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.
Full Episode (47:27) Download Transcript
⚫ How is the Ontario government working in addressing the criminal activities and enhancing public safety in the towing industry? (7:04)
⚫ How do the principles of offer and acceptance apply to the “industry standard” forms known as carrier confirmation sheets? (15:25)
⚫ How will the new Competition Act merger rules impact the trucking and transportation sector? (23:16)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (31:52)
⚫ How will the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act impact the logistics and transportation space? (32:33)
⚫ What are some practical things for transportation lawyers to consider when managing the legal risks associated with climate change and extreme weather events? (35:43)
⚫ How has the rise of e-commerce influenced transportation regulations, particularly concerning last-mile delivery services? (38:04)
⚫ What are some of the unique skills that are required when heading a legal department with a larger North American presence? (40:12)
1. Regulating the Towing Industry (10:43) Download
– Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021, S.O. 2021, c. 26, Sched. 3
2. Carrier Confirmation Sheets (10:24) Download
– “Better Late Than Never Does NOT Apply to Carrier Confirmation Sheets: The Simple Rules of Contracting Must Be Followed”, International Association of Defense Counsel Newsletter, Dec 2023
3. Competition Act Changes for Market Share Thresholds (11:07) Download
– “Guide to the June 2024 amendments to the Competition Act”, Competition Bureau, 25 Jun 2024
4. Ask-Me-Anything: Transportation Law (17:03) Download
⚫ How will the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act impact the logistics and transportation space?
⚫ What are some practical things for transportation lawyers to consider when managing the legal risks associated with climate change and extreme weather events?
⚫ How has the rise of e-commerce influenced transportation regulations, particularly concerning last-mile delivery services?
⚫ What are some of the unique skills that are required when heading a legal department with a larger North American presence?
About the Guest:
Heather Devine is the Chief Legal Officer of TRAFFIX, which is a leading third-party logistics provider that has served the North American transportation industry since 1979.
In her role, Heather focuses on providing risk management counsel, both before and after the commencement of litigation. Her extensive litigation and risk management experience includes representing diverse clients in the transportation industry, including brokers, carriers, freight forwarders, shippers and manufacturers.
Prior to becoming the company’s CLO, Heather founded and led the Bay Street office for an international law firm, and previously she was an equity partner with one of the top international law firms in Canada — gaining recognition in both Lexpert and Best Lawyers. Heather is also the vice president of international of the IADC which is the International Association of Defense Counsel.
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