The dangerous fentanyl drug problem: a mens rea issue 24 mai 2018 Alan D. Gold, Laura J. Metcalfe, and Alex I. Palamarek Is fentanyl skewing the sentencing process? Alan Gold and his associates reflect on the punitive implications of the fentanyl scourge.
Brown Bag Lunch - May 2018 23 mai 2018 Noah Weisberg, Associate, Hull & Hull LLP, Brennan Caldwell, Summer Student, Hull & Hull LLP, 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.
Frank: A Departure from Figueroa 23 mai 2018 Saba Ahmad 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.
Contracts in the Court of Appeal: Right Decision – Using “Good Faith” in Lieu of Hard Line 22 mai 2018 Roselyn Kelada-Sedra, Sabsay Lawyers 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.
Ontario Court of Appeal Summaries (May 13- May 18) 22 mai 2018 John Polyzogopoulos 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.
No Hire Back? No Problem! - Top 10 Tips for Finding a First-Year Associate Position 22 mai 2018 Alexandra Mealia 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.
Approaches to Inclusive Education in Ontario at OBA Institute 18 mai 2018 Jean-Frédéric (J-F) Hübsch 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.
What Would Churchill Do? 18 mai 2018 Edward Olkovich Creative abstraction can enable problem-solvers to move beyond stated positions and assumptions by using more than just the power of logic and persuasion as the primary means of conflict resolution in order to uncover the underlying interests, fears and concerns of the parties.
Mastering Workplace Investigations: Strategies and Pitfalls 17 mai 2018 Jon Pinkus M.A., J.D. Associate, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP An overview of important tips on how to conduct an effective workplace investigation and common pitfalls to avoid.
Justice is served: The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario sends a strong message that there is no room for sexual assault and harassment in the workplace 17 mai 2018 Tavlin Kaur When it comes to sexual harassment and assault in the workplace, the discussion often centres around seeking accountability against the perpetrator through criminal and civil processes. However, in the more recent years, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has become an increasingly effective forum for victims to be heard and have their experiences validated and appropriately compensated.