Blog Round-Up March/April 2023

by George Roy | May 1, 2023 | Blogs

Collected blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of March and April of 2023

Brodsky Amy & Gould

• The Impact Of A Criminal Record March 23, 2023

Clarke Immigration Law

• ChatGPT: Canada is #2 March 23, 2023
• STCA Amendments March 27, 2023
• Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) March 30, 2023
• Refugee Rights Day April 4, 2023
• PSAC Strike & Immigration April 19, 2023

Fillmore Riley

• 2023 Manitoba Budget Highlights March 10, 2023
• Navigating the risk of legal fallout when terminating an employee March 24, 2023
• Deadwood: Special circumstances to excuse lack of trademark use April 03, 2023
• Copyright and generative AI: Creative infringement or timeless innovation? April 20, 2023

Joshua Rogala’s Criminal Defence Blog

• Sexual Assault Cases Involving Vulnerable Persons in Canada – April 12, 2023
• Famous Historical Trials: The Most Notorious Court Cases That Captivated the World – April 15, 2023
• Understanding Fitness to Stand Trial in Canada – April 18, 2023
• The Importance of Gladue and Ipeelee – April 22, 2023
• Legal Urban Legends: Debunking Myths About the Law and Legal System – April 25, 2023

MLT Aikins

• Joint ventures: Practical with tax advantages for succession planning March 1, 2023
• Managing mental health leaves and accommodations in the workplace March 6, 2023
• A lesson to employers: Allege cause at time of termination or forever hold your peace March 8, 2023
• Looking for a major government contract? You’ll need emissions targets by April March 9, 2023
• 6 reasons why you need a breach coach March 14, 2023

Robson Crim Legal Blog

• The Criminalization of HIV Non-Disclosure: A Small Step Forward, Miles to go – Lisa Hayden
• Wrongful Convictions: Is Canada’s Justice Broken? – Kirsten Nynych
• Common Law Police Powers Should Scare You – Cody Buhay
• It’s 2022, We Should Know What Consent Is – Maria Garcia Manzano
• HIV Non-disclosure and R v Murphy – Stefan Kriening

Taylor McCaffrey

• Alcohol and Drug Testing Policies March 07, 2023
• Poisoned Coffee and a Cup of Common Sense: The Complainant’s Role in the Accommodation Process March 22, 2023
• Can My Employer Keep Extending The Probation Period Of My Contract? March 23, 2023

TDS law

• Manitoba’s New Limitations Act – Key Changes and Best Practices for Secured Lenders March 22, 2023
• 2023 Federal Budget: Top 4 Changes for Tax Planning March 30, 2023
• Blueberry River First Nation and British Columbia Sign Implementation Agreement; A New Chapter in Resource Development March 31, 2023

Family Lawyer Winnipeg

• Unmarried Fathers Rights Canada March 30, 2023
• Can I Claim My Spouse as a Dependent in Canada? April 2, 2023
• Which Countries Will Not Extradite to Canada? April 13, 2023

Blog Round-Up January/February 2023

by George Roy | Mar 13, 2023 | Blogs

Collected blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of January and February of 2023

Brodsky Amy & Gould

• Comparing Private, Public, & Self-Representation In Defence January 30, 2023
• The Importance Of A Strong Defence Strategy In A Criminal Case February 24, 2023

Clarke Immigration Law

• CBC NEWS: Indian died at border re fake documents January 26, 2023

Fillmore Riley

• Making a Mark: Québec’s Bill 96 and trademark implications for Manitoba businesses January 09, 2023
• Unpacking the complexities of Canada’s ban on non-Canadians from purchasing property February 08, 2023

