What Other Lawyers Have To Say About The Law

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What Other Lawyers Have To Say About The Law
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Personal injury law is a competitive profession
full of bravado and showmanship.Its the nature
of the business. What isnt always an obvious
part of the business is the sharing of
information Lawyers are, by nature, adversarial.
Thankfully, the internet and blogging have made
the sharing of information easier and, I should
say, a lot more interesting.
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While I practice a very specific area of the
lawpersonal injuryIm always interested in what
is going on in other branches of this profession.
To that end, I follow a site called Lawblogs.ca,
where I can get links to the latest posts and
newest blogs reflecting all branches of this
business, from coast to coast.There are a couple
of blogs that are particularly interesting
because they are informational for me as a lawyer
and as a person.
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Theyre not about showing off, but rather about
apprising colleagues and the public at large
about whats new in their respective areas of
law. Let me share them with you1. Start
Fresh A Practical Family Law Blog Family law
is a tough area to practice, but with the divorce
rate in Canada flirting with the 50 mark, its a
busy one. Im sure that most of us can
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say we know more than one couple who have
struggled with the idea of prenuptial agreements
or, at the other end of the spectrum, separation
and divorce.This blog, though relatively young,
provides solid information on topics like
Mediation The 5 Ws, How to Prepare for
Mediation, Child Support in Canada and the
like.
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People are often afraid to engage legal counsel,
for fear of the costs involved, but this blog
 sets out some of the issues that are on the
minds of families and how to deal with them. For
more of a legal / case law perspective on family
law, I also enjoy this one from the Feldstein
Family Law Group.
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2. Under The Limit Development In Canadian
Limitations Jurisprudence This blog, while of
lesser interest to a layperson, is very useful to
lawyers specifically.Its whole premise is to
provide up to date information on developments in
Canadian limitations jurisprudence. In English,
that means that blog owner Dan Zacks is keeping a
running record of all appellate
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decisions that can impact civil litigation from
common law provinces (Alberta, BC, Manitoba,
Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia,
Saskatchewan and Ontario).For Example, on
November 7, 2016, the site reported a recent
appellate decision defending the two year
limitation on appealing the termination of income
replacement benefits, following a motor vehicle
accident. Its this kind of information, that is
timely and relevant to lawyers and strengthen our
profession.
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3. Family And Fertility Law This next blog is
less about the law and more about the issues
surrounding family law and fertility. It shares
information that is interesting to anyone who has
ever been involved in the world of fertility,
whether as a family seeking help or a surrogate /
sperm or ova donator. Their latest post, Kinder
Tinder shares with readers the latest app
(available in Britain) for women to choose a
sperm donor so that they can undergo artificial
insemination.
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Its literally Tinder for sperm, which sounds
odd, but its perfectly legal and a fascinating
twist on the use of new technology to deal with a
sensitive and very private issue.Whether a
lawyer or a layperson with an interest in law,
there are blogs out there that can provide you
with a wealth of information. Of course, at the
end of the day, if you need legal advice, its
best to consult with a lawyer directly. These
blogs are useful for fueling questions or
answering some, but they arent legal advice.
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If you have any questions about a personal injury
issue, feel free to contact my office.
http//derekwilsonlaw.ca