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DACA and undocumented immigrants.

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Corporate Cybersecurity

Cryptocurrency

Information for ICOs (Initial Cryptocurrency Offerings) and potential hurdles

Microsoft’s dispute with the US Government over access to digital data stored overseas reached the Supreme Court last week

The outcome of this Supreme Court case can have direct bearing on how many popular cloud computing platforms – such as those operated by tech companies can treat private user data going forward

WHEN A COMMON LAW SPOUSE DIES WITHOUT A WILL

Common law spouses are not treated the same as married spouses under the law and do not automatically have the same property rights. In Ontario, if a common law spouse dies intestate (dying without a will), the surviving spouse will not inherit any part of the estate.

DO I REALLY NEED A WILL?

Q: I don’t really have that much, do I really need a will? A: Yes!

WHY YOU SHOULD SAVE THE TROUBLE OF DYING WITHOUT A WILL

Death takes a toll on a family but dying without a will makes things worst. Here are a few bad situations that you can avoid by having a will before your departure.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CANADA AFTER THE ASSISTED SUICIDE RULING?

The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously ruled that the Criminal Code provision against aiding and abetting someone to commit suicide, unjustifiably violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

SO YOU’RE AN EXECUTOR, NOW WHAT?

Unexpected tragedies happen to every family. Any individual can succumb to serious illness or death. Yet as difficult as these situations can be, there are responsibilities that must be taken over to ensure that the individual who has suffered has their estate looked after.

Court Strikes IRE Provisions From Workers’ Compensation Act

On June 20, 2017, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued its Decision in Protz v. WCAB (Derry Area School Dist.), 2017 Pa. Lexis 1401 (Pa. 2017).

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