MLT Aikins

• CERB Payments Cannot be Deducted from Wrongful Dismissal Damages, Appeal Court Rules December 2, 2022
• Business Insolvency Filings See Sharpest Increase in 35 Years January 9, 2023
• What to do when you’re accused of copyright infringement online January 11, 2023
• Why fitness studios should think twice before offering free classes in exchange for work January 16, 2023
• Five key questions for your online operations January 18, 2023
• CRA publishes requirements for approval of cannabis service agreements January 18, 2023
• Can your arbitration agreement survive insolvency? A review of Peace River Hydro Partners v Petrowest Corp. from the construction perspective
• Provincial union employees must cross federal picket lines or risk the consequences January 20, 2023
• Conducting a normal course issuer bid on the TSX January 23, 2023
• Why volunteering to resign won’t necessarily allow you to avoid discipline January 23, 2023
• How to protect your website domain name January 24, 2023
• Blueberry River First Nations Implementation Agreement: A pathway for negotiating cumulative effects claims January 24, 2023
• Recent data breaches offer important lessons for schools January 25, 2023
• Normal course issuer bids on the TSXV, NEO and CSE January 30, 2023
• A red-hot year for VC investment in agtech February 1, 2023
• Failing to cooperate with a regulatory investigation won’t get you off the hook February 2, 2023
• Amending pleadings last-minute can be fatal: Federal Court offers guidance February 14, 2023
• Bill before Parliament supports the right to repair February 15, 2023
• Two more First Nations sign historic coordination agreements under Bill C-92 framework February 15, 2023
• Board directors and executive officers beware: Personal ESG liability is here February 16, 2023
• How Bill C-228 may adversely impact commercial lending February 17, 2023
• Addressing labour challenges in agriculture with foreign recruits February 22, 2023
• Takeaways from three years of Ontario construction adjudication statistics February 22, 2023
• Document retention: What you need to know February 22, 2023
• How municipalities can crack down on snooping February 23, 2023
• Manitoba’s Accessible Employment Standard and Accessibility Fund February 27, 2023
• How to conduct a substantial issuer bid February 27, 2023

Robson Crim Legal Blog

• To Prosecute or Not: The Criminal Law and HIV Non-disclosure – Brandon Leverick
• Plea-se Bargain Carefully: Balancing the Expediency of Plea Bargaining with the Rights of an Accused
• Lack of Presumption of Innocence: The Jake Virtanen Allegations – Hayden Yaremko
• Lessons from Waraich on Police Camera Footage as Video Evidence – Anna Evans-Boudreau
• The Court’s Flawed Reliance on Demeanour Evidence – Seth Lozinski
• A Glimmer of Hope: A Critical Analysis of the Supreme Court Decision in R. v. Bissonnette
• Privacy Law in the Policing Context – Reshmin Randhawa
• The Link Between Racism and Police Education – Preet Randhawa
• Further Research is Needed to Determine What Impact PTSD has on a Police Officer’s Ability to Serve
• R v Gessen: Stripping the Police of Harmful Systemic Practices – Bruna Maciel
• Advantages and Disadvantages of a Residency Requirement for Winnipeg Police Officers -Brittney Macht
• A Strict Approach to the Procurement of Child Prostitutes in Manitoba – Noah Lesiuk

Taylor McCaffrey

• ChatGPT January 24, 2023
• Slipping And Falling On Ice: Understanding The Slippery Legal Landscape January 31, 2023
• Enforcing Non-Competition Agreements – A Non-Starter? February 6, 2023
• The Montreal Convention – Navigating The Turbulence Of Airline Delays And Getting Injured On Airplanes February 13, 2023
• Mandatory Vaccination Policies in the Workplace February 27, 2023

TDS law

• Federal Ministers Back Nunavut Impact Review Board in Refusing Baffinland Expansion
• Land Use Sterilization and Constructive Taking: SCC Clarifies the Rules – Annapolis Group v. Halifax
• Surety Bonding on Construction Projects: The Basics
• An Overview of Insolvency Proceedings in the Context of the Construction Industry
• Important Issues to Consider Prior to Terminating a Construction Contract: 3065448 Manitoba Ltd. v. Bolay

Together a collaborative family law blog

• What We Saw & Family Law: Maid January 5, 2023
• MythBusters: My child support obligations stop once my child turns 18 years old January 31, 2023

Family Lawyer Winnipeg

• How Long Does Divorce Take in Canada to Be Finalized? January 22, 2023
• Do Step Parents Have Legal Rights in Canada? January 22, 2023
• When Can You Deny Visitation to The Non Custodial Parent? February 27, 2023
• Can a Beneficiary Stop the Sale of a Property? February 27, 2023

Blog Round-Up November/December 2022

by George Roy | Jan 10, 2023 | Blogs

Collected blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of November and December of 2022

Brodsky Amy & Gould

• New Laws In Canada 2022 November 16, 2022
• Visiting Canada After A DUI Arrest November 16, 2022
• How To Bail Someone Out Of Jail December 20, 2022
• Felony Or Misdemeanor Types December 21, 2022

Clarke Immigration Law

• Inflation & Immigration November 9, 2022
• 2023 Predictions December 7, 2022
• Bad Advice Cost FN $150k December 14, 2022

Fillmore Riley

• Expropriation revisited: Supreme Court of Canada clarifies law in ‘constructive taking’ land claims November 01, 2022
• New luxury tax in effect on cars over $100,000 November 07, 2022
• Registered Industrial Designs: If the shoe fits…November 10, 2022
• Trademark application makes news! November 10, 2022
• Frankie: Who’s on first? November 21, 2022
• Navigating innocent absenteeism of ill employees or employees with disabilities: The employer’s right to request medical documentation limited by privacy laws December 07, 2022

