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WEBSheri Ann Donegan and W. Paul Riley named justices of BC Court of Appeal. 12 Sep 2024. Andrea Ormiston, Tina Dion, David Layton, Eric Gottardi appointed judges of BC Supreme Court. Show more. Curious about the legal industry? Click here to gain access to legal news updates, and daily articles, curated by Canadian Law professionals.
Can you sue your employer for emotional distress in Canada?
WEBFeb 17, 2022 · The employee can then be entitled to claim damages for wrongful dismissal and aggravated/moral damages for the manner of dismissal, says Heenan. Employees can also sue for intentional infliction of mental distress. “It’s a pretty high standard to meet,” says Heenan. The employee would have to prove that the offending employer or colleague ...
The 10 cheapest Canadian law schools’ tuition costs across the …
WEBNov 9, 2023 · The tuition fees are more expensive for international students compared to their local counterparts. Here are the top 5 cheapest JD program tuition fees for international students: Université de Moncton – Faculté de Droit: C$16,251.00. University of New Brunswick – Faculty of Law: C$28,531.00.
What is the difference between common law and statute law?
WEBMay 12, 2022 · Common law is law based on precedent: previous decisions made by other judges in similar cases. Statute refers to laws written by legislative bodies such as Parliament. In Quebec, the civil law system is primarily based on statute. The Civil Code of Quebec “governs persons, relations between persons, …
Employers must be careful when it comes to electronic monitoring …
WEBSep 27, 2022 · Along with the rise of COVID-19, there has been an increasing trend of employers monitoring employee productivity through various tools, from counting keystrokes to figuring out if an employee’s eyes are on their computer screen or …
A roadmap to studying law in Canada | Canadian Lawyer
WEBNov 21, 2023 · Studying law in Canada will depend on the law school you will be enrolled in and the province where it’s located. Tuition for one year may range from C$12,000 to C$20,000, but it may even go as high as C$30,000. Some law schools may charge higher fees for those who are not from the same province where the law school is located.
What is the rule of law, and why it is important
WEBMay 5, 2022 · The BC Provincial Court names three prominent Canadian cases in which courts applied the concept of the rule of law. In the 1959 Supreme Court of Canada ruling Roncarelli v.Duplessis, Canada’s top court found the Premier of Quebec Maurice Duplessis had “acted arbitrarily and without good faith” when he suspended a man’s liquor license, not for any reason related to the law governing ...
What the law says about powers of attorney and wills
WEBJan 24, 2024 · Canadian laws establish certain boundaries between powers of attorney and wills. An appointed person in a power of attorney cannot make or change the will of the person who appointed them. This is strictly prohibited. A will, or changes in a will, made by an appointed person is void and has no legal effect.
Employee NDA in Canada: The Basics for Employers and Employees
WEBJan 17, 2024 · An employee NDA can be a clause in an employment contract signed by the employer and employee at the start of employment. It may also be a separate document agreed by parties during an employer-employee relationship. In either case, there’s no hard rule on the specific form that NDAs in Canada should conform with.
Essential questions to ask a divorce lawyer | Canadian Lawyer
WEBMay 19, 2022 · Establishing the best mode of ongoing communication is another essential question a client should have for their lawyer, according to an article by Divorcenet. The client should ask how long the lawyer will take to return phone calls, and how they can be reached in an emergency. Lawyer and client should also address the appropriate ...