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Groia challenges LSUC penalty at appeal court

Dec 17, 2015

Litigator Joe Groia was back in court this past week to challenge the Law Society of Upper Canada's findings of misconduct for incivility against him following the Bre-X scandal some 15 years ago.

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Groia challenges LSUC penalty at appeal court

Dec 17, 2015

Litigator Joe Groia was back in court this past week to challenge the Law Society of Upper Canada's findings of misconduct for incivility against him following the Bre-X scandal some 15 years ago.

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Groia challenges LSUC penalty at appeal court

Dec 17, 2015

Litigator Joe Groia was back in court this past week to challenge the Law Society of Upper Canada's findings of misconduct for incivility against him following the Bre-X scandal some 15 years ago.

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Cherniak article cited by Ontario Court of Appeal

Dec 16, 2015

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently cited an analysis of the 2014 Supreme Court of Canada ruling in Sattva Capital Corp. v. Creston Moly Corp., by Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak, in a decision that considered the appropriate standard of revi

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Cherniak article cited by Ontario Court of Appeal

Dec 16, 2015

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently cited an analysis of the 2014 Supreme Court of Canada ruling in Sattva Capital Corp. v. Creston Moly Corp., by Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak, in a decision that considered the appropriate standard of revi

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Cherniak article cited by Ontario Court of Appeal

Dec 16, 2015

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently cited an analysis of the 2014 Supreme Court of Canada ruling in Sattva Capital Corp. v. Creston Moly Corp., by Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak, in a decision that considered the appropriate standard of revi

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Family law lawyer Joanne Stewart discusses spending the holidays with families on What She Said Canada Talks

Dec 15, 2015

Holidays can be an acrimonious time for families of divorced couples trying to divide up the time with their children. As family lawyer Joanne Stewart tells us...even Halloween can be a battleground.WhatSheSaid Canada Talks YouTube video

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Family law lawyer Joanne Stewart discusses spending the holidays with families on What She Said Canada Talks

Dec 15, 2015

Holidays can be an acrimonious time for families of divorced couples trying to divide up the time with their children. As family lawyer Joanne Stewart tells us...even Halloween can be a battleground.WhatSheSaid Canada Talks YouTube video

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Family law lawyer Joanne Stewart discusses spending the holidays with families on What She Said Canada Talks

Dec 15, 2015

Holidays can be an acrimonious time for families of divorced couples trying to divide up the time with their children. As family lawyer Joanne Stewart tells us...even Halloween can be a battleground.WhatSheSaid Canada Talks YouTube video

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Appeal of Joe Groia's 'incivility' ruling goes to Ontario Court of Appeal on Dec 14

Dec 7, 2015

Joe Groia of Groia and Co., the Toronto lawyer found guilty of “incivility” charges by the Law Society of Upper Canada, will seek to have his one-month suspension overturned at a three-day hearing commencing Dec. 14 in the Ontario Court of Appeal.

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Appeal of Joe Groia's 'incivility' ruling goes to Ontario Court of Appeal on Dec 14

Dec 7, 2015

Joe Groia of Groia and Co., the Toronto lawyer found guilty of “incivility” charges by the Law Society of Upper Canada, will seek to have his one-month suspension overturned at a three-day hearing commencing Dec. 14 in the Ontario Court of Appeal.

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Appeal of Joe Groia's 'incivility' ruling goes to Ontario Court of Appeal on Dec 14

Dec 7, 2015

Joe Groia of Groia and Co., the Toronto lawyer found guilty of “incivility” charges by the Law Society of Upper Canada, will seek to have his one-month suspension overturned at a three-day hearing commencing Dec. 14 in the Ontario Court of Appeal.

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Cherniak pens foreword to Annual Review of Civil Litigation

Nov 19, 2015

Joining the company of three justices of the Supreme Court of Canada who were asked to carry out the task in previous years, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak has provided the foreword to the Annual Review of Civil Litigation 2015.

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Cherniak pens foreword to Annual Review of Civil Litigation

Nov 19, 2015

Joining the company of three justices of the Supreme Court of Canada who were asked to carry out the task in previous years, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak has provided the foreword to the Annual Review of Civil Litigation 2015.

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Cherniak pens foreword to Annual Review of Civil Litigation

Nov 19, 2015

Joining the company of three justices of the Supreme Court of Canada who were asked to carry out the task in previous years, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak has provided the foreword to the Annual Review of Civil Litigation 2015.

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Promoting the romantic side of marriage contracts (Ryan McNeil author)

Nov 12, 2015

Tweet Promoting the romantic side of marriage contracts (Ryan McNeil author) November 13th, 2015 - The Lawyers Weekly More often than not, the topic of marriage contracts and cohabitation agreements can be taboo for spouses that are hopeful of spending th

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Promoting the romantic side of marriage contracts (Ryan McNeil author)

Nov 12, 2015

Tweet Promoting the romantic side of marriage contracts (Ryan McNeil author) November 13th, 2015 - The Lawyers Weekly More often than not, the topic of marriage contracts and cohabitation agreements can be taboo for spouses that are hopeful of spending th

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Promoting the romantic side of marriage contracts (Ryan McNeil author)

Nov 12, 2015

Tweet Promoting the romantic side of marriage contracts (Ryan McNeil author) November 13th, 2015 - The Lawyers Weekly More often than not, the topic of marriage contracts and cohabitation agreements can be taboo for spouses that are hopeful of spending th

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Promoting the romantic side of marriage contracts (Ryan McNeil author)

Nov 12, 2015

More often than not, the topic of marriage contracts and cohabitation agreements can be taboo for spouses that are hopeful of spending the rest of their lives together. On the one hand, this makes sense; spouses don't want to deal with what happens when a

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Promoting the romantic side of marriage contracts (Ryan McNeil author)

