One of the most difficult tasks for any individual faced with a legal need is finding the right resources. Just type your problem into Google and you’ll be faced with a barrage of legal services, websites, apps, directories, lawyers and more, all offering help for your particular problem. Wading through all that information can be… Read more »
Sam Michaels
Samuel Michaels is the founder of Canada Legal Help. He writes on topics including access to justice, legal service provision, and legal system innovation. Samuel is a J.D. graduate from Osgoode Hall Law School.
Posts by Samuel:
The Changing Legal Landscape of the Sharing Economy
From Uber to Airbnb, businesses that provide web-based platforms enabling peer-to-peer exchanges are leaders in a growing sector known as the “sharing economy.” These companies are cutting into markets traditionally dominated by large corporations through technology that’s created a digital marketplace. Now at the fingertips of millions on smartphones, tablets, laptops and even smart watches,… Read more »
Why all the Legal-Hate?
Samuel Michaels is the founder of Canada Legal Help. He writes on topics including access to justice, legal service provision, and legal system innovation. Samuel is a J.D. student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Last week, I took a stab at some of the most fundamental issues with the legal system. My, admittedly… Read more »
What’s Wrong with the Legal System?
Samuel Michaels is the founder of Canada Legal Help. He writes on topics including access to justice, legal service provision, and legal system innovation. Samuel is a J.D. student at Osgoode Hall Law School. I have a secret to let you in on. It’s the elephant in the room that, I’m fairly certain,… Read more »
Changing the Meaning of Access to Justice
Originally posted on LinkedIn.com The Supreme Court of Canada, in BC v Christie, provided the foundation upon which the definition for the phrase ‘access to justice’ has been built. In that case, BC lawyer Dugald Christie argued that taxation on legal services unfairly restricted access to the legal system contrary to Canadians’ Constitutional… Read more »
“Can’t we Just Talk Real Quick”? Why Lawyers Can’t Offer Free Services
There’s a question I see often repeated in forums, social media posts, and blogs. It’s a request for a few minutes of legal advice, just one quick question, or a tip about a legal situation. Unfortunately, given all the rules and laws that govern lawyers’ actions, it is nearly impossible to offer these services for… Read more »