Blog Round-Up July/August 2023

“Effective immediately and until further notice, due to staff resource shortages the Provincial Court Counter phone will be open during the reduced hours of 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The counter will continue to be open for in-person appearances until 2:00 p.m.”

See here for all Provincial Court Notices.

New eLex Issue

by George Roy | Aug 15, 2023 | Access to Justice, eLex

The newest issue of the Library’s monthly legal newsletter, eLex, is now out!

Click here to access it now.

In our latest update, we showcase an Access to Justice initiative happening in the library. Additionally, we provide you with the latest news and articles related to this important topic.

Other highlights include remarks from the new Chief Justice, the Auditor General’s report on the Provincial Court, and decisions from FCA and MBKB responding sensitively to self-represented parties.

For previous issues visit our eLex page.

Pinpointing Searches with Enhanced Faceting

by George Roy | Aug 1, 2023 | HeinOnline, Legal Research

Searching for something and not finding any answers is unfortunate, but finding too many answers can be just as frustrating.

Most of us are familiar with performing simple searches. If you need to know something, you can just open up your favorite search engine and ask it a question. If your search results come back with thousands or hundreds of thousands of results, chances are you’ll just look at the first few hits. If you’re desperate, you go to the second page. Part of the library’s work is finding ways to perform better, more efficient searches.

Luckily there are a couple of options to help narrow those results down and make them more relevant. One way is to include Boolean Operators to create a search string that limits the search in a very specific way. But what if your search string is too long and confusing, or you don’t how how to create one? Another option is to limit those results after the search. HeinOnline has made that even easier with new Enhanced Faceting.

Facets are a really helpful way to improve a search that gives too many results. Instead of starting with a complicated search, you can limit the search results afterwards to make the list smaller. This method is important because it helps you find what you need more accurately by customizing your search. It also saves time by avoiding the need to go through a lot of irrelevant or unnecessary results. After your search, you can select filters in various categories to focus on relevant aspects, or weed out unnecessary results.

The nice thing about the HeinOnline version is that it is done in real-time so you can see how the results will be filtered.

Try it yourself next time your searching in HeinOnline. If you ever need help finding something, or would like assistance in learning how to use this, or other databases, contact us at Library@Lawsociety.mb.ca.

Blog Round-Up May/June 2023

by George Roy | Jul 3, 2023 | Blogs, Current Awareness

A bi-monthly round-up of blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of May and June 2023

Brodsky Amy & Gould

The Future Of Criminal Law May 24, 2023
Understanding Criminal Records: Expungement & Record Sealing June 29, 2023

Clarke Immigration Law

PSAC Strike & Immigration April 19, 2023
Warning: Agent in India Causes Deportation Order May 26, 2023
Travel Warning: USA May 29, 2023
CBC: STCA Decision by SCC, Rally for Refugees June 26, 2023

Fillmore Riley

Don’t wait to file to protect your IP: Government fee to rise 25 per cent June 28, 2023

“Joshua Rogala’s Criminal Defence Blog”

Sexual Assault Trials in Canada: Legal Process, Evidence, and Challenges – May 2, 2023
Criminal Law and Social Media: How Your Online Activity Can Impact Your Legal Status – May 6, 2023
Sentencing for Sexual Assault in Canada – May 9, 2023
The Importance of the Right to Silence in Canadian Criminal Law – May 13, 2023
From the Vault: Famous Canadian Cold Cases and Unsolved Mysteries – May 16, 2023
Racial Profiling and Discrimination in Policing: A Canadian Perspective – May 20, 2023
The Role of Forensic Science in Canadian Criminal Investigations – May 23, 2023
Understanding Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Criminal Sentencing: A Canadian Perspective – May 27, 2023
Understanding Plea Bargains: Pros and Cons in the Canadian Criminal Justice System – May 30, 2023
Gender Bias Against Women in Canadian Criminal Law – June 3, 2023
Gender Bias Against Men in Canadian Criminal Law – June 6, 2023
Wrongful Convictions in Canada: Causes, Consequences, and Reforms – June 10, 2023
Legalizing Marijuana in Canada: Implications for Criminal Law – June 13, 2023
The Youth Criminal System in Canada: What Parents Need to Know – June 17, 2023
Criminal Defence Fashion: Dressing to Impress (and Influence) in the Courtroom – June 20, 2023
Immigration and Criminal Charges in Canada: How It Can Affe ct Your Status – June 24, 2023
Demystifying Legal Jargon: A Guide to Understanding Key Terms in Canadian Criminal Law – June 27, 2023

