Lawyered: Recent Episodes
Husein Panju
LAWYERED is a bi-weekly, independent podcast show that takes a critical look on Canadian legal issues.
Each episode features a conversation with a different legal professional who will provide their insight on recent developments in the law.
It's the series finale of Lawyered! To cap off and celebrate 10 amazing years of podcasting, I’m switching roles and taking the hot seat as the guest! Hosting this special episode is the incredible Fatema Dada—mentor, lawyer, community leader and more. We’ll dive into the show’s origins and production journey, share tangible tips for content creators and lawyers, and explore what’s next on the horizon.🔵 What inspired the creation of this podcast, both conceptually and practically? (10:09)🔵 Can you walk us through the behind-the-scenes production process? (14:52)🔵 What have been some of the standout moments and key lessons from the show? (32:16)🔵 Who were some of the most memorable—or unexpected—guests you’ve featured? (41:41)🔵 Why is now the right time for the podcast to come to an end? (47:01)🔵 What are the most valuable insights you’d share with lawyers and content creators? (1:02:46) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website
Thank you to everyone who has supported the show over the past decade in our mission to declutter the law!
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our episode about the right to a trial without delay, featuring Daniel Brown, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.⚫ How do issues like the availability of court resources and judicial vacancies contribute to delays in the criminal justice system? (41:49)⚫ How should the legal system balance the right to a timely trial with the need for thorough investigation and fair prosecution? (45:09)⚫ How do cultural and systemic biases within the judicial system impact the application of Section 11(b), particularly for marginalized communities? (48:10)⚫ What are some of the other significant ways in which the criminal law space has changed over the last 5-10 years? (51:31)⚫ What are some things that lawyers can do to improve access to justice? (54:42)
✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part three of our episode about the right to a trial without delay, featuring Daniel Brown, we’ll canvas some progressive reforms to address systemic issues in the criminal justice system.
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In part two of our episode about the right to a trial without delay, featuring Daniel Brown, we’ll discuss a new appellate decision that explains how the duration of interlocutory motions will impact the calculation of criminal trial delay.
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In part one of our episode about the right to a trial without delay, featuring Daniel Brown, we’ll discuss a proposed federal bill (Bill C-392) that would allow the government to exempt certain types of offenses from the prescribed time limits for criminal trials.
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On our substantive series finale, we speak with iconic criminal defense lawyer, Daniel Brown, about section 11(b) of the Charter and the right to a trial within a reasonable time. Topics: Bill C-392, interlocutory motions and trial delay calculations; progressive solutions to address systemic issues in the criminal justice system; and our final Ask-Me-Anything segment. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
🔵 Could new legislation override the "Jordan timeframes" and the constitutional right to a trial within a reasonable time? (14:40)🔵 How does the time allocated for interlocutory motions impact the calculation of trial delay? (22:57)🔵 What are some progressive solutions that can address systemic delay issues within the criminal justice system? (31:31)🔵 Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (41:27)⚫ How do issues like the availability of court resources and judicial vacancies contribute to delays in the criminal justice system? (41:49)⚫ How should the legal system balance the right to a timely trial with the need for thorough investigation and fair prosecution? (45:09)⚫ How do cultural and systemic biases within the judicial system impact the application of Section 11(b), particularly for marginalized communities? (48:10)⚫ What are some of the other significant ways in which the criminal law space has changed over the last 5-10 years? (51:31)⚫ What are some things that lawyers can do to improve access to justice? (54:42) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our public law episode with Zain Naqi, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community. 🔵 What impact will recent decisions on public interest standing have on access to justice? (42:00)🔵 What are your thoughts on the increasing invocation of the notwithstanding clause by provinces and the constitutional limits to its use? (45:40)🔵 How has Canada’s experience compared to the United States regarding concerns about the “politicization of the courts” and the separation of powers between the judiciary and the executive branches of government? (47:42)🔵 What other public law developments do you anticipate courts will be facing in the near future? (51:00) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part three of our public law episode with Zain Naqi, we’ll speak an upcoming Supreme Court case regarding section 7 rights in the context of the “material benefit” offence of sex work provisions.
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In part two of our public law episode with Zain Naqi, we’ll speak about a new legal test for recognizing Aboriginal rights under Section 35 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
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In part one of our public law episode with Zain Naqi, we’ll discuss the recent application of the doctrine of Crown immunity and the ability of the government to use legislation to immunize its decisions from challenge.
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This week, we're speaking about public law and government decision-making with Zain Naqi, a Toronto litigator with an extensive public law and appeals practice. Topics: evolving doctrines of crown immunity; a new test for Aboriginal title; and section 7 implication for sex work provisions. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. 🔵 How has recent caselaw influenced the Crown's ability to immunize its own operational decisions from legal challenge? (13:36)🔵 How might a recent Quebec Superior Court decision revise the Van der Peet test for identifying Aboriginal rights? (22:26)🔵 What are the section 7 Charter implications of an upcoming Supreme Court hearing 🔵 Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (41:28)⚫ What impact will recent decisions on public interest standing have on access to justice? (42:00)⚫ What are your thoughts on the increasing invocation of the notwithstanding clause by provinces and the constitutional limits to its use? (45:40)⚫ How has Canada’s experience compared to the United States regarding concerns about the “politicization of the courts” and the separation of powers between the judiciary and the executive branches of government? (47:42)⚫ What other public law developments do you anticipate courts will be facing in the near future? (51:00) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our private equity law episode with Enda Wong, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community. 🔵 What does the work of a private equity lawyer typically look like?🔵 What are some strategies that private equity lawyers can employ to streamline the due diligence process?🔵 What are the key clauses or provisions a lawyer typically focuses on when negotiating investor rights in a private equity agreement?🔵 How have private equity firms adapted to mitigate risks in cross-border transactions given the tightening of the foreign investment review process?🔵 What are some of the upcoming changes that you foresee private equity lawyers will be grappling with in the years to come? ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part three of our private equity law episode with Enda Wong, we’ll speak about the types of legal remedies available to a limited partner when conflicts of interest occur.
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In part two of our private equity law episode with Enda Wong, we’ll speak about a new Ontario Court of Appeal ruling that considers whether shareholders can waive these dissent rights through contractual agreements, even if the shareholders’ agreement doesn’t explicitly state such waivers ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part one of our private equity law episode with Enda Wong, we’ll discuss the growing use of continuation funds —funds created by the same managers of the original fund to buy investments from it—and the corresponding legal issues.
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This week, we're speaking about private equity law with Enda Wong -- the Montréal Leader of McMillan LLP's Business Law Group. Topics: continuation funds; waiving shareholders' dissent rights; conflicts of interest and derivative actions. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. 🔵 What are the advantages in using continuation funds as an investment strategy? (8:33)🔵 Can corporate shareholders waive their dissent rights through contractual agreements? (17:45)🔵 How can conflicts of interest lead to derivative actions in the private equity context? (26:18)🔵 Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:08)⚫ What does the work of a private equity lawyer typically look like?⚫ What are some strategies that private equity lawyers can employ to streamline the due diligence process?⚫What are the key clauses or provisions a lawyer typically focuses on when negotiating investor rights in a private equity agreement?⚫ How have private equity firms adapted to mitigate risks in cross-border transactions given the tightening of the foreign investment review process?⚫ What are some of the upcoming changes that you foresee private equity lawyers will be grappling with in the years to come?? ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our white collar criminal law episode with Chilwin Cheng, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What are the differences that a lawyer faces in representing a person accused with white collar crimes as opposed to other kinds of crimes? 🔵 What governmental and policy steps have been the most effective in combatting money laundering? 🔵 Given the concerns regarding insider trading, is being offered the option of employee stock options a meaningful benefit? 🔵 What can you say about the popular perception that white collar criminals can "pay their way" out of criminal consequences? 🔵 How do we bridge the gap between white collar crimes and the people they impact?
✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part three of our white collar criminal law episode with Chilwin Cheng, we’ll speak about a new Supreme court ruling about health and safety obligations for project owners
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In part two of our white collar criminal law episode with Chilwin Cheng, we’ll speak about a new Charter decision regarding whether police need warrants to access IP addresses
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In part one of our white collar criminal law episode with Chilwin Cheng, we’ll discuss some new judicial development about how directors and officers can be implicated for offences through secondary liability
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On this episode, we're chatting about white collar criminal law with British Columbia business litigator and defense lawyer, Chilwin Cheng. Topics: Mens rea elements for corporate directors' secondary liability, search warrants for IP addresses, & health and safety obligations for project owners. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ What is the mens rea element when corporate directors are charged with secondary liability offences? (10:14)⚫ What are the implications of the new requirement for police officers to obtain a warrant to access IP addresses? (19:11)⚫ Who bears the ultimate liability when a project owner hires a contractor to manage a project? (29:24)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (37:05)🔵 What are the differences that a lawyer faces in representing a person accused with white collar crimes as opposed to other kinds of crimes? (37:43)🔵 What governmental and policy steps have been the most effective in combatting money laundering? (40:37)🔵 Given the concerns regarding insider trading, is being offered the option of employee stock options a meaningful benefit? (44:14)🔵 What can you say about the popular perception that white collar criminals can "pay their way" out of criminal consequences? (46:06)🔵 How do we bridge the gap between white collar crimes and the people they impact? (49:33) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our transportation law episode with Heather Devine, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 How will the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act impact the logistics and transportation space?🔵 What are some practical things for transportation lawyers to consider when managing the legal risks associated with climate change and extreme weather events?🔵 How has the rise of e-commerce influenced transportation regulations, particularly concerning last-mile delivery services?🔵 What are some of the unique skills that are required when heading a legal department with a larger North American presence? ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part three of our transportation law episode with Heather Devine, we speak about a new Competition Act change regarding market share thresholds
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In part two of our transportation law episode with Heather Devine, we speak about the enforceability of carrier confirmation sheets for transportation brokers
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In part one of our transportation law episode with Heather Devine, we discuss the new Ontario consumer protection legislation to regulate the towing industry through the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021.
✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
This week, we're getting a move on with a conversation about transportation law, featuring Heather Devine, the Chief Legal Officer of TRAFFIX. Topics: Ontario's new regulation of the towing sector, carrier confirmation sheets and new Competition Act merger rules. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ How will large scale pipeline projects proceed in light of a new SCC constitutionality finding about the federal environmental assessment framework? (7:48)⚫ What do we know about the federal government's proposed regulations to cap oil and gas emissions? (18:48)⚫ How can a new tool, known as a Carbon Contracts for Difference, help to de-risk emission reduction projects? (27:20)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (35:13)⚫ What are some of the current/recent legal challenges facing major pipeline projects, like Trans Mountain? (36:00)🔵 How have ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria influenced investment and the legal issues in the oil and gas sector? (39:04)🔵 How has the oil and gas sector responding to the rise in investment and public support of renewable and alternative energy sources? (42:11)🔵 How is the rise of climate litigation affecting the legal strategies of oil and gas companies in Canada? (43:53)🔵 What are some considerations related to indigenous co-ownership / joint ventures on oil and gas ventures on their land? (45:33) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our oil and gas law episode with Vivek Warrier, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 How have ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria influenced investment and the legal issues in the oil and gas sector?🔵 How has the oil and gas sector responding to the rise in investment and public support of renewable and alternative energy sources?🔵 How is the rise of climate litigation affecting the legal strategies of oil and gas companies in Canada?🔵 What are some considerations related to indigenous co-ownership / joint ventures on oil and gas ventures on their land? ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our oil and gas law episode with Vivek Warrier, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 How have ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria influenced investment and the legal issues in the oil and gas sector?🔵 How has the oil and gas sector responding to the rise in investment and public support of renewable and alternative energy sources?🔵 How is the rise of climate litigation affecting the legal strategies of oil and gas companies in Canada?🔵 What are some considerations related to indigenous co-ownership / joint ventures on oil and gas ventures on their land? ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part three of our oil and gas law episode with Vivek Warrier, we speak about the Canada Growth Fund tool known as Carbon Contracts for Difference.
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In part two of our oil and gas law episode with Vivek Warrier, we speak about the proposed federal approach to capping oil and gas emissions
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In part one of our oil and gas law episode with Vivek Warrier, we discuss the new Supreme Court decision regarding the constitutionality of the Impact Assessment Act.
