Articles 2020

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Court of Appeal Summaries (February 1 – 5, 2021)

  • 06 février 2021
  • John Polyzogopoulos

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of February 1, 2021. Please mark down April 27, 2021, from 5:30-7:45pm in your calendars for our fifth annual “Top Appeals” CLE, which will take place via Zoom. Justice Benjamin Zarnett will be co-chairing the event with myself and Chloe Snider of Dentons.

Litige civil, Student Forum

A Hometown Resolution

  • 06 février 2021
  • Zackery Shaver

Looking for a new years resolution? Read about Zackery Shaver's resolution to become more connected with his community.

Student Forum, Young Lawyers' Division

Mediation-Arbitration: A Better Way to Resolve Disputes?

  • 06 février 2021
  • Mana Khami and David Canton

In the wake of the 2020 and 2021 Ontario provincial emergency orders, parties and their lawyers have had to be increasingly creative in resolving disputes that may be delayed in getting to court. Mediation-arbitration (med-arb) allows parties to craft their own solutions, with resort to a final, binding decision that will clarify the case and their relationship.

Mécanismes extrajudiciaires de règlement des conflits, Student Forum

3 Tips If You Are Considering Changing Practice Areas

  • 06 février 2021
  • Ludmilla Jarda, lawyer at Nelligan Law

Not every lawyer wants to stay in the first practice area that they choose forever. If that sounds like you, check out these practical tips from Ludmilla Jarda.

Student Forum, Young Lawyers' Division

Camera On: Starting a New Job During COVID-19

  • 06 février 2021
  • Andrea Daly, counsel, Department of Justice

Starting a new job is never easy, but starting a new job during COVID-19 is extra challenging. Andrea Daly provides insights about putting your best foot forward when starting a new job during the pandemic.

Student Forum, Young Lawyers' Division

Small Claims Proceedings and the Self-Represented Litigant

  • 06 février 2021
  • Genevieve Fauteux, associate at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

This article sets out helpful tips and tricks for lawyers who find themselves against a self-represented litigant in Small Claims Court.

Student Forum, Young Lawyers' Division
Dasha Peregoudova, Aird & Berlis LLP

Key Developments in Employment Law in 2020

  • 06 février 2021
  • Dasha Peregoudova, Aird & Berlis LLP

This article discusses major shifts and the most noteworthy employment-related decisions of 2020. Although COVID-19 demanded significant attention from both employers and lawmakers, there were several significant judicial developments which were independent of the pandemic.

Droit du travail et de l’emploi, Student Forum
Andrew Shaw and Shyama Talukdar, Baker & McKenzie LLP

2020 Year in Review: The Ontario Labour Relations Board

  • 06 février 2021
  • Andrew Shaw and Shyama Talukdar, Baker & McKenzie LLP

2020 was a tumultuous year in labour relations given the pandemic, and the decisions coming out of the Ontario Labour Relations Board (the "Board") reflect this. This article explores some of the key decisions and trends that defined advocacy at the Board in the past year.

Droit du travail et de l’emploi, Student Forum

Court of Appeal Summaries (January 25 – 29, 2021)

  • 06 février 2021
  • John Polyzogopoulos

Following are this past week’s summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Please mark down April 27, 2021, from 5:30-7:45pm in your calendars for our fifth annual “Top Appeals” CLE, which will take place via Zoom. Justice Benjamin Zarnett will be co-chairing the event with myself and Chloe Snider of Dentons.

Litige civil, Student Forum