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It's time to sue the sweatshops
Canada is increasingly willing to hear international cases involving Canadian companies more
May 23, 2017 4:07 PM News
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Squatters' rights in Ontario: Reasonable Doubt
Claimants must show that for a 10-year period, they were in actual possession of the land; they intended to exclude the true owners from the land; and the true owners were in fact excluded from the land. more
May 1, 2017 11:55 AM News
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Animals in Canada have no legal rights: Reasonable Doubt
Anita Kranjc was charged with criminal mischief for giving water to distressed pigs in a transport truck being driven to a slaughterhouse. The verdict is due May 4. more
Apr 3, 2017 11:28 AM News 2 Comments
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Why we may not want to close Ontario's rent control 'loophole': Reasonable Doubt
Forcing a landlord to choose between operating a unit at a loss or selling it isn't an appropriate balancing of rights and obligations in Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act. more
Mar 27, 2017 11:55 AM News 46 Comments
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Why you should file your income taxes – especially if you don't make a lot of money
It is the single greatest annual opportunity to boost your income. more
Mar 20, 2017 4:06 PM News 1 Comments
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How condo maintenance fees are calculated and spent: Reasonable Doubt
Maintenance fees will often be several hundred dollars per month or more, so unit owners want to know how are they're calculated and how they're spent. more
Feb 21, 2017 12:36 PM News
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The best places to get free legal information in Ontario: Reasonable Doubt
Community Legal Clinics and even private practice lawyers offer free information – you just need to know where to look more
Feb 13, 2017 4:35 PM News
Custody battle travels from Egypt to Welland, Ontario – and back again: Reasonable Doubt
An Amber alert was issued for nine-year-old Layla Sabry in December. Her mother, Allana Haist turned herself in, her daughter safe. The difficult subsequent family law proceedings have been the dominant topic of conversation in the Niagara region. more
Feb 6, 2017 4:27 PM News
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How to legally organize a demonstration in Toronto: Reasonable Doubt
Peaceful political protest has long been recognized as a protected form of expression and assembly. more
Jan 23, 2017 11:00 AM News
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Ontario landlords, here's what to do if your tenant won't pay rent: Reasonable Doubt
An eviction order by the Landlord and Tenant Board doesn't necessarily mean that a tenant will be evicted anytime soon. more
Jan 16, 2017 6:18 PM News
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Legal Aid Ontario's critical role in family law: Reasonable Doubt
The percentage of self-represented parties in family court continues to rise. more
Jan 4, 2017 12:43 PM News
Reasonable Doubt: if the Grinch stole Christmas in Canada, what would happen to him?
Even in the absence of a criminal record, a single conviction for breaking and entering into a dwelling house will usually result in a jail sentence. more
Dec 27, 2016 12:00 AM News
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Reasonable Doubt: when litigation is frivolous or vexatious
In one such complaint, the defendant combined a slip and fall at the Beer Store with a conspiracy to murder more
Dec 13, 2016 11:14 AM News
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Reasonable Doubt: winter tips for tenants
Who is really responsible for snow removal, the tenant or landlord? And can you be evicted in the chilly months? more
Dec 5, 2016 11:44 AM News
Reasonable Doubt: collaborating with your ex will be hard, but it can be worth it
With collaborative family practice, parties can negotiate their break-up with autonomy and privacy more
Nov 28, 2016 12:06 PM News
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Reasonable Doubt: legal aid in Ontario is far from perfect
Is the minimum salary qualification much too low? And are legal aid lawyers paid enough? more
Nov 21, 2016 2:12 PM News
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Reasonable Doubt: are some lives worth more than others?
In some areas of the law, yes. Women often receive less compensation than men in serious personal injury lawsuits, and poor people generally receive less than wealthy or middle class people. Why? more
Nov 14, 2016 12:35 PM News
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Reasonable Doubt: the dos and don'ts of attending your first condo board AGM
Stay informed and participate in the management of your building – after all, it's likely your most valuable asset more
Nov 7, 2016 1:07 PM News
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Reasonable Doubt: it's time to stand up for trans* rights with Bill C-16
The bill proposes to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code’s hate crime provisions to include gender identity and expression as protected grounds against discrimination and harassment more
Oct 31, 2016 12:24 PM News 6 Comments
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Reasonable Doubt: the lawyer-client relationship
Tips on how to work with your legal counsel effectively more
Oct 24, 2016 4:51 PM News
