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Head-shot of author Lyndsay Butlin

In-House Insights: Lyndsay Butlin

  • March 05, 2022
  • Lyndsay Butlin, In-House counsel, Aecon Group Inc.; Dan Fridmar, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Introducing the In-House Insights series, where we interview in-house lawyers on their work experiences, the difference in their responsibilities from out-house firms, and general advice. Before moving in-house, Lyndsay's practice focused on commercial litigation, lawyers' negligence, and employment law. Lyndsay acted for business and individuals in commercial matters, including breach of contract claims and real property disputes.

Construction and Infrastructure Law, Student Forum
Head-shot of author Jordan Fletcher

In-House Insights: Jordan Fletcher

  • March 05, 2022
  • Jordan Fletcher, In-House counsel, Aecon Group Inc.; Dan Fridmar, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Introducing the In-House Insights series, where we interview in-house lawyers on their work experiences, the difference in their responsibilities from out-house firms, and general advice. Having obtained his legal training from the University of Saskatchewan's College of Law, Jordan spent eight years in private practice prior to making his transition to in-house counsel at Aecon Group Inc.

Construction and Infrastructure Law, Student Forum
Head-shot of author Charlie Livermore

In-House Insights: Charlie Livermore

  • March 05, 2022
  • Charlie Livermore, In-House counsel, Aecon Group Inc.; Dan Fridmar, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Introducing the In-House Insights series, where we interview in-house lawyers on their work experiences, the difference in their responsibilities from out-house firms, and general advice. Charlie is Legal Counsel at Aecon Group Inc. He has been at Aecon for over three years, after articling and practicing litigation at Ross & McBride in Hamilton. His current practice includes all aspects of infrastructure law, with a focus on utilities and energy.

Construction and Infrastructure Law, Student Forum
Head-shot of author Devon Ryerse

In-House Insights: Devon Ryerse

  • March 05, 2022
  • Devon Ryerse, In-House counsel, Aecon Group Inc.; Dan Fridmar, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Introducing the In-House Insights series, where we interview in-house lawyers on their work experiences, the difference in their responsibilities from out-house firms, and general advice. Devon Ryerse was called to the bar in 2007 and practiced commercial and general litigation in Hamilton, Ontario for several years before transitioning to an in-house role at Aecon Group Inc.

Construction and Infrastructure Law, Student Forum
Head-shot of author Chris Moran

In-House Insights: Chris Moran

  • March 05, 2022
  • Chris Moran, General Counsel, Maple Reinders Group; Dan Fridmar, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Introducing the In-House Insights series, where we interview in-house lawyers on their work experiences, the difference in their responsibilities from out-house firms, and general advice. In this edition, we hear from Chris Moran - Chris Moran is the General Counsel of the Maple Reinders Group, where he is responsible for all of the legal aspects of Maple Reinders’ business.

Construction and Infrastructure Law, Canadian Corporate Counsel Association - Ontario Chapter, Student Forum

9 Questions Between Generations

  • March 04, 2022
  • Jennifer O'Dell

In our third installment of 9 Questions Between Generations we asked Erica Baron and Bonnie Greenaway from McCarthy Tétrault LLP about their experiences in Health Law.

Women Lawyers Forum, Health Law, Student Forum

City of Toronto Abandons Minimum Parking Standards to Advance Environmental Sustainability and Residents’ Health

  • March 03, 2022
  • Kailey Sutton, associate at McMillan LLP, with thanks to C. Scott (student-at-law)

On February 3, 2022, Toronto City Council enacted and passed By-law 89-2022 (the “Amendment”), being an amendment to Zoning By-law 569-2013 to update parking standards across the City. Amongst other things, the Amendment introduces new electric vehicle (or “EV”) standards, removes most minimum parking requirements for new developments (except accessible parking standards) and introduces new maximum parking standards.

Municipal Law, Student Forum