In Canada the term “malicious prosecution” refers to a tort (civil wrong) against the Crown attorney for improperly initiating or proceeding with criminal prosecution.*
The word “malicious” is quite misleading here. It does not denote spite on the part of the prosecutor; rather it refers to an improper purpose or a claim without merit. For example, [...]

Most courts and other quasi-judicial bodies encourage parties to settle. For example, case conferences and settlement conferences are mandatory under both the Family Law Rules and the Rules of Civil Procedure. They are designed to help the parties screen out non-contentious issues and expedite the proceedings.
Other quasi-judicial bodies, including the Landlord and Tenant Board and [...]

Two Chinese-language Toronto newspapers, Ming Pao and Sing Tao, reported this story on the front page today.
A store owner tried to catch a thief by himself. After the alleged perpetrator was caught, the store owner and two employees, gave the subject a beating, tied him up and locked him in a car. They probably thought [...]

A letter of intent is, in plain language, a statement of the intent of the parties to complete a transaction. It identifies key terms that will govern the parties during that period. In other words, a letter of intent sets out the parameters of a particular transaction.
Generally, a letter of intent confirms that the parties [...]

Today I’d like to share more tips I learned from the Solo and Small Firm Expo last week. Today’s focus is on better professional productivity.
All that we lawyers have to sell is our time. Therefore, if you can track and manage your time better, you will likely boost your productivity. The tips below may help [...]