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The Gold Medal Law of Hockey
The Gold Medal Law of Hockey

Behind Canada's gold medal in Olympic ice hockey flows a subtle stream of law and order.

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Lawyer Jokes - The Abuse Must End
Lawyer Jokes - The Abuse Must End

Lawyer jokes are no longer … umm, err, hmm … well, actually, all that funny anymore, ask any legal academic. » Continue Reading

In The Absence Of Effective Animal Law, Technology Can Help
In The Absence Of Effective Animal Law, Technology Can Help

While the voices for animal law are getting louder, there are things you can do now to protect your pet. » Continue Reading

Oscar Wilde, Sodomite
Oscar Wilde, Sodomite

A criminal conviction, 2 years hard labour, a career in tatters, financial ruin and a premature death is the price Oscar Wilde paid .. just for a gay relationship.

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Military Drones: US' Silent Soldier in Court
Military Drones: US' Silent Soldier in Court

USA military drone attacks against known terrorist targets in Pakistan, come under legal attack and criticism.

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Mrs Stanton and Ms Mott

1848 - The Seneca Declaration of Women's Rights

Proposed law reform some 3-million years late.

The Moon is Mine

Quebec Man Claims Solar System; Loses in Court

All Sylvio Langevin wanted was title to the planets in the Solar System, and most of the moons too. A moment of legal genius?! Mr. Justice Alain Michaud of the Quebec Superior Court didn't think so.

ice hockey player

Agar v. Canning, the Grand-daddy of Ice Hockey Violence and Personal Injury Liability Cases

When 17-year old Agar hooked 23-year old Canning, he wasn't expecting to be tomahawked over the head with a hockey stick ... not to mention survive to tell the tale.

 

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Lawyer Jokes IV - No Disrespect Intended

Underpaid and under-appreciated? Ode to the few dour, humorless lawyers of the known universe. Gravitas. Always gravitas.

 

Jennifer Jones

Canadian Lawyer Wins Olympic Gold

"Jennifer Jones" she may be on the Law Society of Manitoba registry but as of February 20, 2014, with a gold medal wrapped around her neck as opposed to legal tabs, to international women's curling, she is the best.

 

Trusts and taxes

A Primer on Family Trusts and Tax

Taxes are omnipresent and they have found the heretofore safe haven of trusts. Here's what you need to know ... legally speaking.

 

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