“Help Me Help You” - The Non-Linear Path to Entertainment Law 21 novembre 2019 Pooja Sihra In case you missed it, the Ontario Bar Association’s Entertainment, Media and Communications Law Section recently hosted a mentoring event called “Help Me Help You” for new and aspiring lawyers. Pooja Sihra offers three key takeaways.
Delay in Youth Court Proceedings: R v K.J.M. 2019 SCC 55 20 novembre 2019 Brock Jones The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the Jordan framework for assessing whether or not an accused person has been tried within a reasonable time applies to young persons.
Blaney's Appeals: Court of Appeal Summaries (November 11 – 15, 2019) 18 novembre 2019 John Polyzogopoulos Following are this past week's summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
Ethics, Civility and Professional Responsibility in the Courtroom, Mediation and Beyond - 2018 15 novembre 2019 Ayushi Kiran, articling student, Crown Law Office - Civil This article gives an overview of the CPD program conducted by the Insurance Law Section in 2018 which was well received and is returning on November 22, 2019. This program contains a total of 3 hours of Professionalism content and it qualifies for LAWPRO Risk Management Credit.
Compliance Inspections: The Process, Verifying Compliance, and Issues Ahead 14 novembre 2019 Valerie Kleinman, head of compliance and inspections at Green and Spiegel LLP A summary of the compliance process for temporary foreign workers and the new issues arising as a result of changes in the law and policy.
Blaney's Appeals: Court of Appeal Summaries (November 4 – 8 2019) 14 novembre 2019 John Polyzogopoulos Congratulations to Blaney's Chad Kopach for successfully acting in First National Financial GP Corporation v. Golden Dragon HO 10 Inc. The case involved a motion by a receiver for directions in respect of the debtors’ appeal of a sales approval and vesting order. The sale and vesting order were preserved.
Challenges for Advocating on Behalf of Parties Under a Disability 14 novembre 2019 M. Max Chaudhary, Chaudhary Law Office, A review of some of the challenges faced by persons with disabilities and solutions when advocating on their behalf on immigration applications
Caregivers in Canada – Ten Tips for Managing Legal Strategies to Support Caregivers 12 novembre 2019 Melissa M. Babel, B.A. (Hons) LL.B, barrister and solicitor What lawyers need to know in order to serve their caregiver clients.
Civil Action Seeking Damages for Alleged Workplace Harassment is Statute-Barred 12 novembre 2019 Giovanna Di Sauro The Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal recently ruled in Decision No. 1227/19 that a worker was statute-barred from pursuing a civil action in respect of alleged workplace harassment. This decision clarifies how work-related accidents and associated injuries may fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the workers’ compensation benefits scheme.
Staying Organized: Tips for Personal File Management 12 novembre 2019 Marisa Lau, associate at Grinhaus Law A lawyer’s time is their most important asset. Therefore, having the right tools to help you manage your workload efficiently at the office is crucial.