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Now Hiring – Legal Assistant

Gil Zvulony — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:07:32 +0000

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Our law firm is currently seeking to hire a full-time assistant and receptionist to assist our lawyers in our Toronto office.

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ISPs and Notices of Copyright Infringement

Shaya Silber — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:19:29 +0000

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by Shaya Silber, Toronto Internet and Copyright Lawyer The role of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in facilitating copyright infringement has been a controversial topic since the beginnings of the world wide web. The Canadian government is expected to amend the Copyright Act to address this issue. C-32 (the proposed amendments to the Copyright Act) contains provisions that are [...]

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In the News: Nude Photos on Revenge Sites

Gil Zvulony — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:59:49 +0000

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Toronto Internet Lawyer, Gil Zvulony was quoted extensively in the media regarding the case of hockey player Mike Zigomanis and the posting of nude photos claiming to be him on a US website by an anonymous poster. Some of the articles can be found here: Slam Sports NBC Sports Toronto Sun Global News A television interview on [...]

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In the News: Tweeting RIDE and Speed Trap Locations

Gil Zvulony — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:43:09 +0000

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Toronto Internet Lawyer, Gil Zvulony recently appeared in several media sources to discuss the sharing of RIDE locations on Facebook or Twitter. RIDE involves police spot checks where vehicles are stopped and drivers are checked for impairment. Gil discussed how the law, as it currently stands, does not prohibit such activity. Gil Zvulony was a guest on the Mike [...]

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Spam Law: Upcoming Changes in Canada

Shaya Silber — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:57:04 +0000

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by Toronto Internet Lawyer, Shaya Silber Dec, 20, 2011. Changes to Canadian spam law are expected in the near future. The changes are expected to come into force in early 2012. The new law, otherwise known as Bill C-28, is aimed at preventing the sending of unsolicited messages. Bill C-28 is a significant revamp of [...]

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Defamation in Online Forums

Shaya Silber — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:21:44 +0000

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Because the statement was made in an online forum, it was not considered derogatory since there was the opportunity, and even expectation to challenge or provide context to the statement.

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Doing Business Online: Perceived Risks and Myths

Shaya Silber — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:00:53 +0000

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People’s biggest hesitation with buying something online is a perceived lack of legality in the transaction. What most people don’t realize, is that there is legislation that address these concerns and makes online contracts legal enforceable.

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In the News: Our Internet Lawyer Quoted in the Toronto Star

Gil Zvulony — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:19:32 +0000

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Toronto Internet lawyer, Shaya Silber’s opinion was recently featured in a Toronto Star article about a new Facebook feature. The article “Facebook launches ‘chat’ service to prevent suicides” appeared in the Toronto Star on December 14, 2011.

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In the News: Lying on Facebook

Gil Zvulony — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:19:04 +0000

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Toronto Internet Lawyer, Gil Zvulony was a guest on the Mike Bullard Show on November 16, 2011. They discussed the law as it relates to lying on Facebook and other websites...

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Legal Requirements for Raffles and Contests in Canada

Shaya Silber — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:03:31 +0000

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by Shaya Silber, Toronto Internet Lawyer Businesses are always trying to find new ways to promote themselves and generate more revenue. One such way is running promotions such as raffles. However, before conducting a raffle, there are certain legal implications that should be taken into consideration. Criminal Code The Criminal Code of Canada contains provisions [...]

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