The Federal Election Commission has issued an advisory opinion making it much easier for federal candidates to offload their paid canvassing programs onto state PACs, nonprofits, and super PACs. While the campaign will need to pay for access to data
Administrative
Ontario Superior Court resolves estate dispute between siblings by passing over a sister as trustee
An executor should only be passed over based on the ‘clearest of evidence:’ court
Ontario Superior Court upholds award of costs exceeding the damages in a personal injury case
While costs must be proportionate, it must also be reasonable and fair: court
Ontario Superior Court of Justice welcomes new judges Colin Stevenson and Gilead Kay
Stevenson was appointed to the court in Toronto, while Kay will sit at Oshawa Family Court
Geotab’s Jonathan Strong navigates global negotiations and compliance in the evolving tech landscape
Strong must consider cultural nuances, time zone challenges, and varying regulatory frameworks
The impact of a litigation guardian on limitation periods
Lawyers must consider nuances when assessing potentially viable claims: Jessica Golosky
Parks Canada partnering with Indigenous groups to implement Indigenous systems of law, governance
‘For many Indigenous people, national parks are synonymous with colonization:’ Kate Gunn
State AG Updates: March 7-March 13, 2024
Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. Here are this week’s updates.
Multistate
- A coalition of 41 attorneys general called on Meta Platforms, Inc. to address the risk of scammers
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The Difference Between A Lawyer and An Attorney And Other Questions
Learn the difference between a lawyer and attorney, what an alias summons is and if you can sue your employer in Illinois if you are hurt on a job you aren’t trained for.…
Celebrating my son Matthew Riskin’s elevation to “Partner” at Bennett Jones
Now 50 years since my law school graduation, I am filled with pride as my son, Matthew Riskin, steps into a significant new role as a Partner at the esteemed Canadian national law firm, Bennett Jones.
Matthew’s dedication and hard…