I’m announcing the launch of the Lawyered crowdfunding campaign! Find out how you can help improve this podcast and even become part of this show. There’s also a sneak preview of a bonus episode of “Lawyered Unplugged”, where Elsa Ascencio and Bhuvana Rai speak about engaging with the legal community during the pandemic.
55: Licensing Law (Brian Osler) - May 27, 2020
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.
54: Gaming Law (Don Bourgeois ) - May 13, 2020
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 betting, games of skill vs. games of skill; and addressing money laundering in the gaming sector.
53: Real Estate Law (Candace Cooper) - April 29, 2020
This week, we’re chatting about the rules of land, property, and development with real estate lawyer, Candace Cooper!
Topics: when time is of the essence, the refundability of deposits; and why “forever” might mean only 40 years.
52: Restructuring Law (Kathryn Esaw) - April 15, 2020
This week, we’re diving into the world of bankruptcy and insolvency law with the guidance of restructuring lawyer, Kathryn Esaw.
Topics: managing insolvent cannabis companies; vesting royalty interests in land; and new fairness procedures in bankruptcy/insolvency legislation.
51: Esports Law (Josh Marcus) - April 1, 2020
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.
50: Political Law (Husein Panju) - July 31, 2019
In honour of hitting the 50-episode mark, we’re flipping the script and putting the LawyerEd host, Husein Panju, in the guest seat to chat about elections, lobbying and other aspects of political law.
Topics: the federal lobbyists’ code of conduct; new changes for political contributions; and curbing foreign meddling in our elections.
This episode also features Sean Robichaud (from the “Of Counsel” podcast) who sits in as guest host.
49: Disability Law (Brendon Pooran) - July 17, 2019
On this episode, we’re joined by disability lawyer, Brendon Pooran, to chat about accessibility and other legal issues facing persons with disabilities!
Topics: the Accessible Canada Act; Henson trusts; and the supported decision-making framework
48: Poverty Law (Shalini Konanur) - July 3, 2019
On this episode, we’re taking a thoughtful look at the legal issues facing low-income persons, featuring Shalini Konanur, the Executive Director of the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario (SALCO)!
Topics: systemic racism/poverty considerations in criminal sentencing; ODSP eligibility changes; and employment law protections for low-income persons.
47: Telecommunications Law (Daniel Stern) - June 19, 2019
This week, we’re tapping into the complex world of telecommunications law with Daniel Stern, the director of regulatory law and policy at TELUS!
Topics: new consumer protection rules and standards; the mobile virtual network operator framework; and jurisdictional issues about telecom facility sites.