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.
80: Arbitration Law (Alex Mitretodis) - November 23, 2022
For our Season 8 finale, we are capping off the year with a discussion about arbitration law, featuring Alex Mitretodis! Topics: consumer protection and arbitration clauses; predictive analytics; new BC legislation and rules; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment.
This program contains 45 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD requirements.
79: Insurance Law (Dennis Ong) - November 9, 2022
On this episode, we chat about insurance law with Dennis Ong, Aviva trial lawyer and Deputy Judge of the Small Claims CourtTopics: the meaning of physical damage, delays and civil juries; third-party litigation funding; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment.
This program contains 45 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD requirements.
78: Class Actions Law (Sakina Babwani) - October 26, 2022
This week, we’re exploring the high-stakes world of class actions litigation with our guest, Sakina Babwani! Topics: duty of care for gun manufacturers, compensable damages for data breaches, the threshold for pleading common issues; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment.
This program contains 45 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD requirements.
77: National Security Law (Yavar Hameed) - October 12, 2022
On this episode, we take a close look at our country’s public safety mechanisms in a conversation about national security law, featuring Yavar Hameed! TOPICS: public inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act; civilian oversight of RCMP & CBSA; facial recognition technology; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment.
This program contains 45 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD requirements.
76: Corporate Governance Law (Susan Kushneryk) - September 28, 2022
This week, we’re speaking with Susan Kushneryk about some of the most high-profile issues in the area of corporate governance. Topics: Rogers Communications and other family-run corporate disputes; diversity on corporate boards; shareholder democracy; and our Ask-Me-Anything Segment.
This program contains 45 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD requirements.