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Application of School Board's Fresh Start Policy Upheld by Court

  • 04 octobre 2018
  • Bethan Dinning

In K.W. v. Toronto Catholic District School Board, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed an application for judicial review of a decision of the Toronto Catholic District School Board to transfer a Grade 12 student to a new school at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year.

Droit relatif à l’éducation, Student Forum

Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Holds Benefits “Carve-out” Provision Affecting Employees Aged 65 or Older Unconstitutional

  • 04 octobre 2018
  • Giovanna Di Sauro

In Talos v. Grand Erie District School Board, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario determined that a school board could not rely on a statutory carve-out under the Ontario Human Rights Code and Employment Standards Act, 2000 to justify ceasing benefits coverage at 65 years of age.

Droit relatif à l’éducation, Elder Law, Student Forum

Brown Bag Lunch – September 18, 2018

  • 04 octobre 2018
  • Noah Weisberg, Associate, Hull & Hull LLP, and Chris Cieslik, Articling Student, Hull & Hull LLP,

Highlights from the September 2018 Brown Bag Lunch including a discussion on Re Milne and the positing of administrative bonds.

Student Forum, Droit des fiducies et des successions

How to Find a Mentor: Advice from a young lawyer

  • 03 octobre 2018
  • Nadia Klein

For young criminal lawyers, mentorship is crucial. Nadia Klein, a young criminal lawyer herself, offers her tips on how to find the mentorship you need.

Justice pénale, Student Forum
Sexual Harassment and Intimidation at Work are “Not Connected to Employment,” Court Finds

Sexual Harassment and Intimidation at Work are “Not Connected to Employment,” Court Finds

  • 03 octobre 2018
  • Inna Koldorf

In its recent decision in Watson v. The Governing Council of the Salvation Army of Canada, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found that sexual harassment, intimidation and other "improper conduct" at work were not connected to employment. Inna Koldorf reviews this decision, highlighting the implications for employers.

Droit du travail et de l’emploi, Student Forum
<em>S.H. v. D.H.</em>: Embryos are Legal Property in Ontario

S.H. v. D.H.: Embryos are Legal Property in Ontario

  • 03 octobre 2018
  • Lisa Feldstein and Priya Somascanthan, Lisa Feldstein Law Office

This article examines the court's analysis on the legal status of a frozen embryo in a recent Ontario decision. In the S.H. v. D.H. decision, a divorcing couple with no genetic connection to a frozen embryo (but a son with such a connection) invited the court to dispose of a contentious issue. This analysis from Lisa Feldstein looks at how the court ultimately resolved the issue and the factors and case law they considered along the way.

Droit relatif à la santé, Student Forum
Key Changes to the <em>RHPA </em>as of May 2018: A Primer for Health Law counsel

Key Changes to the RHPA as of May 2018: A Primer for Health Law counsel

  • 03 octobre 2018
  • Lad Kucis, Gardiner Roberts LLP, Certified Specialist in Health Law

This article examines recent changes impacting the Regulated Health Professions Act. The changes, which came into effect in May 2018, include additional self-reporting obligations for health professionals, new information to be posted to the Public Register and details regarding the expanded definition of "patient" for the purposes of sexual abuse provisions.

Droit relatif à la santé, Student Forum

Autumn Wellness Tips

  • 03 octobre 2018
  • Rachel Sachs

Wellness Tips for the autumn season.

Forum des avocates, Student Forum