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Dispute Resolution Officers (“DROs”): Providing Early Access to the Court System During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Dispute Resolution Officers (“DROs”): Providing Early Access to the Court System During the Covid-19 Pandemic

  • January 24, 2022
  • Tilda Roll, DRO in Toronto and Central East, and Vanessa Lam, Family Law Strategic Advisor and Research Lawyer

Access early, evaluative assistance by understanding what Dispute Resolution Officers (“DROs”) can do, and how best to use them. DROs are available in a growing number of Superior Court of Justice locations across the province and can assist families by triaging and narrowing issues, and getting a consent order from a judge.

Family Law, Student Forum
B.C., Alberta and Quebec Privacy Regulators Issue Binding Orders Directing Clearview AI to Comply with Recommendations

B.C., Alberta and Quebec Privacy Regulators Issue Binding Orders Directing Clearview AI to Comply with Recommendations

  • January 21, 2022
  • Ellen Xu

On December 14, 2021, the British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec privacy regulators issued separate legally binding orders directing Clearview AI to comply with recommendations made in their recent Report of Findings coauthored with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. Ellen Xu explores the practices that gave rise to the investigation against Clearview and the recommendations with which Clearview has been ordered to comply.

Privacy Law, Student Forum

China's New Privacy Legislation: The Personal Information Protection Law

  • January 21, 2022
  • Nicholas Wall

On November 1, 2021, the new law governing privacy in the People's Republic of China (PRC) came into effect. The Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) contains substantive privacy obligations and has the potential to significantly impact organizations operating both within and outside of the PRC. Nicholas Wall provides an overview of PIPL's scope of application, central principles and restrictions on cross-border transfers.

International Law, Privacy Law, Student Forum

Summary of the LCO's 56 Recommendations Regarding End-of-Life Care

  • January 21, 2022
  • Tyler Lin, de Vries Litigation LLP

In October 2021, The Law Commission of Ontario released the first part of its report on how professionals and organizations can better serve clients regarding end-of-life care. The list here summarizes the recommendations relevant to health and estate lawyers.

Elder Law, Student Forum
Featured Member: Hank White

Featured Member: Hank White

  • January 20, 2022
  • Hank White

Our guest star for January's "Featured Member" series is Hank White, CPD liaison of the Business Law Executive and a senior lawyer editor (Banking and Finance) at Practical Law Canada. We thank Hank for his participation and hope you enjoy getting to know him!

Business Law, Student Forum

Nothing But The Truth – A Memoir (Book Review)

  • January 14, 2022
  • Amrita V. Singh

I didn’t “know” much about Marie Henein as a person before reading this memoir, beyond her reputation for a strong work ethic, keen sense of justice, and love of glitter. So, I was surprised to learn as I read the book that she wasn’t that different from me, and very possibly also you.

Women Lawyers Forum, Student Forum

Committing to Settlement Work: Dropping the "A" from ADR

  • January 13, 2022
  • Ryan Osbourne

Ryan Osbourne, a collaborative family lawyer and mediator, discusses how his approach to thinking of settlement first in family law cases is part of a growing trend away from the courts.

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Student Forum

The Solo Perspective in Unprecedented Times

  • January 12, 2022
  • Janine C.C. Innes

Solo practice brings with it unique rewards and challenges. Throughout the pandemic, we have all persevered through periods of lockdown and the constantly changing Covid restrictions, including work from home orders. Most practitioners have had to adapt to a new way of practicing law and have had a glimpse into the world of a solo practitioner. Some have been left wondering if solo practice might be the right path for them.

Student Forum, Taxation Law