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On this episode, we learn about oil and gas law from Vivek Warrier - the president of the Canadian Energy Law Foundation and partner with Osler's Calgary office. Topics: SCC's constitutionality decision regarding the Impact Assessment Act, emissions reduction targets, and Carbon Contracts for Difference. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ How will large scale pipeline projects proceed in light of a new SCC constitutionality finding about the federal environmental assessment framework? (7:48)⚫ What do we know about the federal government's proposed regulations to cap oil and gas emissions? (18:48)⚫ How can a new tool, known as a Carbon Contracts for Difference, help to de-risk emission reduction projects? (27:20)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (35:13)⚫ What are some of the current/recent legal challenges facing major pipeline projects, like Trans Mountain? (36:00)🔵 How have ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria influenced investment and the legal issues in the oil and gas sector? (39:04)🔵 How has the oil and gas sector responding to the rise in investment and public support of renewable and alternative energy sources? (42:11)🔵 How is the rise of climate litigation affecting the legal strategies of oil and gas companies in Canada? (43:53)🔵 What are some considerations related to indigenous co-ownership / joint ventures on oil and gas ventures on their land? (45:33)
✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our gender equality episode with Pam Hrick, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 Tell us about your journey of building a legal career that involves advocating for gender equality rights.🔵 What do you think about the efficacy of the federal government's LGBTQ2+ Action Plan?🔵 How would you describe the status of gender equality within the legal profession?🔵 How does the concept of 'intersectionality' impact the area of gender equality law?✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part three of our gender equality episode with Pam Hrick, we discuss the federal private member’s bill regarding the criminalization of coercive control.
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In part two of our gender equality episode with Pam Hrick, we speak about the ongoing Saskatchewan litigation regarding the proposed pronoun policy for students
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In part one of our gender equality episode with Pam Hrick, we discuss how section 28 of the Charter (regarding substantive gender equality rights) would apply to Quebec's controversial Bill 21.
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This week, we're chatting with Pam Hrick - the Executive Director of LEAF - about gender equality law and the progress that remains. Topics: Quebec's Bill 21 and substantive gender equality; Saskatchewan's pronoun school pronoun policy; and coercive control as a criminal offence. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
⚫ How could Quebec's controversial Bill 21 (banning religious symbols) engage the Charter right to substantive gender equality? (8:03)⚫ How would a requirement to notify parents of students' preferred pronouns impact sections 7 and 15 of the Charter? (17:43)⚫ What sorts of consequences could result from the federal criminalization of coercive control? (27:12)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (37:57)🔵 Tell us about your journey of building a legal career that involves advocating for gender equality rights. (38:35)🔵 What do you think about the efficacy of the federal government's LGBTQ2+ Action Plan? (41:40)🔵 How would you describe the status of gender equality within the legal profession? (44:40)🔵 How does the concept of 'intersectionality' impact the area of gender equality law? (49:21)
✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our startup law episode with Mark Asfar, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What are things that a startup lawyer can do to bring some order and structure to an early-stage startup? 🔵 What factors should startups consider when deciding between different corporate structures, such as incorporation versus limited partnerships?🔵 How should founders approach equity distribution among co-founders, employees, and investors to avoid future legal disputes?🔵 What are some legal considerations for startups who are seeking venture capital or angel investment?🔵 What are some key ways in which the work of a startup lawyer differs from a “typical” corporate/commercial lawyer?
✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part three of our startup law episode with Mark Asfar, we cover the rising trend of representations and warranty insurance in the start-up landscape
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In part two of our startup law episode with Mark Asfar, we speak about a cautionary tale in the workplace investigations context and about how these procedures can be conducted in a fair, objective, and confidential manner ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part one of our startup law episode with Mark Asfar, we discuss some new appellate guidance regarding the role of “reasonable expectations” in corporate agreements
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On this episode, we speak with startup lawyer, Mark Asfar, about the fast pace of legal issues involving startups and emerging growth companies. Topics: contracts & reasonable expectations for founders; AI in the startup space; representations and warranties experience. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ How can co-founders ensure that their written agreements reflect the true nature of their business relationships? (9:35)⚫ How is artificial intelligence tangibly changing the startup space? (19:02)⚫ How can representations and warranties insurance impact the negotiation process in an M&A context? (29:59)🔵 Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (38:45)🔵 What are things that a startup lawyer can do to bring some order and structure to an early-stage startup? (39:22)🔵 What factors should startups consider when deciding between different corporate structures, such as incorporation versus limited partnerships? (42:26)🔵 How should founders approach equity distribution among co-founders, employees, and investors to avoid future legal disputes? (44:24)🔵 What are some legal considerations for startups who are seeking venture capital or angel investment? (46:41)🔵 What are some key ways in which the work of a startup lawyer differs from a “typical” corporate/commercial lawyer? (48:50)
✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our professional regulatory law episode with Rebecca Durcan, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What are some considerations to for regulators to apply when assessing whether and how to use their authority to discipline, revoke licenses and/or lay quasi-criminal charges?🔵 How does Ontario compare to other provinces/jurisdictions in terms of the degree to which professions are regulated?🔵 How do regulatory bodies balance the right to free speech with maintaining professional conduct and standards, particularly in light of current issues involving the “culture wars”?🔵 What obligations, if any, do regulators owe to the professionals that they regulate?🔵 What are some attributes that make an organization a “modern” regulator? ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part three of our professional regulatory law episode with Rebecca Durcan, we discuss how a new SCC decision (2023 SCC 31) will impact the role of Charter values in decision-making, even when Charter rights are not directly infringed.
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In part two of our professional regulatory law episode with Rebecca Durcan, we speak how regulators can apply principles of compassion in their treatment of registrants and complainants. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part one of our professional regulatory law episode with Rebecca Durcan, we discuss how and whether BC's modernization of the legal profession will meaningfully impact the independence of the regulator.
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This week, we're speaking about professional regulatory law, with lawyer and bencher, Rebecca Durcan. Topics: BC's Bill 21 and the independence of the regulator, trauma-informed regulation; Charter values vs Charter rights; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ Would BC's modernization of the legal profession meaningfully impact the independence of the regulator? (9:33)⚫ How can regulators apply principles of compassion in their treatment of registrants and complainants? (18:55)⚫ How does a new SCC decision impact the role of Charter values in decision-making, even when Charter rights are not directly infringed. (29:18)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (39:05)🔵 What are some considerations to for regulators to apply when assessing whether and how to use their authority to discipline, revoke licenses and/or lay quasi-criminal charges? (39:42)🔵 How does Ontario compare to other provinces/jurisdictions in terms of the degree to which professions are regulated? (41:47🔵 How do regulatory bodies balance the right to free speech with maintaining professional conduct and standards, particularly in light of current issues involving the “culture wars”? (43:52)🔵 What obligations, if any, do regulators owe to the professionals that they regulate? (47:26)🔵 What are some attributes that make an organization a “modern regulator"? (51:10) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our social justice law episode with Alexi Wood, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What are some ways in which lawyers can get involved with legal issues involving social justice, particularly if the lawyer primarily works in a corporate/commercial practice? 🔵 How have you found public interest litigation change in the last several years?🔵 Do you foresee any upcoming shifts in the manner in which the law addresses issues of systemic racism?🔵 What are the primary barriers to access to justice for marginalized communities, and how can the legal profession address these challenges?✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part three of our social justice law episode with Alexi Wood, we discuss the role of civility and professionalism in the legal profession
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In part two of our social justice law episode with Alexi Wood, we speak how the trend of retaliatory litigation has been used to silence survivors and advocates who speak out about sexual violence
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In part one of our social justice law episode with Alexi Wood, we discuss we’ll discuss the Ontario court's decision to strike down the "ag gag" legislation that would have made it illegal for activists to secretly film or gain access to farms under false pretenses
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On our Season 10 premiere, we chat about activism and social justice law issues, featuring Alexi Wood. Topics: "ag gag" and farm activism; retaliatory litigation; civility in the legal profession; and our Ask-Me-Anything Program. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ How does the striking down of "ag gag" rules impact the parameters of free speech for protestors? (8:18)⚫ How can lawyers meaningfully respond to SLAPP suits that are specifically designed to silence the voices of survivors? (18:28)⚫ What can our profession do to renew a sense of civility and candour? (26:54)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:53)🔵 What are some ways in which lawyers can get involved with legal issues involving social justice, particularly if the lawyer primarily works in a corporate/commercial practice? (37:30)🔵 How have you found public interest litigation change in the last several years? (40:49)🔵 Do you foresee any upcoming shifts in the manner in which the law addresses issues of systemic racism? (45:06)🔵 What are the primary barriers to access to justice for marginalized communities, and how can the legal profession address these challenges? (48:15) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our workplace investigations law episode with Christine Thomlinson, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 Does an employee have a legal obligation to participate in a workplace investigation?🔵 How can companies balance the need for transparency with the need to protect sensitive information during an investigation?🔵 Can you discuss the potential impact of social media on workplace investigations?🔵 What are the differences between internal and external investigations, and when might one be preferred over the other?🔵 What are some specific tactics for investigations involving high-level executives or top management?✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part three of our workplace investigations law episode with Christine Thomlinson, we discuss whether a workplace investigator owes a duty of care to complainants.
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In part two of our workplace investigations law episode with Christine Thomlinson, we speak about a cautionary tale in the workplace investigations context and about how these procedures can be conducted in a fair, objective, and confidential manner
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In part one of our workplace investigations law episode with Christine Thomlinson, we discuss whether a complainant's participation in a toxic workplace culture can impact their legal rights or entitlements.
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On our Season 9 finale, we wrap up with an important conversation with Christine Thomlinson about recent cases and issues in workplace investigations law. Topics: participation in toxic workplace cultures; improper investigations; duties of care owed by investigators; and our Ask-Me-Anything Program. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ How can a complainant's participation in a toxic workplace culture impact their legal rights or entitlements? (5:20)⚫ What best practices are available to ensure that a workplace investigation is conducted in a fair, objective, and confidential manner? (19:45)⚫ Do workplace investigators owe a duty of care to complainants? (29:42)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (40:11)🔵 Does an employee have a legal obligation to participate in a workplace investigation? (40:55)🔵 How can companies balance the need for transparency with the need to protect sensitive information during an investigation? (43:35)🔵 Can you discuss the potential impact of social media on workplace investigations? (47:23)🔵 What are the differences between internal and external investigations, and when might one be preferred over the other? (49:24)🔵 What are some specific tactics for investigations involving high-level executives or top management? (51:59) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our psychedelics law episode with David Wood, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What is legal regarding psychedelics? What legal considerations are there for arranging psychedelics as a tool for therapy and are there different considerations across provinces?🔵 What do you make of the mushroom commercial retail shops that are popping up across Canada? How does this compare to the rise of cannabis retail shops that occurred pre-legalization?🔵 Do you think that psychedelic guides should be subject to professional regulation analogous to other health professionals? 🔵 Some commentators have suggested that requiring psychedelics to be administered only by a psychiatrist follows a Western medicalized structure. Are there other valid approaches - Indigenous, religious - that could be left behind?✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part three of our psychedelics law episode with David Wood, we discuss a new set of regulatory amendments that have Revived Canada’s “Special Access Program” for Restricted Drugs.
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In part two of our psychedelics law episode with David Wood, we speak about a recent Federal Court decision about whether healthcare practitioners can consume psychedelic substances in the course of their professional training.
In part one of our psychedelics law episode with David Wood, we discuss Alberta’s decision to become the first Canadian province to regulate psychedelics for psychotherapy.
