Articles 2024

Times of uncertainty cause humans to reevaluate their priorities. The current global COVID-19 pandemic is a perfect example. When the world seemingly stopped in March 2020, I, like many of you, found myself spending my new-found time (owing to the temporary closure of courts) doing some soul-searching.

This past week, the Court of Appeal for Ontario provided us with several substantive and interesting civil decisions. Please find below our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of January 18.

Oksana Romanov writes about her experience at the OBA Award of Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution, held on December 3, 2020. Oksana also provides valuable insight on what excellence and mentorship means in the legal profession.

In this interview of Professor Scott Franks by Oksana Romanov, he discusses his LLM research that investigated barriers and opportunities in the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action in law schools.

Updates in Ontario pension legislation, pension regulator guidance and pension case law.

On December 9, twin U.S. lawsuits against Facebook were launched that will shape the competition and privacy landscape for years to come. They were initiated by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of Attorneys General from 48 U.S. states and territories.

Penalty and liquidated damages clauses may seem like an attractive option in the contractual legal toolkit for franchise agreements. However, there are potential drawbacks and drafting considerations to keep in mind. This article provides an overview of these clauses, their benefits, and thoughts on their utility in the franchise context.

In this article, the author shares the wisdom and experiences he has received from his mentors about five key factors to consider before hiring your first clerk, assistant, or associate.