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.
BONUS 5: Lawyer Happiness (Paul Karvanis) - September 14, 2022
In this bonus episode, we’re chatting with lawyer-turned-coach, Paul Karvanis, about his research findings about lawyer happiness.We explore trends that distinguish happy from miserable lawyers, and also explore a draft model for lawyer happiness. In the bonus segment, Paul conducts a coaching session with me about time management and more!
75: Planning Law (Isaac Tang) - August 31, 2022
This week, we’re speaking with Isaac Tang about housing, development and other issues related to the area of planning law. Topics: affordable housing and inclusionary zoning; Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs); heritage planning considerations; and our Ask-Me-Anything Segment.
This program contains 45 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD requirements.
74: Divorce Law (Steve Benmor) - August 17, 2022
On this episode, we’re tackling the area of divorce law with leading practitioner, Steve Benmor!Topics: the new Divorce Act; the civil tort of family violence; retroactive child support payments; and our Ask-Me-Anything Segment.
This program contains 45 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD requirements.