Matthew Gould Blog (Criminal Law)

What Happens When You Refuse A Breathalyzer Test In Manitoba? May 31, 2023
Driving Over .08 In Winnipeg June 5, 2023

MLT Aikins

That’s some serious dough: Price fixing leads to $50 million fine for bread company June 29, 2023
Appealing environmental protection orders: Lessons learned from a decade-long court battle June 29, 2023
Temporary policy aims to address labour shortages by upgrading foreign workers’ skills June 28, 2023
Feds announce bold new plans to bring tech workers to Canada June 28, 2023
Rectification in the tax context: Quebec Court of Appeal gives hope to a damaged equitable remedy June 28, 2023
Need to prove your status in the U.S.? You can no longer rely on passport stamps June 27, 2023
Release of International Sustainability Standards sets stage for Canadian mandatory reporting June 27, 2023

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Tips for a successful clean electricity project June 26, 2023
Saskatchewan releases emissions-reduction regulations June 23, 2023
Changes to federal employment standards take effect in July June 22, 2023
Saskatchewan introduces critical minerals strategy June 22, 2023
Court finds “thumbs-up” emoji can constitute an electronic signature June 21, 2023
Temporary policy may help employers looking to hire foreign talent June 20, 2023
Further significant increases to the CRA’s prescribed interest rates June 16, 2023
Competition Bureau publishes updated guidelines for no-poaching & wage-fixing agreements June 12, 2023
Thinking of surveilling your employees? Here are some tips June 11, 2023
Open banking: Looking ahead to accreditation June 7, 2023
De-risking clean tech investments with CFDs June 6, 2023
Saskatchewan employers face new obligations to address workplace violence June 6, 2023
Taxpayer successfully appeals gross negligence penalties June 6, 2023
Which franchise model is best for you? June 2, 2023
Court finds insufficient evidence to prove Facebook breached PIPEDA May 29, 2023
Privacy and cybersecurity risks with artificial intelligence May 29, 2023
Do you need an IP strategy? You may qualify for funding May 26, 2023
Proposed changes to The Saskatchewan Employment Act are now law May 24, 2023
Federally regulated employers will soon be required to provide menstrual products for employees May 24, 2023
Lease riders – maintaining control over leased franchise locations May 16, 2023
Federal court rebukes patent owner for “unfair” business practices May 16, 2023
An overview of private equity or venture capital fund timelines May 15, 2023
5 reasons you should hire a virtual privacy officer May 12, 2023
Employer awarded $425K for former employee’s theft May 12, 2023
Empowering Indigenous communities: latest coordination agreements under Bill C-92 May 12, 2023
CSE adopts significant amendments to policies May 11, 2023
Is a franchising model right for your business? With great power comes great responsibility May 9, 2023
Ruling suggests employers may be at greater risk of vicarious liability May 5, 2023
Immigration strategies for cross-border companies May 3, 2023
Do you need to review your cookies policy? May 3, 2023
Alberta Court of Appeal rules that costs should generally be borne by regulators in professional discipline proceedings May 3, 2023
Cybersecurity tips for designing a smart city May 2, 2023
U.S. to end vaccination requirement for Canadian travellers May 2, 2023
The Vatican’s historic repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery – Now it’s Canada’s turn April 28, 2023
Are you prepared for the upcoming wage-fixing and no-poaching law? April 25, 2023

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Taylor McCaffrey

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Together: a collaborative family law blog

Benefits of Collaborative Law on Mental Health May 5, 2023
WWSAFL: (Gay) Divorce & the Civil Marriage Act June 12, 2023

Winnipeg Divorce, Child Custody & Family Lawyer

How a Mother Can Lose a Custody Battle May 11, 2023
Child Support and Unemployment in Canada May 11, 2023

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