Author Archives: Shaunna Mireau
Thank That Public Servant
The Federal Courts in Canada have a pretty good website. They also have a very nice docket search tool. Note that this search tool, although it is linked from …
Make Notes
Things get so busy in law that sometimes we get behind. For instance, Research posts are supposed to appear on Wednesdays here at Slaw Tips. We all know that notes, …
Don’t Make Things Up
Hat tip to BLG’s Neil Guthrie for his digest titled “Submitting a fake judgment: not a good litigation strategy”. The case reference is D’Souza v Linton, 2013 ONSC 70. …
Regulation and Act Section References
One of my colleagues asked a great question that makes for an excellent tip:
The definitions of the Minor Injury Regulation say in (g)(ii):
any insurer made a third party …
Federal Bill Numbers
Today’s Tip is a caution about searching for federal bill numbers. Be careful that you understand what you are looking for.
I was asked to look for “Bill C-23”. I …
Watch for Trends
Today’s Tip is about looking outside your borders for trends. You decide where your borders are – your department, your organization, your city, perhaps your country.
A tweet by Darin …
Use the Telephone
I have mentioned in the past that calling a friend can be a fast path to a research answer. It can also be a quick path to resolution of a …
Dead Space
We all have them – those days where it feels like your imagination shrugs its metaphorical shoulders, gives you an apologetic half-grin, and heads to Fiji. You’re stuck – you …
Never Start From Scratch
The fastest path is one that you have already traveled. The sign posts are familiar and likely the vehicle as well. You will know how to get where you are …
Who Inspires You
Today’s Tip is a follow-up from a theme that I see running through recent Research tips.
The theme is about WHO. Who can you go to for a quick answer, …
