Articles 2020

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Aujourdʼhui

Insights from a Solo Practitioner's Case at the Court of Appeal

  • 26 janvier 2022
  • Dan Fridmar, Fridmar Professional Corporation

The author shares his insights and lessons learned after having done his first appeal before the Court of Appeal as a sole practitioner.

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

Reflections on Working Remote

  • 26 janvier 2022
  • Rocco Giordano Scocco, founder, Scocco Law Professional Corporation,

In this article, the author reflects on experiences since March 2020 working remotely and challenges perspectives on the benefits of in-person as opposed to remote office environments.

Student Forum

New Resources about Community Investing

  • 24 janvier 2022
  • Ryan M. Prendergast

Are you looking for information about community impact investing? Two resources are now available for charities and not-for-profits in Ontario from the Cooperation Council of Ontario, Ontario Trillium Foundation and Canadian CED Network. There is a report to help you understand the current state of community investment organizations in Ontario and a guide that outlines the phases of development for community investment cooperatives.

Œuvres de bienfaisance et organismes à but non lucratif, Student Forum

No Tax Rebate for Charity Housing Project's Market Rate Units

  • 24 janvier 2022
  • Nancy E. Claridge and Adriel N. Clayton

Charities that qualify as designated municipalities can be eligible for a rebate from the GST/HST paid on property and services, but does a supply of market rate units for moderate income households qualify? A recent CRA interpretation letter explains how section 259 of the Excise Tax Act and CRA’s info sheet Municipal Designation of Organizations Providing Rent Geared to Income Housing might apply in this situation, and why the charity’s market rate units would not qualify for the rebate.

Œuvres de bienfaisance et organismes à but non lucratif, Student Forum
Dispute Resolution Officers (“DROs”): Providing Early Access to the Court System During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Dispute Resolution Officers (“DROs”): Providing Early Access to the Court System During the Covid-19 Pandemic

  • 24 janvier 2022
  • Tilda Roll, DRO in Toronto and Central East, and Vanessa Lam, Family Law Strategic Advisor and Research Lawyer

Access early, evaluative assistance by understanding what Dispute Resolution Officers (“DROs”) can do, and how best to use them. DROs are available in a growing number of Superior Court of Justice locations across the province and can assist families by triaging and narrowing issues, and getting a consent order from a judge.

Droit de la famille, Student Forum
B.C., Alberta and Quebec Privacy Regulators Issue Binding Orders Directing Clearview AI to Comply with Recommendations

B.C., Alberta and Quebec Privacy Regulators Issue Binding Orders Directing Clearview AI to Comply with Recommendations

  • 21 janvier 2022
  • Ellen Xu

On December 14, 2021, the British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec privacy regulators issued separate legally binding orders directing Clearview AI to comply with recommendations made in their recent Report of Findings coauthored with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. Ellen Xu explores the practices that gave rise to the investigation against Clearview and the recommendations with which Clearview has been ordered to comply.

Droit de la protection de la vie privée, Student Forum

China's New Privacy Legislation: The Personal Information Protection Law

  • 21 janvier 2022
  • Nicholas Wall

On November 1, 2021, the new law governing privacy in the People's Republic of China (PRC) came into effect. The Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) contains substantive privacy obligations and has the potential to significantly impact organizations operating both within and outside of the PRC. Nicholas Wall provides an overview of PIPL's scope of application, central principles and restrictions on cross-border transfers.

Droit de la protection de la vie privée, Student Forum

Summary of the LCO's 56 Recommendations Regarding End-of-Life Care

  • 21 janvier 2022
  • Tyler Lin, de Vries Litigation LLP

In October 2021, The Law Commission of Ontario released the first part of its report on how professionals and organizations can better serve clients regarding end-of-life care. The list here summarizes the recommendations relevant to health and estate lawyers.

Elder Law, Student Forum
Featured Member: Hank White

Featured Member: Hank White

  • 20 janvier 2022
  • Hank White

Our guest star for January's "Featured Member" series is Hank White, CPD liaison of the Business Law Executive and a senior lawyer editor (Banking and Finance) at Practical Law Canada. We thank Hank for his participation and hope you enjoy getting to know him!

Droit des affaires, Student Forum