progress. I think I gained . . . [more]
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Written by Daniel Standing, LL.B., Content Editor, First Reference Inc.
The interim decision of Caroline Sand, Member of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario in 2024 HRTO 233 (CanLII) shows what can happen when a party is invited to participate but decides not to. As it turns out, the technique of putting oneâs head in the sand works for ostriches but not for employers who seek to avoid liability for human rights complaints.
Background
The matter arose out of a sex-based human rights complaint by an employee against her former employer, a social club. The employer had numerous opportunities to . . . [more]
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Suing for Silence : Sexual Violence and Defamation Law
Author: Mandi Gray
Publication Date: March 1, 2024
ISBN: 9780774869171
Page count: 180 pages; 6 x 9
Excerpt: Introduction
In summer 2017, I received a Facebook message from Lynn, a Canadian tattoo artist in her late twenties. Women from all . . . [more]
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For this past month, the three most-consulted English-language decisions were:
[81] Assessments of credibility and reliability can be the most important judicial determinations in a criminal trial. They are certainly among the most difficult. This is especially so in sexual assault cases, which often involve acts that . . . [more]
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In July 2023, IRCC Minister Marc Miller was put in charge of our immigration system and he has been focused on fixing problems while addressing the growing anti-immigration sentiment within Canada. On one side, he inherited many years of Liberal promises to welcome and support international students and to meet lofty goals. To that end, he remains committed to the goal of 485k new permanent residents in 2024, 500k in 2025 and 500k in 2026. On the other side, Minister Miller has overseen a series of decisions to cut programs, increase restrictions and add roadblocks to previous pathways. Applicants most . . . [more]
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On March 27, 2024, Windsor Law Professor Pascale Chapdelaine released her latest article on the very interesting topic of algorithmic personalized pricing.
Pascale Chapdelaine, âAlgorithmic Personalized Pricing: A Personal Data Protection and Consumer Law Perspectiveâ (2024) 102 Can Bar Rev (forthcoming, online via SSRN).
Hereâs more information about the article:
âPrice is often the single most important term in consumer transactions. As the personalization of e-commerce continues to intensify, the law and policy implications of algorithmic personalized pricing i.e., to set prices based on consumersa personal data with the objective of getting as closely as possible to their maximum willingness . . . [more]
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This week the randomly selected blogs are 1.A Official Clio Blog 2.A Canadian Cybersecurity Law 3. David Whelan 4. Know How 5. BC Injury Law Blog
Official Clio Blog
TikTok Ban: A 2024 Update (and What You Should Know)
If youare one of the one billion monthly active TikTok users worldwideaor a devout aLawToka followerayouave . . . [more]
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Appeals
Aboriginal Law/Constitutional Law: Division of Powers
Reference re An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and MA(c)tis children, youth and families, 2022 QCCA 185; 2024 SCC 5 (40061)
In an order in council made on December 18, 2019, . . . [more]
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FISCALITA : La portion des incitatifs quâun contribuable a reASSus dâun courtier afin de souscrire une police dâassurance-vie universelle et qui se rapportent purement A la couverture dâassurance-vie ne sont pas visA(c)s par lâarticle 87A w)A de laA Loi sur les impA'ts; toutefois, la partie des incitatifs reASSus au . . . [more]
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Lawyersa contribution to the access failure in Canada falls into two broad categories:
Regulatory: Lawyers elected by other lawyers constitute the great majority of law society Benchers who have consistently blocked expanding the supply of legal services providers beyond the legal profession.
Commercial: Lawyers in private practice charge fees that are beyond most peopleas financial capabilities, both in terms of amount and . . . [more]
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Art Law: Cases and Controversies. By Paul Bain. Toronto: LexisNexis Canada, 2022. xxii, 362 p. Includes illustrations, table of cases, and index. ISBN 9780433509653 (softcover) $170.00.
Reviewed by Susan Barker
Librarian Emeritus,
University of Toronto
As author Paul Bain writes in his introduction to Art Law: Cases and Controversies, . . . [more]
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In the article âAIâs Next Frontierâ, author Bernard Marr discusses the future of Brain-Computer Interfaces. Over the years, surgical methods have evolved to the point where people can now experiment with implanting sensors into the human brain and collect data.
