Section Materials, Complimentary Archived Video In-House Counsel Compensation June 15, 2018 Key results of the 2018 In-House Counsel Compensation & Career Survey will be presented and discussed by our panel.
Section Materials, Complimentary Archived Video Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Entertainment Industry June 13, 2018 The New York Times’ October 2017 article, reporting on a myriad of sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein, initiated a wave of similar allegations throughout the entertainment industry, and beyond.
Complimentary Archived Video Brand Control or Legal Exposure? Balancing the Franchisor's Need to Control the Brand with Vicarious Liability Concerns June 13, 2018 Inherent in the franchising model is a tension between a franchisor’s need to control and protect its brand and the independence and “separateness” of franchisees.
Section Materials, Complimentary Archived Video Civility in the Courts & OBA Award of Excellence in Criminal Justice June 13, 2018 Some have decried that civility is dead-gone from politics, parking, and the mainstream public discourse. As lawyers, civility between one another is not just a quaint notion.
Complimentary Archived Video Best Interests of the Child: When Freedom of Religion and Equality Rights Collide June 13, 2018 In questions of custody and access, how does the Court consider and weigh the impact on a child of potentially discriminatory behaviour in assessing the child’s best interests?
Section Materials, Complimentary Archived Video The New Wave of E-Filing June 11, 2018 In November 2017, electronic filing of certain documents in civil litigation matters was introduced in Ontario.
Section Materials, Complimentary Archived Video Accessing Justice as a Francophone | Accéder à la justice comme francophone June 06, 2018 While the Criminal Code provides a right to a trial in either official language, linguistic minorities, such as Francophones in Ontario, continue to face challenges accessing justice in French.
Complimentary Archived Video OBA Health Law Section Year-End Dinner June 05, 2018 Following our award presentation, the Health Law Section is pleased to present this insightful program.
Section Materials, Complimentary Archived Video Discussion on Le Dain and Mental Health in the Legal Profession May 31, 2018 It is easy to assume that successful individuals are less likely to struggle with mental health or addiction issues. Success in the legal profession is often accompanied with high pressure, strict deadlines, and demanding clients.
Section Materials, Complimentary Archived Video The Future of Umbrella Purchaser May 30, 2018 Last year, the Divisional Court in Ontario and the Court of Appeal in British Columbia issued two seemingly contradictory decisions on the issue of “umbrella purchasers” within the context of a competition class action.