In this year-end blog special, I’d like to share with readers the many highlights of 2008 at PSWLaw.ca.
The results are in…
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About Me
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Family Law
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Business Law 101

Most popular blog posts:

Legal Aid: Costs and Contributions (posted November 6, 2008)
Landlord and Tenant Board (posted September 5, 2008)
Re: “Legal Aid Urged for Middle Classes,” Toronto [...]

A while ago I posted the blog “Lawyers vs. the Economic Downturn,” noting that family law lawyers are getting busier as the financial crisis strains personal relationships.
Today the New York Times published the story “Breaking Up Is Harder to Do After Housing Fall,” discussing the curious correlation between the economy downturn and divorces.
Make no mistakes, [...]

It’s the year-end holidays! I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my clients and my readers for their support. I wish all of you have a wonderful winter break.
PSWLaw will be closed on December 25 and 26, 2008 and January 1 and 2, 2009. There are limited appointment slots available for the remainder of [...]

The Goods and Services Tax, or the GST, is confusing, even to lawyers. If you look at my retainer agreement, it states, “You will be charged GST on all fees and some disbursements.” But exactly when GST is payable remains a mystery to most of my clients.
Rules for the GST are complicated and highly technical.  [...]

Lately I’ve been attending year-end gatherings within the profession. Besides the usual war stories, what seems to be on everybody’s mind is the economic downturn. Today I’d like to share my admittedly unscientific lawyers are facing this crisis.
People typically think professionals are more resistant to economic downturns than unskilled or semi-skilled workers. However, this is [...]