OBA.org - Articles 2019

Substitute Treatment Decisions During the COVID-19 Crisis

April 01, 2020
Alexander Procope, Perez Bryan Procope LLP

A look at how COVID-19 impacts substitute healthcare decisions.

March 26, 2020
Fiona Martyn, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP

As baby boomers enter the final stage of their working lives, ageism in the workplace has become increasingly pervasive. Significant demographic and legislative changes have resulted in an overall increase in age discrimination cases.

The Devil is in The Details – Top 5 Tips for Mediating a Guardianship Dispute

March 25, 2020
Nimali D. Gamage and Jessie A. Lamont, Goddard Gamage LLP

A comprehensive look at what factors parties should consider when mediating a guardianship matter.

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Update

January 20, 2020
Alexandra Manthorpe, O’Connor MacLeod Hanna LLP

Medical Assistance in Dying (“MAID”), (formerly called physician- or doctor-assisted suicide), is a topic that has captivated the Canadian public since Sue Rodriguez and her brave, emotional challenge all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada in the early 1990s. A look at the current state of the law and what the future holds.

Year End Update: Minister of Seniors Mandate Letter 2019

December 18, 2019
Hayley Peglar, Weirfoulds

A summary of the Minister of Seniors Mandate Letter includes creating a national definition of elder abuse.

How to Treat Your Section 3 Counsel: A Guide for Other Parties

December 02, 2019
Alexander Procope, Perez Bryan Procope LLP

Some helpful tips for how to address and work with section 3 counsel.

Starting Over at 55: What's the Cost?

December 02, 2019
Sarah Engel and Brigitte Barsalou, Bales Beall LLP

A look at "grey divorces" and the unique set of challenges they present

Predatory Marriages: Consideration of Equitable and Other Remedies

June 24, 2019
Kimberly Whaley and Sareh Ebrahimi

Since contesting the validity of a marriage on the ground of incapacity is an imperfect approach, there is a need to explore other potentially available rights and remedies to react to what is actually happening in today’s society. This article considers other grounds upon which a court has the jurisdiction to set aside a predatory marriage as a nullity and also to remedy the wrongs caused by a predator spouse.

An Overview on Elder Abuse and How to Detect It

June 24, 2019
Kimberly Whaley and Sareh Ebrahimi

Elder abuse can take many forms, including financial, physical, psychological (mental or emotional) and sexual abuse to name a few. Neglect can also be a form of abuse.

Working with Older Clients: Tips for New Lawyers

June 20, 2019
Alexandra Manthorpe

Coming out of law school, it’s not uncommon to have clients who are a generation or two older than oneself. Alexandra Manthorpe offers tips for working with older clients that she has learned in her few years of being a lawyer.

Tracking Preferences

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