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For an Ontario Will to be valid, it must be signed by the testator and be witnessed by two people who are not beneficiaries under the Will.A Holograph Will is an exception to these formal requirements.Holograph Wills must be entirely handwritten and signed by the testator. No witnesses are required. It will not be valid if any portion of it is typewritten or otherwise not entirely in the testator's handwriting. - Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit our website: www.wiselaw.net

When you’re navigating a family law matter, it can be challenging to figure out the right way to resolve it. Depending on the issue you’re dealing with and your relationship to the people involved, there are multiple routes you can choose to take. In Ontario, family law disputes can be resolved through various alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, including mediation, arbitration, and med-arb. ADR methods are a great option for individuals who don’t wish to go to court to resolve their legal matter. They allow parties involved to avoid the time, stress, and costs associated with traditional litigation. Understanding which type of ADR method is right for you can make all the difference in your case. Our family lawyer, Paul Slan, breaks down the key differences between mediation, arbitration, and med-arb, and explains when med-arb might be the best option for your situation. At Gelman & Associates, our dedicated Toronto family lawyers have experience…

The government is moving to eviscerate political party privacy in Canada as it fast tracks Bill C-4, proposed legislation framed as implementing affordability measures, but which also exempts political parties from the application of privacy protections on a retroactive basis dating back to 2000. The government moved to end second reading debate yesterday without a single Liberal MP speaking to the privacy provisions in the bill and is seeking to fast track hearings in the Senate so that it can be passed before Canada Day. The provisions give political parties virtually unlimited power to collect, use and disclose personal information with no ability for privacy commissioners to address violations. The bill drops earlier proposed requirements to disclose security breaches and restrict selling Canadians’ information and it blocks the application of provincial privacy laws. The bill’s provisions set a privacy standard for political parties (effectively limited to…

General consumers get ~20-40 promotional emails a day, whereas professionals and business owners get upwards of 70. You know exactly the ones we’re talking about. Odds are, you delete most of them without reading or opening them. Though you may see them as useless junk, marketers track these diligently.  For instance in 2023, a “birthday email” had a conversion rate of 0.72%. What happens when someone visits a website, puts something in their cart, and then leaves? These people often get reminder emails, and these had a conversion rate of 2.56% in 2023.  Now that you have a general idea of the conversion rates, it’s important to highlight that one type of email is significantly more successful than others. “Back in stock” emails had a conversion rate of 5.84%.  Sure, law firms don’t sell out of services and have to restock, so they’ll likely never send this type of email. However, the principles…

Editor’s Note: The re-emergence of AT&T customer data in dark web marketplaces this June marks a troubling evolution in data breach dynamics. For cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals, this incident highlights how legacy breaches can evolve into new threats as stolen data is repackaged, decrypted, and redistributed. While not a new compromise, the decryption of nearly 44 million Social Security Numbers and the consolidation of identity data into actionable profiles significantly amplify risks, demanding renewed vigilance and proactive response strategies. This analysis presents a concise case study of the life cycle of compromised data and its ongoing implications for breach notification, legal exposure, and security policy. Industry News – Cybersecurity Beat AT&T Repackaged Data Leak 2025: New Risks from Old Breaches ComplexDiscovery Staff In June 2025, the cybersecurity and legal technology sectors were jolted by the…

Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the past 24 hours. Here’s today’s news: IRAN  Israel appears to be preparing to attack Iran, European and U.S. officials say. Israeli officials say the IDF has been on high alert in recent days for possible escalation with Iran, while a senior Iranian official said that Iranian military and government officials have discussed their response to a potential Israeli strike. The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations yesterday advised commercial mariners to exercise caution while in the region due to “increased tensions … which could lead to an escalation of military activity.” Barak Ravid reports for Axios; Michael Crowley, David E. Sanger, Farnaz Fassihi, and Eric Schmitt report for the New York Times. The State and Defense Departments yesterday began arranging the departure of non-essential personnel from diplomatic and military…

Growing up in Virginia, it can be easy to take for granted how much history is steeped within the nearly 240 years of the Commonwealth’s existence. While the state is well-known for being the birthplace of four of the first five presidents of the United States and housing many of their residences, it is also (in)famous for sparking the monumental Supreme Court case of Loving v. Virginia. Back in 1958, Richard and Mildred Loving were arrested in their Caroline County house, shortly after they were married in Washington, D.C. They were arrested for violating Virginia’s laws against interracial marriage, which made it a felony for interracial couples to leave Virginia, marry, and resume residence in the state. The Lovings pleaded guilty in 1959 at the Caroline County courthouse. They were sentenced to one year in prison, but the original sentence was suspended on the condition that they would leave the state for the next 25 years, unable to return together during that…

A tragic off-ramp incident occurred Tuesday afternoon at the UC Davis off-ramp from Interstate 80, where a 56-year-old man died following a medical emergency while driving. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the scene around 1 p.m. after receiving reports of a crash involving a driver who appeared to be slumped over the steering wheel. Details of the UC Davis Off-Ramp Incident According to CHP officials, the driver was traveling westbound on Interstate 80 when he experienced a medical emergency while approaching the UC Davis off-ramp. The medical condition caused the driver to lose control of his vehicle, which subsequently drifted off the roadway and collided with the off-ramp guardrail. Emergency responders arrived quickly at the scene, but the driver succumbed to his medical condition. The CHP has confirmed that the fatality resulted from the medical emergency rather than injuries sustained in the crash itself. Traffic Impact and Road Closure The UC Davis…

