LawNow has created a Department called New Resources at CPLEA, which is now a permanent addition to each issue. Each post will highlight what's new, updated/revised or popular at CPLEA. All resources are free and available for download. We hope that this will raise awareness of the many resources … [Read more...]
BenchPress – Vol 42-4
SCC Stomping on Sexual Assault Myths Recently, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) dismissed an appeal from the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”). The ABCA had overturned an Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench trial decision in a case of sexual assault. In this case, a man was acquitted of sexual … [Read more...]
42-4: Law for Entrepreneurs
Volume 42-4 Mar/Apr 2018 Full PDF of this issue Table of Contents Featured Articles: Law for Entrepreneurs Special Report: Poverty and Homelessness Departments Columns Tips to grow your new million dollar idea into a thriving business. Featured … [Read more...]
BenchPress – Vol 42-3
Privacy of Text Messages In a split decision, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that text messages are protected against unreasonable search or seizure under the Charter. If a person has a subjective reasonable belief that a text message they send to another person will remain private, then … [Read more...]
New Resources at CPLEA – Vol. 42:3
LawNow has created a Department called New Resources at CPLEA, which is now a permanent addition to each issue. Each post will highlight what's new, updated/revised or popular at CPLEA. All resources are free and available for download. We hope that this will raise awareness of the many resources … [Read more...]
42-3: Children in the Justice System
Volume 42-3 Jan/Feb 2018 Full PDF of this issue Table of Contents Featured Articles: Children in the Justice System Special Report: Tax Reform Departments Columns Learning to listen to the voices of children in the justice system... Featured … [Read more...]
New Resources at CPLEA – Vol. 42:2
LawNow has created a Department called New Resources at CPLEA, which is now a permanent addition to each issue. Each post will highlight new materials at CPLEA. All resources are free and available for download. We hope that this will raise awareness of the many resources that CPLEA produces to … [Read more...]
BenchPress – Vol 42-2
'Til Law Do You Part In a recent case, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench had to determine if a marriage was legally valid. In 1997, the couple in question travelled from Canada to Vietnam (where both were born) to get married in a traditional Vietnamese ceremony. However, no paperwork was filed … [Read more...]
42-2: Top 5 Legal Questions
Answers to top questions about the law to help make your life a little easier. Volume 42-2 Nov/Dec 2017 Full PDF of this issue Table of Contents Featured Articles: Top 5 Legal Questions Special Report: Access to Justice Departments Columns Featured Articles: Top 5 Legal … [Read more...]
What Do I Do With My Tenancy After I’ve Lost My Job?
I just got laid off and I can’t afford my rent. Can I just move out? No. If you have a fixed-term lease, you cannot leave before the lease ends or you risk paying damages to the landlord for breaching your lease agreement. If you have a periodic tenancy (which has no fixed end date), you still … [Read more...]