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.
86: Foreign Investment Law (Dany Assaf) - October 11, 2023
This week, we learn what’s new in foreign investment law, featuring lawyer and best-selling author, Dany Assaf. Topics: critical mineral investments; the National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act; and voluntary notifications. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD requirements.
BONUS 6: Lifelong Learning (Gina Alexandris) - September 27, 2023
In this bonus episode, we speak about lifelong learning and professional development with Gina Alexandris, certified coach and long-serving education advocate. We discuss the specific tactics that incoming lawyers need before entering the workforce as well as skill development tools that are applicable for all legal professionals.
85: Pensions Law (Ross Gascho) - September 13, 2023
On this episode, we’re discussing the most current topics in the area of pensions law, featuring the head of Fasken’s practice group, Ross Gascho. Topics: “super-Priorities” and the Pension Protection Act; fiduciary duties for pension plan trustees; correcting for pension over- and under-contributions; c. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD requirements.
84: Bail Law (Trevin David) - August 30, 2023
This week, we’re having a timely discussion about bail law, featuring Toronto criminal lawyer, Trevin David. Topics: Bill C-48 and proposed reverse onus; excessive delays for bail hearings; caselaw post-Antic. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD requirements.
83: Brand Protection Law (May Cheng) - August 16, 2023
On this episode, we’re exploring the area of brand protection law, with award-winning practitioner, May Cheng. Topics: Bill 96 and New French Language Requirements; bad faith registrations; copyright law and AI derivative artworks. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD requirements.
82: Indigenous Law (Jeff Nicholls) - August 2, 2023
This week, we’re taking a candid look at reconciliation to explore the area of indigenous law, featuring Jeff NichollsTopics: Charter application to Indigenous groups; mineral tenure system and DRIPA; contemporary reconciliation agreements and more. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD requirements.
81: Wealth Management Law (Raphael Tachie) - July 19, 2023
It’s our Season 9 premiere! We’re kicking it off with a timely discussion about wealth management law featuring Raphael Tachie.Topics: financial services and consumer protection frameworks; the rise of electronic wills; changing a beneficiary designation; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD requirements.