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This post discusses the analysis courts should undertake when imputing income for the purposes of calculating child support.

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Mobile in Practice: The Benefits of a Virtual Law Firm

The move to a virtual practice represents a number of potential cost savings and benefits for solo and small law firms. Discover what they are in the White Paper written by Jared Correia.

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Issues include failure to remain at the scene of an accident and Immediate Roadside Prohibitions.

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This post summarizes a recent Alberta Court of Appeal case which examines the correct approach to summary judgement under Rule 7.3 of the Alberta Rules of Court.

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Carrying On Business In The Jurisdiction

Van Breda v. Village Resorts Ltd. | 2012 CarswellOnt 4269 (S.C.C.) | LeBel J.

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Legal Wit — Lessons From Judge School

In new judge's school they tell you that there are a couple of rules you should follow.

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CED, an Overview of the Law — Gifts: Presumptions

With Valentine’s Day behind us, gifts are on our minds. But here at the Insight blog, we’re more fascinated by the concept of legal gifts. When is something presumed to be a gift? This post looks at presumptions within the context of gifts between husband and wife, parent and child and between strangers, as well as in the purchase of land in the name of another.

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This issue discusses threats of violence, dangerous offenders and treatment order.

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This post discusses a recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice case that examines notice periods for franchise contracts.

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This post summarises a recent Manitoba Queen's Bench case in which a lawyer unsuccessfully challenged the validity of the Law Society's continuing professional development requirements.

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Residential Driveway

O'Brien Paving Inc. v. Hill | 2012 CarswellOnt 8794 (Ont. L.R.B.) | Waddingham Vice Chair

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Legal Wit — Self-Driving Cars?

I have no doubt the Accused was operating the motor vehicle on the date and time in question.

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