Cryptocurrency (such as Bitcoin) has been on the rise in the last decade. More and more people are becoming interested in moving their money from banks into this digital form of currency. The question arises in the property market as to whether you can buy or sell a house in cryptocurrency. Even if you could purchase a property what are the risks and how does the law treat cryptocurrency. We will answer these questions below. Is there precedent to sell and buy property with cryptocurrency? While property sales by cryptocurrency have not entered the mainstream property market, there have been properties listed where sellers have listed a property accepting cryptocurrency as the purchase price.…
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Harry Stinson staffer resigns after breaking the Ontario securities law in a $19M hotel-condo project
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has forced a Hamilton developer’s employee to resign after misleading investors who gave the developer $19 million for the Buffalo Grand Hotel in New York — but documents from the proceedings state the employee didn’t know he broke the rules and was relying on the developer, Harry Stinson. Stinson, who moved to Hamilton in 2008 and is behind numerous local projects and developments, is still waiting to hear his fate. He said he disagreed with the allegations before the tribunal and continued to work on a settlement with OSC. “There is indeed a more fulsome story to be recounted, but it is best done once we’ve completed the project and proves the point this was a valid project, a valid investment,” he told CBC Hamilton, adding he couldn’t say much more about the case.…
‘Anti-woke’ group loses elections at the Law Society of Ontario
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canada As the culture wars seep into various institutions, law societies have hardly been immune Published May 01, 2023 • Last updated 15 hours ago • 4 minute read Toronto’s Osgoode Hall, home of the Law Society of Ontario. Photo by Stan Behal/Postmedia/File Article content In the fight for control of the Law Society of Ontario, a slate of progressive candidates held the line against a group positioning themselves as the “anti-woke” alternative in board elections. Advertisements 2 This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.…
‘Don’t want anyone to be hurt again’
A Parksville couple is warning the public about a former tenant who they say is illegally selling law services. The Willards say they’re out thousands of dollars in rent and are concerned for those who may think Daniel Lozinik is running a legitimate business. “$12,000, so we are four months behind in rent,” said Marcus Willard. The couple leased out their Parksville home for six months to Lozinik, who convinced the pair that signing a lease agreement wasn’t necessary. “He’s like, ‘I won’t sign this agreement,’” recalled Willard. “He showed us his angelic law website, and he showed us why he didn’t sign these types of agreements, and, somehow, he convinced us because he said, ‘What I’ll do is give you $3,000 right now.’”…
Indigenous leaders in BC call on the government to change cannabis laws
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Indigenous leaders in BC are urging government officials to change the legal framework involving the cannabis industry within its communities. The call comes on April 20, a day where thousands of British Columbians participate in a day of celebration and protest surrounding all things cannabis. The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) in BC is calling on the province and federal government to change cannabis legalities to align with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and to support First Nations’ full participation in the cannabis economy . Read more: 4/20 set to return to Vancouver with a pair of unsanctioned events Leaders said Indigenous businesses are unfairly subjected to excessive taxation and onerous regulations.…
Steve Maynard declared vexatious litigant after ‘long, exasperating, expensive’ legal battle with Mississippi Mills
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published April 20, 2023 • Last updated Apr 20, 2023 • 4 minute read In a long-awaited ruling released on Tuesday, Superior Court Justice Jaye Hooper was granted the application to declare Steve Maynard (pictured above) vexatious, which was filed by Mississippi Mills solicitors in 2021. Photo by Steve Maynard /SUPPLIED Article content Former Mississippi Mills mayoral candidate Steve Maynard has been declared a vexatious litigant after a judge effectively tossed his numerous cases and appeals from court and ordered that Maynard seek a judge’s permission before filing any further lawsuits against the township. Advertisements 2 This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below.…
Undue Influence in a Will
Situations may arise where you may suspect your loved one has taken advantage of. Family members may become suspicious when their dearly departed, leaving a significant portion of their assets to one family member or to someone who is not even a family. It is important to be aware of how you may challenge a will on suspicion of undue influence, as it is a difficult argument to successfully prove. What is undue influence? Undue influence refers to situations where pressure has been placed on the will maker to change their will in a way the will maker would not have changed if they made the decision freely.…
Israelis protest legal changes before the nation’s 75th birthday
TEL AVIV, Israel — Tens of thousands of protesters flocked to Tel Aviv and cities across Israel on Saturday to vent their opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government and its divisive plan to overhaul the country’s judicial system. The mass protest — staged weekly since the start of the year — comes just ahead of Israel’s landmark 75th anniversary celebration. The holiday honoring Israel’s founding in 1948, meant to be a display of national unity, has been marred by one of Israel’s gravest crises in its history. Plans by Netanyahu’s government to weaken the Supreme Court have outraged Israelis who see it as an assault on their country’s system of checks and balances and a threat to its very democracy.…