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On this week’s episode, we’re chatting all about the changing rules involving psychedelics and other controlled substances, featuring lawyer and leading expert, David Wood. Topics: Alberta's regulation of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy; healthcare practitioners' access to psychedelics; Canada's Special Access Program; and our Ask-Me-Anything Program. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ How will Alberta's decision to regulate psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy meaningfully impact accessibility? (10:30)⚫ What options are available to healthcare practitioners who want to consume psychedelics in the course of their own professional training (21:00)⚫ How can Canada's "Special Access Program" make controlled substances more available for patients with serious or life-threatening conditions? (30:44)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (38:40)🔵 What is legal regarding psychedelics? What legal considerations are there for arranging psychedelics as a tool for therapy and are there different considerations across provinces? (39:20)🔵 What do you make of the mushroom commercial retail shops that are popping up across Canada? How does this compare to the rise of cannabis retail shops that occurred pre-legalization? (42:42)🔵 Do you think that psychedelic guides should be subject to professional regulation analogous to other health professionals? (46:34)🔵 Some commentators have suggested that requiring psychedelics to be administered only by a psychiatrist follows a Western medicalized structure. Are there other valid approaches - Indigenous, religious - that could be left behind? (48:47) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our cryptocurrency law episode with Sohaib Mohammad, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 Tell us about the recent case that you argued about whether a plaintiff can properly serve a defendant by way of an NFT airdrop. 🔵 What legal risks should cryptocurrency users be aware of when trading or investing in digital assets, especially with volatile currencies like bitcoin? 🔵 How can individuals and businesses stay updated on changes in Canadian cryptocurrency laws and regulations? 🔵 What do you see as the challenges and opportunities of blockchain technology adoption in various Canadian industries? 🔵 How do you see the area of crypto law evolving over the next few years?✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part three of our cryptocurrency law episode with Sohaib Mohammad, we discuss a new regulatory structure that seeks to enhance investor protection specifically for crypto asset trading platforms
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In part two of our cryptocurrency law episode with Sohaib Mohammad, we speak about this first reported Canadian decision of a Mareva injunction that explicitly freezes cryptocurrencies ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part one of our cryptocurrency law episode with Sohaib Mohammad, we discuss a potential, new defense - known as the “Code is law” - which asserts that a programmed code constitutes the law and that exploiting vulnerabilities in the code is considered lawful.
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On this episode, we’re chatting about the rules involving Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets featuring cryptocurrency lawyer Sohaib Mohammad: the "Code is Law" defense; asset-freezing orders for cryptocurrency; and enhancing investor protection for crypto asset trading platforms. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ What is the viability of a defense that asserts that exploiting vulnerabilities in programmed code is considered lawful? (9:33)⚫ What authority do courts have to issue a Mareva injunction to freeze cryptocurrency assets? (17:22)⚫ How would a more tightly regulated framework enhance investor protection for users of websites that sell cryptocurrencies? (24:51)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (34:04)🔵 Tell us about the recent case in which you argued about whether a plaintiff can properly serve a defendant by way of an NFT airdrop. (34:41)🔵 What legal risks should cryptocurrency users be aware of when trading or investing in digital assets, especially with volatile currencies like bitcoin? (37:28)🔵 How can individuals and businesses stay updated on changes in Canadian cryptocurrency laws and regulations? (41:02)🔵 What do you see as the challenges and opportunities of blockchain technology adoption in various Canadian industries? (42:34)🔵 How do you see the area of crypto law evolving over the next few years? (45:13) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our public health law episode with Jess Szabo, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵What are your thoughts on the means by which the government provides care services for those impacted by the opioid crisis?🔵 What sorts of protections are currently in place to protect patients' health care data?🔵 What is the legal basis for Nurse Practitioners providing access to primary care services in private medical clinics?🔵 What changes or trends do you anticipate we will see (or are seeing) regarding the future of public health in Canada?✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part three of our public health law episode with Jess Szabo, we discuss a series of developments that open the door for private actors to participate in the public healthcare system.
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In part two of our public health law episode with Jess Szabo, we speak about Ontario’s controversial Bill 7 that would allow hospitals to transfer elderly patients to nursing homes without their consent.
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In part one of our public health law episode with Jess Szabo, we discuss the latest development in the federal government’s regulation of medical assistance in dying (MAID) with a specific focus on access for persons suffering from a mental illness.
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This week, we're speaking with Jess Szabo about all things related to public health law: MAID and mental illness; forced transfers to long-term care homes; and private actors in the public healthcare system.
⚫ How will the federal government decide whether persons suffering "only" from a mental illness will have access to medical assistance in dying? (9:38) ⚫ What is the role of consent within a new Ontario bill that would allow patients to be transferred from nursing homes? (20:33) ⚫ Do recent permissions for private sector bodies open the door for the privatization of public healthcare? (31:24) ⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (39:14) 🔵 How do you envision the partnership between government and business in unleashing the potential of Canada's citizens? (37:22) 🔵What are your thoughts on the means by which the government provides care services for those impacted by the opioid crisis? (40:03) 🔵 What sorts of protections are currently in place to protect patients' health care data? (43:59) 🔵 What is the legal basis for Nurse Practitioners providing access to primary care services in private medical clinics? (46:22) 🔵 What changes or trends do you anticipate we will see (or are seeing) regarding the future of public health in Canada? (49:20) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our foreign investment law episode with Dany Assaf, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 How do you envision the partnership between government and business in unleashing the potential of Canada's citizens? 🔵 What aspects should foreign investors consider when they are looking to navigate the cultural and regulatory nuances when conducting business in Canada? 🔵 Are there any specific strategies that you have found useful for foreign investors trying to affect policy change with the government? 🔵 Tell us about the role of ESG considerations in the evaluation of foreign investment proposals in Canada? 🔵 How important is it for foreign investment lawyers to have political acuity in their day-to-day work?✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part three of our foreign investment law episode with Dany Assaf, we discuss a new mechanism that will allow foreign investors to voluntarily notify the government about investments that could raise national security concerns.
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In part two of our foreign investment law episode with Dany Assaf, we speak about Bill C-34 – a proposed new statute that seeks to strike a balance between welcoming investment and safeguarding national security interests
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In part one of our foreign investment law episode with Dany Assaf, we discuss the federal government’s new approach regarding acquisitions of control of Canadian mineral businesses
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This week, we learn what's new in foreign investment law, featuring lawyer and best-selling author, Dany Assaf. Topics: critical mineral investments; the National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act; and voluntary notifications. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
⚫ How is the federal government changing its approach regarding acquisitions of control of Canadian mineral businesses? (10:00)⚫ How could a new bill strike a balance between welcoming investment and safeguarding national security interests? (19:02)⚫ Why would foreign investors voluntarily notify the government about investments that could raise national security concerns? (28:16)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:42)🔵 How do you envision the partnership between government and business in unleashing the potential of Canada's citizens? (37:22)🔵 What aspects should foreign investors consider when they are looking to navigate the cultural and regulatory nuances when conducting business in Canada? (42:21)🔵 Are there any specific strategies that you have found useful for foreign investors trying to affect policy change with the government? (43:48)🔵 Tell us about the role of ESG considerations in the evaluation of foreign investment proposals in Canada? (46:59)🔵 How important is it for foreign investment lawyers to have political acuity in their day-to-day work? (48:42)✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In this bonus episode, we speak about lifelong learning and professional development with Gina Alexandris, certified coach and long-serving education advocate.
We discuss the specific tactics that incoming lawyers need before entering the workforce as well as skill development tools that are applicable for all legal professionals.
NOTE: While the episode preview above is available for everyone, the full ~120 minute version of this bonus episode is available exclusively for members of the Lawyered Patreon community. If you want to hear all of our bonus episodes (and unlock more bonus content), check out our Patreon page HERE!
In the full episode, you'll hear Gina discuss a number of topics, including: 🔵 What does professional development look like, beyond the basic regulatory requirements? 🔵 What enhancements can law schools incorporate to make their curricula more responsive to the practice of law? 🔵 What do law students (and junior lawyers) need to know about the business of law? 🔵 How does emotional intelligence practically accelerate career progress? 🔵 How can a lawyer organically develop a mentor-mentee relationship? 🔵 What does it look like to have a curiosity mindset?
Resources Cited in the Podcast Episode:
- LSO CPD Eligible Activities
- Aaron Baer: 4l Academy , Build Your Book and Authentic Lawyer Summit
- "EQ Over IQ: Building Emotional Intelligence", Dina Eisenberg and Darlene Tonelli (Apr 2020)
- 2022 LawPro Annual Report (Causes of Loss, pg 9)
- "The Litigator and Mental Health", Chief Justice George R. Strathy's (May 4, 2022)
- "Wait, What?: And Life's Other Essential Questions", James E. Ryan
Additional Resources
- "Emotionally Intelligent Lawyers", Esperanza Franco)
- "The Flourishing Lawyer", Heidi K. Brown
- Daniel Goleman (the original author of Emotional Intelligence), with resources, courses, assessments, podcasts and more
- "Information about the E!-i 2.0", The Emotional Intelligence Training Company
- "Emotional Intelligence: the essential skill for the workplace and life", Mahwash Khan (LawPro), Oct 15, 2020
- "Emotional Intelligence and Lawyers - an Old New Frontier", Gina Alexandris (Law Practice Today), Oct 12, 2028,
- Emotional Intelligence for Lawyers with Gina Alexandris", The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers in 2022, Oct 26, 2022
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our pensions law episode with Ross Gascho, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 How do provincial and federal legislation differ concerning pension and benefit plans in Canada?🔵 How much say (if any) do employees have in the direction and strategy of their company’s pensions plan?🔵 Tell us about the role and responsibilities of pension plan administrators and their potential liabilities.🔵 What sorts of ADR mechanisms are typically used to resolve pensions-related disputes? ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part three of our pensions law episode with Ross Gascho, we chat about how recent Income Tax Act amendments can provide more flexibility as to how defined contribution pensions plans can correct for under-contributions and over-contributions.
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In part two of our pensions law episode with Ross Gascho, we speak about the Larkin v. Johnson BCCA decision and how the fiduciary duties of pension plan trustees impact their ability to make discretionary decisions.
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In part one of our pensions law episode with Ross Gascho, we discuss the recently-passed Pension Protection Act (Bill C-228) and canvass the broader implications of pension plan payments taking a "super-priority" in insolvency proceedings.
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On this episode, we're discussing the most current topics in the area of pensions law, featuring the head of Fasken's practice group, Ross Gascho. Topics: "super-priorities" and the Pension Protection Act; fiduciary duties for pension plan trustees; correcting for pension over- and under-contributions.
⚫ When pension plan payments take a "super-priority" in insolvency proceedings, how will that impact broader financing objectives? (8:59)⚫ What sorts of fiduciary obligations are owed by pension plan trustees? (18:18)⚫ How will new ITA amendments help to correct for under- and over-contributions for defined contribution pension plans? (29:15)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (37:00🔵 How do provincial and federal legislation differ concerning pension and benefit plans in Canada? (37:39)🔵 How much say (if any) do employees have in the direction and strategy of their company’s pensions plan? (40:45)🔵 Tell us about the role and responsibilities of pension plan administrators and their potential liabilities. (43:20)🔵 What sorts of ADR mechanisms are typically used to resolve pensions-related disputes? (45:48) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our bail law episode featuring Trevin David, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What are some best practices in drafting a cease-and-desist letter to ensure compliance? 🔵 What are some tactics that businesses can use to ensure that their proposed business name/trademark is mark is available for use and is protectable? 🔵 How can companies meaningfully monitor if other individuals are counterfeiting/imitating their trademarks/products, especially given the high volume of content on social media? 🔵 How did you get into this area of brand protection law and what keeps you still engaged?
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In part three of our bail law episode featuring Trevin David, we speak about recent case law following the case of R v. Antic including the application of the ladder principle
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In part two of our bail law episode featuring Trevin David, we speak about recent judicial guidance about excessive delays for bail hearings
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In part one of our bail law episode featuring Trevin David, we discuss the federal Bill C-48 and the reverse onus requirement for bail hearings.
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This week, we're having a timely discussion about bail law, featuring Toronto criminal lawyer, Trevin David. Topics: Bill C-48 and proposed reverse onus; excessive delays for bail hearings; caselaw post-Antic. This program contains 40 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
⚫ What will Bill C-48's reverse onus for bail matters impact existing systemic issues in the criminal justice system ? (7:06) ⚫ How are courts ruling on matters involving excessive delay for bail hearings? (18:41)⚫ How has the caselaw (and legislation) evolved in response to the 'ladder principle' for bail decisions? (29:05)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (38:23)🔵 How does the bail system in America compare to that in Canada? (39:16)🔵 Many critics have maintained that Canada’s bail system is “broken”. Is this an accurate statement and, if so, how can it be fixed? (43:35)🔵 How does the Legal Aid system (including funding) impact the fairness and efficiency of the criminal justice system?🔵 What role do you think collegiality plays within the criminal law bar?✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our brand protection law episode with May Cheng, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What are some best practices in drafting a cease-and-desist letter to ensure compliance? 🔵 What are some tactics that businesses can use to ensure that their proposed business name/trademark is mark is available for use and is protectable? 🔵 How can companies meaningfully monitor if other individuals are counterfeiting/imitating their trademarks/products, especially given the high volume of content on social media? 🔵 How did you get into this area of brand protection law and what keeps you still engaged?
