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Potpourri at the SCC: A Sampling of Recent Decisions

  • November 01, 2011
  • Lauren Wihak

This case deals with the proper test for reviewing a prosecutor's decision to expunge a guilty plea, in the context of a prosecution on charges of impaired and dangerous driving causing death.

Young Lawyers' Division

Rideau Club Reception

  • November 01, 2011
  • Sean van Helden

On October 6, 2011, the OBA YLD East launched its 2011/2012 season in the nation’s capital with a reception in honour of The Honourable Justice Thomas A. Cromwell.

Young Lawyers' Division

Timeraiser

  • November 01, 2011
  • Jeff G. Saikaley

With the help of the OBA Young Lawyers’ Division (East), the Timeraiser event once again took place this year at the National Gallery of Canada on Saturday, November 19, 2011.

Young Lawyers' Division

Sabs, Experts and Preparing a Winning File: A Personal Injury Primer

  • November 01, 2011
  • Valerie Westwick

On May 25, 2011, the OBA Young Lawyers’ Division East, held a Personal Injury Primer which served to address some of the most important issues that young lawyers will be faced with when working on a personal injury file.

Young Lawyers' Division

Attitude Against Tax Collectors Shows No Class

  • November 01, 2011
  • John J. Tobin

Following the Canadian Medical Protective Association decision in which the CMPA was exempt from GST, several class action lawsuits were commenced by taxpayers seeking to recover erroneously collected GST from the collector.

Fair Market Value in a Restricted Market

  • November 01, 2011
  • Joshua L. Harnett

Various provisions of the Income Tax Act operate to deem transfer of property, specifically non-arm’s length transfers, to take place at the fair market value of the property.

An Update on Non-Qualifying Amalgamations After Envision

  • November 01, 2011
  • Mark Tozer

An amalgamation is defined for the purposes of subsection 87(1) as a merger of taxable Canadian corporations where all of the property, liabilities and shareholders of the predecessor corporations immediately...