Articles 2020

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Brown Bag Lunch – January 18, 2022

  • 28 février 2022
  • Rebecca Kennedy, Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP

In January, OBA Trusts and Estates Law Section members gathered for the first Brown Bag Lunch of 2022. Discussion topics included recent updates and lively debates about whether and when to provide a copy of a Will to a disinherited individual, and an estate trustee's obligation to defend a dependant's support claim.

Student Forum, Droit des fiducies et des successions

Your Comprehensive Guide to Will Challenges (Part 5 of 6): Mastering the Trial

  • 28 février 2022
  • Charlotte Hobson, summer student, Lenczner Slaght LLP

Although it is rare that a matter actually proceeds to trial, it is important for counsel to feel comfortable with conducting one. In this fifth session of the OBA series about Will challenges, panelists shared tips and best practices in preparing witnesses, strategizing for cross-examination, and costs. Charlotte Hobson provides a summary of the program and shares her thoughts.

Student Forum, Droit des fiducies et des successions

Brown Bag Lunch - December 21, 2021

  • 28 février 2022
  • Rebecca Kennedy, Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP, Raphael Leitz, articling student, Hull & Hull LLP

At the final Brown Bag Lunch of 2021, members of the Trusts and Estates Section gathered to discuss a variety of fascinating topics. Attendees shared recent updates to the law and interesting Court decisions, and had an interesting discussion about how patents and royalties are dealt with upon the death of the holder.

Student Forum, Droit des fiducies et des successions

ELUC Meeting Minutes - December 8, 2021

  • 28 février 2022
  • Estates List Users Committee

At the December meeting of the Estates List Users Committee, members discussed several important topics, including an update on the Estates Court, new scheduling procedures, and over the counter orders. Going forward, the ELUC will have a different format and will extend to the entire province of Ontario, instead of just Toronto.

Student Forum, Droit des fiducies et des successions

Your First Appeal at the OCA: Tips from the Gurus

  • 28 février 2022
  • Nancy Sarmento

Navigating appeals to the Court of Appeal for Ontario (ONCA) can be a challenge for any lawyer. New lawyers navigating their first appeal to the ONCA are probably doubly stressed, particularly if they are working alone, and especially where the appeal is complicated by a motion to quash. In this article, Nancy Sarmento offers a fantastic ensemble of gems from the gurus of appellate advocacy.

Student Forum, Young Lawyers' Division
Illustration of a young black professional holding a clipboard alongside text that reads "Welcome" and "Black Femme Legal"

The Future is Femme, Black Femme Legal!

  • 27 février 2022
  • Tamara J. Sylvester (one/they/them)

Allow me to reintroduce you to Samantha Peters (she/her/they/them) – no stranger to the spotlight. Samantha, who proudly identifies as a black queer femme, was called to the bars of Alberta and Ontario in 2020. In that short time, she has made a palpable impact on the legal profession because of her innovative and rebellious approach to the practice of law and the seemingly fearless way in which she navigates the margins that contemporary Canadian society imposes on her intersecting identities.

Orientation et identité sexuelles, Student Forum
Hackers Aren’t Only in Movies?! The Rise of Ransomware Incidents in Canada and What Canadians Can Do About It

Hackers Aren’t Only in Movies?! The Rise of Ransomware Incidents in Canada and What Canadians Can Do About It

  • 27 février 2022
  • Emily Xiang, student, Osgoode Hall Law School; M. Imtiaz Karamat, associate, Deeth Williams Wall LLP

Ransomware incidents are becoming a daily reality of doing business in Canada and around the world. With this threat seeing a recent rise in frequency and severity, it is prudent for organizations to put in place the proper measures to safeguard themselves against future attacks.

Student Forum, Technologies de l'information et le droit de la propriété intellectuelle

The Law Society of Ontario Coming to Play in the Regulatory Sandbox

  • 27 février 2022
  • Abby Benattar and Kristen Robertson, WeirFoulds LLP

Legal services are out of reach for many Canadians. Research shows that Canadians do not seek advice for more than 80% of their legal issues. With the ever-present intersection between technology and legal services, and the goal of improving access to justice, the Law Society of Ontario has joined legal regulators both throughout Canada and abroad in adopting its own “regulatory sandbox”.

Student Forum, Technologies de l'information et le droit de la propriété intellectuelle

Designer Hayley Paige’s Battle with JLM Couture: Who owns @misshayleypaige?

  • 27 février 2022
  • Stephanie Carbone, Keslassy Freedman Gelfand LLP

Bridal designer Hayley Paige Gutman, known for her opulent gowns and booming social media presence, has been in an intense legal battle for the past two years with her former employer JLM Couture, Inc. On January 25, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit released its decision with respect to the most recent appeal from the designer.

Student Forum, Technologies de l'information et le droit de la propriété intellectuelle

Federal Court Considers New Patent Agent Privilege

  • 27 février 2022
  • Rebecca Kupfer and Paul Lomic, Lomic Law

In November of 2021, the Federal Court was tasked with further defining the scope of patent agent privilege. While amendments to the Patent Act pertaining to patent agent privilege came into force in 2016, the interpretation of this section was only recently discussed by the court in Case Management Judge Trent Horne’s decision in Janssen Inc et al v Sandoz Canada Inc, 2021 FC 1265.

Student Forum, Technologies de l'information et le droit de la propriété intellectuelle