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In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our brand protection law episode with May Cheng, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What are some best practices in drafting a cease-and-desist letter to ensure compliance? 🔵 What are some tactics that businesses can use to ensure that their proposed business name/trademark is mark is available for use and is protectable? 🔵 How can companies meaningfully monitor if other individuals are counterfeiting/imitating their trademarks/products, especially given the high volume of content on social media? 🔵 How did you get into this area of brand protection law and what keeps you still engaged?
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In part three of our brand protection law episode with May Cheng, we discuss artists' rights in the context of AI-generated derivative products. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part three of our brand protection law episode with May Cheng, we discuss artists' rights in the context of AI-generated derivative products. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In part two of our brand protection law episode with May Cheng, we speak about the circumstances in which a court will expunge a trademark on the grounds of “bad faith registration”
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In part one of our brand protection law episode with May Cheng, we discuss Quebec’s controversial language bill and the corresponding impacts on brands’ advertising practices.
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On this episode, we're exploring the area of brand protection law, with award-winning practitioner, May Cheng. Topics: Bill 96 and New French Language Requirements; bad faith registrations; copyright law and AI derivative artworks. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
⚫ How will Quebec's new Bill 96 requirements impact companies' advertising requirements? (10:23)⚫ How will courts assess whether to expunge a trademark on the basis of bad faith registration? (19:18⚫ What copyright rights do artists maintain regarding derivative works that are generated by AI? (28:45)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (39:43)🔵 What are some best practices in drafting a cease-and-desist letter to ensure compliance? (40:06)🔵 What are some tactics that businesses can use to ensure that their proposed business name/trademark is mark is available for use and is protectable? (45:12)🔵 How can companies meaningfully monitor if other individuals are counterfeiting/imitating their trademarks/products, especially given the high volume of content on social media? (47:57)🔵 How did you get into get into this area of brand protection law and what keeps you still engaged? (50:19) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our indigenous law episode with Jeff Nicholls, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 How has the implementation of UNDRIP influenced Indigenous law in Canada?🔵 What sorts of "duty to consult" issues will courts be grappling with in the near future?🔵 There have been some recent noteworthy settlements in recent months related to the Indigenous residential school litigation. What role (if any) do these outcomes have on reconciliation?🔵 Indigenous and aboriginal rights are often referred to as being sui generis, which means “of its own kind or class”. What does this mean on a practical level?
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In part three of our indigenous law episode with Jeff Nicholls, we discuss recent positive developments about contemporary reconciliation agreements.
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In part two of our indigenous law episode with Jeff Nicholls, we speak about British Columbia’s free entry mineral tenure regime and the corresponding impacts on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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In part one of our indigenous law episode with Jeff Nicholls, we discuss the Dickson Supreme Court case about how the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies to self-governing First Nations Groups.
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This week, we’re taking a candid look at reconciliation to explore the area of indigenous law, featuring Jeff Nicholls
Topics: Charter application to Indigenous groups; mineral tenure system and DRIPA; contemporary reconciliation agreements and more.
⚫ How does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms apply to Indigenous groups with self-government agreements? (9:05)⚫ How does the Gitxaała’s landmark legal challenge against BC’s “free entry” mineral tenure regime engage the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act? (20:53)⚫ What is the precedential value of a trend of co-governance in contemporary reconciliation agreements? (30:10)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (40:12)🔵 How has the implementation of UNDRIP influenced Indigenous law in Canada? (40:53)🔵 What sorts of indigenous issues will courts be grappling with in the near future? (44:34)🔵 There have been some recent noteworthy settlements in recent months related to the Indigenous residential school litigation. What role (if any) do these outcomes have on reconciliation? (46:44)🔵 Indigenous and aboriginal rights are often referred to as being sui generis, which means “of its own kind or class”. What does this mean on a practical level? (50:88) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our wealth management law episode with Raphael Tachie, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 How do trends in diversity impact the day-to-day work of wealth management lawyers? 🔵 What are the legal considerations for individuals who seek to pass along NFTs through succession planning or wills?🔵 In addition to the issues that we already spoke about, are there any other best practices that banks (or other financial institutions) can implement to best protect vulnerable clients? 🔵 What role can lawyers play in assisting clients with business succession planning?
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In part three of our wealth management law episode with Raphael Tachie, we discuss the specific legal considerations for how an individual can change their beneficiary designation, and whether this is a matter of contract or testamentary disposition.
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In part two of our wealth management law episode with Raphael Tachie, we discuss the concept of electronic wills and the legal considerations for lawyers who are charged with drafting and reviewing them.
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In part one of our wealth management law episode with Raphael Tachie, we speak about a Consumer Protection Framework that is designed to provide enhanced protection for bank customers.
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It's our Season 9 premiere! We're kicking it off with a timely discussion about wealth management law featuring Raphael Tachie.
Topics: financial services and consumer protection frameworks; the rise of electronic wills; changing a beneficiary designation; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ How will the new consumer protection requirements improve outcomes for vulnerable users of the financial services industry? (5:33) ⚫ What are the practical considerations for lawyers who administer electronic wills? (15:10) ⚫ Is the change of a beneficiary designation a matter of contract or testamentary disposition? (24:06) ⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (33:03) 🔵 How do trends in diversity impact the day-to-day work of wealth management lawyers? (33:38) 🔵 What are the legal considerations for individuals who seek to pass along NFTs through succession planning or wills? (36:29) 🔵 In addition to the issues that we already spoke about, are there any other best practices that banks (or other financial institutions) can implement to best protect vulnerable clients? (39:20) 🔵 What role can lawyers play in assisting clients with business succession planning? (40:48)
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In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our arbitration law episode with Alex Mitretodis, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What are some of the differences between litigating before an arbitrator and litigating before a “regular” court?
🔵 What do you think of the characterization of Canada as an “arbitration-friendly” jurisdiction?
🔵 What are some considerations for lawyers who are considering whether to include an arbitration clause in their contractual agreements?
🔵 What role do arbitrations play in promoting access-to-justice?
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In part three of our arbitration law episode with Alex Mitretodis, we discuss British Columbia’s new Arbitration Act and the new rules of procedure from Vancouver International Arbitration Centre
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In part two of our arbitration law episode with Alex Mitretodis, we speak about how lawyers can use predictive methodologies and analytics to assist them in litigation as well as how future decision-makers might incorporate artificial intelligence
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In part one of our arbitration law episode with Alex Mitretodis, we discuss the use of arbitration clauses in standard-form consumer contracts and the role of unconscionability.
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It's our Season 8 finale and we are capping off the year with a discussion about arbitration law, featuring Alex Mitretodis!
Topics: consumer protection and arbitration clauses; predictive analytics; new BC legislation and rules; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment.
⚫ What role does "unconscionability" play when assessing arbitration clauses in consumer protection matters? (9:24)
⚫ How can predictive analytics tools be used by lawyers in the arbitration context? (19:14)
⚫ What are the implications of BC's new Arbitrations Act and the new VanIAC Rules of Procedure? (28:46)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (39:33)
🔵 What are some of the differences between litigating before an arbitrator and litigating before a “regular” court? (40:18)
🔵 What do you think of the characterization of Canada as an “arbitration-friendly” jurisdiction? (44:12)
🔵 What are some considerations for lawyers who are considering whether to include an arbitration clause in their contractual agreements? (46:19)
🔵 What role do arbitrations play in promoting access-to-justice? (50:28)
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In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our insurance law episode with Dennis Ong, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 How does insurance law differ from “conventional” civil litigation?
🔵 What are some of the considerations for lawyers retained by an insurance company, as opposed to by another institutional client?
🔵 What is the practical meaning and implication(s) of the “duty to defend”?
🔵 How have the amendments to Rule 76 of the Rules of Civil Procedure impacted the insurance law bar?
🔵 What are some tactical approaches to providing risk-based advice as a lawyer?
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In part three of our insurance law episode with Dennis Ong, we discuss the use of third-party litigation funding and the specific considerations when an adverse costs award is triggered.
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In part two of our insurance law episode with Dennis Ong, we speak about the impact of delay (including COVID-related delay) on the scheduling of civil jury trials.
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In part one of our insurance law episode with Dennis Ong, we discuss the plain and ordinary meaning of the term “physical damage” and the related principles of contract interpretation
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On this episode, we chat about insurance law with Dennis Ong - litigator with Aviva Trial Lawyers and Deputy Judge of the Small Claims Court
Topics: the meaning of physical damage, delays and civil juries; third-party litigation funding; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment.
⚫ What is the plain and ordinary meaning of the words "physical damage"? (8:57)
⚫ What role does delay play in a court's decision to strike a civil jury? (17:58)
⚫ How does an adverse costs award impact a party that has engaged a third-party litigation funder? (28:01)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (37:18)
🔵 How does insurance law differ from “conventional” civil litigation? (38:08)
🔵 What are some of the considerations for lawyers retained by an insurance company (compared to another institutional client)? (39:31)
🔵 What is the practical meaning and implication(s) of the “duty to defend”? (41:47)
🔵 How have the amendments to Rule 76 of the Rules of Civil Procedure impacted the insurance law bar? (44:16)
🔵 What are some tactical approaches to providing risk-based advice as a lawyer? (47:09)
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In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our class actions law episode with Sakina Babwani, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 Other than the obvious, what are some ways in which a class action lawsuit differs from a “regular” lawsuit?
🔵 Given the high expense, what role does third-party litigation funding play in the class actions landscape?
🔵 Are there any class action lawsuits that are being advanced towards Canadian businesses for their failure to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
🔵 Have there been any noticeable trends in terms of the numbers/types of class actions matters that have gone through the courts?
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In part three of our class actions law episode with Sakina Babwani, we discuss the degree of specificity that plaintiffs have to meet in order to meet the threshold for class actions certification.
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In part two of our class actions law episode with Sakina Babwani, we speak about the threshold for compensatory damages in cases of personal information data breaches.
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In part one of our class actions law episode with Sakina Babwani, we discuss the class actions lawsuit arising from the Toronto Danforth shooting, and the corresponding impact on the duty of care for gun manufacturers.
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This week, we're exploring the high-stakes world of class actions litigation with our guest, Sakina Babwani!
Topics: duty of care for gun manufacturers, compensable damages for data breaches, the threshold for pleading common issues; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment.
⚫ How might the Danforth shooting inform the duty of care of gun manufacturers? (7:53)
⚫ How do courts consider the degree of compensable damages in cases involving data breaches? (17:24)
⚫ How much specificity must plaintiffs provide in their allegations of a class actions matter? (26:02)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (34:37)
🔵 Other than the obvious, what are some ways in which a class action lawsuit differs from a “regular” lawsuit? (35:15)
🔵 Given the high expense, what role does third-party litigation funding play in the class actions landscape? (39:16)
🔵 Are there any class action lawsuits that are being advanced towards Canadian businesses for their failure to prevent the spread of COVID-19? (43:39)
🔵 Have there been any noticeable trends in terms of the numbers/types of class actions matters that have gone through the courts? (44:46)
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In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment, of our national security law episode with Yavar Hameed, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 How do/can authorities monitor online behaviour while respecting Canadians' privacy rights?
🔵 How does Canada’s national security law framework compare to other western countries?
🔵 How do judges reconcile the open court principle with the need for security on national security grounds?
🔵 What measures are in place to ensure that our national security bodies are acting with accountability?
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In part three of our national security law interview with Yavar Hameed, we speak about the recent Senate Standing Committee hearings regarding the federal use of facial recognition technology.
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In part two of our national security law interview with Yavar Hameed, we speak about Bill C-20, the new proposed legislation for oversight of oversight RCMP and CBSA officers.
