Legal and Business Issues with Social Media
Social Media: Legal & Business Issues View more presentations from Jeff Johnson.
Are LED Lights on the Front of a Vehicle Legal in Ontario?
From Simon Says: Providing relevant information on policing and law In my previous article, which I wrote for OntarioTicket.com, I discussed the legislation regarding lighting on motor vehicles in Ontario at length. Arising from this…
Is Law School Worth It?
Following up on a New York Times article about the rapidly depreciating value of a law degree, Concurring Opinions has some advice on whether going to law school is a good career choice. The gist of…
Weird Legal News: Capricious Juries, Secret Recipes, and the Constitutional Right to Swear
Here’s a digest of some articles I collected this week that are either funny, interesting, or just plain weird. Blind Justice? Attractive Get Breaks with Juries – CBS News In completely unsurprising study results, Cornell…
Breaking into the Field of Criminal Law
While I really should be studying for the bar exam right now, I couldn’t pass up on the opportunity to share a great article appearing in the current issue of Canadian Lawyer 4Students Magazine. The…
Justice on Target
From my blog: Simon Says. In my last post I discussed the current state of the legal system, with respect to the time it takes for a case to be completed in court. With averages…
Presentation on Free Legal Resources
Here’s a presentation of some tools and resources available which might be useful for law students and small firms looking to keep costs down:
Articling Positions are Cool Too
It’s no secret that the economic crisis has affected the legal industry by reducing the number of entry-level positions in the field. And although Canada is still positioned better than the U.S., there are many…
Considering the Constitutionality of Bill 94
May 18 is the national day of action against Bill 94, the proposed legislation in Quebec, which if approved, would deny essential government services, public employment, educational opportunities, and health care to Muslim women who…
Privacy Issues in the Workplace
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Pavlov’s Law and the Criminal Justice System
From my experiences dealing with the different participants in the justice system (accused, victims, witnesses, court personnel, etc) and listening to the public’s opinion, I feel confident in saying that most people are frustrated with…
Legal Domestic Dispute Is Brewing…
I have to admit that I called this one. Â As my wife and I were watching CBC’s Dragon’s Den an interesting segment began. Â Before I go into the relevant legal issues in this case, some…