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Employment & Labour

Decision a cautionary tale to employers to follow protocol

Employers who ignore or dismiss complaints in the workplace may pay a steep price in the courts for doing so, says Toronto employment lawyer John Donkor.

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ADR, Civil Litigation

Rose launches virtual, flexible ADR practice

Toronto mediator and lawyer Mitchell Rose is launching a one-stop-shop for mediation and settlement counsel services — under the banners of Rose Dispute Resolution and ... Read more

Legal Supplier

Litigation funding offers law firms a competitive edge

The litigation funding market is set for explosive growth in Canada in the next five years, as the public and the legal community discover its many benefits, says Katie Armstrong, ... Read more

Corporate

Shareholders’ agreement key to resolving conflict, impasse

Although a shareholders’ agreement is like insurance — and most businesses are hoping they will never have to rely on it — the best time to put this document in ... Read more

Family

Plan summer visitation, travel in advance to avoid conflict

Summer holidays can be stressful for separated parents, as custody agreements built around the schooling of children no longer work, but careful advance planning can help avoid ... Read more

Estates & Wills & Trusts

New registry could end problem of lost wills: Bernstein

A new online registry that can locate lost wills has potential benefits for the public and law firms, says Toronto wills and estates lawyer Daniel Bernstein. Read more

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Criminal Law

Powerful interpretation of accepted facts leads to acquittal

Building a persuasive defence around a potentially damaging set of facts can be a tricky but effective strategy, says Toronto criminal lawyer Tyler Smith, who recently helped a ... Read more

Intellectual Property

Brewer shouldn’t take Muskoka chair dispute sitting down

When protecting your company’s valuable brand, you should be prepared to fight for it, says Toronto intellectual property lawyer John Simpson. Read more

Criminal Law

OBA criminal justice section lets lawyers broaden horizons

Toronto criminal lawyer Melanie Webb hopes to cultivate links across the bar during her term as chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s (OBA) Criminal Justice Section. Read more

Family

Summer visitation can cause friction between exes: Heft

Summer vacation parenting time can become a flashpoint in high-conflict separations, says Toronto-area family lawyer Reesa Heft. Read more

Legal Supplier

Checklist for hiring a digital forensics investigator

Lawyers hiring digital forensics experts are too often relying on a Google search, then falling for cutesy company names offering geeks or nerds for hire because they don’t ... Read more

Estates & Wills & Trusts

Online will kits better than nothing: Urback

Online will kits are affordable and easy to use, but they deny the testator the opportunity to have meaningful discussions with a professional about individual circumstances and ... Read more

Criminal Law

Not guilty verdict the ‘only’ conclusion in Oland case: Hicks

A verdict of not guilty was the only reasonable conclusion to the second-degree murder trial of Dennis Oland, says veteran Toronto criminal lawyer Christopher Hicks. Read more

Criminal Law

Sex assault training bill threatens judiciary independence

It’s a good thing that a bill requiring federal judges to undergo training on sexual assault died on the order table this summer, as it may have compromised the independence ... Read more

Employment & Labour

Opioid addiction recognized as disability under the Code

Employers have to be mindful of their obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code when terminating someone, even if it seems like a “slam-dunk cause case,” says ... Read more

Health

Five tips for making the most out of 24 hours in your day

Lawyers struggling to fit everything into their day should change their focus and strive to create space in their lives instead, says Toronto health lawyer and coach Kate ... Read more

Legal Supplier

Company retreats can add value to law firm

Workplace retreats can be a valuable tool when building an efficient, profitable law firm, says Toronto legal management consultant Mark Dormer, president of Cosgrove Associates ... Read more

Criminal Law

MMIWG report chronicles loss of the ‘forgotten people’

Most Canadians have no idea of the anguish endured by residents of remote First Nations communities, Kenora criminal lawyer Laurelly Dale tells The Lawyer’s Daily. Read more

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