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What the CBA Charity Law Conference Taught Me About the Future of Giving
When I first signed up for the CBA Charity Law Conference, I expected to learn a few technical updates and maybe connect with others working in the sector. What I did not expect was to walk away thinking differently about forests, international partnerships, and the power of law to shape how we care for people and the planet.
Learn moreOntario Superior Court Decision Highlights Importance of Properly Drafting By-laws
Esther S.J. Oh and Urshita Grover | December 11, 2024
The authors examine <em>Mississauga Majors v. Provincial Women’s Softball Association</em>, in which the Applicant, the Mississauga Majors Baseball Association, a not-for-profit corporation that offers baseball and softball leagues exclusively for youth and young adult females (the “Majors”), sought a declaration from the court directing the Respondent, the Provincial Women’s Softball Association, which is the governing body for women’s softball in Ontario, to comply with its by-laws.
Learn moreONCA Gives Courts Right to Review Election or Appointment of Director
Jennifer Leddy, partner, Carters | April 17, 2024
The case of Metmeke v Yigzaw is an interesting case about the authority given to a court under the ONCA to review the election or appointment of a director. In this case, a contested election for a church’s board of directors spiraled out of control, leading to a motion to overturn the results of that election.
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