Resources

As immigration lawyers our role is to advocate for our clients and help them achieve their immigration goals. The ability to advocate successfully, whether in front of a tribunal, in a court room, on the phone with a Service Canada officer, or at a port of entry, is a key skill.

Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram blogs…social media has changed the way our industry communicates, networks and shares timely and critical information. It presents immigration lawyers with both great opportunities and new challenges. Join us for an engaging panel discussion on effectively harnessing the power of social media while maintaining security and complying with ethical and professional standards.

In June 2016, amendments to the Trademarks Act and Patent Act established a statutory privilege for certain communications between trademark agents/patent agents and their clients.

Join us to explore the issues estate lawyers should be considering when advising clients in both estate planning and estate administration where frozen human reproductive material is involved.

With the passing of Bill 163, Supporting Ontario’s First Responders Act (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder), 2016, and the WSIB Policy which followed, there is a great deal of interest in PTSD in the compensation community.

Networking is critical to career advancement whether we are looking for new clients, making transitions within our current organizations, searching for a new job, or forming relationships with other lawyers to build a more rewarding career.

Join your colleagues in this follow-up to our popular MOECC Cap & Trade program and deepen your knowledge of Ontario’s new climate change legislation and the compliance obligation that started on January 1, 2017.

Service animals provide an important support for people with a variety of visible and invisible disabilities. It is essential that service providers and employers understand the state of the law around service animals to avoid running afoul of their obligations.

What are some of the distinct ethical issues faced by Charity and Not-for-Profit lawyers? Join your colleagues at this unique and engaging session, where our expert faculty will delve into ethical scenarios that are common to these areas of practice.

Canada prides itself on being a diverse society that welcomes and encourages people of various cultural backgrounds. In this increasingly multicultural environment, it is not uncommon for you to find yourself in a cross-cultural situation where clients are bringing different cultures to the table.