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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.

<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.

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.

Lenders and their Counsel Walking on Sunshine: Court of Appeal Clarifies Section 4 of the Interest Act in Solar Power Decision

03 octobre 2018
Marco Maduri

On September 4, 2018, Ontario’s Court of Appeal released its much anticipated decision in the case of Solar Power Network Inc. v. ClearFlow Energy Finance Corp., which provides a clear statement on the legitimacy of using annualizing formulas in commercial financing arrangements.

Family Care, 'Flex' Jobs, Flu Season: How to deal with fall's competing life responsibilities

03 octobre 2018
Laroux Peoples

Laroux Peoples is a sole practitioner with two small children in Toronto. She writes about life as a lawyer and a mom, and offers supportive advice to other lawyer parents and carers.

Autumn Wellness Tips

03 octobre 2018
Rachel Sachs

Wellness Tips for the autumn season.

Editor's Note

02 octobre 2018
Rachel Sachs, Sachs Law Professional Corporation

A note from the Newsletter Editor to section members.

NCA students! Exotic creatures from foreign legal jurisdictions only need one rare species of employer: the extraordinary one!

02 octobre 2018
Victoria Boucovala

Why is it so difficult for NCA students to get a leg up in the legal profession? Read on for more.

Welcome from the Chair

02 octobre 2018
Bianca Thomas, Legal Counsel, BMO Financial Group, and Chair of the Women Lawyer's Forum

The 2018-2019 Chair, Bianca Thomas, welcomes the section and introduces plans for the coming year.

The Current State of Law Practice Management Training in Ontario

01 octobre 2018
Kayla Cardinal Lafrance

The Law Practice Program is an innovative provider of law practice management training and an alternative to articling. People behind it share their thoughts.

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