Articles 2021

This article provides key highlights of the recent OBA program focused on vulnerable workers in Ontario's workers' compensation system.

In this article, we focus on the importance of data security diligence, tips for the diligence process, and mitigation strategies for companies that have identified risks and wish to proceed with the deal. We also discuss the need to assess and quickly remediate any flaws in a target company’s data security posture following a transaction.

Recent updates in Ontario and Federal pension legislation, regulatory policy and caselaw.

The story of King Midas is about the tragedy of avarice and contemplates what follows when true happiness is not recognized. Midas was a man who wished that everything he touched would turn into gold. The law firm equivalent is of course the “Rainmaker”. However, too much rain is as bad as too much gold. Midas’ blessing turns out to be a curse.

Assisted reproductive technologies have been revolutionary for people and families facing infertility issues, and for single people and queer families wanting to achieve a pregnancy and have children. Read about what happens with frozen embryos with a separation.

This article reviews the finding in Decision No. 240/22I that the statutory requirement within section 13.1(5) -- that a worker "must" file a claim by July 1, 2018 -- is not mandatory. The article examines how the Vice-Chair goes on to read discretion into the statutory language.

This article provides a summary and key highlights of the WSIAT's recent stakeholder event. This summary is useful for those who appear at the WSIAT.

For decades, many involved in land development and construction struggled with how to interpret Ontario’s regulation of excavated soil. After much anticipation, Ontario has created a legal regime to answer the questions raised on this topic and provide certainty for the construction and waste management industries, consultants, contractors, municipalities, land owners, and developers alike. This legal regime is discussed in detail in this article.

This article summarizes Reilly v. Alberta, 2022 ABQB 612, in which the Court of King's Bench of Alberta certified a class action in systemic negligence, even though the Court of Appeal for Ontario refused to certify a similar case.