What Lawyers Say in Papers…
…And what they actually mean. Â Courtesy of Prof. Emir Crowne of University of Windsor.
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Legal Zoom Backs Law Student
After law student Sandra Fluke was called a “slut” by Rush Limbaugh for her testimony on birth control, several sponsors of his show have withdrawn sponsorship. The company stated in a Facebook post, We’ve listened…
Ontario Human Rights Review
The Ontario Human Rights Review is currently underway. You can attend one of the consultation meetings below, or send written submissions by March 1 to chair@ontariohumanrightsreview.org. Windsor – February 13, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00…
Occupy Ties to former Bay Street Lawyer
The Occupy movement comes from all aspects of Canadian society, including those with close family ties to the wealthy elite. Â Jennifer Yang of the Toronto Star provides this backgrounder on Antonin Yvon Mongeau, He chose…
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Lacked Legal Authority to Cancel Transit City
Cavalluzzo Hayes Shilton McIntyre & Cornish released a legal opinion today concluding that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford did not have legal authority to cancel Transit City. Â The opinion concludes that the mayor does not have…
Advocates Don’t Dance Alone
Here’s a great ad from the Advocates Society:
These Days the Slaves Fight Back
The Seven Sister law firm Davies LLP ran the above ad in several issues of Obiter Dicta, Osgoode Hall’s law student magazine, the last one running on January 9, 2012.  The law firm is known for…
What, What, In the Butt?
Yes, this video is actually being litigated on copyright infringement grounds. Summary from Electronic Frontier Foundation, South Park aired the “What What” parody in a 2008 episode critiquing the popularity of absurd online videos. Two…
Helena Guergis Sues Harper, CPC, and Cassels
When former Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) Member of Parliament, Helena Guergis, filed a claim yesterday against Prime Minister Harper and the CPC at the Ontario Superior Court, the story made headlines. What didn’t attract…
LSUC Consultation on Articling
We have all complained at some point about the articling process. Well here’s your opportunity to do something about it if you’re in Ontario. The Articling Task Force, created by the Law Society of Upper…
Legal Submissions in 140
I’ve been invited to participate in the first moot to be held entirely on Twitter. Â The Twitter Moot will cover environmental law and First Nations rights, and is already attracting international attention. Â I’ve written a…
How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb?
Q: How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb? A: Whereas the party of the first part, also known as “Lawyer”, and the party of the second part, also known as “Light…