Real Estate
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May 01, 2024
Open letter to benchers: Contemplations for the next treasurer election| Joseph Groia
Since 1797, the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has enjoyed the privilege of self-regulation for lawyers. This independence allows lawyers and paralegals to govern themselves free from the political winds of the day. The LSO regulates in the public interest to ensure that all of its members demonstrate competence, ethical behaviour and adherence to the rules. Even after 236 years, this mandate for benchers remains unchanged.
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April 30, 2024
Ottawa unveils first 2024 budget bill, but doesn’t include boost to capital gains inclusion rate
The minority Liberal government says it hopes to expedite into law a newly proposed 660-page omnibus budget bill, which would enact many measures announced in this month’s federal budget, but not the government’s controversial proposal to tax capital gains at a higher rate.
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April 29, 2024
The honesty and integrity of an applicant for a licence | Sara Blake
How does one determine whether an applicant for a business licence will conduct the business with honesty and integrity?
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April 29, 2024
Appellate court finds deputy attorney general erred in determining claim to escheated land
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal in a longstanding property dispute, ruling the province's deputy attorney general (DAG) did not adequately consider the “moral claim” of ownership over a parcel of land that was escheated nearly a century ago.
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April 29, 2024
Legal practitioners as gatekeepers for money laundering
In the global fight against money laundering, legal practitioners play a crucial role as gatekeepers. They are essential in preventing the illegal movement of funds through various financial systems. The legal profession is often considered a key line of defence against money laundering due to its involvement in facilitating transactions, providing legal advice and representing clients in financial matters. This comprehensive detail will explore the role of legal practitioners as gatekeepers for anti-money laundering, their responsibilities, the challenges they face and the regulatory framework that governs their actions.
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April 26, 2024
2 new associates join Daoust Vukovich LLP
Nico Jones joined Daoust Vukovich LLP as an associate in the firm’s commercial real estate group and Josh Aziza joined as an associate in the commercial litigation group.
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April 26, 2024
Ontario court lifts stay, points to email chain as potential cause of action against receiver
The Ontario Superior Court has allowed a real estate firm to proceed with an action over an unpaid commission on the sale of a property by a receiver for an insolvent business, even though the receiver never signed a formal commission agreement.
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April 26, 2024
Money laundering in 2024
In 2024, money laundering continues to be a significant global issue, with criminals using increasingly sophisticated methods to conceal the origins of illicit funds.
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April 26, 2024
Interpretation and application of British Columbia's Partition of Property Act
In British Columbia, disputes with respect to co-owned property are often resolved under the Partition of Property Act (PPA), which governs how and when a co-owner of a property may be granted permission for partition or sale of the property against the wishes of the other co-owner(s). Such disputes may arise in various circumstances, such as family law, wherein spouses who co-own property have different ideas about how such property should be utilized post-separation or divorce. These issues are also seen in cases involving multi-generational property ownership and estate law, wherein various parties may be assigned co-ownership under the terms of a will and disagree on the use of such property.
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April 25, 2024
Canada imposes more sanctions on Iran after Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Israel this month
Canada has imposed dealings bans and entry prohibitions against Iran and two senior Iranian military members under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations, following Iran’s recent missile and drone attacks on Israel.