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About ArticlesThe below articles are published by the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association - Ontario Chapter of the Ontario Bar Association. Members are encouraged to submit articles. About Articles

Editors: Paula A. Poniatowska and Leslie Steeves

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Ethics and the In-House Counsel: A Summary

  • March 25, 2019
  • Errol P. Mendes

This article is a summary of a paper entitled “Ethics and the In-House Counsel: Going Beyond the Normal in Combating Labour Abuses”, which was first presented at Canadian Corporate Counsel Association’s National Conference in Toronto, Ontario in April-May 2018.

Canadian Corporate Counsel Association - Ontario Chapter, Student Forum

Modernization of the Construction Lien Act

  • December 20, 2018
  • John Margie, Glaholt LLP and Soizic Reynal de St. Michelle, TMG Builders

A timely reference guide for navigating recent and ongoing amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act, RSO 1990, c C30.

Canadian Corporate Counsel Association - Ontario Chapter, Student Forum

Mastering Workplace Investigations: Strategies and Pitfalls

  • May 17, 2018
  • Jon Pinkus M.A., J.D. Associate, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP

An overview of important tips on how to conduct an effective workplace investigation and common pitfalls to avoid.

Canadian Corporate Counsel Association - Ontario Chapter, Student Forum

Tips on How In-House Counsel Can Build a Cybersecurity Strategy

  • March 26, 2018
  • Imran Ahmad, Partner at Miller Thomson LLP

Increasingly, in-house counsel and legal departments are being asked to quarterback their organization’s overall cybersecurity strategy. This article contains tips and practical advice on how in-house counsel should go about designing and implementing a robust cybersecurity strategy and mitigating risks to their employer.