Marr writes âToday, one of the best-known pioneers is Neuralink, founded by Elon Muskâ¦It aims to enable people suffering from paralysis to use machines and prosthetic limbs to recover their mobilityâ¦[Another company, named NextMind] has developed a device that translates signals from the visual cortex into digital commands. As well as creating tools that allow computers to . . . [more]
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Versatility Matters:
Much like a cyclist aiming for victory in a grand tour, lawyers should strive to be versatile in their practice. Legal professionals will encounter a diverse range of cases . . . [more]
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The AA case and other good character hearings stemming from sexual misconduct involving minors have generated considerable discussion both inside and outside the legal profession about how law societies should assess . . . [more]
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If you canat find the user manual you need there, you can also search for user manuals at http://www.manualsonline.com/search.html and https://www.manualslib.com/.A
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Ontarioas high-volume tribunals a especially the Landlord & Tenant Board, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, and the Automobile Accident Benefits Service a have been afflicted by dire access to justice problems in recent years. The root cause . . . [more]
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Some Billy Joel fans aren't loving CBS after its broadcast abruptly cut away from his100th show at Madison Square Garden. Here's how to see the full concert.
Check out the best images from L.A. Times staff photographers on the ground at the first weekend of the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
A sex-trafficking case that put singer R. Kelly behind bars is being built in much the same way against Sean "Diddy" Combs, Kelly's prosecutor says.
From Paris Hilton playing cornhole at Vampire Weekend's set to No Doubt's reunion, these are the best things our team saw at Coachella 2024.
The 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival closed out Day 3 in Indio, Calif., with Doja Cat, Taking Back Sunday, J Balvin and Bebe Rexha.
Following Blackpink's headline performance in Indio, Le Sserafim, Ateez and the Rose lead the next wave of Korean acts, a thriving new lane for the festival.
Gwen Stefani and No Doubt reunited at Coachella on Saturday night for the first time since 2015. Olivia Rodrigo joined the band onstage.
These are some of the festival outfits we saw on the field at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
The 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is underway in Indio. Saturday's highlights include a headlining set by Tyler, the Creator, a No Doubt reunion.
Amid a contentious divorce with Jeannie Mai, Jeezy declared in a motion that their 2-year-old daughter 'would have more stability' if he had 'primary physical custody.'
Wynonna Judd's daughter, Grace Kelley, has been charged with prostitution after being arrested half-naked last week near a highway in Alabama. She remains jailed.
A judge removes Drake, who performed with Travis Scott at the 2021 Astroworld concert, from a suit filed by families of the 10 fans who died in a crowd crush.
Klaus Makela, appointed music director of the Chicago Symphony at the age of 28, has been likened to Gustavo Dudamel. Why orchestras' chasing of youth could have downsides.
Swifites on TikTok can rejoice a for now. It seems Taylor Swift's music returned to the platform ahead of her new 'Tortured Poets' album.
The 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival began Friday in Indio with sets from Lana Del Rey, Peso Pluma, Justice, Chappell Roan, L'Imperatrice.
Hatsune Miku has already sold out venues for her concerts and she'll go to her biggest stage yet at Coachella. She looks like a teenage girl but she's not human. She's part of a growing number of digital characters, including Miquela and angelbaby, that are creating music for fans.
Months after Jimmy Buffett's death, stars including Paul McCartney, the Eagles, Jon Bon Jovi and Jackson Browne gathered to pay tribute at the Hollywood Bowl.
2024's Coachella lineup features more Latinos than ever. De Los checks in with a few performers to see how they get ready for the big weekend ahead.
Mister Cee, a hip-hop legend and radio host, has died at 57, his former employer Hot 97 confirmed Wednesday.
Tickets are still available for Coachella's second weekend ahead of its start on Friday. Here's why the once-coveted ticket isn't quite so hot anymore.
Many women have come close to achieving major success, but Doja Cat is the only female from L.A. to have achieved remotely comparable levels of superstardom to Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar.
Aerosmith will resume its farewell Peace Out tour months after frontman Steven Tyler dealt with a 'serious' vocal-cord injury. See the new Los Angeles date.
Is Lil Dicky a secret Swiftie? The comic rapper tells Jason Kelce that anyone dissing his brother's superstar relationship with Taylor Swift is a 'bitter loser.'
