Articles 2021

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Opportunities for Law Students in the Age of COVID-19 and Beyond: a resource list for in-house counsel

  • 21 juin 2020
  • Barbara De Dios, corporate counsel, Canadian Dental Services Corporation

The Canadian Corporate Counsel Association - Ontario Chapter has compiled a resource list of career development divisions and contacts at various law schools across the province of Ontario, in the event that its members may have opportunities available at their respective organizations (or know of opportunities within their networks), in support of students who may be experiencing difficulties with the job market as a result of COVID-19.

Association canadienne des conseillers et conseillères juridiques d’entreprises (Section de l’Ontario), Student Forum

A Legal Counsel’s Observations on Work from Home Etiquette

  • 27 avril 2020
  • KJ Chong, legal counsel, BroadGrain Commodities Inc.

A legal counsel shares her observations and suggestions about work from home etiquette, particularly as organizations ramp up work from home arrangements in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Association canadienne des conseillers et conseillères juridiques d’entreprises (Section de l’Ontario), Student Forum

Force Majeure and COVID-19: Key Considerations for In-House Counsel

  • 09 avril 2020
  • Wole Akinremi, legal counsel - contracting, KPMG LLP

Due to the current global COVID-19 pandemic, in-house counsel are being inundated with requests regarding the impact of the pandemic on their organization’s activities. The purpose of this article is to provide in-house counsel with strategies and tips to assist you as you navigate the legal and contractual issues your organization will face during these unprecedented times.

Association canadienne des conseillers et conseillères juridiques d’entreprises (Section de l’Ontario), Student Forum

Article Submissions from Ontario Lawyers: A Call to Action

  • 21 février 2020
  • Barbara De Dios, corporate counsel at Canadian Dental Services Corporation

As lawyers in varying industries and practice areas, writing articles could be an excellent avenue that serves multiple purposes. Writing can build your profile in the legal community, share your thoughts on certain topics or best practices, or even relay your position on recent developments on the law. In addition, writing articles could provide you with an excellent way to meet other colleagues in your city or the legal community who wish to hear more about your content.

Association canadienne des conseillers et conseillères juridiques d’entreprises (Section de l’Ontario), Student Forum

Dealing with A Regulator: A Few Considerations

  • 21 février 2020
  • Shaun Chu-A-Kong, legal counsel at the Real Estate Council of Ontario

It is often a difficult and stressful experience when your client, your employer, or an employee of your company is subject to regulatory action. Depending on the regulatory regime, the consequences of these circumstances may be significant, and may include reputational harm, the revocation of a licence, fines and even imprisonment.  It is therefore imperative that these situations be handled with care.

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With Gratitude from Corporate Counsel

  • 13 février 2020
  • KJ (Ke-Jia) Chong, Evan Conover, Barbara De Dios and Levi M. Sankar

Members of the CCCA – Ontario Chapter offer their appreciation of those who’ve educated, empowered and inspired them, including The Honourable Justice Russell Juriansz, The Honourable Justice Michael Tulloch, Marianne Bolhuis, C. Ian Kyer, and Patrick O’Connor.

Association canadienne des conseillers et conseillères juridiques d’entreprises (Section de l’Ontario), Student Forum

The Cheshire Cat in Canadian Procurement Law: Contract A and B

  • 10 février 2020
  • Jeffrey Derman

The Cheshire Cat in Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” was famed for its mischievous grin, which lingered even after the body was gone. Perhaps Carroll was, anachronistically, inspired by that procurement law concept in Canada known as “Contract A” whose reason for being has long since vanished, but whose mischievous, if fading, form still exists in our public procurement law and practice.

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Coronavirus: Facts and Employer Considerations

  • 10 février 2020
  • Israel Foulon LLP

Israel Foulon LLP provides in-house counsel and employers with issues to consider in the wake of the coronavirus update and proactive measures for employers. This article provides a brief overview of what steps, if any, should be taken in consideration of legal obligations under employment standards, human rights, and occupational health and safety.

Association canadienne des conseillers et conseillères juridiques d’entreprises (Section de l’Ontario), Student Forum

The Gratitude Post

  • 11 décembre 2019
  • KJ (Ke-Jia) Chong

At the CCCA Ontario, we have awards to celebrate the work of certain in-house counsel in our community and their impact. But there are many more in-house counsel who have made a difference in our personal careers and lives. Is there a fellow in-house counsel that helped you that you would like to thank?

Association canadienne des conseillers et conseillères juridiques d’entreprises (Section de l’Ontario), Student Forum