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.
95: Oil and Gas Law (Vivek Warrier) - September 18, 2024
On this episode, we learn about oil and gas law from Vivek Warrier – 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.
94: Gender Equality Law (Pam Hrick) - September 4, 2024
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 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.
93: Startup Law (Mark Asfar) - August 21, 2024
On this episode, we speak with startup lawyer, Mark Asfar, about the fast-paced legal issues involving startups and emerging growth companies. Topics: contracts & reasonable expectations for founders; AI in the startup space; representations and warranties insurance. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD requirements.
92: Professional Regulatory Law (Rebecca Durcan) - August 7, 2024
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.
91: Social Justice Law (Alexi Wood) - July 24, 2024
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.
90: Workplace Investigations Law (Christine Thomlinson) - December 6, 2023
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 […]
89: Psychedelics Law (David Wood) - November 22, 2023
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.
88: Cryptocurrency Law (Sohaib Mohammad) - November 8, 2023
This week, we’re speaking about the rules involving bitcoin, Ethereum and other digital assets featuring cryptocurrency lawyer, Sohaib Mohammed. Topics: the Code is Law defence, asset-freezing orders for cryptocurrencies and investor protection for crypto asset trading platforms This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD requirements.
87: Public Health Law (Jess Szabo) - October 25, 2023
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. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD requirements.