Four of the 12 crew members of the Madleen, including Greta Thunberg, were deported from Israel on Tuesday, with the remaining eight crew members, including French Member of European Parliament Rima Hassan, still in custody in Israel. The crew members were detained in international waters aboard a ship that intended to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, and they were transported to Israel by its military. The Madleen was seized by Israel’s military early Monday morning, approximately 200 kilometres from the Israeli coast. Crew members of the ship were detained, brought to Israel, and given the option of consenting to deportation or remaining in detention until appearance before a tribunal. The eight crew members who remain in detention appeared before the Israeli Detention Review Tribunal on Tuesday, where they were each issued 100-year entry bans from Israel for illegally entering the country. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which organized the voyage, claims that the…

A serious traffic collision occurred on State Route 116 near West Watmaugh Road in Sonoma, California, on the afternoon of June 11, 2025. The incident, reported at approximately 3:53 PM, involved a head-on collision between a black Hyundai and a red hatchback. Emergency services, including the fire department and local law enforcement, responded promptly to the scene. The collision resulted in moderate injuries, as confirmed by the fire chief on site. One of the vehicles, a red Hyundai SUV, was found 15 feet into a ditch, while the black sedan sustained moderate front-end damage and was partially blocking a lane. Tow trucks were dispatched to clear the vehicles from the scene, and traffic was temporarily affected in the area. Authorities have advised drivers to exercise caution when traveling through the area and to remain vigilant for any ongoing road closures or detours. Our thoughts are with those injured in the accident, and we hope for their swift recovery. …

Written by Yip Man (Professor of Law, Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University) To bolster Singapore’s position as an international dispute resolution hub, the Singapore International Commercial Court (International Committee) Bill (the International Committee Bill)[1] was introduced in Parliament on 14 October 2024 to establish the International Committee of the Singapore International Commercial Court (the SICC), a standalone body, to hear prescribed civil appeals and related proceedings from prescribed foreign jurisdictions.[2] The establishment of this transnational appeal mechanism followed the signing of a bilateral treaty between the Government of Singapore and the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain on 20 March 2024. This treaty concerned collaboration between the two jurisdictions on two key matters: 1) the establishment of the Bahrain International Commercial Court (the BICC); and 2) the setting up of a mechanism for appeals from the BICC…

Scouts Canada’s History of Sexual Abuse Scouts Canada is this nation’s leading youth organization. It offers a range of activities and programs for young people ages five to twenty-six. If you were sexually abused as a scout or if your child has been sexually abused as a scout, a Halifax sexual abuse lawyer can help. Scouts Canada was founded in 1914. It is affiliated with the World Organization of the Scout Movement. More than 40,000 young people currently participate in Scouts Canada, so there are plenty of opportunities for sexual abuse. How widespread has sexual abuse been in Scouts Canada? What are the rights of sexual abuse victims? And if you’ve been abused or your child has been abused as a scout, how will a Nova Scotia sexual abuse lawyer fight for justice on your behalf? What Do We Know About Scouts Canada Sexual Abuse? In 2011, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) discovered records of 340 sexual abuse incidents allegedly…

Join us for our next EFFecting Change livestream this Thursday! We're talking about emerging laws and platform policies that affect the digital privacy and free expression rights of the LGBT+ community, and how this echoes the experience of marginalized people across the world. EFFecting Change Livestream Series:Pride in Digital FreedomThursday, June 12th4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Pacific - Check Local TimeThis event is LIVE and FREE! Join our panel featuring EFF Senior Staff Technologist Daly Barnett, EFF Legislative Activist Rindala Alajaji, Chosen Family Law Center Senior Legal Director Andy Izenson, and Woodhull Freedom Foundation Chief Operations Officer Mandy Salley while they discuss what is happening and what should change to protect digital freedom. effectingchangepride_social_banner.png We hope you and your friends can join us live! Be sure to spread the word, and share our past livestreams. Please note that all events will be…

Global law firm Dentons has advised Aukera Energy on the acquisition of a 130 MWp solar portfolio in Lower Saxony. Corporate, Corporate in Germany, Energy Practice, Public Policy and Regulation, Tax, Tax in Germany, Europe, Germany, Düsseldorf, Berlin

Dentons has advised oil and gas major TotalEnergies on the sale by its subsidiary, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria (TEPNG), of its non-operated 12.5% interest in the OML118 Production Sharing Contract (OML 118 PSC) for US$510 million to Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo). Energy Practice, Oil and Gas, United Kingdom

On February 15, 2025, scholars, practitioners, students, and policymakers convened at the New Directions in Environmental Law 2025 conference at Yale Law School to analyze changes and emerging issues in environmental law. Student reporters Abigail Murphy and Clara Cusanelli prepared this edited summary of the Keynote Address given by Ali Zaidi, former White House National Climate Advisor.  The unifying theme of the keynote address given by Mr. Zaidi, former White House National Climate Advisor, was the necessity for hopeful, non-partisan collective action in the face of the increasingly common “doom and gloom” of climate change. On a daily basis, we, as Americans, are bombarded by disasters and tragedies. News publications and social media sites are filled with reports of severe fires, droughts, floods, and dangerous storms. These events lead to a sense of powerlessness, which threatens the advances made globally in the fight against the inherited injustices…

On June 9, 2025, Tradercodes, LLC (“Defendant”) was sued in the Northern District of Georgia for allegedly violating the Do Not Call (“DNC”) provisions of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). The National DNC registry was enacted by the federal government under the authority granted to it by the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). The TCPA generally prohibits companies from placing telemarketing calls to consumers who have registered their telephone numbers on the DNC registry.  In Wilson v. Tradercodes, LLC, Plaintiff claims that she received two text messages on her cell phone requesting confirmation of an appointment to discuss Defendant’s stock guidance services. Plaintiff allegedly registered her phone number on the National DNC registry at least 31 days prior to receipt of the subject text messages. Plaintiff further alleges that Defendant had not obtained her consent to be contacted by phone…