Posted on: 11 August 2015
Moving to a new province or territory comes with a few challenges. You will need to learn the rules of the road in the new area. You will also need to know how to transfer your license, deal with insurance requirements, and register your vehicle.
Learn the New Rules
When you move to a new province or territory, it's important you learn how the new area treats car ownership and driving in general.
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Posted on: 24 July 2015
When road conditions like potholes, missing guardrails, and uneven pavement are what lead to a major car accident, you may be wondering what your rights are. These types of road conditions can not only cause serious damage to your car, but potentially cause injury as well.
While the government often has sovereign immunity to these kinds of lawsuits, there are exceptions that can make your case viable, such as if gross negligence was displayed.
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Posted on: 2 July 2015
If you need to make a document or statement as legally binding for all concerned parties as possible, but do not want to involve a lawyer, it is a good idea to use a notary to authenticate a written agreement. A Canadian notary has received special training and certification by a governing agency, and when they notarize an agreement, it is more likely to be legally binding.
What Services Can a Notary Provide?
A notary will typically need to see you and the other parties involved in an agreement sign the document, and you will also be asked to provide a valid form of identification.
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Posted on: 10 June 2015
Bailiffs are an important part of the judicial system, but are often taken for granted and not noticed over the more grand occupations, like the lawyers or judges. This article will give a brief overview of exactly what a bailiff does and how to get started on that career path if it sounds like something you would be interested in:
Duties of a bailiff
Most people think of bailiffs as the people who call in the judge and bring in prisoners into the courtroom.
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