Nov 12, 2015

More often than not, the topic of marriage contracts and cohabitation agreements can be taboo for spouses that are hopeful of spending the rest of their lives together. On the one hand, this makes sense; spouses don't want to deal with what happens when a

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Promoting the romantic side of marriage contracts (Ryan McNeil author)

Nov 12, 2015

More often than not, the topic of marriage contracts and cohabitation agreements can be taboo for spouses that are hopeful of spending the rest of their lives together. On the one hand, this makes sense; spouses don't want to deal with what happens when a

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Proposed bill removes barriers, improves access to justice

Nov 4, 2015

The Ontario government has introduced a new bill which, if passed, would amend various statutes related to sexual violence, harassment and domestic violence, eliminating technical barriers that have long plagued such claims, says Toronto lawyer Elizabeth

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Proposed bill removes barriers, improves access to justice

Nov 4, 2015

The Ontario government has introduced a new bill which, if passed, would amend various statutes related to sexual violence, harassment and domestic violence, eliminating technical barriers that have long plagued such claims, says Toronto lawyer Elizabeth

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Proposed bill removes barriers, improves access to justice

Nov 4, 2015

The Ontario government has introduced a new bill which, if passed, would amend various statutes related to sexual violence, harassment and domestic violence, eliminating technical barriers that have long plagued such claims, says Toronto lawyer Elizabeth

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Family law lawyer Joanne Stewart discusses relationship break downs on What She Said Canada Talks

Oct 31, 2015

Lerners family law lawyer, Joanne Stewart, discusses what to do when a relationship breaks down on What She Said Canada Talks.WhatSheSaid Talk video

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Family law lawyer Joanne Stewart discusses relationship break downs on What She Said Canada Talks

Oct 31, 2015

Lerners family law lawyer, Joanne Stewart, discusses what to do when a relationship breaks down on What She Said Canada Talks.WhatSheSaid Talk video

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Family law lawyer Joanne Stewart discusses relationship break downs on What She Said Canada Talks

Oct 31, 2015

Lerners family law lawyer, Joanne Stewart, discusses what to do when a relationship breaks down on What She Said Canada Talks.WhatSheSaid Talk video

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Six areas of Canadian law every marketer should know (David Lyons quoted)

Oct 21, 2015

Canada is a nation with many laws and regulations that affect the marketing and selling professions.

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Six areas of Canadian law every marketer should know (David Lyons quoted)

Oct 21, 2015

Canada is a nation with many laws and regulations that affect the marketing and selling professions.

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Six areas of Canadian law every marketer should know (David Lyons quoted)

Oct 21, 2015

Canada is a nation with many laws and regulations that affect the marketing and selling professions.

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Focus: A litigator's wish list for the federal election

Oct 11, 2015

Instead of the uphill grind of lobbying the current government on legal reforms throughout its tenure, some lawyers believe a change of government offers the best opportunity for the overthrow of unpopular legislation or at least a more receptive ear to t

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Focus: A litigator's wish list for the federal election

Oct 11, 2015

Instead of the uphill grind of lobbying the current government on legal reforms throughout its tenure, some lawyers believe a change of government offers the best opportunity for the overthrow of unpopular legislation or at least a more receptive ear to t

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Focus: A litigator's wish list for the federal election

Oct 11, 2015

Instead of the uphill grind of lobbying the current government on legal reforms throughout its tenure, some lawyers believe a change of government offers the best opportunity for the overthrow of unpopular legislation or at least a more receptive ear to t

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Contingency fee developments welcome, but not new

Oct 5, 2015

While contingency fees — which allow a lawyer or firm to contract for a retainer that will pay it a percentage of a recovery — were only recently permitted by legislation in Ontario, in personal injury cases, these types of fees go back many decades, Toro

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Contingency fee developments welcome, but not new

Oct 5, 2015

While contingency fees — which allow a lawyer or firm to contract for a retainer that will pay it a percentage of a recovery — were only recently permitted by legislation in Ontario, in personal injury cases, these types of fees go back many decades, Toro

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Contingency fee developments welcome, but not new

Oct 5, 2015

While contingency fees — which allow a lawyer or firm to contract for a retainer that will pay it a percentage of a recovery — were only recently permitted by legislation in Ontario, in personal injury cases, these types of fees go back many decades, Toro

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Joanne Stewart discusses rules that govern child support on What She Said Canada Talks

Oct 3, 2015

Family law lawyer Joanne Stewart talks about the rules that govern child support on What She Said Canada Talks.WhatSheSaid Talks video

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Joanne Stewart discusses rules that govern child support on What She Said Canada Talks

Oct 3, 2015

Family law lawyer Joanne Stewart talks about the rules that govern child support on What She Said Canada Talks.WhatSheSaid Talks video

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Joanne Stewart discusses rules that govern child support on What She Said Canada Talks

Oct 3, 2015

Family law lawyer Joanne Stewart talks about the rules that govern child support on What She Said Canada Talks.WhatSheSaid Talks video

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Ex-CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi pleads not guilty to all charges

Sep 30, 2015

Disgraced former broadcaster Jian Ghomeshi pleaded not guilty Thursday to five charges, including four counts of sexual assault and one count of overcoming resistance by choking.

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Ex-CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi pleads not guilty to all charges

Sep 30, 2015

Disgraced former broadcaster Jian Ghomeshi pleaded not guilty Thursday to five charges, including four counts of sexual assault and one count of overcoming resistance by choking.

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Ex-CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi pleads not guilty to all charges

Sep 30, 2015

Disgraced former broadcaster Jian Ghomeshi pleaded not guilty Thursday to five charges, including four counts of sexual assault and one count of overcoming resistance by choking.