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In part one of our national security law interview with Yavar Hameed, we discuss the upcoming public inquiry into the federal government’s use of the Emergency Act, following the trucker convoy protests.
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On this episode, we take a close look at our country's public safety mechanisms in a conversation about national security law, featuring Yavar Hameed!
Topics: public inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act; civilian oversight of RCMP & CBSA; facial recognition technology; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment.
⚫ What is the legal effect of the government's response to the 2022 trucker convoy protests? (5:22)
⚫ What are the mechanics of the new oversight legislation related to RCMP and CBSA officers? (15:44)
⚫ What is the practical impact of the recent Senate hearings about the government's use of facial recognition? (25:30)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (37:03)
🔵 How do/can authorities monitor online behaviour while respecting Canadians' privacy rights? (37:44)
🔵 How does Canada’s national security law framework compare to other western countries? (42:29)
🔵 How do judges reconcile the "open court" principle with the need for security on national security grounds? (45:50)
🔵 What measures are in place to ensure that our national security bodies are acting with accountability? (48:55)
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In the Ask-Me-Anything segment of our corporate governance law episode with Susan Kushneryk, we cover the questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What are things that lawyers can do to facilitate succession planning in a corporate governance framework?
🔵 Are there any situations in which a corporate director can be removed based on misconduct?
🔵 What does it mean for a corporate director to owe a fiduciary duty in their roles?
🔵 Are there situations in which geopolitics (e.g. Russia) can impact the governance operations of a company and, if so, how?
🔵 What impacts (if any) has the pandemic had in terms of the dynamics of shareholders and corporate boards?
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In part three of our corporate governance law episode with Susan Kushneryk, we discuss shareholder democracy in the context of the recent amendments to the Canada Business Corporations Act.
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In part two of our corporate governance law episode with Susan Kushneryk, we discuss some trends and practical solutions regarding diversity on corporate boards.
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In part one of our corporate governance law episode with Susan Kushneryk, we discuss the high-profile internal disputes at Rogers Communications and The Conservatory Group, and also canvass some legal considerations for other family-run corporations.
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This week, we’re speaking with Susan Kushneryk about some of the most high-profile issues in the area of corporate governance.
Topics: Rogers and other family-run corporations; diversity on corporate boards; shareholder democracy; and our Ask-Me-Anything Segment.
⚫ What are the practical takeaways from recent high-profile litigation matters involving large family-run corporations? (7:17)
⚫ What are the legal considerations related to diversity on corporate boards? (17:25)
⚫ How might the new CBCA amendments enhance greater shareholder democracy? (27:22)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (35:52)
🔵 What are things that lawyers can do to facilitate succession planning in a corporate governance framework? (36:23)
🔵 Are there any situations in which a corporate director can be removed based on misconduct? (39:29)
🔵 What does it mean for a corporate director to owe a fiduciary duty in their roles? (43:10)
🔵 Are there situations in which geopolitics (e.g. Russia) can impact the governance operations of a company and, if so, how? (45:35)
🔵 What impacts have the pandemic had in terms of the dynamics of shareholders and corporate boards? (51:08)
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In this bonus episode, we're chatting with lawyer-turned-coach, Paul Karvanis, about his research findings about lawyer happiness.
🔵How does one begin to research how happy lawyers are?
🔵What are some of the key trends that distinguish happy lawyers from miserable lawyers?
🔵What are the inputs and factors that constitute the "draft model of lawyer happiness"?
🔵What are some tangible things that lawyers can do to improve their own happiness?
🔵What are the positive externalities of having happy lawyers?
🟡 In the full episode, Paul conducts an in-depth coaching session with me to explore some of my struggles with time-management
NOTE:* While the episode preview above is available for everyone, the full ~90 minute version of this bonus episode is available exclusively for members of the Lawyered Patreon community. If you want to hear all of our bonus episodes (and unlock more bonus content), check out our Patreon page HERE!***
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- Major Patterns among Happy Lawyers and Miserable Lawyers
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In the Ask-Me-Anything segment of our planning law episode with Isaac Tang, we cover the questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What can municipalities do to help incentivize "earlier movers", especially in neighbourhoods with a lot of opportunities for development?
🔵 What strategies (if any) can development lawyers employ in order to create buy-in with local residents and stakeholders?
🔵 What is the appropriate role of the Province regarding land use planning?
🔵 Have you found that the municipal/planning law area has changed since you began practicing and, if so, how?
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In part three of our planning law episode with Isaac Tang, we discuss a case study which demonstrates the intersection of heritage and planning considerations.
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In part two of our planning law episode with Isaac Tang, we discuss the rise of Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs) and a new guideline that may improve coordination between provincial and municipal governments.
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In part one of our planning law episode with Isaac Tang, we discuss Toronto’s new inclusionary zoning framework and its corresponding impact on addressing the affordable housing crisis.
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This week, we’re speaking with Isaac Tang about housing, development and other issues related to the area of planning law.
Topics: affordable housing and inclusionary zoning; Minister's Zoning Orders; heritage planning considerations; and our Ask-Me-Anything Segment.
⚫ How will Toronto's new inclusionary zoning policy address the affordable housing crisis? (7:32)
⚫ How is the rise of MZOs shifting to enable greater cooperation between municipalities and the provincial government? (16:54)
⚫ What are some tactical considerations when heritage considerations converge with planning considerations? (27:30)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (37:47)
🔵 What can municipalities do to help incentivize "earlier movers", especially in neighbourhoods with a lot of opportunities for development? (38:30)
🔵 What strategies (if any) can development lawyers employ in order to create buy-in with local residents and stakeholders? (41:16)
🔵 What is the appropriate role of the Province regarding land use planning? (43:55)
🔵 How has the municipal/planning law area changed over the last ~10 years? (47:03)
In the Ask-Me-Anything segment of our divorce law episode with Steve Benmor, we cover the questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What are some strategies that lawyers can employ when assisting high-stress clients during some of the most emotionally-fraught moments of their lives?
🔵 In light of real estate prices, what are some legal considerations for lawyers who are advising clients entering into cohabitation agreements and (if so) to keep in mind?
🔵 What are some considerations for new spouses who are contemplating whether to enter into a prenup agreement, especially when they do not currently have many assets in their portfolios?
🔵 What are some ways that family/divorce lawyers can optimize the use of ADR during divorce proceedings?
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In part three of our divorce law episode with Steve Benmor, we cover some recent case-law regarding the collection of retroactive child support payments.
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In part two of our divorce law episode with Steve Benmor, we discuss the new civil tort of “family violence” and the corresponding impacts on victims of abuse.
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In part one of our divorce law episode with Steve Benmor, we discuss the new federal Divorce Act, including some language changes that are intended to shift the thinking away from a “winners and losers” dynamic.
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On this episode, we're tackling the area of divorce law with leading practitioner, Steve Benmor!
Topics: the new Divorce Act; the civil tort of family violence; retroactive child support payments; and our Ask-Me-Anything Segment.
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⚫ How does the wording of the new Divorce Act amendments shift the thinking away from a "winners vs. losers" dynamic"? (6:34)
⚫ What are the elements of the new tort of "family violence"? (16:34)
⚫ What are the available options to collect retroactive child support payments? (26:59)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:57)
🔵 What are some strategies that lawyers can employ when assisting high-stress clients during some of the most emotionally-fraught moments of their lives? (37:42)
🔵 In light of real estate prices, what are some legal considerations for lawyers who are advising clients entering into cohabitation agreements and (if so) to keep in mind? (40:48)
🔵 What are some considerations for new spouses who are contemplating whether to enter into a pre-nup agreement, especially when they do not currently have many assets in their portfolios? (43:45)
🔵 What are some ways that family/divorce lawyers can optimize the use of ADR during divorce proceedings? (46:21)
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In part three of our social media law episode with Maanit Zemel, we discuss how Canada’s anti-spam law holds up against a recent constitutional challenge.
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In the Ask-Me-Anything segment of our social media law episode with Maanit Zemel, we cover the questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵What do you think of the Law Society's recent motion to implement a mandatory minimum wage for articling students?
🔵How can lawyers ethically defend their clients in cases where they know that their client is "guilty" / liable for the thing that they are charged with?
🔵Are there best “billing” practices to ensure that the client is being fairly charged while also ensuring that the lawyer’s actual work is reflected?
🔵 What are some resources that lawyers (particularly lawyers in solo or boutique practices) can employ when faced with ethical dilemmas?
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In part two of our social media law episode with Maanit Zemel, we chat about how the “right to be forgotten” will apply in the Canadian context
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In part one of our social media law episode with Maanit Zemel, we chat about how the new tort of "online harassment" will change the Internet landscape
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This week, we sit down with Internet law expert, Maanit Zemel, to chat about some of the most noteworthy topics in social media law.
⚫ How will the new tort of "online harassment" change the Internet landscape? (8:41)
⚫ How does the "right to be forgotten" apply in the Canadian context? (20:59)
⚫ How does Canada's anti-spam law hold up against a constitutional challenge? (31:13)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (42:10)
🔵 What are some legal issues for prospective “Instagram influencers” to consider in their marketing? (42:44)
🔵 Do you have any practical tips for lawyers (and/or law firms) who are hoping to incorporate social media as part of their own practices? (45:02)
🔵 Elon Musk’s recent purchase of Twitter is reviving discussions about the role of government as it applies to regulating social networking companies. Do you see the role changing in Canada (or the US) and if so, how? (50:47)
🔵 How enforceable are legal challenges in the social media landscape given the complex geographic and jurisdictional issues? (54:50)
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This week, we sit down with Internet law expert, Maanit Zemel, to chat about some of the most noteworthy topics in social media law.
⚫ How will the new tort of "online harassment" change the Internet landscape? (8:41)
⚫ How does the "right to be forgotten" apply in the Canadian context? (20:59)
⚫ How does Canada's anti-spam law hold up against a constitutional challenge? (31:13)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (42:10)
🔵 What are some legal issues for prospective “Instagram influencers” to consider in their marketing? (42:44)
🔵 Do you have any practical tips for lawyers (and/or law firms) who are hoping to incorporate social media as part of their own practices? (45:02)
🔵 Elon Musk’s recent purchase of Twitter is reviving discussions about the role of government as it applies to regulating social networking companies. Do you see the role changing in Canada (or the US) and if so, how? (50:47)
🔵 How enforceable are legal challenges in the social media landscape given the complex geographic and jurisdictional issues? (54:50)
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In the Ask-Me-Anything segment of our legal ethics / professional regulation interview with Brooke MacKenzie, we cover the questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵What do you think of the Law Society's recent motion to implement a mandatory minimum wage for articling students?
🔵How can lawyers ethically defend their clients in cases where they know that their client is "guilty" / liable for the thing that they are charged with?
🔵Are there best “billing” practices to ensure that the client is being fairly charged while also ensuring that the lawyer’s actual work is reflected?
🔵 What are some resources that lawyers (particularly lawyers in solo or boutique practices) can employ when faced with ethical dilemmas?
In part three of our legal ethics / professional regulation interview with Brooke MacKenzie, we speak about the degree to which a lawyer’s duty of confidentiality applies to keeping information from their own spouse.
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In part two of our legal ethics / professional regulation interview with Brooke MacKenzie, we speak about the conflicts scenarios that are triggered by multiple branches of the same law firm.
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In part one of our legal ethics / professional regulation interview with Brooke MacKenzie, we chat about a lawyer’s duty of technological competence
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On this episode, we chat with civil/regulatory lawyer Brooke MacKenzie about the tricky issues of legal ethics and professional conduct.
Topics: duty of technological competence; conflict issues in multi-national law firms; lawyers' duty of confidentiality re their spouses; and our Ask-Me-Anything Segment.
