Resources

The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent ground-breaking decision in Uber v. Heller will impact numerous areas of legal practice in Canada including contract, employment, arbitration and class actions law.

As recovery begins, issues have arisen around enforcement of regulations and the ability to proceed with inspections, investigations and audits while maintaining physical distancing limitations.

In January 2020, Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act came into force.

As franchisees and franchisors contemplate re-opening their businesses, or have actually re-opened, there are a number of emerging issues that counsel will need to help their clients navigate.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently issued a practice direction encouraging lawyers to conduct virtual mediations wherever possible during the suspension of in-court matters.

Bill 192 amends the Commercial Tenancies Act to prohibit certain actions by landlords if the landlord is or would be eligible to receive assistance from the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses program and has not applied to receive the assistance. 

The OBA is committed to serving the whole lawyer from their desk to their doorstep – including parents who balance a busy career with a busy home life.

The OBA is committed to serving the whole lawyer. That is why this event will both get you up to speed on the latest caselaw and court operation updates you need to know, and provide you with critical strategies and insights on dealing with the vicarious trauma that many family lawyers experience as they engage with clients in emotional and trying circumstances.

Are you concerned about your financial future? These uncertain times have raised questions and anxieties for some new and soon-to-be lawyers.

Corporations act through human actors. When the older adult serves as the principal or agent of a corporation, capacity can affect their duties and trigger problems needing legal resolution.