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Don't neglect planning for mental capacity changes (by Joanne Stewart)

Sep 24, 2015

As advisors, we need to ensure our clients understand potential consequences of their planning that could lead to situations they would never have wanted for their spouses, children, other beneficiaries or themselves.Don't neglect planning for mental capa

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Don't neglect planning for mental capacity changes (by Joanne Stewart)

Sep 24, 2015

As advisors, we need to ensure our clients understand potential consequences of their planning that could lead to situations they would never have wanted for their spouses, children, other beneficiaries or themselves.Don't neglect planning for mental capa

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Don't neglect planning for mental capacity changes (by Joanne Stewart)

Sep 24, 2015

As advisors, we need to ensure our clients understand potential consequences of their planning that could lead to situations they would never have wanted for their spouses, children, other beneficiaries or themselves.Don't neglect planning for mental capa

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Release of holdback funds a key issue in lien act review (Lianne Armstrong quoted)

Sep 20, 2015

Ontario construction law lawyers are hoping a review of the province's Construction Lien Act will provide players in the industry with a more effective early-release mechanism for holdback funds.

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Release of holdback funds a key issue in lien act review (Lianne Armstrong quoted)

Sep 20, 2015

Ontario construction law lawyers are hoping a review of the province's Construction Lien Act will provide players in the industry with a more effective early-release mechanism for holdback funds.

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Release of holdback funds a key issue in lien act review (Lianne Armstrong quoted)

Sep 20, 2015

Ontario construction law lawyers are hoping a review of the province's Construction Lien Act will provide players in the industry with a more effective early-release mechanism for holdback funds.

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SCC findings in Sattva may need revisiting

Sep 17, 2015

The Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Sattva Capital Corp. v Creston Moly Corp., 2014 SCC 53 may be open to question and require further review in a case that involves the proper interpretation of a contract in which no facts are at issue, Toronto law

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SCC findings in Sattva may need revisiting

Sep 17, 2015

The Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Sattva Capital Corp. v Creston Moly Corp., 2014 SCC 53 may be open to question and require further review in a case that involves the proper interpretation of a contract in which no facts are at issue, Toronto law

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SCC findings in Sattva may need revisiting

Sep 17, 2015

The Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Sattva Capital Corp. v Creston Moly Corp., 2014 SCC 53 may be open to question and require further review in a case that involves the proper interpretation of a contract in which no facts are at issue, Toronto law

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It's never been better to be a woman in law (Lisa Munro quoted)

Sep 8, 2015

As of 2014, Lerners LLP is one of the first major firms in Canada to reach a 50/50 split. “It happened organically,” says Lisa Munro, executive committee member and partner. “I attribute that to the leadership in our firm in the 1990s — it really set the

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It's never been better to be a woman in law (Lisa Munro quoted)

Sep 8, 2015

As of 2014, Lerners LLP is one of the first major firms in Canada to reach a 50/50 split. “It happened organically,” says Lisa Munro, executive committee member and partner. “I attribute that to the leadership in our firm in the 1990s — it really set the

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It's never been better to be a woman in law (Lisa Munro quoted)

Sep 8, 2015

As of 2014, Lerners LLP is one of the first major firms in Canada to reach a 50/50 split. “It happened organically,” says Lisa Munro, executive committee member and partner. “I attribute that to the leadership in our firm in the 1990s — it really set the

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Lawyer out $44K in dispute over pro bono retainer (Lucas Lung quoted)

Aug 23, 2015

To anyone who may have had doubts, a Superior Court judge has issued a clear statement on the difference between pro bono and contingency-fee arrangements in a case that underlines the need for written retainer agreements. In a decision earlier this month

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Lawyer out $44K in dispute over pro bono retainer (Lucas Lung quoted)

Aug 23, 2015

To anyone who may have had doubts, a Superior Court judge has issued a clear statement on the difference between pro bono and contingency-fee arrangements in a case that underlines the need for written retainer agreements. In a decision earlier this month

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Lawyer out $44K in dispute over pro bono retainer (Lucas Lung quoted)

Aug 23, 2015

To anyone who may have had doubts, a Superior Court judge has issued a clear statement on the difference between pro bono and contingency-fee arrangements in a case that underlines the need for written retainer agreements. In a decision earlier this month

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Back in the day, she often ate lunch alone (Janet Stewart quoted)

Aug 13, 2015

When Janet Stewart was a young lawyer she often ate lunch by herself.CISION article - Back in the day she often ate lunch alone

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Back in the day, she often ate lunch alone (Janet Stewart quoted)

Aug 13, 2015

When Janet Stewart was a young lawyer she often ate lunch by herself.CISION article - Back in the day she often ate lunch alone

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Back in the day, she often ate lunch alone (Janet Stewart quoted)

Aug 13, 2015

When Janet Stewart was a young lawyer she often ate lunch by herself.CISION article - Back in the day she often ate lunch alone

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Australia's 'assembly-line' legal service eyes Canada

Aug 5, 2015

"If the model that we have seen in the U.K. and Australia progresses, it will absolutely mean fewer choices for the consumer," said Maia Bent, president of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and a partner with Lerners Personal Injury Group in London, O

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Australia's 'assembly-line' legal service eyes Canada

Aug 5, 2015

"If the model that we have seen in the U.K. and Australia progresses, it will absolutely mean fewer choices for the consumer," said Maia Bent, president of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and a partner with Lerners Personal Injury Group in London, O

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Australia's 'assembly-line' legal service eyes Canada

Aug 5, 2015

"If the model that we have seen in the U.K. and Australia progresses, it will absolutely mean fewer choices for the consumer," said Maia Bent, president of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and a partner with Lerners Personal Injury Group in London, O

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Joanne Stewart discusses use of electronic information and the law on What She Said Canada Talks

Jul 28, 2015

Family law lawyer, Joanne Stewart discusses what you need to know about the use of electronic information when it comes to the law on WhatSheSaid Canada Talks.

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Joanne Stewart discusses use of electronic information and the law on What She Said Canada Talks

Jul 28, 2015

Family law lawyer, Joanne Stewart discusses what you need to know about the use of electronic information when it comes to the law on WhatSheSaid Canada Talks.

