The web log, or “blog,” an online diary where a person publishes his or her thoughts and opinions, is one of the most popular forms of expression on the internet. It has been estimated that one in seven people has a blog nowadays, and while many of those people are college students or bored celebrities, some bloggers have jobs. And for some of them, it is starting to seem like blogging might put them in danger of losing those jobs.
Below are links to various internet resources that I use on a regular basis. I find them indispensable to my internet law practice and thought I would share my favourites with the public. Of course, the links are provided for convenience only and I or the law firm do not guarantee the accuracy, timeliness or fitness for a particular purpose of the links and the information contained on any third party websites. If you have any suggestions for this page then feel free to contact me.
Toronto Insurance dispute lawyer examines the availability of punitive damages where an insurance company has denied your claim in bad faith.
This discussion will not focus on royalties received from intellectual property, presumably these can be seized by garnishment. The discussion will focus on the seizure of the intellectual property itself.
Bars, restaurants, hotels, clubs and taverns require a liquor licence to sell and serve alcohol in Ontario. Liquor licences may be obtained by making an application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario regulates the sale, service and consumption of alcohol in Ontario.
Toronto Personal Injury Lawyer looks at Ontario law and how it deals with brain injuries and some of the issues that are unique to brain injuries.
Toronto Employment Lawyers examines the distinction between non-solicitation, non-competition, and non-disclosure agreements and their legality according to Ontario and Canadian Law.
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Lyons v. Multari [1] has reconfirmed the notion that an employer has an uphill battle in enforcing a non-competition clause in an employment agreement. MacPherson J.A., writing for the Court, reiterated that generally a non-solicitation clause will provide adequate protection for an employer, and only in exceptional cases will the nature of the employment justify a non-competition clause. The Court sought to strike a balance between the freedom of contract and the public policy importance of discouraging contracts that restrict competition. In doing so, the Court once again warned employers that when drafting restrictive covenants, they should take only what they need.
Toronto Personal injury lawyer discusses car accident benefits and changes to car accident benefit law in Ontario, Canada.
What effect does a misrepresentation, made by an employee during the recruitment process, have on the employment contract? Can an employer terminate an employee for lying during an interview or on a resume?
Generally speaking a misrepresentation made by an employee during the recruitment process may allow the employer to terminate the lying employee and may be used as a defence in a wrongful dismissal case. In some cases the misrepresentation may allow the employer to sue the employee for damages resulting from the misrepresentation.