The Essentials on Capacity and Consent - Summary of recent CPD Program organized jointly by the OBA Health Law Section and the Trusts and Estates Section 05 décembre 2018 Carla Whillier, past chair, OBA Health Law Section This write-up of the recent program jointly organized by the OBA Health Law Section and Trusts and Estates Section gives an overview of the content of the program, details about the speakers and provides the key takeaways.
An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure: The Six Most Common Mistakes When Drafting Financial Statements and How to Avoid Them 05 décembre 2018 Robert Shawyer, M.A., LL.B., lawyer, collaborative practitioner, OAFM certified mediator; and Andrew Sudano, LL.B. A family lawyer's liability can often be triggered by mishandled financial issues. This article points to six common mistakes that are made by lawyers when preparing client Financial Statements , and how to avoid them. Just as importantly, these six pointers can be used to scrutinize Financial Statements that are received from the opposing party to aid in defeating claims made against one's own client as well.
Pension Plan for Lawyers and Law Firm Staff 04 décembre 2018 CBIA/Lawyers Financial In 2015 CBIA/Lawyers Financial, a not-for-profit association governed by and for lawyers, set up a Task Force to develop a predictable, sustainable and cost-efficient pension plan for law firms. That Task Force recommended a plan that will provide lifetime retirement income that will be 30% to 50% greater than the income that can be provided under the typical defined contribution or group RRSP arrangement. The proposed plan is expected to be launched in 2020.
The World Wide Web: A cross-examiner's new toolbox 04 décembre 2018 Steve Benmor, Benmor Family Law Group This fascinating article focuses on the internet as a resource for lawyers when seeking evidence to use in a case. Steve Benmor outlines both how the internet and all of the information therein can be used against a litigant and he provides a cautionary tale for litigants who may wish to consider what they post on-line about themselves and others. He also provides a useful list of cases that held that social networking websites are a legitimate source of evidence for the Court.
Ethics and Civility in the Courtroom and Beyond 03 décembre 2018 Lawrence A. Conmigo An invitation to attend an OBA program on civility on December 4, 2018.
Amendments to Construction Act – Bill 57, the Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act, 2018 30 novembre 2018 Lena Wang, Glaholt LLP On November 15, 2018, the Ontario Legislative Assembly introduced Bill 57, the Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act, 2018. If passed, this omnibus bill would amend the Construction Act, along with a number of other acts.
New Leading Decision on Counsel’s and Expert’s Eyes Only Protective Orders Released: Federal Court of Appeal Provides Important Guidance 30 novembre 2018 Shan Arora, Shift Law Both parties bear an evidentiary burden on a motion for a counsel's and expert's eyes only (CEEO) Order. Shan Arora highlights the key findings in the Federal Court of Appeal's decision.
December Wellness Tips - How To Become More Present In Your Daily Life and Work 29 novembre 2018 Rachel Sachs, newsletter editor Tips to enjoy the holidays and get your work done, too.
Why Not Me? How I stopped sabotaging my own career 28 novembre 2018 Leah Thompson, student member-at-large Student member, Leah Thompson, shares how she's working at moving beyond her internal fears of failure.
Meet Your 2018-2019 Executive - Part 3 28 novembre 2018 Today we meet Member-at-Large, Amrita Singh from Bereskin & Parr.