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Joanne Stewart discusses use of electronic information and the law on What She Said Canada Talks

Jul 28, 2015

Family law lawyer, Joanne Stewart discusses what you need to know about the use of electronic information when it comes to the law on WhatSheSaid Canada Talks.

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Coverage for defence of bullying claim denied (Jennifer Hunter quoted)

Jul 22, 2015

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal ruling confirming that a homeowners' insurance policy did not cover legal costs or damages for parents who had been named in a lawsuit alleging that their child had committed acts of bullying is a decision that correctly i

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Coverage for defence of bullying claim denied (Jennifer Hunter quoted)

Jul 22, 2015

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal ruling confirming that a homeowners' insurance policy did not cover legal costs or damages for parents who had been named in a lawsuit alleging that their child had committed acts of bullying is a decision that correctly i

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Coverage for defence of bullying claim denied (Jennifer Hunter quoted)

Jul 22, 2015

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal ruling confirming that a homeowners' insurance policy did not cover legal costs or damages for parents who had been named in a lawsuit alleging that their child had committed acts of bullying is a decision that correctly i

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Legal advertising under the microscope (Maia Bent quoted)

Jul 12, 2015

Darcy Merkur has had enough. Whether it's misleading information about the amount of experience a law firm has on display with apparent pride on the side of a bus or phallic innuendo suggestive of big settlements strategically placed above men's urinals a

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Legal advertising under the microscope (Maia Bent quoted)

Jul 12, 2015

Darcy Merkur has had enough. Whether it's misleading information about the amount of experience a law firm has on display with apparent pride on the side of a bus or phallic innuendo suggestive of big settlements strategically placed above men's urinals a

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Legal advertising under the microscope (Maia Bent quoted)

Jul 12, 2015

Darcy Merkur has had enough. Whether it's misleading information about the amount of experience a law firm has on display with apparent pride on the side of a bus or phallic innuendo suggestive of big settlements strategically placed above men's urinals a

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Joanne Stewart discusses why marriage rates are waning on What She Said Canada Talks

Jul 5, 2015

Family law lawyer, Joanne Stewart, discusses why marriage rates are waning, just as common law relationships are booming on WhatSheSaid Canada Talks.

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Joanne Stewart discusses why marriage rates are waning on What She Said Canada Talks

Jul 5, 2015

Family law lawyer, Joanne Stewart, discusses why marriage rates are waning, just as common law relationships are booming on WhatSheSaid Canada Talks.

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Joanne Stewart discusses why marriage rates are waning on What She Said Canada Talks

Jul 5, 2015

Family law lawyer, Joanne Stewart, discusses why marriage rates are waning, just as common law relationships are booming on WhatSheSaid Canada Talks.

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Cherniak to work with panel of arbitrators at Coe ADR

Jul 1, 2015

In addition to his arbitration, appellate advocacy and commercial litigation practice at Lerners LLP, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak has recently joined the panel of mediators and arbitrators at Coe ADR Management.

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Cherniak to work with panel of arbitrators at Coe ADR

Jul 1, 2015

In addition to his arbitration, appellate advocacy and commercial litigation practice at Lerners LLP, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak has recently joined the panel of mediators and arbitrators at Coe ADR Management.

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Cherniak to work with panel of arbitrators at Coe ADR

Jul 1, 2015

In addition to his arbitration, appellate advocacy and commercial litigation practice at Lerners LLP, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak has recently joined the panel of mediators and arbitrators at Coe ADR Management.

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First conference key to setting tone in arbitration

Jun 21, 2015

In a commercial arbitration, the first procedural conference is vital when it comes to outlining the considerations that parties and counsel must address to ensure an efficient, cost-effective process, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak recently

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First conference key to setting tone in arbitration

Jun 21, 2015

In a commercial arbitration, the first procedural conference is vital when it comes to outlining the considerations that parties and counsel must address to ensure an efficient, cost-effective process, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak recently

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First conference key to setting tone in arbitration

Jun 21, 2015

In a commercial arbitration, the first procedural conference is vital when it comes to outlining the considerations that parties and counsel must address to ensure an efficient, cost-effective process, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak recently

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Prominent London lawyer awarded honorary LLD

Jun 17, 2015

The Law Society of Upper Canada today conferred a degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), upon prominent London lawyer Janet E. Stewart, QC, OOnt., at its Call to the Bar ceremony.

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Prominent London lawyer awarded honorary LLD

Jun 17, 2015

The Law Society of Upper Canada today conferred a degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), upon prominent London lawyer Janet E. Stewart, QC, OOnt., at its Call to the Bar ceremony.

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Prominent London lawyer awarded honorary LLD

Jun 17, 2015

The Law Society of Upper Canada today conferred a degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), upon prominent London lawyer Janet E. Stewart, QC, OOnt., at its Call to the Bar ceremony.

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Inaugural leadership award given to Caitlin Maxwell

Jun 16, 2015

Toronto lawyer Caitlin Maxwell, founder of the feminist/social justice law practice Equity Legal, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Elizabeth Grace Emerging Leaders Award.

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Inaugural leadership award given to Caitlin Maxwell

Jun 16, 2015

Toronto lawyer Caitlin Maxwell, founder of the feminist/social justice law practice Equity Legal, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Elizabeth Grace Emerging Leaders Award.

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Inaugural leadership award given to Caitlin Maxwell

Jun 16, 2015

Toronto lawyer Caitlin Maxwell, founder of the feminist/social justice law practice Equity Legal, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Elizabeth Grace Emerging Leaders Award.

