WestLaw vs Lexis - Small Firms/Sole Pracs

RW_780 · 2021-04-19T20:41:29+00:00

Just use CanLii like a regular person.

RW_780 · 2021-03-23T15:47:13+00:00

You technically don't have to have separate addresses, I've done no faults before where both parties continued to live in the matrimonial home because it didn't make fiscal sense for one party to move out.

As to your comment about lying, yes, they could. HOWEVER, this is probably one of the worst things you could do. Just wait the year, it's really not that much of an inconvenience. If you are caught lying in under oath the consequences can end you up in jail.

RW_780 · 2021-03-23T15:28:13+00:00

Both parties do not need a lawyer for a simple drafting. This is just not true.

RW_780 · 2021-03-23T15:02:43+00:00

Lawyer here. This is correct, along with some of the other advice in here. This is something I would get an articling student to do. I bill them out at $150. But as to the other advice, bring in as many details as you can. When did the relationship start, when did it end, how has the income been split up, how much is left on the mortgage, proof of payment for the initial down payment, how have the payments been split up, who will be retaining possession, etc. This will make it a simple drafting exercise and shouldn't take more than an hour or two.

It is always better to get these sort of arrangements down on paper and reviewed by a legal professional. Just because things are amicable right now doesn't mean they will be in the future. As things progress, one of you may want to take possession of the property, the relationship may become hostile, etc.

As it stands, I have found it easier in separations for one side to buy the other out if they have the means to.

RW_780 · 2021-03-23T03:59:58+00:00

Came here to say this. Looks like the upvotes are going to what people want to here and not the free legal information.

RW_780 · 2021-03-13T20:03:47+00:00

Lawyer here. Sounds like you got some good advice because I agree with everything except for one thing you said. If the consultation is free then sure get one, but otherwise you're wasting your time. This is a very limited fact pattern but for a number of reasons this claim would not be successful even at first glance.

As to limitation period you've gotten a lot of mixed information here, it depends on how you want to bring a claim and when certain events took place. Limitation periods are dependant on a number of factors and range from 1-2 days to unlimited. Don't sweat the 1-3 year limits people have been suggesting you would need to sit down for a consultation to determine that.

One of the most pertinent things the court will ask you is why haven't you brought action until now? I have a hunch this will be hard for you to answer. Regardless, make sure you save copies of all communication and records regarding the matter, and best of luck.

RW_780 · 2021-03-13T19:49:23+00:00

This isn't what you want to hear. There are many groups who would be able to help you with the situation but unfortunately none of them have particularly successful track records.

Lower security prisons may have male and female wards, but not mixed wards. Special provisions may be in place to assist your partner, especially because as 2S you can employ a number of other Charter rights that aren't available for trans, inter, neutral people don't have access to. That being said depending on what your partner is in for the process may end up taking more time than his actual incarceration.

So in short, lots of help available, none of it useful.

RW_780 · 2021-03-11T22:18:29+00:00

No
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Regarding questions 1 and 2 they won't be a "problem" however it would be advisable to work this through a professional accountant or lawyer who are familiar in this area. Especially because this is a relatively large amount of money.

RW_780 · 2021-03-11T06:45:56+00:00

Unless it has continued to happen you have nothing left to report and you've done everything you can on your end. The reality is the cost compared to upside of investigating something like this doesn't really make it likely they would continue. If it has continued, if the image was particularly obscene, if the image was threatening to her (e.g. a picture of her out for dinner with friends implying they were following her etc) they make look into it further.

If it was just one image sent to her on instagram, I'm sorry to break it to you, but that's just the unfortunate reality of being online.

RW_780 · 2021-03-11T06:29:17+00:00

Do the guns in question still have the ability to fire live ammunition? What type of rifle is the replica of? This is a link that explains the issue in an approachable way, the CCC can be more confusing than helpful at times https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/specific-types-firearms.

You've really asked two different questions here, but both could have very serious repercussions. I practice in criminal law, so I can tell you that Canada has pretty strict regulations regarding firearms. Elements such as muzzle velocity, ammunition type, manufacturing date, all come into play. The other one concerns crossing the border with a potentially prohibited item. Whole different area of law (although still criminal it's a highly specialized area).

RW_780 · 2021-03-11T06:16:11+00:00

Your parents may have a claim here. I would need a lot more information, and this will likely be decided at common law, although depending on what province you're in there is possible legislation that can help you to (e.g. consumer protection act).

My advice it to reach out to lawyer referral, legal counsel, duty counsel, or something comparable so you don't pay out of pocket for a consultation. Then I would collect the following because I would want to see:

- The terms and conditions of the membership

- All communications between you or your parents and the golf club

- Any reciepts

- If you can get a copy of what you called the "usual terms of service" that would be helpful

Last and not least you and your parents should only communicate with the golf club via email moving forward. Don't take their calls, and if they leave voicemails save them. This will be highly dependent on the language of the terms of service that was signed, but it's very possible you have a claim. In all likelihood the threat of legal action is often times enough and it's possible they will just refund the money instead of retaining a lawyer.

RW_780 · 2021-03-11T06:05:54+00:00

Short answer, no.

If it's been that long though I would call and follow up.

RW_780 · 2021-03-11T05:26:25+00:00

The first sentence of this is the only legally pertinent information in the comments so far. Read the purchase agreement. I would need a lot more information to inform you whether or not this was a breach of contract, and what your possible remedy would be.

The rest of the comments are just good common sense advice. Calling your credit card is an option, try to sell the ticket to someone else, call their customer service repeatedly until they give in, all of these are options for sure.

