Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canada Cameron Hardy, who represented himself in court, was charged with ‘contempt in the face of the court’ for refusing to recognize its legitimacy Author of the article: The Canadian Press Darryl Greer Published April 21, 2023 • Last updated 4 days ago • 3 minute read The courthouse in Prince […]
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Quebec wants better garlic harvesting laws
As wild garlic prepares to emerge from the ground, the Quebec government is reminding those who might be tempted to harvest it that this vulnerable plant is strongly regulated by law to ensure its preservation. Intensive harvesting and the destruction of its habitat, particularly by agricultural activities and urban development, have greatly affected the plant’s […]
BC judge sentences man to 1 year in jail for contempt of court
A provincial court judge in Prince Rupert, BC, has sentenced a 46-year-old man to a year in jail for contempt of court, ruling he tried to circumvent the justice system with “pseudo-legal” and “stupid” arguments . Judge David Paterson sentenced Cameron Hardy, in part to deter others from subjecting the court to the theory known […]
Going to court without a lawyer? DIY law is on the rise
When Farrah Jinha’s 15-year marriage failed, she never imagined it would result in an eight-year legal battle, culminating in 2021 with an 18-day trial pitting her — alone — against her ex-husband’s professional legal team. But faced with a $200,000 retainer fee that needed to be paid to keep her lawyer, Jinha says she was […]
Do you have a Blended Family? The Advantages and Disadvantages to Mutual Wills
A common concern when a parent enters into a new relationship is how to ensure their children from a previous marriage will be adequately taken care of at the time of their death. While the common answer is to enter into a mutual will, there may be some hidden dangers a parent has not thought […]
‘Keira’s Law’ passes the Senate, signaling a change to the way courts approach domestic violence
A private member’s bill requiring that judges consider domestic violence and coercive control when issuing decisions passed the Senate on Tuesday evening. Bill C-233, which was sponsored by Liberal MP Anju Dhillon, was introduced in February 2022. It was dubbed “Keira’s Law” after four-year-old Keira Kagan, who was found dead with her father at the […]
Canada’s Senate passes Keira’s Law aimed at educating decision-makers on domestic violence
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s senate has passed a bill aimed at educating judges about the dangers of domestic violence and coercive control. ‘Keira’s Law,’ Bill C-233, was introduced by Anju Dhillon, member of Parliament for Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle in 2022 on the second anniversary of Keira Kagan’s death in Milton, Ont. The […]
Commercial Property Requirements in Florida: Key Regulations Every Owner and Tenant Should Know
Commercial properties provide space for office, retail, warehouses and other uses. Before purchasing or renting a commercial property it is important to know the requirements. Commercial properties in Florida are subject to various regulations, which ensure that they are suitable for commercial use and conform with local, federal, and state laws. These requirements include, for […]