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Retirement: Dare to dream

May 31, 2015

While many may not have much sympathy for lawyers who haven't had the foresight to plan for retirement, it's pretty clear they have become somewhat of a high-risk group. With law firm profitability on the decline over the past six to eight years, some par

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Retirement: Dare to dream

May 31, 2015

While many may not have much sympathy for lawyers who haven't had the foresight to plan for retirement, it's pretty clear they have become somewhat of a high-risk group. With law firm profitability on the decline over the past six to eight years, some par

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Retirement: Dare to dream

May 31, 2015

While many may not have much sympathy for lawyers who haven't had the foresight to plan for retirement, it's pretty clear they have become somewhat of a high-risk group. With law firm profitability on the decline over the past six to eight years, some par

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Benchmark Canada recognizes Earl Cherniak

May 28, 2015

Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak has been recognized as a top Ontario litigator in the 2015 Benchmark Canada guide.

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Benchmark Canada recognizes Earl Cherniak

May 28, 2015

Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak has been recognized as a top Ontario litigator in the 2015 Benchmark Canada guide.

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Benchmark Canada recognizes Earl Cherniak

May 28, 2015

Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak has been recognized as a top Ontario litigator in the 2015 Benchmark Canada guide.

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Improved access, limitation period removal should be part of reform (Elizabeth Grace quoted)

May 19, 2015

It's time for Ontario to re-establish itself as a Canadian leader in the advancement of the rights of sexual violence and harassment victims with a goal of creating an environment that's more safe, fair and understanding for current and future generations

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Improved access, limitation period removal should be part of reform (Elizabeth Grace quoted)

May 19, 2015

It's time for Ontario to re-establish itself as a Canadian leader in the advancement of the rights of sexual violence and harassment victims with a goal of creating an environment that's more safe, fair and understanding for current and future generations

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Improved access, limitation period removal should be part of reform (Elizabeth Grace quoted)

May 19, 2015

It's time for Ontario to re-establish itself as a Canadian leader in the advancement of the rights of sexual violence and harassment victims with a goal of creating an environment that's more safe, fair and understanding for current and future generations

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Families struggling with attendant-care limits (Maia Bent quoted)

May 17, 2015

With attendant-care benefits limited since Feb. 1, 2014, to the amount of a family member's actual economic loss, families have been struggling to care for their relatives under the new regime as their advocates look for ways to help them find any tool av

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Families struggling with attendant-care limits (Maia Bent quoted)

May 17, 2015

With attendant-care benefits limited since Feb. 1, 2014, to the amount of a family member's actual economic loss, families have been struggling to care for their relatives under the new regime as their advocates look for ways to help them find any tool av

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Families struggling with attendant-care limits (Maia Bent quoted)

May 17, 2015

With attendant-care benefits limited since Feb. 1, 2014, to the amount of a family member's actual economic loss, families have been struggling to care for their relatives under the new regime as their advocates look for ways to help them find any tool av

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SCC's ruling in White rounds out expert-evidence trilogy (William Pepall quoted)

May 11, 2015

Toronto commercial litigation lawyer William Pepall says the Supreme Court of Canada's recent ruling regarding the independence and impartiality of expert witnesses is the latest in a trilogy of important appellate cases dealing with the subject of expert

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SCC's ruling in White rounds out expert-evidence trilogy (William Pepall quoted)

May 11, 2015

Toronto commercial litigation lawyer William Pepall says the Supreme Court of Canada's recent ruling regarding the independence and impartiality of expert witnesses is the latest in a trilogy of important appellate cases dealing with the subject of expert

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SCC's ruling in White rounds out expert-evidence trilogy (William Pepall quoted)

May 11, 2015

Toronto commercial litigation lawyer William Pepall says the Supreme Court of Canada's recent ruling regarding the independence and impartiality of expert witnesses is the latest in a trilogy of important appellate cases dealing with the subject of expert

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Duty of care for rescuers (by Nigel Gilby and William Simpson)

Apr 30, 2015

Jennifer Maguire reacted instinctively: she stopped her car abruptly in the midst of a winter storm and went into a ditch to help free a mother and infant from their overturned van. Three other good Samaritans also stopped to help in the same way that Jen

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Duty of care for rescuers (by Nigel Gilby and William Simpson)

Apr 30, 2015

Jennifer Maguire reacted instinctively: she stopped her car abruptly in the midst of a winter storm and went into a ditch to help free a mother and infant from their overturned van. Three other good Samaritans also stopped to help in the same way that Jen

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Duty of care for rescuers (by Nigel Gilby and William Simpson)

Apr 30, 2015

Jennifer Maguire reacted instinctively: she stopped her car abruptly in the midst of a winter storm and went into a ditch to help free a mother and infant from their overturned van. Three other good Samaritans also stopped to help in the same way that Jen

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Aboriginal girl's chemo case returns to court Friday (Cynthia Kuehl quoted)

Apr 22, 2015

McMaster Children's Hospital is going to court Friday as the province seeks clarification of a ruling that gave an aboriginal mother the right to refuse chemotherapy and treat her daughter's acute lymphoblastic leukemia with indigenous medicine.

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Aboriginal girl's chemo case returns to court Friday (Cynthia Kuehl quoted)

Apr 22, 2015

McMaster Children's Hospital is going to court Friday as the province seeks clarification of a ruling that gave an aboriginal mother the right to refuse chemotherapy and treat her daughter's acute lymphoblastic leukemia with indigenous medicine.

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Aboriginal girl's chemo case returns to court Friday (Cynthia Kuehl quoted)

Apr 22, 2015

McMaster Children's Hospital is going to court Friday as the province seeks clarification of a ruling that gave an aboriginal mother the right to refuse chemotherapy and treat her daughter's acute lymphoblastic leukemia with indigenous medicine.

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Westerhof latest example of decisions clarifying expert evidence (by Jennifer Hunter)

Apr 22, 2015

The recent decision in Westerhof v. Gee Estate, 2015 ONCA 206 (CanLII) is the third from the Court of Appeal on the issue of expert evidence in just the first three months of 2015.