⚫ What is the practical effect of a lawyer's duty of technological competence? (5:46)
⚫ How have courts addressed whether branches of large law firms are "part" of the same firm? (25:56)
⚫ Are lawyers required to keep their client's information from their own spouses? (15:14)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (39:09)
🔵What do you think of the Law Society's recent motion to implement a mandatory minimum wage for articling students? (39:30)
🔵How can lawyers ethically defend their clients in cases where they know that their client is "guilty" / liable for the thing that they are charged with? (42:56)
🔵Are there best “billing” practices to ensure that the client is being fairly charged while also ensuring that the lawyer’s actual work is reflected? (46:59)
🔵 What are some resources that lawyers (particularly lawyers in solo or boutique practices) can employ when faced with ethical dilemmas? (50:57)
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In part three of our freedom of expression law interview with Abbas Kassam, we chat about the role of the public interest in the decisions of anti-SLAPP motions
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In our Ask-Me-Anything segment about freedom of expression law, we ask Abbas Kassam the questions submitted by members of the Lawyered patreon community:
🔵 What role do comedians have in forming the limits of freedom of expression?
🔵 Should there be any differences in how speech laws apply in the digital versus non-digital space?
🔵 Do you anticipate that the Freedom Convoy (and similar movements) will change the conversation /laws regarding freedom of expression?
🔵 What is it that keeps you engaged in freedom of expression projects?
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In part two of our freedom of expression law interview with Abbas Kassam, we discuss the relationship between comedy, discrimination and free speech.
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In part one of our freedom of expression law interview with Abbas Kassam, we chat about section 2(b) concerns triggered by Bill 5's reconfiguration of Toronto City Council.
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It's our season 8 premiere, and we're chatting about freedom of expression issues with Abbas Kassam, from the Ryerson Centre for Free Expression!
Topics: Toronto's council reconfiguration, Quebec comedy at the SCC, anti-SLAPP motions and more.
⚫ How did the reconfiguration of Toronto's city council impact the rights of political speech? (5:46)
⚫ How does the right to dignity interact with the right to free expression in the context of comedy? (15:14)
⚫ How are courts dealing with anti-SLAPP motions? (25:56)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:36)
🔵 What role do comedians have in forming the limits of freedom of expression? (37:25)
🔵 Should there be any differences in how speech laws apply in the digital versus non-digital space? (41:01)
🔵 Do you anticipate that the Freedom Convoy (and similar movements) will change the conversation /laws regarding freedom of expression? (43:33)
🔵 What is it that keeps you engaged in freedom of expression projects? (47:38)
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In this bonus preview episode, we're having a timely and candid conversation about mental health in the legal profession, featuring psychotherapist, clinician and former lawyer, Doron Gold.
This discussion features a thoughtful look at the spectrum of mental health issues with practical solutions as well. We cover such questions as:
🔵 Why is the legal profession uniquely impacted by mental health issues?
🔵 What are some practical things that can improve the mental health environment in law school and in the legal profession?
🔵 How do we reconcile the tension between perfectionism and diligence?
🔵 What does it look like to model humanity in the workplace?
🔵 Is there reasons to be optimistic about the future of law?
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In our Ask-Me-Anything segment with Michael Geist, we cover the internet law questions from members of the Lawyered Patreon community:
🔵 How does the “right to forgotten” apply in the Canadian context?
🔵 How effective will Bill C-26 be in addressing hate speech on the internet?
🔵 How do countries assert jurisdiction over the internet, given that it is inherently global?
🔵 How have courts addressed the concept of net neutrality in their decisions?
🔵 What do you foresee as some of the upcoming legal issues that internet lawyers will deal with?
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In part three of our internet law interview with Michael Geist, we discuss the impacts of Canada’s first-ever website-blocking order (Teksavvy Solutions Inc. v. Bell Media Inc.)
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In part two of our internet law interview with Michael Geist, we chat about the legal issues engaged by the federal government’s proposals to address online harms.
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In part one of our internet law interview with Michael Geist, we chat about the controversial Bill C-10 and free speech considerations in regulating the internet.
We're closing out Season 7 with a conversation about internet law, featuring Michael Geist, one of the leading thinkers on technology law and policy.
Topics: Bill C-10 and Internet regulation; proposals to combat online harm; site-blocking orders; and more.
⚫ What is the controversy around Bill C-10 illustrating about how speech regulation works on the Internet? (8:43)
⚫ What are the practical and legal considerations for removing harmful content on digital platforms? (18:32)
⚫ What are the impacts of the first-ever website-blocking order by a Canadian court? (28:34)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (37:39)
🔵 How does the “right to forgotten” apply in the Canadian context? (38:26)
🔵 How effective would Bill C-26 be in addressing hate speech on the Internet? (41:23)
🔵 How do countries assert jurisdiction over the internet, given that it is inherently global? (44:05)
🔵 How have courts addressed the concept of net neutrality in their decisions? (46:55)
🔵 What do you foresee as some of the upcoming legal issues that internet lawyers will deal with? (50:09)
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In our Ask-Me-Anything segment with ESG lawyer, Amee Sandhu, we cover the questions from members of the Lawyered Patreon community:
🔵 What is the relationship between ESG and corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
🔵 What are some ESG considerations regarding the diversity of corporate boards?
🔵 Are there circumstances in which an ESG approach can translate into reducing the bottom line?
🔵 What are some ways that law firms can implement ESG practices within their own organizations?
🔵 How does Canada’s approach to ESG compare to that of other countries around the world?
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In part three of our interview with ESG lawyer, Amee Sandhu, we discuss the new organizational structure known as a “benefit company” and how these bodies can specifically promote public benefits
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In part two of our interview with ESG lawyer, Amee Sandhu, we discuss how supply chain transparency legislation can require companies to address modern slavery
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In part one of our interview with ESG lawyer, Amee Sandhu, we discuss a legal opinion that provides that corporate directors are obliged to address the risk of climate change.
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This week, we're exploring the area of environmental, social and governance law (aka ESG Law), with ethics and compliance lawyer, Amee Sandhu.
Topics: corporate liability for climate change impacts; cracking down on modern slavery; benefit companies, and more!
⚫ What legal obligations do corporate boards have to address the risk of climate change? (7:17)
⚫ How can federal legislation require boards to address modern slavery and improve transparency in their own supply chains? (17:52)
⚫ How does a 'benefit company' enable organizations to actively promote the public interest? (27:33)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:38)
🔵 What is the relationship between ESG and corporate social responsibility (CSR)? (37:17)
🔵 What are some ESG considerations regarding the diversity of corporate boards? (39:07)
🔵 Are there circumstances in which an ESG approach can translate into reducing the bottom line? (42:11)
🔵 What are some ways that law firms can implement ESG practices within their own organizations? (44:25)
🔵 How does Canada’s approach to ESG compare to that of other countries around the world? (48:38)
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In our Ask-Me-Anything segment with Jonathan Rudin (program director of Aboriginal Legal Services), we cover the questions from members of the Lawyered Patreon community:
🔵 How the criminal justice system has addressed the sentencing of Aboriginal persons, post-Gladue?
🔵 Will Bill C-22 (which would repeal mandatory minimums for drug offences) represent a shift towards repealing mandatory minimums on a wholesale basis?
🔵 How has the Truth in Sentencing Act (Bill C-25) impacted the role of pre-trial custody?
🔵 What are some factors that would influence whether a convicted person ought to receive an incarceration offence as opposed to a fine?
🔵 Do you think that any of s. 718 Criminal Code sentencing factors are/should be more determinative than others in sentencing decisions?
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In part three of our sentencing law interview with Jonathan Rudin (program director of Aboriginal Legal Services), we discuss the use of community impact statements, a different form of victim impact statements that can allow for a broader form of engagement.
In part two of our sentencing law interview with Jonathan Rudin (program director of Aboriginal Legal Services), we discuss the verdict of the perpetrator of the Quebec City Mosque shooting in R. v. Bissonnette. In particular, we canvass how the stacking of parole ineligibility periods may engage the right against cruel and unusual punishment.
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In part one of our sentencing law interview with Jonathan Rudin (program director of Aboriginal Legal Services), we chat about the recent case of R. v. Sharma. This case would eliminate existing Criminal Code restrictions for conditional sentences.
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This week, we’re speaking about sentencing law, with Jonathan Rudin, the program director of Aboriginal Legal Services.
Topics: removing restrictions on conditional sentences (Sharma), parole eligibility for murder offences (Bissonnette), community impact statements and more!
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⚫ How do the Charter issues in Sharma challenge the constitutionality of restrictions of conditional sentences? (5:41)
⚫ How is the Quebec City mosque shooting case re-engaging the conversation on parole eligibility for offences involving multiple murders? (17:28)
⚫ How can community impact statements be used in the sentencing process to reflect the harm and impact of crimes on a community? (28:25)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (39:05)
🔵 How the criminal justice system has addressed the sentencing of Aboriginal persons, post-Gladue? (44:18)
🔵 Will Bill C-22 (which would repeal mandatory minimums for drug offences) represent a shift towards repealing mandatory minimums on a wholesale basis? (40:08)
🔵 How has the Truth in Sentencing Act (Bill C-25) impacted the role of pre-trial custody? (46:24)
🔵 What are some factors that would influence whether a convicted person ought to receive an incarceration offence as opposed to a fine? (49:17)
🔵 Do you think that any of s. 718 Criminal Code sentencing factors are/should be more determinative than others in sentencing decisions? (50:34)
In our Ask-Me-Anything segment with tenancy lawyer, Lisa Mackie, we cover the questions from members of the Lawyered Patreon community:
🔵 What are some general tips that can help tenants and landlords to resolve disputes without resorting to protracted court hearings?
🔵 Have you noticed any relationships between the changes in tenancy law and corresponding trends in affordable housing?
🔵 Do you foresee any legal challenges that may arise out of COVID-related tenancy policies (e.g. prohibitions on evictions)
🔵 What are some of the areas in which you think tenancy law may be evolving within the next few years?
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In part three of our interview with tenancy lawyer, Lisa Mackie, we speak about a new structure through which tenants can pre-emptively terminate their rental agreements in cases of household violence
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In part two of our interview with tenancy lawyer, Lisa Mackie, we cover how landlords can balance protecting a tenant’s privacy rights while also managing the general health risk of a building
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In part one of our interview with tenancy lawyer, Lisa Mackie, we discuss the human rights protections apply within the tenancy law context.
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This week, we’re speaking with tenancy lawyer, Lisa Mackie, about the laws relating to the landlord-tenant dynamic
Topics: tenant smoking & human rights; landlord privacy obligations & COVID-19; terminating tenancies due to household violence; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment.
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⚫ What sorts of human rights protections apply within the tenancy law context? (7:18)
⚫ How can landlords balance protecting a tenant’s privacy rights while also managing the general health risk of a building? (16:42)
⚫ How can tenancy agreements be pre-emptively terminated in cases of household violence? (25:53)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:45)
🔵 What are some general tips that can help tenants and landlords to resolve disputes without resorting to protracted court hearings? (37:37)
🔵 Have you noticed any relationships between the changes in tenancy law and corresponding trends in affordable housing? (41:03)
🔵 Do you foresee any legal challenges that may arise out of COVID-related tenancy policies (e.g. prohibitions on evictions) (44:24)
🔵 What are some of the areas in which you think tenancy law may be evolving within the next few years? (47:31)
In our Ask-Me-Anything segment with wills and estates lawyer, Ziad Yehia, we cover the questions from members of the Lawyered Patreon community:
🔵 How has COVID-19 impacted the ways in which wills are executed?
🔵 What are some ways in which drafting a will differs from drafting a conventional contract?
🔵 What happens when other contractual documents intersect with the contents of a will?
🔵 How early is too early to start thinking about preparing a will?
🔵 What are some "client service" skills specific to the wills and estates process?
In part three of our interview with wills and estates lawyer, Ziad Yehia, we discuss legal and practical considerations for the succession planning process.
In part two of our interview with wills and estates lawyer, Ziad Yehia, we discuss the obligations and the appointment process of Estate Trustees During Litigation (ETDLs)
In part one of our interview with wills and estates lawyer, Ziad Yehia, we discuss the specific considerations regarding the transfer of digital assets upon one’s death.
On this week's show, we’re speaking about wills and estates law with estates litigator, Ziad Yehia!
Topics: digital assets via testamentary transfer; estate trustees during litigation; succession planning and the law.
