By Law Society of Ontario From now until 5 p.m. EDT on April 28, 2023, Ontario paralegals and lawyers can vote for the candidates of their choice through online and telephone voting systems. All Law …
April 2023
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Berger Montague, a plaintiffs’ class action and commercial litigation law firm, is expanding internationally with the opening of an office in Toronto. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, with additional law offices …
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FeaturedRecommendedSpotlight Story
Lessons from Lisa LaFlamme, echoes from Julie Payette, and the perils of a toxic workplace
by Lai King Humby Lai King HumBy Lai-King Hum | Hum Law Firm In recent years, we have seen various forms of toxic workplace allegations gain increasing attention as more individuals speak out about their experiences …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Fast Fashion: Why garment workers’ lives are still in danger 10 years after Rana Plaza
By Boké Saisi, The Conversation and Vinita Srivastava, The Conversation Fast fashion is that ever-changing need to have the latest beautiful thing at a bargain price — that club-ready piece …
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Kaley Pulfer has joined DMG Advocates LLP as a partner in its Toronto office. She has more than a decade of litigation experience, ranging from public law to complex commercial …
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Constructive DismissalEmployment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Airline’s argument fails: Canada Labour Code doesn’t allow for layoffs absent contractual right
An Alberta charter airline has lost its argument that the Canada Labour Code (CLC) gave it the right to layoff one of its pilots. Northern Air Charter took the position …
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By Attorney General | Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey announced the appointment of a new judge to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective May 1, 2023. Justice Janet Booy worked for …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
‘Creepy uncle’ lawyer suspended for six weeks after sexually harassing two employees at party
A B.C. lawyer who admitted to professional misconduct in sexually harassing two employees of his law firm at an open-bar event has been suspended for six weeks and ordered to …
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By Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Liaison Committeeis seeking to fill two vacancies. The Committee is looking specifically for members with experience working in criminal defence, …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Unifor launches labour action centre to assist former Adient workers
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Unifor has launched a new labour action centre to assist former Adient workers, who were displaced when the company abruptly announced the closure of its Tillsonburg seating foam plant in November 2022. “These …