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Westerhof latest example of decisions clarifying expert evidence (by Jennifer Hunter)

Apr 22, 2015

The recent decision in Westerhof v. Gee Estate, 2015 ONCA 206 (CanLII) is the third from the Court of Appeal on the issue of expert evidence in just the first three months of 2015.

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Westerhof latest example of decisions clarifying expert evidence (by Jennifer Hunter)

Apr 22, 2015

The recent decision in Westerhof v. Gee Estate, 2015 ONCA 206 (CanLII) is the third from the Court of Appeal on the issue of expert evidence in just the first three months of 2015.

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Appeal decision confirms test for non-repair of city roads (Jennifer Hunter quoted)

Apr 7, 2015

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision confirming that the test for non-repair of a municipal road is an objective one is a “welcome breath of fresh air to municipalities,” Toronto insurance defence lawyer Jennifer Hunter writes in Lawyers Weekly.

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Appeal decision confirms test for non-repair of city roads (Jennifer Hunter quoted)

Apr 7, 2015

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision confirming that the test for non-repair of a municipal road is an objective one is a “welcome breath of fresh air to municipalities,” Toronto insurance defence lawyer Jennifer Hunter writes in Lawyers Weekly.

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Appeal decision confirms test for non-repair of city roads (Jennifer Hunter quoted)

Apr 7, 2015

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision confirming that the test for non-repair of a municipal road is an objective one is a “welcome breath of fresh air to municipalities,” Toronto insurance defence lawyer Jennifer Hunter writes in Lawyers Weekly.

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Decision on allowing aboriginal kids to refuse treatment delayed again (Cynthia Kuehl quoted)

Apr 2, 2015

The deadline to appeal a controversial court ruling allowing aboriginal parents to choose traditional healing over chemotherapy for their children has been extended again.

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Decision on allowing aboriginal kids to refuse treatment delayed again (Cynthia Kuehl quoted)

Apr 2, 2015

The deadline to appeal a controversial court ruling allowing aboriginal parents to choose traditional healing over chemotherapy for their children has been extended again.

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Decision on allowing aboriginal kids to refuse treatment delayed again (Cynthia Kuehl quoted)

Apr 2, 2015

The deadline to appeal a controversial court ruling allowing aboriginal parents to choose traditional healing over chemotherapy for their children has been extended again.

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Ontario wary of challenging court ruling on use of traditional remedies to treat aboriginal girl's leukemia (Cynthia Kuehl quoted)

Apr 2, 2015

The Ontario government seems eager to avoid appealing a controversial court ruling on the treatment of a young aboriginal girl with cancer, working instead toward an out-of-court resolution of the case, the lawyer for the patient's family said Thursday.

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Ontario wary of challenging court ruling on use of traditional remedies to treat aboriginal girl's leukemia (Cynthia Kuehl quoted)

Apr 2, 2015

The Ontario government seems eager to avoid appealing a controversial court ruling on the treatment of a young aboriginal girl with cancer, working instead toward an out-of-court resolution of the case, the lawyer for the patient's family said Thursday.

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Ontario wary of challenging court ruling on use of traditional remedies to treat aboriginal girl's leukemia (Cynthia Kuehl quoted)

Apr 2, 2015

The Ontario government seems eager to avoid appealing a controversial court ruling on the treatment of a young aboriginal girl with cancer, working instead toward an out-of-court resolution of the case, the lawyer for the patient's family said Thursday.

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TLA award recognizes Cherniak's exceptional career

Mar 18, 2015

Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak praised the support he has received from his colleagues and family over the years as he accepted the Toronto Lawyers Association's 2015 Award of Distinction at a recent reception, reports Precedent.

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TLA award recognizes Cherniak's exceptional career

Mar 18, 2015

Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak praised the support he has received from his colleagues and family over the years as he accepted the Toronto Lawyers Association's 2015 Award of Distinction at a recent reception, reports Precedent.

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TLA award recognizes Cherniak's exceptional career

Mar 18, 2015

Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak praised the support he has received from his colleagues and family over the years as he accepted the Toronto Lawyers Association's 2015 Award of Distinction at a recent reception, reports Precedent.

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Maternity leave policy for partners key to retention (Elizabeth Grace mentioned)

Mar 11, 2015

Despite some initial hesitation, Lerners LLP implemented a maternity leave policy proposed by Toronto lawyer Elizabeth Grace before a Law Society of Upper Canada report encouraged firms to do so – ensuring that all partners are guaranteed time off when ha

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Maternity leave policy for partners key to retention (Elizabeth Grace mentioned)

Mar 11, 2015

Despite some initial hesitation, Lerners LLP implemented a maternity leave policy proposed by Toronto lawyer Elizabeth Grace before a Law Society of Upper Canada report encouraged firms to do so – ensuring that all partners are guaranteed time off when ha

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Maternity leave policy for partners key to retention (Elizabeth Grace mentioned)

Mar 11, 2015

Despite some initial hesitation, Lerners LLP implemented a maternity leave policy proposed by Toronto lawyer Elizabeth Grace before a Law Society of Upper Canada report encouraged firms to do so – ensuring that all partners are guaranteed time off when ha

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Firm's gender parity result of hiring best people (Earl Cherniak quoted)

Mar 9, 2015

While it is one of the first law firms in Canada to achieve gender parity, Lerners LLP didn't set out to do so, but rather to hire the best people it could find, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak tells the National Post.

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Firm's gender parity result of hiring best people (Earl Cherniak quoted)

Mar 9, 2015

While it is one of the first law firms in Canada to achieve gender parity, Lerners LLP didn't set out to do so, but rather to hire the best people it could find, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak tells the National Post.

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Firm's gender parity result of hiring best people (Earl Cherniak quoted)

Mar 9, 2015

While it is one of the first law firms in Canada to achieve gender parity, Lerners LLP didn't set out to do so, but rather to hire the best people it could find, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak tells the National Post.

