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On the Proposed Suggestions to the Globalized Structure for the Taxation of Multinational Enterprises

  • October 16, 2022
  • Fayme K Hodal

This paper first lays out the current system for determining the allocation of multinational enterprises’ revenues for the purposes of taxation, followed by a layered example to aid in clarification, a discussion on the concerns the current system enables, a brief overview of the OECD’s response of Pillar One, and some of the practical implementation issues Pillar One faces, concluding with views on how to more easily achieve the Pillar One aims in a fashion that may be met with less resistance.

Student Forum, Taxation Law

Novel Application of the Individual Issues Powers in s. 25 of the Class Proceedings Act

  • October 14, 2022
  • Alex Bogach, Julie Lowenstein, Sarah Whitmore, and Grant Worden

This article summarizes Cavanaugh v. Grenville Christian College, 2022 ONSC 5405, in which the court used s. 25 of the Class Proceedings Act, 1992, to address a unique factual problem: the defendants were judgment proof and had erratic insurance coverage that covered some class members' claims but not others.

Class Actions, Student Forum

Case Summary: Bowman v Ontario

  • October 14, 2022
  • Geetha Philipupillai

This article summarizes Bowman v Ontario, 2022 ONCA 477, which provides guidance to lower courts and practitioners on conducting a correct analysis under the cause of action (s. 5(1)(a)) criterion of the Class Proceedings Act.

Class Actions, Student Forum
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OBA Civil Litigation Section Insider: October 2022

  • October 14, 2022

This issue features interviews with four leaders of legal organizations: Karen Perron (OBA), Deborah Palter (TAS), Teresa Donnelly (LSO), and Jennifer Gold (WLAO), discussing projects they pursued during their terms, how the profession has changed, and the changes they hope will come. Rachel Migicovsky and Moya Graham, chair and vice-chair of the Civil Litigation Section Executive, introduce us to our themes for the year. Finally, Stuart Rudner weighs in on mediation in the post-pandemic world.

Civil Litigation, Student Forum
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Interview with Karen Perron

  • October 13, 2022
  • Interview conducted by David Milosevic

An interview with Karen Perron, president of the Ontario Bar Association.

Civil Litigation, Student Forum
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Interview with Deborah Palter

  • October 13, 2022
  • Interview conducted by David Milosevic

An interview with Deborah Palter, immediate past-president of The Advocates’ Society.

Civil Litigation, Student Forum
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Interview with Teresa Donnelly

  • October 13, 2022

An interview with Teresa Donnelly, who concluded her second term as treasurer of the Law Society of Ontario this past June.

Civil Litigation, Student Forum
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Interview with Jennifer Gold

  • October 13, 2022

An interview with Jennifer Gold, immediate past-president of the Women’s Law Association of Ontario.

Civil Litigation, Student Forum

New Term Welcome from the Chair and Vice-Chair

  • October 13, 2022
  • Rachel Migicovsky and Moya Graham

The 2022-2023 term has officially begun and Section Chair, Rachel Migicovsky and Vice-Chair, Moya Graham are pleased to extend a warm fall greeting to all members of the OBA Civil Litigation Section.

Civil Litigation, Student Forum
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Mediation in the Post-Pandemic World

  • October 13, 2022
  • Stuart Rudner

In this article, I discuss mediation in the (hopefully) post-pandemic world; what has changed, how will it look, and what should counsel do to be as effective as possible? While the goal – to get the best possible result for your client – has not changed, I encourage counsel to consider how some of the mechanics and tools available have evolved over time and ensure that they are fully taking advantage of them.

Civil Litigation, Student Forum