Matthew Gould Blog (Criminal Law)

• Understanding Aggravating Factors November 25, 2022

MLT Aikins

• CERB Payments Cannot be Deducted from Wrongful Dismissal Damages, Appeal Court Rules December 2, 2022
• Tips on Avoiding Ransom Demands This Holiday Season November 30, 2022
• Ending the Employment Relationship: Important Considerations for Termination November 30, 2022
• B.C. Government Introduces Amendments to the Workers Compensation Act November 29, 2022
• What You Need to Know About the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption November 15, 2022
• Remote Work Policies for the Modern Workplace November 15, 2022
• Looking to Hire Foreign Talent? What You Need to Know about the New NOC November 14, 2022
• Changes to Canada’s Patent Rules: Introducing Excess Claim Fees November 14, 2022
• Feds to Introduce Tax Credit for Investments in Nuclear Technology November 10, 2022
• Feds Promise Immigration Boost to Address Labour Market Shortages November 9, 2022
• SK Government Proposes OHS Amendments to Employment Act November 8, 2022
• It’s Not Just Foreign Buyers Who’ll Be Impacted by Canada’s Residential Real Estate Ban November 8, 2022
• CSA Targets “Overly Promotional” ESG Disclosure November 7, 2022
• New Legislation Introduced in B.C. for Regulation of Health Professionals November 3, 2022

Robson Crim Legal Blog

• Privacy in Peril: A Lack of Clarity from the Courts – Steph Lozinski
• R. v. Stairs and our Imperiled Privacy – Matt Reimer
• New Year; New Ideas – Contemplating the Fundamental Freedom of Conscience
• Exigent Circumstances: The Demand for Fiercer Protection of Privacy Interests – Brittney Macht
• “Where is the Framework?”: A Criticism of Investigative Detention in Canada – Robert Johnstone
• The Information Age – Harrison Gray
• Modifications to the Standard for Warrantless Searches Incident to Arrest – Anonymous
• The Inadequacies of an NCRMD Defense For Offenders with a Mental Illness – Steph Lozinski
• R v Regasa: Female Victim Blaming by Judges – Devan Vercaigne
• The Ancillary Powers Doctrine and the Necessity of the Legislature – Matt Reimer
• The Struggle Between Individualization and Starting-Point Sentencing – Brittney Macht
• Howling for Justice: Evaluating Police Searches and the Sniffer-Dog in Canada – Robert Johnstone
• Could the “Honour of the Crown” Doctrine Prevent Misuse of the “Notwithstanding Clause” (s. 33 ) ?
• Charter Infringements: The Impact on Evidence Exclusion – Harrison Gray
• The Reasonable Suspicion Standard: A Green Light towards Racial Stereotyping? – Samantha Onchulenko
• Role in the Incident: A Critical Look at the Changes to Self-Defence – Devan Vercaigne
• Sentencing Considerations: The Importance of Rehabilitation – Steph Lozinski
• R. v. Neubuhr: Rights Infringement vs Justice for Society – Devan Vercaigne
• COVID-19 and the Importance of True Crime and Regulatory Offences – Matt Reimer
• The Evolution of Capacity and Consent – Brittney Macht
• Privacy in the Age of Consumer Genetic-Testing – Harrison Gray
• Drug Trafficking and Vehicle Searches: Evaluating the Decision of R. v. Ibrahim – Robert Johnstone

Taylor McCaffrey

• How Can Manitoba Employers Seek Early Dismissal of Human Rights Complaints? November 30, 2022
• The Tort of Internet Harassment in Manitoba – M.S. v. T.V., 2022 MBKB 211 December 5, 2022

TDS law

• New Trust Reporting includes Bare Trusts Decemeber 14, 2022
• The Manitoba Chamber of Commerce Announces New Funding for Digital Initiatives November 22, 2022
• Probate Primer: Information for Executors Originally published: March 21, 2018 Updated: November 15, 2022

Together a collaborative family law blog

• MythBusters: Domestic violence is always physical November 23, 2022
• Expanding the definition of “family violence” November 28, 2022

Family Lawyer Winnipeg

• What Does Primary Residence Mean in Child Custody? November 10, 2022
• What Not to Say in Child Custody Mediation | Family Lawyer November 10, 0222
• How Long Do You Have to Pay Spousal Support in Canada December 28, 2022
• Alberta Spousal Support Calculator 2023 | How to Calculate? December 28, 2022