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How a mid-sized law firm became one of the first in Canada to achieve gender parity in its ranks

Mar 8, 2015

When Janet Stewart became the first female lawyer at Lerners LLP in 1969, the men there barely give her the time of day.“I suspect they actually thought I wouldn't last,” she says nearly 46 years later.Today, 55% of Lerners' lawyers are women. Forty-five

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How a mid-sized law firm became one of the first in Canada to achieve gender parity in its ranks

Mar 8, 2015

When Janet Stewart became the first female lawyer at Lerners LLP in 1969, the men there barely give her the time of day.“I suspect they actually thought I wouldn't last,” she says nearly 46 years later.Today, 55% of Lerners' lawyers are women. Forty-five

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How a mid-sized law firm became one of the first in Canada to achieve gender parity in its ranks

Mar 8, 2015

When Janet Stewart became the first female lawyer at Lerners LLP in 1969, the men there barely give her the time of day.“I suspect they actually thought I wouldn't last,” she says nearly 46 years later.Today, 55% of Lerners' lawyers are women. Forty-five

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Military watchdog challenges secrecy over probe into soldier's suicide

Mar 4, 2015

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Military watchdog challenges secrecy over probe into soldier's suicide

Mar 4, 2015

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Military watchdog challenges secrecy over probe into soldier's suicide

Mar 4, 2015

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Defence department mum on response to report on soldier's suicide

Mar 4, 2015

The mother of an Afghanistan veteran who took his own life seven years ago says the military's refusal to disclose its response to an inquiry into her son's death deprives her of what she wants most of all – an acknowledgment that things went wrong and wi

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Defence department mum on response to report on soldier's suicide

Mar 4, 2015

The mother of an Afghanistan veteran who took his own life seven years ago says the military's refusal to disclose its response to an inquiry into her son's death deprives her of what she wants most of all – an acknowledgment that things went wrong and wi

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Defence department mum on response to report on soldier's suicide

Mar 4, 2015

The mother of an Afghanistan veteran who took his own life seven years ago says the military's refusal to disclose its response to an inquiry into her son's death deprives her of what she wants most of all – an acknowledgment that things went wrong and wi

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London lawyer Faisal Joseph awarded top honour

Mar 2, 2015

Prominent London lawyer Faisal Joseph has received the Law Society of Upper Canada's highest honour.

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London lawyer Faisal Joseph awarded top honour

Mar 2, 2015

Prominent London lawyer Faisal Joseph has received the Law Society of Upper Canada's highest honour.

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London lawyer Faisal Joseph awarded top honour

Mar 2, 2015

Prominent London lawyer Faisal Joseph has received the Law Society of Upper Canada's highest honour.

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Retiring boomers revisiting separation agreements (by Joanne Stewart)

Feb 19, 2015

On separation, most couples want to be done with the situation and get on with their lives. Domestic and financial decisions have been made in regard to any children. Property and spousal support have been accounted for and for the “couple,” it feels like

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Retiring boomers revisiting separation agreements (by Joanne Stewart)

Feb 19, 2015

On separation, most couples want to be done with the situation and get on with their lives. Domestic and financial decisions have been made in regard to any children. Property and spousal support have been accounted for and for the “couple,” it feels like

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Retiring boomers revisiting separation agreements (by Joanne Stewart)

Feb 19, 2015

On separation, most couples want to be done with the situation and get on with their lives. Domestic and financial decisions have been made in regard to any children. Property and spousal support have been accounted for and for the “couple,” it feels like

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Appeal decision in 'house-husband' case significant for dependant spouses (Earl Cherniak quoted)

Feb 12, 2015

The Divisional Court's recent decision to uphold a significant award to a “house-husband” who was left out of his common-law wife's will has implications for any spouse who is considered a dependant, says Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak.

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Appeal decision in 'house-husband' case significant for dependant spouses (Earl Cherniak quoted)

Feb 12, 2015

The Divisional Court's recent decision to uphold a significant award to a “house-husband” who was left out of his common-law wife's will has implications for any spouse who is considered a dependant, says Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak.

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Appeal decision in 'house-husband' case significant for dependant spouses (Earl Cherniak quoted)

Feb 12, 2015

The Divisional Court's recent decision to uphold a significant award to a “house-husband” who was left out of his common-law wife's will has implications for any spouse who is considered a dependant, says Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak.

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Groia's run for LSUC bencher unrelated to court case: Cherniak

Feb 10, 2015

Toronto lawyer Joe Groia's decision to run for bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) will not have an effect on his ongoing court proceedings involving the regulator, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak tells Law Times.

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Groia's run for LSUC bencher unrelated to court case: Cherniak

Feb 10, 2015

Toronto lawyer Joe Groia's decision to run for bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) will not have an effect on his ongoing court proceedings involving the regulator, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak tells Law Times.

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Groia's run for LSUC bencher unrelated to court case: Cherniak

Feb 10, 2015

Toronto lawyer Joe Groia's decision to run for bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) will not have an effect on his ongoing court proceedings involving the regulator, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak tells Law Times.

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State of the Unions: Once unthinkable, common-law living is becoming the default for modern couples

Feb 9, 2015

During the 1950s and 1960s, known as the “golden age of marriage,” a wedding was the necessary gateway to buying a home, advancing a career, having kids and playing the proper grownup.

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State of the Unions: Once unthinkable, common-law living is becoming the default for modern couples

Feb 9, 2015

During the 1950s and 1960s, known as the “golden age of marriage,” a wedding was the necessary gateway to buying a home, advancing a career, having kids and playing the proper grownup.

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State of the Unions: Once unthinkable, common-law living is becoming the default for modern couples

Feb 9, 2015

During the 1950s and 1960s, known as the “golden age of marriage,” a wedding was the necessary gateway to buying a home, advancing a career, having kids and playing the proper grownup.