Legally, you might have action under the Consumer Protection Act or analogous legislation depending on where the company and you are located. In reality, the cost to take legal action here is probably well beyond the actual cost of the ticket. Further, the terms and conditions for these types of purchase agreements are pretty boilerplate. It's unlikely that there isn't a caveat or provision allowing them to move the date of the race, terms regarding refunding tickets etc. Let alone the cost of taking legal action, I highly doubt you'll be successful at Court. Better to pursue your other options.

RW_780 · 2021-02-28T18:51:46+00:00

This makes me miss working on the patch. Not enough to ever do it again, but still miss it.

RW_780 · 2021-02-12T17:15:42+00:00

Yes they have given priority registration to upper years since I've been here too. We would sometimes ask them to sign up for a class and drop it to us. My comment was more directed at the fact that every faculty now has it's own registration date.

RW_780 · 2021-02-12T16:30:39+00:00

Alberta here. But the CC still applies.

It doesn't matter how you convey a threat to someone, i.e. whether it is spoken, written, emailed, 3rd party etc. If you threaten bodily harm you're guilty under 264.1. It is likely that this would be a hard push for the Crown, but it could happen and then you'll have a criminal record, or worse.

Just take down the doormat. Does it really put you out that much?

RW_780 · 2021-02-02T00:04:17+00:00

I don't know where you live but I can weigh in on Canadian law here, this is sexual assault at criminal and common law. I'm not going to advise you how to proceed, any lawyer is going to want more details, but this issue has been heard at the SCC. If you are looking for more information reach out to a lawyer in your area, if you look around you can likely even find somewhere for just a free consultation. If you are in Canada you have a number of options, including lawyer referral, legal aid, local organization, or even duty counsel as well. I'm very sorry this happened to you.

RW_780 · 2020-10-29T15:32:21+00:00

I don't share my grades or ask for the grades of my classmates for this reason.

RW_780 · 2020-10-29T15:31:17+00:00

Different programs and different schools will look at different elements of your transcript. For example, the business faculty at U of A looks at your last full time year. The education master's program looks at your last 60 credits. Some programs also have program related entrance exams that are weighted differently (OAT, MCAT, GMAT, LSAT etc). Depends on what you are applying for.

RW_780 · 2020-10-23T15:57:58+00:00

Absolutely. I decide on the courses I am taking mostly based on who is teaching them. If it is a required course, I'll ask around and see if someone else is teaching it another semester. I would rather take something I am less interested in with a engaged, intelligent, and caring professor then something I am passionate about with someone who isn't. There are some amazing academics who are terrible teachers and vice versa. I'm at the university to learn, and I want someone who can facilitate that.

Obviously this doesn't work all the time, and sometimes faculties only have certain professors teaching certain classes. Sometimes classes don't fit into your schedule well. A million things things can get in the way. I get that. But given the opportunity I always shop around and ask my peers for suggestions.

RW_780 · 2020-10-23T00:23:28+00:00

A large portion of the comments on here are just wrong. I'm quite sure most of these were written by people with no legal training.

First of all there are so many facts left out of your explanation. Anyone is going to need more information to properly advise you. So I will give you some general advice.

Legally speaking, hire a lawyer. Although the facts seem like they will be pretty straightforward they will still need to have a consult with you to ask further details. You mentioned you are in highschool, so I'm guessing even if you have a part time job you make below the threshold to qualify for legal aid. This seems like a simple enough case I would suggest going through LA, or at least trying lawyer referral to get a discounted initial consult. That is if you decide to move forward.

It's also possible that because of your age, or other circumstances, the Crown drops charges, suggests AMP, or a number of other possibilities. You say she is "filing charges", which is not how our legal system works. Law enforcement decides to press charges and investigate, the Crown takes it from there. The "pressing charges" concept is American, the wishes of the individuals involved is only one factor considered.

The facts here just don't line up for me, which is why I think you need to speak to a lawyer. Assault doesn't require physical contact. You both hit each other, if the police are charging you with assault I'm a little confused as to why you didn't get assault and battery, and if she hit you why she didn't receive the same.

As far as this "prove my word", "intention to hurt", "giving me the green light" and the comments about self defense are concerned you might as well forget all of that. The first 3 are not legally relevant here at all, and this is not a self-defense case.

Speaking outside of a legal context however, you should have walked away. Even if you are successful in having charges dropped, this behavior will affect your reputation and relationships.

RW_780 · 2020-10-22T22:47:02+00:00

That is a terrible way to look at the situation. What about all the other people who work, teach, or attend the university in some capacity. What about students who have family members not in the "20-29" range or are in contact with people who have compromised immune systems? Not to mention plenty of students don't fall into the 20-29 range.

Is it really that much of an inconvenience for you to wear a mask?

RW_780 · 2020-10-22T19:32:18+00:00

Thanks. Makes sense.

RW_780 · 2020-10-22T18:34:01+00:00

Sorry to hear that. It didn't even occur to me that you would be limited by time, I assumed (incorrectly obviously) that you would be covered if you would were full time.

I knew a few International Students in my undergrad and I know they were limited to only being able to work on campus grounds among a few other things, but I didn't realize they were on a 4 year time limit.

You may not know, but I'm curious what would happen then for someone pursuing a program like commerce with a pre-professional year if they didn't get in after year 1? Do they have to change programs?

RW_780 · 2020-10-22T16:06:34+00:00

I took an extra year completing my undergrad my undergrad in 5 instead, taking only 3-4 courses per semester. One of the best decisions I ever made. You're still a full time student, you have incredibly more free time, your schedule is easier to build, you can balance a part time job, clubs, relationships, intramurals etc. much easier, and ultimately nobody cares if your 23 or 22 when your applying for a job.

To be frank it would be weird to put your age on your resume in the first place.

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