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Education Law session at Institute 2012

  • July 04, 2012
  • Andrew Carricato

The Ontario Bar Association Institute 2012 offered a session in Education Law on the subject of key issues relating to the globalization of education. Program chairs Lai-King Hum, Harris Rosen and Alan Wolfish facilitated a morning full of thought provoking panelists.

Education Law

Education Amendment Act (Concussions)

  • July 04, 2012
  • Gareth Stackhouse

Concussions, their causes, signs, symptoms, and proper treatment have become top of mind in the last year, due in part to the media attention following Sidney Crosby’s temporary hiatus from the NHL as a result of concussions he has suffered.

Education Law

Message from Chair

  • July 04, 2012

As my term as Chair of the Education Law section nears its end, I take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude for the honour of having presided over this section.

Education Law

La discrimination inconsciente fondée sur la race peut vous coûter cher

  • February 23, 2012
  • Christian Paquette

Une décision récente du Tribunal des droits de la personne se veut un sérieux rappel que des commentaires inopportuns mettant à l’évidence des stéréotypes dans le cadre d’une audition peuvent mener le Tribunal à conclure qu’il y a eu violation du Code des droits de la personne.

Education Law

International Recruitment

  • February 23, 2012
  • Greg Joffe

While nations race around the world trying to acquire natural resources there is another global hunt going on. Post-secondary educational institutions in the Western hemisphere are scouring the globe, looking for new students and sources of funds.

Education Law

Anti-bullying Legislation

  • February 23, 2012
  • Michael Smyth

On November 30, 2011, two Bills were introduced in the Ontario legislation related to anti-bullying initiatives in schools.

Education Law

Update on Criminal Background Checks

  • October 13, 2011
  • Jennifer Trépanier

Recently, many school boards have been experiencing difficulties recruiting employees in a timely manner due to recent complications in the criminal record check process.

Education Law

Students' Freedom of Expression Gets a Status Update

  • October 13, 2011
  • Noah J. Singer

While most students' Facebook news feeds are filled with their friends' status updates, new photos and foursquare notices, perhaps they should consider posting the following update: be careful what you post.

Education Law