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, …
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WEBOhio Supreme Court reprimands judge for Facebook posts relating to guardianship case. Canadian legal news, SCC rulings, the biggest deals, and everything else a Canadian lawyer needs to know. Support from legal professionals across Canada.
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 ...
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 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.
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Rule of Law is a cornerstone of democracy: Marie Henein
WEBApr 8, 2022 · And that is the road to autocracy, Henein says. She points to evidence in places such as Russia, Afghanistan, and Syria, where the “rule of law” has been very much compromised – "you convince people that you’re illegitimate, and all these other institutions are illegitimate." Henein also discusses the animosity towards so-called ...
All About WCB Injury Payouts in Canada | Canadian Lawyer
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Premiums paid by the employers are collectively used for the payment of WCB injury payouts and other employee benefits. The goal of WCB injury payouts in Canada and other benefits is to help the employee return to work safely. It may be medical, or any other kind of support, as approved by the laws on workers’ compensation.
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.
Groia v. LSUC: The civility war | Canadian Lawyer
WEBSep 1, 2017 · LSUC: The civility war. With the Law Society of Upper Canada's prosecution of Joseph Groia headed to the Supreme Court of Canada, the legal profession’s obsession with civility will soon come to a head. The fraud trial of John Bernard Felderhof began in a downtown Toronto courtroom in the fall of 2000. Because Felderhof had been vice ...
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