OBA.org - Articles 2021

Putting the Work into Networking: New Ways to Connect During and Post-Pandemic

May 30, 2022
Keagan Davis- Burns, Cunningham Swan Carty Little & Bonham LLP

Here are three remote networking avenues that I benefitted from during the pandemic, that can also be used in the post-pandemic world.

A Reflection on a Young Lawyer’s Experience on the OBA Young Lawyers Division-East’s Executive

May 30, 2022
Susana May Yon Lee, Cassidy Levy Kent (Canada) LLP

As I conclude my term as Past Chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division-East (“OBA YLD-East”), I want to reflect on how my experience on the OBA YLD-East Executive has helped me develop as a young lawyer. While the paths of all lawyers are unique, I wanted to share some of the lessons that I have learned in case it’s helpful for others thinking of joining the OBA executive or serving in similar roles.

Court of Appeal Summaries (May 16, 2022 – May 20, 2022)

May 30, 2022
John Polyzogopoulos

Following are this week’s summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of May 16, 2022.

The Render Decision: Court of Appeal Ensures That Employees Will (Almost) Always Receive Their ESA Entitlements

May 17, 2022
Elliot Saccucci, Alessia Grossi and Victor Turcanu

A recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal has made it nearly impossible for Ontario employers to terminate employees without paying them at least their statutory minimum termination entitlements under the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”).

5 Key Takeaways About the Provision of French-language Services from Strengthening the Designation: A collaborative effort

May 17, 2022
Robin Bates

The article discusses some key takeaways from the recent report by the French Language Services Commissioner concerning Laurentian University.

Construction Litigation Tips: Settlement Checklist

May 16, 2022
Dan Fridmar, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Settlements are always preferred to litigation, but it's important to note the following procedural steps when finalizing a settlement in construction lien litigation.

Joining Ontario Breach of Trust and Lien Claims in the Same Action – An Evolving Landscape

May 16, 2022
Joshua Strub, John Margie, and Simren Sihota, Margie Strub Construction Law LLP

An extensive review of the current and ongoing caselaw relating to whether or not a breach of trust action may be joined with a lien claim.

Failure to Pay Adjudicator’s Order Puts Judicial Review at Risk in Ontario

May 16, 2022
Ivan Merrow and Morgan Watkins, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

In SOTA Dental Studio Inc. v. Andrid Group Ltd., 2022 ONSC 2254 (“SOTA”), the Divisional Court unanimously rejected the owner’s application for judicial review of an adjudicator’s order requiring payment of outstanding invoices. The application was rejected because the applicant had neither paid the order under review, nor moved for a stay. SOTA is the first reported decision from a judicial review of an adjudicator’s decision under Ontario’s Construction Act.

Electronic Monitoring of Employees: What you need to know about Bill 88 and its new requirements

May 13, 2022
Laura Pettigrew

The article discusses the May 5th OBA program Electronic Monitoring of Employees: What You Need to Know About Bill 88 and its New Requirements.

Education Law Implications of the OHRC’s Right to Read Report

May 13, 2022
Jean-Frédéric (J-F) Hübsch

The Right to Read inquiry of the Ontario Human Rights Commission found that Ontario's public education system is failing students with reading disabilities, among others, by not using an evidence-based approach to teach children how to read. This article summarizes a number of the important recommendations of the Right to Read report.

Tracking Preferences

Articles 2021