⚫ How do lawyers address the transfer of digital assets (e.g. social media accounts, crytocurrencies) after one's death? (6:10)
⚫ How do courts appoint an estate trustee while there is ongoing litigation amongst the relevant parties? (15:26)
⚫ What are some strategic considerations regarding succession planning? (27:39)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (35:58)
🔵 How has COVID-19 impacted the ways in which wills are executed? (36:37)
🔵 What are some ways in which drafting a will differs from drafting a conventional contract? (38:10)
🔵 What happens when other contractual documents intersect with the contents of a will? (39:50)
🔵 How early is too early to start thinking about preparing a will? (42:30)
🔵 What are some "client service" skills specific to the wills and estates process? (46:12)
In our latest bonus episode of Lawyered Unplugged, we're speaking with Avi Weiss about the lifestyle of the in-house counsel. Avi is an in-house counsel and is also the founder of Counselwell, a company dedicated to helping in-house lawyers develop their professional careers through the offering of helpful resources. He also has a prolific presence on LinkedIn and regularly posts engaging content for lawyers and non-lawyers as well.
In addition to tips for in-house counsel, this episode takes a deep-dive into personal branding, imposter syndrome and more!
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In our Ask-Me-Anything segment with expropriation lawyer, Abbey Sinclair, we cover 4 questions from members of the Lawyered Patreon community:
🔵 What role does politics play in the expropriations landscape?
🔵 What are some non-legal considerations for landowners notified of proposed expropriations?
🔵 How has the provincial transit focus impacted the work of expropriation lawyers?
🔵 What are some of the exciting aspects of practicing as an expropriation lawyer?
In part three of our interview with expropriation lawyer, Abbey Sinclair, we discuss the Shergar Court of Appeal decision which provides important guidance on the relationship between settlement offers and costs awards.
In part two of our interview with expropriation lawyer, Abbey Sinclair, we discuss amendments from Bill 245 which adjust the structured negotiation process for the expropriations process.
In part one of our interview with expropriation lawyer, Abbey Sinclair, we discuss Ontario’s Transit-Oriented Community Development framework in which governments partner with landowners to create integrated projects to accelerate transit.
On this week's episode, we’re speaking about expropriation lawyer Abbey Sinclair about the laws involving development and government takings of private lands.
Topics: Ontario's Transit-Oriented development framework; changes to the structured negotiation process; and settlement offers versus costs awards.
⚫ How does the transit-oriented development concept work and what does it mean? (6:45)
⚫ How are the changes to the structured negotiation process impacting the way that lawyers and clients interact? (18:30)
⚫ What kinds of settlement offers 'count' when a court is assessing legal costs? (30:00)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (40:44)
🔵 What role does politics play in the expropriations landscape? (41:34)
🔵 What are some non-legal considerations for landowners notified of proposed expropriations? (43:17)
🔵 How has the provincial transit focus impacted the work of expropriation lawyers? (46:00)
🔵 What are some of the exciting aspects of practicing as an expropriation lawyer? (47:49)
In our Ask-Me-Anything segment, Michelle Alton answers workplace compensation law questions from members of the Lawyered Patreon community"
🔵 How does your role as tribunal counsel shape the way that you think about access-to-justice?
🔵 How can tribunals strike the balance between creating a user-centric process while also ensuring fairness for all parties?
🔵 How has COVID impacted the way that workplace compensation law and workplace safety operate?
🔵 What are some of the ways in which you foresee this area of law changing in the next few years?
🔵 Are virtual hearings here to stay?
In part three of our interview with workplace compensation lawyer, Michelle Alton, we discuss how a shifting legal view of chronic mental stress has been applied to the workplace.
In part two of our interview with workplace compensation lawyer, Michelle Alton, we a discuss how a new employer rate framework may change the way that employers measure and assess their own risk management
In part one of our interview with workplace compensation lawyer, Michelle Alton, we discuss how COVID-19 may impact workers' eligibility to benefits under the WSIB framework
This week, we’re speaking about workplace compensation law with Michelle Alton, general counsel at the Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal.
Topics: COVID-19 and workplace benefits; a new employer rate framework and mental stress claims in the workplace
⚫ How does COVID impact worker's eligibility to benefits under the WSIB framework? (7:57)
⚫ How does a new employer rate framework change the way that employers measure and assess their own risk management?
⚫ How has the shifting legal view of chronic mental stress apply to the workplace? (27:25)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring five questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (38:44)
🔵 How does your role as tribunal counsel shape the way that you think about access-to-justice? (39:27)
🔵 How can tribunals strike the balance between creating a user-centric process while also ensuring fairness for all parties? (43:00)
🔵 How has COVID impacted the way that workplace compensation law and workplace safety operate? (45:27)
🔵 What are some of the ways in which you foresee this area of law changing in the next few years? (48:18)
🔵 Are virtual hearings here to stay? (50:03)
In our Ask-Me-Anything segment with data protection lawyer, Kris Klein, we canvass 5 questions from members of the Lawyered Patreon community:
🔵 How does a career as a data protection lawyer impact how you personally interact with technology?
🔵 Are there concerns about whether Canadian privacy law will remain "adequate" by EU standards?
🔵 What is expected of the public sector in light of the changes proposed by Bill C-11?
🔵 How do data protection lawyers advise clients on privacy law given the inconsistent level of enforcement?
🔵 What is the relationship between being a lawyer and a policy advocate?
In part three of our interview with data protection lawyer, Kris Klein, we discuss the remaining fall-out of the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal and what this forecasts for future of data.
In part two of our interview with data protection lawyer, Kris Klein, we discuss a recent case study about the use of facial recognition technology, and the differences between publicly-available versus publicly-accessible information.
In part one of our interview with data protection lawyer, Kris Klein, we discuss elements of Bill C-11 - the biggest overhaul to privacy legislation in decades.
On this episode, we're chatting about data protection law with Kris Klein, renowned privacy lawyer and the Canadian Managing Director of the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
Topics: Bill C-21 (the biggest privacy legislation overhaul in decades); facial recognition technology; the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal and our Ask-Me-Anything segment.
⚫ What does the biggest overhaul of Canada's privacy legislation really look like? (6:32)
⚫ What are the parameters within which facial technology can operate legally? (18:47)
⚫ What does the fall-out from the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal tell us about proper social media practices? (27:27)
⚫ Our new Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring five questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (25:30)
🔵 How does a career as a data protection lawyer impact how you personally interact with technology? (36:43)
🔵 Are there concerns about whether Canadian privacy law will remain "adequate" by EU standards? (39:44)
🔵 What is expected of the public sector in light of the changes proposed by Bill C-11? (44:29)
🔵 How do data protection lawyers advise clients on privacy law given the relatively low level of practical enforcement? (47:29)
🔵 What is the relationship between being a lawyer and a policy advocate? (50:00)
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In our Ask-Me-Anything segment with Colonel-Maitre Michel Drapeau, we cover the military law questions submitted by members of the Lawyered Patreon community:
🔵 How does the military justice system consider mental health issues (particularly PTSD) when applicable to military justice?
🔵 How does military justice in “real life” differ from how it operates in movies / TV shows (e.g. All the President’s Men, JAG, etc)
🔵 How does politics impact the work of a refugee/immigration lawyer?
🔵 What are some of the legal issues that are engaged in friendly fire incidents?
🔵 In combat zones, where legality can often be blurred, how do lawyers review small unit actions?
🔵 What are some things that lawyers can do to positively impact the culture of the military justice system?
In part three of our interview with Colonel-Maitre Michel Drapeau, we discuss existing and proposed legal mechanisms to address the trend of sexual assaults within the military.
In part two of our interview with Colonel-Maitre Michel Drapeau, we discuss Bill C-77 and the proposed reforms to the disciplinary summary hearing process for members of the Armed Forces.
In part one of our interview with Colonel-Maitre Michel Drapeau, we discuss the contentious legal issue of independence within the military judiciary system.
This week, we’re hitting the front lines and speaking with military lawyer, Colonel-Maitre Michel Drapeau about the legal issues facing members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Topics: independence of military judges; summary trials; sexual assault in the military; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment.
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⚫ What are the legal concerns about the independence (or lack thereof) of the military judiciary? (6:041)
⚫ What are the proposed changes between the disciplinary summary trial process for the armed forces (16:34)
⚫ What legal approaches are available and required to meaningfully address sexual assault in the military? (24:55)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring five questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community
🔵 How does the military justice system consider mental health issues (particularly PTSD) when applicable to military justice? (35:47)
🔵 How does military justice in “real life” differ from how it operates in movies / TV shows (e.g. All the President’s Men, JAG, etc) (38:04)
🔵 What are some of the legal issues that are engaged in friendly fire incidents? (40:26)
🔵 In combat zones, where legality can often be blurred, how do lawyers review small unit actions? (43:00)
🔵 What are some things that lawyers can do to positively impact the culture of the military justice system? (45:06)
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In our Ask-Me-Anything segment, we ask refugee lawyer Naseem Mithoowani the questions submitted by our Patreon members.
4. Ask-Me-Anything: Refugee Lawyer (19:08) Download
🔵 How can lawyers develop the necessary level of cultural sensitivity to assist their clients?
🔵 What is the difference between an immigration lawyer and an immigration consultant?
🔵 How does politics impact the work of a refugee/immigration lawyer?
🔵 What has been your most rewarding case to date?
🔵 What prompted your decision to go into this niche area of practice?
In part three of our interview with refugee lawyer, Naseem Mithoowani, we speak about Canada's recent Express Entry cycle, in which the federal government admitted approximately 6X the conventional amount of applicants.
In part two of our interview with refugee lawyer, Naseem Mithoowani, we discuss a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision which strikes at the intersection of refugee law and family law. We also address how refugee law intersects with other areas of law.
In part one of our interview with refugee lawyer, we discuss the Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement, including the constitutional issues triggered by the US's detention of refugee claimants.
In our Season 7 premiere, we're learning about the high-profile and politically-charged world of refugee law with Naseem Mithoowani.
Topics: the Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement; the intersection of refugee and family law; Canada's Express Entry program and our Ask-Me-Anything segment.
⚫ What does the Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement indicate regarding section 7 rights and political relations? (4:11)
⚫ How do courts deal with the intersection of refugee law and family law matters? (17:04)
⚫ Why did Canada admit 6X the 'regular amount' of Express Entry applicants in February 2021? (28:50)
⚫ Our new Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring five questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community
🔵 How can lawyers develop the necessary level of cultural sensitivity to assist their clients? (40:18)
🔵 What is the difference between an immigration lawyer and an immigration consultant? (43:46)
🔵 How does politics impact the work of a refugee/immigration lawyer? (45:32)
🔵 What has been your most rewarding case to date? (49:40)
🔵 What prompted your decision to go into this niche area of practice? (53:23)
In our latest bonus episode of Lawyered Unplugged, we speak with Susheel Gupta. Susheel is a Canadian lawyer whose incredible story (stemming from a tragic murder) spurred him to serve in numerous impressive roles in the federal public sector, including as: a federal prosecutor, a Vice-Chair of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, and an RCMP advisor in the Counter-Terrorism & National Security group.
This episode features a candid look at life at various levels of the public sector and includes career tips for lawyers at all levels of call.
NOTE*: While the episode preview above is available for everyone, the full 1-hour version of this bonus episode is available exclusively for members of the Lawyered Patreon community. If you want to hear all of our bonus episodes (and unlock more bonus content), check out our Patreon page HERE*!
In the full 1-hour episode, you'll hear Susheel tackle a number of topics, including:
- What are some strategies for lawyers that are hoping to enter the public service (as a new call, as a mid-year call or as a senior lawyer)?
- What paths are available for lawyers (and non-lawyers) that want to pursue a role as a judge or adjudicator?
- What practical legal tips can lawyers learn from a lawyer-turned-adjudicator?
- What strategies are available when a client (or government) mandate misaligns with a public sector employee's personal views?
- How can lawyers navigate the ethical issues that impact their day-to-day work?
- What should lawyers consider if they seek to pivot into a non-legal career?
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment with minority rights advocate, Joshua Sealy-Harrington, we discuss the listener-submitted questions regarding race and the law:
🔵 What can lawyers do to mitigate the over-policing of racial minorities?
🔵 How can senior management address systemic inequalities in the workplace?
🔵 How can law schools become more accessible to persons of different backgrounds?
🔵 What are the impacts of cancel culture on due process?
🔵 What can racialized minorities do to address a lack of awareness of systems of inequality in the workplace?
