04Jul 2023 by Charles E. Price
There’s a big lack of lawyers taking Legal Aid cases these days

There’s a big lack of lawyers taking Legal Aid cases these days

LEGAL
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published July 03, 2023 • Last updated 8 hours ago • 5 minute read Family lawyer Lisa DeLong says her firm has stopped taking family-related Legal Aid cases and the area is severely lacking anyone to pick them up. SUBMITTED Article content Can't find a lawyer to take your case? Blame Legal Aid Ontario, says a local lawyer. Advertisements 2 This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content “Sometimes we have people walk into our office and start crying when we tell them we do not take Legal Aid (cases) anymore, as they've called every family lawyer in the city and been told the same thing,” says lawyer Lisa DeLong , of DeLong Law. DeLong used to take…
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31Jul 2022 by Charles E. Price
Federal minister urges parliament to pass handgun freeze

Federal minister urges parliament to pass handgun freeze

LAW
Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino speaks during question period in the House of Commons on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press Article content Canada's Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says the federal Conservatives are to blame for legislative delays on handguns that have led to a backlog of firearm registrations. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content In May, Ottawa introduced a bill that proposes freezing handgun sales and transfers, a move slammed at the time by Alberta's chief firearms officer as an “intrusion” into the lives of gun owners. It also led to a spike in handgun sales, and, according to the Alberta government, a bottleneck in transfer and license applications that…
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27Jul 2022 by Charles E. Price
Ex-Trump Justice official Clark faces legal disciplinary charges

Ex-Trump Justice official Clark faces legal disciplinary charges

LEGAL
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Politics PMN News PMN Crime Author of the article: Article content WASHINGTON — Legal licensing authorities in Washington announced on Friday they have filed disciplinary charges against Jeffrey Bossert Clark, a former Trump administration Justice Department official who tried to get himself appointed as attorney general to help promote Donald Trump's false election fraud claims. Clark, who is now also facing a federal investigation into his conduct, is accused of attempting to “engage in conduct involving dishonesty” and attempting actions “that would seriously interfere with the administration of justice,” according to a petition filed by the DC Bar's Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content The ethics charges, dated June 29 and received by…
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25Jul 2022 by Charles E. Price
Ukraine lays out $750B ‘recovery plan’ for postwar future

Ukraine lays out $750B ‘recovery plan’ for postwar future

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Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Jamey Keaten Article content LUGANO, Switzerland (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday the reconstruction of his war-battered country is the “common task of the entire democratic world,” as his prime minister laid out a $750 billion recovery plan once the guns of Russia's invaders fall silent one day. As Russian forces continued their crushing advance in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, Zelenskyy spoke by video message to the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Switzerland about the needs of the country that has been on an up-and-down march toward democracy since the end of the Cold War and now faces widespread devastation. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content “The reconstruction…
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04Jul 2022 by Charles E. Price
How car insurance works when you borrow a car and leave the country

How car insurance works when you borrow a car and leave the country

INSURANCE
Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Insurance Here's what you need to know about driving a friend or relative's car to another country Photo by Getty Article content Whether it's a summer road trip with friends, an overdue visit with a family member, or attending a business conference, you may find it advantageous to drive across the border rather than fly. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content But let's say your car isn't roadworthy, or you lack access to a vehicle entirely. In that case, borrowing a car from a close friend or relative can be a convenient solution. However, can you legally drive a car that you don't own to another country in the first place? And what impact would crossing the…
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04Jul 2022 by Charles E. Price
5 things you don’t have to tell your car insurance provider

5 things you don’t have to tell your car insurance provider

INSURANCE
Breadcrumb Trail Links Insurance Honesty is always the best policy when it comes to auto insurance, but not everything is worthy of a call to your provider Cars parallel parked on an urban street Photo by Getty Article content It can be confusing to know what you're required to tell your car insurance provider and what you're not. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content It's imperative to notify your insurance broker or agent of any major changes to your vehicle, driving habits, address, or payment information. But what about things like parking it at a friend's house for the night? Or letting a roommate borrow it for the day? While honesty is always the best policy when it comes to insurance…
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