What is Copyright?

Copyright is a legal right granted by the Canadian Copyright Act which gives the copyright owner the exclusive right to do certain things with a copyright protected work, such as making copies of the work, or giving permission to others to make copies. The rights granted to a copyright holder by Section 3 of the Copyright Act are as follows:

Toronto Copyright Lawyer Discusses Author Rights and Moral Rights in Canada

Moral Rights (Sometimes called Author's Rights) are rights granted exclusively to authors of works under the Copyright Act ( R.S., 1985, c. C-42 ). Moral Rights are distinguished from the copyrights that belong to copyright owners (who may or may not be the author of the work). Section 14.1 of the Copyright Act defines moral rights as follows:

What is an Implied License in Canadian Copyright Law?

Copyright in Canada is protected by the Copyright Act ( R.S., 1985, c. C-42 ). Section 3 of the Copyright Act grants the owner of the copyright the sole right to reproduce copyrighted works. A copyright owner can give permission to reproduce the work. Such permission is, in legal jargon, called a "copyright licence".
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Reconsideration of your rejected CPP Disability Benefits Claim

Toronto CPP disability benefits lawyer discusses asking the Government of Canada for a Reconsideration of a rejected CPP Disability Benefits Application.
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Eligibility for CPP Disability Benefits

If your CPP Disability Benefits claim has been turned down then you may appeal the decision. The first step of the appeal process after your CPP Disability Benefits application has been refused is the Reconsideration Process. This must take place in writing to the Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) within 90 days of receiving your denial letter from HRSDC. A lawyer can help you with this. If you are not satisfied with the results of the Reconsideration Process then the next step is an appeal to the Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals. If you are not satisfied with the results of the Appeal to the Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals then you may appeal the decision to the Pension Appeals Board.
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Appeal to the OCRT of your rejected CPP Disability Benefits Claim

Upon receiving your HRSDC letter of denial for Reconsideration you have 90 days of receiving that letter to appeal to the Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunal (OCRT). The OCRT will arrange a time and date and notify you of a hearing date. They will forward your appeal record to you and assist you with any questions you may have.
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The Legal Implications of Blogging at Work

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.
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The Internet Lawyer’s Toolbox

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.
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The Availability of Punitive Damages Where an Insurance Company Has Acted in Bad Faith

Toronto Insurance dispute lawyer examines the availability of punitive damages where an insurance company has denied your claim in bad faith.
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Seizure of Intellectual Property to Enforce A Judgment

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.