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Access to Justice: Exposing Students to Barriers and Solutions

Feb 3, 2015

Access to justice is one of the most significant challenges facing the legal profession in a generation. A new ‘Access to Justice' course at Western Law exposes students first-hand to this pressing issue through a series of community placements and lectur

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Access to Justice: Exposing Students to Barriers and Solutions

Feb 3, 2015

Access to justice is one of the most significant challenges facing the legal profession in a generation. A new ‘Access to Justice' course at Western Law exposes students first-hand to this pressing issue through a series of community placements and lectur

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Access to Justice: Exposing Students to Barriers and Solutions

Feb 3, 2015

Access to justice is one of the most significant challenges facing the legal profession in a generation. A new ‘Access to Justice' course at Western Law exposes students first-hand to this pressing issue through a series of community placements and lectur

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What are the limits on courtroom rudeness? Ruling offers mixed messages

Feb 2, 2015

Toronto lawyer Joseph Groia, the first lawyer convicted for incivility on the basis of submissions made in court on behalf of a client, is taking his long-standing legal battle to Ontario's top court.

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What are the limits on courtroom rudeness? Ruling offers mixed messages

Feb 2, 2015

Toronto lawyer Joseph Groia, the first lawyer convicted for incivility on the basis of submissions made in court on behalf of a client, is taking his long-standing legal battle to Ontario's top court.

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What are the limits on courtroom rudeness? Ruling offers mixed messages

Feb 2, 2015

Toronto lawyer Joseph Groia, the first lawyer convicted for incivility on the basis of submissions made in court on behalf of a client, is taking his long-standing legal battle to Ontario's top court.

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Two-year trial deadline repealed under new rule change

Jan 25, 2015

Some lawyers are expressing relief following the repeal of rules that automatically dismissed actions for delay after two years if they hadn't made their way onto a trial list.

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Two-year trial deadline repealed under new rule change

Jan 25, 2015

Some lawyers are expressing relief following the repeal of rules that automatically dismissed actions for delay after two years if they hadn't made their way onto a trial list.

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Two-year trial deadline repealed under new rule change

Jan 25, 2015

Some lawyers are expressing relief following the repeal of rules that automatically dismissed actions for delay after two years if they hadn't made their way onto a trial list.

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Brampton businessman found not guilty of sexual assault after second trial

Jan 21, 2015

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Brampton businessman found not guilty of sexual assault after second trial

Jan 21, 2015

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Brampton businessman found not guilty of sexual assault after second trial

Jan 21, 2015

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Implied consent based on number of factors

Jan 20, 2015

When determining whether a driver had consent to have possession of a vehicle, a court is likely to consider factors such as the driver's prior use of the vehicle; whether the driver was previously reprimanded for breaking rules related to use of the vehi

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Implied consent based on number of factors

Jan 20, 2015

When determining whether a driver had consent to have possession of a vehicle, a court is likely to consider factors such as the driver's prior use of the vehicle; whether the driver was previously reprimanded for breaking rules related to use of the vehi

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Implied consent based on number of factors

Jan 20, 2015

When determining whether a driver had consent to have possession of a vehicle, a court is likely to consider factors such as the driver's prior use of the vehicle; whether the driver was previously reprimanded for breaking rules related to use of the vehi

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Groia appeal in the public interest, says Cherniak

Jan 13, 2015

Toronto lawyer Joe Groia has defended his prosecution against a charge of incivility, not only for his own sake, but also in the public interest in the profession, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak recently told an Ontario Divisional court panel

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Groia appeal in the public interest, says Cherniak

Jan 13, 2015

Toronto lawyer Joe Groia has defended his prosecution against a charge of incivility, not only for his own sake, but also in the public interest in the profession, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak recently told an Ontario Divisional court panel

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Groia appeal in the public interest, says Cherniak

Jan 13, 2015

Toronto lawyer Joe Groia has defended his prosecution against a charge of incivility, not only for his own sake, but also in the public interest in the profession, Toronto lawyer and arbitrator Earl Cherniak recently told an Ontario Divisional court panel

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Appeal court puts end to different rules for rural, urban drivers

Jan 11, 2015

The Ontario Court of Appeal has stepped in to stop the creation of subcategories of drivers in considering the duty of care owed by municipalities on their roads.

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Appeal court puts end to different rules for rural, urban drivers

Jan 11, 2015

The Ontario Court of Appeal has stepped in to stop the creation of subcategories of drivers in considering the duty of care owed by municipalities on their roads.

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Appeal court puts end to different rules for rural, urban drivers

Jan 11, 2015

The Ontario Court of Appeal has stepped in to stop the creation of subcategories of drivers in considering the duty of care owed by municipalities on their roads.

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Bre-X lawyer's fight in the spotlight

Jan 11, 2015

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Bre-X lawyer's fight in the spotlight

Jan 11, 2015

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Bre-X lawyer's fight in the spotlight

Jan 11, 2015

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Class action lawyers hoping for clarity on carriage

Jan 4, 2015

Class action lawyers are hoping the Divisional Court ruling will bring some much-needed clarity to carriage motions after it agreed to a hearing on the tightly contested battle to lead the multibillion-dollar claim against Barrick Gold Corp.

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Class action lawyers hoping for clarity on carriage

Jan 4, 2015

Class action lawyers are hoping the Divisional Court ruling will bring some much-needed clarity to carriage motions after it agreed to a hearing on the tightly contested battle to lead the multibillion-dollar claim against Barrick Gold Corp.

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Class action lawyers hoping for clarity on carriage

Jan 4, 2015

Class action lawyers are hoping the Divisional Court ruling will bring some much-needed clarity to carriage motions after it agreed to a hearing on the tightly contested battle to lead the multibillion-dollar claim against Barrick Gold Corp.

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