🔵 As culture becomes better at identifying subtler forms of racism, how does the law keep up?
In part three of our interview with minority rights advocate, Joshua Sealy-Harrington, we discuss the SCC decision of R. v. Le, regarding the controversial police practice of carding
In part two of our interview with minority rights advocate, Joshua Sealy-Harrington, we dissect the debate regarding the (now-repealed) Statement of Principles in the Law Society of Ontario, and reflect on diversity in the profession
In part one of our interview with minority rights advocate, Joshua Sealy-Harrington, we unpack the principles of critical race theory as a lens to understand the relationship between race and the law
It's our Season 6 finale and we're ending with a big one!
In this highly-anticipated episode, we're speaking with Joshua Sealy-Harrington for an honest and critical look at the relationship between race and Canadian law.
--- Here's what you'll hear: ⚫ How can critical race theory help us understand the intersection between race and the law? (7:56)
⚫ What does the 'statement of principles' debate tell us about the future of diversity in the Law Society of Ontario (18:44)
⚫ How does the police's use of 'carding' create different versions of the 'reasonable person'? (29:32)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment about race issues, including:
🔵 What can lawyers do to mitigate the over-policing of racial minorities? (40:30)
🔵 How can senior management address systemic inequalities in the workplace? (43:42)
🔵 How can law schools become more accessible to persons of different backgrounds? (46:08)
🔵 What are the impacts of cancel culture on due process? (49:07)
🔵 What can racialized minorities do to address a lack of awareness of systems of inequality in the workplace? (53:00)
🔵 As culture becomes better at identifying subtler forms of racism, how does the law keep up? (56:04)
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In our Ask-Me-Anything segment, we invite KJ Chong to answer the agricultural law-related questions submitted by members of the Patreon community:
- What are some of the unexpected elements about working in the agricultural law space?
- What role does trust play when dealing with trading relationships among farmers?
- What role do politics and trade patterns have on a lawyer's day-to-day work?
- How can in-house legal counsel deal with under-resourced departments?
- How can the food service industry bounce back post-COVID?
In part three of our interview with agricultural lawyer, KJ Chong, we chat about the new NAFTA (CUSMA) requirements for the declarations of eligibility and the Canada Grain Act
In part two of our interview with agricultural lawyer, KJ Chong, we discuss the GAFTA background contract system and lessons for lawyers that draft agreements across sectors.
In part one of our interview with agricultural lawyer, KJ Chong, we speak about food exporting and safety considerations in light of the coronavirus.
In this conversation, we speak about the growing (pun intended) world of agricultural law, with KJ Chong, legal counsel from BroadGrain Commodities.
Topics: food exporting and safety during COVID; the one-page agreement for the agricultural sector; new grain declarations in NAFTA 2.0 and our Ask-Me-Anything segment.
⚫ How has COVID changed the food safety rules for companies that are shipping and receiving food products? (7:49)
⚫ How are agricultural lawyers able to draft complex legal agreements in just one page? (18:21)
⚫ How is the new NAFTA impacting the way that grain traders verify the quality of their own products? (27:35)
⚫ Our new Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring five questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (37:02)
🔵 What are some of the unexpected elements about working in the agricultural law space? (37:44)
🔵 What role does trust play when dealing with trading relationships among farmers? (39:23)
🔵 What role do politics and trade patterns have on a lawyer's day-to-day work? (40:55)
🔵 How can in-house legal counsel deal with under-resourced departments? (44:44)
🔵 How can the food service industry bounce back post-COVID? (50:10)
In our Ask-Me-Anything segment, employment lawyer, Alexandra Monkhouse, answers a number of Patreon-submitted questions, including:
- Is the gig economy sustainable and where is it going?
- How can gig economy workers protect themselves from the most serious legal risks?
- What legal issues arise when full-time employees are working on freelance side-hustles outside of their day job?
- What legislative change(s) could be made to create a more equitable work environment for gig economy workers?
- How do legal issues in this area differ between Canada and the US?
- What rights do freelancers have if they are unable to complete their work for quarantine-related reasons?
In part two of our interview with employment lawyer, Alexandra Monkhouse, we review the recent SCC decision of Uber v Heller and discuss how parties can address the refined contractual test of “unconscionability".
In part one of our interview with employment lawyer, Alexandra Monkhouse, we discuss how the CERB and the CEWS indicate about the future and sustainability of the gig economy.
This week, we're focusing on the legal issues impacting freelancers and gig economy workers, with the help of employment lawyer, Alexandra Monkhouse.
Topics: the impacts of coronavirus on the gig economy; the "Uber" case of unconscionability; the unionization of gig economy workers; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment about gig economy issues.
What You'll Hear:
- 8:17 - What does the rollout of the COVID19 government benefits tell us about the future of the gig economy?
- 18:17 - What is this Uber case that everybody has been talking about this summer?
- 23:14 - What can employers and employees do to ensure that their agreements do not contain unconscionable terms?
- 28:21 - What unionization options are available for gig economy workers?
- 37:02 - Our new Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring five questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community
In part three of our interview with employment lawyer, Alexandra Monkhouse, we discuss the recent Foodora decision at the OLRB and what it could mean for gig economy workers that seek to unionize in the future
In our Ask-Me-Anything segment, artificial intelligence lawyer, Noel Corriveau answers a number of Patreon-submitted questions, including:
- How much of a role will AI have in our everyday lives and how far away are we from "Black Mirror"?
- How will AI impact the future of work?
- How could AI and automation shape how law firms look in the future?
- How can companies mitigate the risks of facial recognition technology being used in discriminatory ways?
- Could we ever reach a point where the law recognizes the rights of an AI?
In part three of our interview with artificial intelligence lawyer, Noel Corriveau, we chat about how Canada, the EU and the US are attempting to regulate AI and respective policy implications.
In part two of our interview with artificial intelligence lawyer, Noel Corriveau, we canvass the impacts of AI on ethics and human rights as well as the role of lawyers in this regard.
In part one of our interview with artificial intelligence lawyer, Noel Corriveau, we discuss how AI could impact the fundamental areas of legal service delivery and the impending cultural shift.
On this episode, we're looking to the future with technology lawyer, Noel Corriveau, about the evolving world of artificial intelligence law!
Topics: the shift of law as a data-driven activity; reconciling human rights with AI; international policies to regulate AI; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment.
What you’ll hear:
- 1:45 - How is this podcast pitching in to support the Black Legal Action Centre and how can I help?
- 8:25 - How is AI changing the nature of law (as a data-driven activity) in a post-COVID world?
- 17:04 - How can the law reconcile human rights with artificial intelligence?
- 25:49 - How are different countries attempting to regulate AI and what does this mean for lawyers?
- 35:53 - The second Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring five questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community, including
- How much of a role will AI have in our everyday lives and how far away are we from "Black Mirror"?
- How will AI impact the future of work?
- How could AI and automation shape how law firms look in the future?
- How can companies mitigate the risks of facial recognition technology being used in discriminatory ways?
- Could we ever reach a point where the law recognizes the rights of an AI?
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In part four of our interview with trademark lawyer, Joanna Pitkin, we convene our first-ever Ask-Me-Anything segment, based on questions submitted by the Patreon community:
- what's so interesting about being an IP lawyer?
- what’s the difference between copyright, trademark, and patent?
- is it worth getting a copyright / trademark for my side-hustle?
- do I need a technical degree to get into in IP?
- how did you get into the trademarks space?
- what is the most interesting case that you’ve worked on?
In part three of our interview with trademark lawyer, Joanna Pitkin, we discuss a new line of cases revolving around whether an entity requires a physical presence in Canada in order to defend a trademark registration
In part two of our interview with trademark lawyer, Joanna Pitkin, we chat about how the Madrid Protocol has advanced global alignment in trademarks and things to consider when filing a trademark in another country.
In part one of our interview with trademark lawyer, Joanna Pitkin, we discuss the overhaul of the federal Trademarks Act, and discuss how the removal of the ‘use’ requirement may invite trademark trolls
This week, we’re speaking with intellectual property lawyer, Joanna Pitkin, about all aspects of trademark law.
Topics: trademark trolls and the ‘use requirement'; filing trademarks internationally; the relevance of bricks-and-mortar locations; and the first ever Ask-Me-Anything segment!
- 1:39 - What is this new Patreon thing and how can I get involved?
- 5:55 - How can I fend off trademark trolls?
- 16:25 - Did filing an international trademark just become easier or harder?
- 24:30 - Do I need a physical presence in Canada in order to defend a trademark?
- 34:30 - The first-ever Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring six questions submitted by members of the Lawyered patron community!
Learn more about how you can support the show (and submit your own AMA questions) at lawyeredpodcast.com/patron
It's finally here! Today is the launch of our crowdfunding campaign to help #DeclutterTheLaw
Here, I'll tell you how we can upgrade the quality of this podcast together and how you can become a bigger part of the show. This episode also includes a preview of our bonus episode about community-building, ft. Elsa Ascencio and Bhuvana Rai.
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In part three of our interview with licensing lawyer, Brian Osler, we chat about the procedural fairness elements of immediate suspensions in the licensing context
In part two of our interview with licensing lawyer, Brian Osler, we canvass the unique sentencing considerations for regulatory offences, including moral blameworthiness
In part one of our interview with licensing lawyer, Brian Osler, we discuss the duty of lawyers (and other licensed professionals) to cooperate with their respective regulators
This week on Lawyered, we’re speaking about the rules impacting licensed professionals - including lawyers, teachers, doctors and more! Our guest is Brian Osler, the legal director at the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council.
Topics: duty to cooperate with professional regulators; moral blameworthiness as a sentencing factor; and immediate suspensions of licensed companies.
In part three of our interview with gaming lawyer, Don Bourgeois, we chat about advanced anti-money laundering measures can maintain the integrity of the gaming sector
In part two of our interview with gaming lawyer, Don Bourgeois, we review a recent appellant decision which considers the meaning of games of chance in the 21st century
In part one of our interview with gaming lawyer, Don Bourgeois, we discuss the status of sports betting of Canada, including a new bill which could dramatically change this landscape
On this episode we're chatting about gambling law, with gaming lawyer Don Bourgeois - and we're betting you're going to love it!
Topics: the legality of sports, games of skill vs. games of skill; and addressing money laundering in the gaming sector.
In part one of our interview with real estate lawyer, Candace Cooper, we discuss the circumstances in which real estate deposits can be refunded and when they are forfeited
In part three of our interview with real estate lawyer, Candace Cooper, we chat about the legal and practical meaning behind the term “time is of the essence”
In part two of our interview with real estate lawyer, Candace Cooper, we we will speak about the duration and expiry of restrictive covenants
This week, we're chatting about the rules of land, property, and development with real estate lawyer, Candace Cooper! Whether you're looking to invest, buy, sell or just speculate, this one is worth a listen!
Topics: when time is of the essence, the refundability of deposits; and why "forever" might mean only 40 years.
In part three of our interview with restructuring lawyer, Kathryn Esaw, we chat about the new fairness and procedural requirements in the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act
In part two of our interview with restructuring lawyer, Kathryn Esaw, we discuss the discuss the Ontario court’s recent direction about the vesting of royalty interests in land
In part one of our interview with restructuring lawyer, Kathryn Esaw, we speak about the unique restructuring considerations for insolvent cannabis companies.
This week, we're diving into the world of bankruptcy and insolvency law with the guidance of restructuring lawyer, Kathryn Esaw.
Topics: cannabis companies in the red; vesting royalty interests in land; and new fairness procedures in bankruptcy/insolvency legislation.
In part three of our interview with esports lawyer, Josh Marcus, we chat about the choice of law provisions for the esports landscape
In part two of our interview with esports lawyer, Josh Marcus, we discuss the discuss contractual issues for esports player agreements
In part one of our interview with esports lawyer, Josh Marcus, we speak about the employee versus independent contractor distinction for esports athletes
We're kicking off Season 6 with a legal deep-dive into the emerging world of competitive video gaming, featuring esports lawyer, Josh Marcus
Topics: esports athletes as independent contractors vs employees; contractual issues for esports player agreements; and choice(s) of law for the esports landscape.
In part three of our interview with Husein Panju, we break down Bill C-76 and the legislative structure that aims to curb foreign meddling in our federal elections