Articles 2020

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Penalty Clauses and Liquidated Damages Provisions in Franchise Agreements

  • 26 janvier 2021
  • Adrienne Boudreau and Jason Brisebois, Sotos LLP

Penalty and liquidated damages clauses may seem like an attractive option in the contractual legal toolkit for franchise agreements. However, there are potential drawbacks and drafting considerations to keep in mind. This article provides an overview of these clauses, their benefits, and thoughts on their utility in the franchise context.

Droit des franchises, Student Forum

Growing As a Sole Practitioner – When to Hire Employees

  • 22 janvier 2021
  • Dan Fridmar, principal lawyer

In this article, the author shares the wisdom and experiences he has received from his mentors about five key factors to consider before hiring your first clerk, assistant, or associate.

Praticien exerçant seul, petit cabinet et pratique générale, Student Forum

Value of Employment Contracts for Solo and Small Firm Lawyers

  • 22 janvier 2021
  • Stuart Rudner, principal lawyer

Perhaps you are looking to hire your first associate or staff member, or perhaps you already have a team. Either way, contracts and policies are your best opportunity to improve your legal position, and the simple reality is that the vast majority of employment contracts are ineffective. As a fellow OBA member, we will gladly review your current employment agreement template, at no cost, and let you know if it needs to be updated.

Praticien exerçant seul, petit cabinet et pratique générale, Student Forum

Starting Out Solo

  • 22 janvier 2021
  • Erin O’Rourke, principal lawyer

The author talks about the challenges she faced in opening her practice straight out of articling and into the COVID-19 pandemic.

Praticien exerçant seul, petit cabinet et pratique générale, Student Forum

2020 - What a Year to Start a Practice

  • 22 janvier 2021
  • Ben Fulton, principal lawyer

This article takes a look at some of the responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and changes being made, through the lens of a first year call grappling with issues of access to justice. What changes are being made? How can we make sure that these changes are promoting access to justice? What are the challenges involved in ensuring accommodation of disabilities at this time and in the future? Finally, how do we ensure that the changes we make now are both sustainable and accessible?

Praticien exerçant seul, petit cabinet et pratique générale, Student Forum

Court of Appeal Summaries (January 11 – 15, 2021)

  • 22 janvier 2021
  • John Polyzogopoulos

Please find below our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of January 11. There were only three substantive civil decisions released this past week.

Litige civil, Student Forum
Jason E. Bogle

Riding Solo: A Roadmap to a Rewarding Career

  • 21 janvier 2021
  • Jason E. Bogle

The practice of law is much different than it was ten years ago. It demands more specialization and discipline in order to be successful in today's marketplace. However, as a sole practitioner, your future can be molded to your desire and your ability to pivot and adjust to your external circumstances are within your control. 

Student Forum, Young Lawyers' Division

Women in Tax - Q&A with Jenny Mboutsiadis

  • 18 janvier 2021
  • Jenny Mboutsiadis & Kathryn Walker

Jenny Mboutsiadis is a tax partner at Fasken.  Prior to joining Fasken Jenny spent 11 years at the Department of Justice. 

Student Forum, Droit fiscal

Significant GST/HST Changes for the Digital Economy

  • 17 janvier 2021
  • Paul Casuccio and Devon LaBuik

On November 30, 2020, the Government released its Fall Economic Statement 2020 titled: Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19. The Statement includes proposals that will impose significant obligations on e-commerce businesses and businesses that import goods into Canada.

Student Forum, Droit fiscal