Resources

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.

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.

When family members disagree, the emotional impact has the potential to significantly complicate your role in administering an estate. Ensure you have the proper tools and strategies to handle family conflict in your estate administration files with this essential program.

As immigration lawyers our role is to advocate for our clients and to help them achieve their immigration goals – whether it is to obtain a work permit, sponsor a spouse, become a permanent resident of Canada, or launch a successful challenge to a refusal.

Top of mind for many young lawyers is how to plan for and achieve financial stability and career success. Our panel of experienced professionals will share their strategies for career planning and financial management.