If You Can’t Say Something Nice Online, Don’t Say It in Breach of Court Order.
Online posting matters. This case deals with breach of an order and resulting contempt proceedings. Source: 2021 BCSC 428 Slater Vecchio LLP v. Arvanitis
Civil Resolution Tribunal Minor Injury Determinations Unconstitutional
The Honourable Chief Justice Hinkson has ruled that some sections of the governing act concerning minor injury jurisdiction are unconstitutional. The Province’s response will be interesting. [414] I will therefore accede to the plaintiffs’ request, in part, and grant an order declaring that ss. 133(1) (b) and (c) of the CRTA are unconstitutional and of […]
Britain’s top court rules Uber drivers are Workers
California maybe not. Britain says that Uber drivers are workers. Source: Britain’s top court rules Uber drivers entitled to minimum wage | CBC News
California Supreme Court rejects Prop 22 lawsuit: Uber Drivers are Independent Contractors
At least in California Uber drivers may end up being independent contractors despite recent court ruling to the contrary. Source: California Supreme Court rejects Prop 22 lawsuit over gig worker rights – Cities Today – Connecting the world’s urban leaders
Facebook Defamation Case
Not new news. For anyone that thinks defamation rules don’t apply to social media sites such as Facebook. Source: 2016 BCSC 686 Pritchard v. Van Nes