Articles 2023

A consideration of the MOECC's proposed policy for cumulative effects assessments in air approvals.

Is fentanyl skewing the sentencing process? Alan Gold and his associates reflect on the punitive implications of the fentanyl scourge.

The May BBL discussion included delays in getting probate, mutual funds gifted to charities, jointly held, second-to-die life insurance policies, the use of hotchpot clauses in certain situations, and compensation for Attorneys for Property.

In March, the Supreme Court of Canada heard an appeal of the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Frank v Canada. This article argues that the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision is inconsistent with the Supreme Court’s holding in Figueroa v Canada.

Would you rather count on “good faith” from your boss or know what can lose you your job and what can’t? Sabsay Lawyers recently won a favourable decision at the ON Court of Appeal in the area of contract law, right on the verge of employment law, that brings this question to the forefront.

I would like to congratulate our very own Roger Horst and Rafal Szymanski on successfully representing the respondent in Correct Building Corporation v. Lehman. The Court dismissed the appeal against our client and granted our client’s cross-appeal, resulting in a dismissal of all claims against our client by way of summary judgment.

Landing a first-year associate position can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. Following are ten tips for landing your first associate position.

The Canadian government's ban on asbestos and asbestos-containing products will apply to the use, manufacture, import and export of any product containing asbestos, with the goal being to eventually reduce the rate of asbestos-related diseases. Here, the authors review the proposed Prohibition of Asbestos and Asbestos Products Regulations, which are expected to come into force as of 2019.

On February 7, 2018, the OBA Education Law Section held a panel discussion entitled "Education for All Students: Diversity and Inclusion in Education” as part of OBA Institute 2018. The panel brought together government, education and legal professionals to discuss how education professionals can help ensure schools are inclusive places for all students.