Taylor Swift isn't on the Coachella lineup, but our experts have some ideas as to where the biggest pop star in the world may show up in Indio.
After UMG pulled its catalog from the app and as political pressure - or even a domestic ban - threatens its viability, artists and their creative and business teams are pondering a world without it.
With more than 100 artists on Coachella's lineup, here's who to catch at the festival this year, from Sacramento metal band Deftones to Argentine DJ-producer Bizarrap.
The long-running indie-rock band will perform on the festival's Outdoor Theatre stage on Saturday evening.
Galaxy forward Joseph Paintsil was called a slur on social media after a 2-1 loss to LAFC in the El TrA!fico rivalry. Both clubs and the MLS condemned the incident.
LAFC has historically struggled in its El TrA!fico rivalry with the Galaxy, but its win on Saturday could signal a change in fortunes for both clubs.
An L.A.-based nonprofit with support from Angel City FC is using soccer to help children stranded on the U.S.-Mexico border cope with waiting for asylum.
McCarthy was MVP in LAFC's only MLS Cup win in 2022, then helped lead the team back to the championship game last year. But that doesn't guarantee him a warm welcome.
American players are becoming more common in Italy's Serie A, and the country's top soccer league is helping the USMNT prepare for World Cup qualifying.
Coming off one of their most disappointing seasons in franchise history, the Galaxy have stormed to the top of MLS through the first six weeks of the season.
The Mexican national team program is arguably at its lowest point in decades as its development pipeline lacks players with international experience.
The U.S. men's and women's soccer teams learned their opening matchups for the Paris Olympics Wednesday, with the women facing a tougher field.
At a critical time for a league looking to capitalize on Lionel Messi and other stars, MLS is gambling away its reputation in the referee labor dispute.
Angel City fails to capitalize on 12 corner kicks and misses a prime scoring chance in the 90th minute in a season-opening 1-0 loss to Bay FC.
Angel City FC is seeking a new majority owner, and more funding, amid reported tension among some of the team's board members.
As Becki Tweed takes over for her first full season as Angel City's head coach, the team believes its diverse roster will help make it stronger.
The Mexican national team will face New Zealand at the Rose Bowl on Sept. 7.
Galaxy assistant coach Nick Theslof will not be charged after he was jailed on suspicion of public intoxication Saturday morning.
The rest of the world has caught the U.S., so now it's about grinding out wins, being smarter, tougher and wanting it more. All that was on display in the Gold Cup.
Lindsey Horan scores in first-half stoppage time as the U.S. women's soccer team defeats Brazil 1-0 to claim the CONCACAF W Gold Cup championship.
Whatever game the teams thought they were playing, it wasn't soccer: Together they combined for just 15 shots. The beautiful game drowned in the quagmire.
The USWNT defeated Canada in penalty kicks during a W Gold Cup semifinal Wednesday in San Diego, winning despite horrendous field conditions.
One game won't fix all the issues for the USWNT. But Sunday's performance at least suggested that reports of the team's death may have been greatly exaggerated.
Lindsey Horan, Jenna Nighswonger and Jaedyn Shaw score to propel the U.S. women's soccer team to a 3-0 victory over Colombia in the Gold Cup quarterfinals.
MLS has rescinded the second yellow card given to Galaxy midfielder Mark Delgado in Sunday's 1-1 tie with Inter Miami, making him eligible to play this weekend.
The seeds for Monday's win,A Mexico's first over the U.S.A since 2010,A were planted in 2022 whenA itsA soccer federationA fired women's coach Monica Vergara.
MLS needs to help broker a labor deal with referees, stop fighting U.S. Open Cup participation and alter roster rules to benefit from Lionel Messi.
Lizbeth Ovalle and Mayra Pelayo score to lift Mexico to a stunning 2-0 upset over the U.S. women's national soccer team in CONCACAF W Gold Cup play.
Age is quickly catching up with Lionel Messi and other key stars on Inter Miami's roster. The team struggled to keep up with the young Galaxy Sunday.
In front of 27,642 fans, many wearing Lionel Messi jerseys, the Galaxy settle for a tie in their season opener when Messi scores late for Inter Miami.
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