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15 Questions in 5 Minutes: Our Newsletter Editor sits down with a well-known health lawyer

  • October 10, 2018
  • Esther Nwator, OBA Health Law Section Executive, newsletter editor

This 'rapid fire' Q&A session with Lad Kucis is intended to give a brief insight into the career journey of a well-known Bay Street health lawyer. Primarily targeted at law students considering a career in health law, the piece offers a three-dimensional perspective of this lawyer's experiences of the practice area, and his advice for new lawyers.

Health Law, Student Forum
<em>S.H. v. D.H.</em>: Embryos are Legal Property in Ontario

S.H. v. D.H.: Embryos are Legal Property in Ontario

  • October 03, 2018
  • Lisa Feldstein and Priya Somascanthan, Lisa Feldstein Law Office

This article examines the court's analysis on the legal status of a frozen embryo in a recent Ontario decision. In the S.H. v. D.H. decision, a divorcing couple with no genetic connection to a frozen embryo (but a son with such a connection) invited the court to dispose of a contentious issue. This analysis from Lisa Feldstein looks at how the court ultimately resolved the issue and the factors and case law they considered along the way.

Health Law, Student Forum
Key Changes to the <em>RHPA </em>as of May 2018: A Primer for Health Law Counsel

Key Changes to the RHPA as of May 2018: A Primer for Health Law Counsel

  • October 03, 2018
  • Lad Kucis, Gardiner Roberts LLP, Certified Specialist in Health Law

This article examines recent changes impacting the Regulated Health Professions Act. The changes, which came into effect in May 2018, include additional self-reporting obligations for health professionals, new information to be posted to the Public Register and details regarding the expanded definition of "patient" for the purposes of sexual abuse provisions.

Health Law, Student Forum

10 Things to Know Now That Recreational Cannabis Will Be Legal in Canada

  • June 26, 2018
  • Esther Nwator and Christine Laviolette

Esther Nwator and Christine Laviolette offer a brief overview of the recent developments on this hot topic: the status of the legalization of cannabis, associated regulations, connection to Bill C-46 , and some of the key issues emerging from legalization.

Health Law, Student Forum

Canada’s Opioid Crisis

  • April 20, 2018
  • Paneet Bhandal

This article examines the evolution of the opioid crisis in Canada, and the government's response.

Health Law, Student Forum

Hospital Protected by Public Hospitals Act in Physicians’ Wrongful Dismissal Claim

  • April 12, 2018
  • Kate Deakon, lawyer, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP and Anne Corbett, partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

This article decision summarizes a recent decision, where the Court concluded that subsection 44(5) of the Public Hospitals Act will provide a hospital protection where the board of the hospital determines that the hospital will cease to provide a service.

Health Law, Labour and Employment Law

RECENT MEDIA SPOTLIGHT PUTS LONG-TERM CARE ON CENTRE STAGE

  • April 03, 2018
  • Robyn A. Grant, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Henry Ngan, Senior Associate, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

This article provides an overview of investigatory and reporting obligations that a long-term care (LTC) home may face in the aftermath of an incident, in the context of extensive recent media coverage of the LTC sector.

Health Law

Tips for Preparing for CCB Hearings

  • March 01, 2018
  • Barbara Walker-Renshaw and Meghan Payne

This article provides practical tips and insights for lawyers preparing for Consent and Capacity Board (CCB) hearings

Health Law