Articles 2021

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Case Summary: Del Guidice v. Thompson

  • 25 mars 2024
  • Valérie Lord & Thuvaaraga Kuganathan

On January 31, 2024, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld Justice Perell’s decision in Del Giudice v. Thompson, 2024 ONCA 70, maintaining the stringent approach established in recent years for “hacker” data breach cases.

Droit des recours collectifs, Student Forum

What's New in Pension and Benefits - Spring 2024

  • 22 mars 2024
  • Michelle Rival and Evan Shapiro, WTW; Leslie Steeves, Mercer

Recent updates in Ontario and federal pension regulatory policy and caselaw.

Droit des régimes de retraite et des avantages sociaux, Student Forum

"Emerging and Key Legal Issues in Sports" CPD Recap

  • 20 mars 2024
  • Samantha F. Glass

I attended the "Emerging and Key Legal Issues in Sports" CPD hosted by the Entertainment, Media, and Communications Law Section on February 13, 2024. There was a multitude of topics discussed by a skilled panel of speakers. The first part of the event was a peek into the journeys of those on the panel into the area of sports law and how they were able to build it into their practice.

Droit du divertissement, de l'information et des télécommunications, Student Forum

Negotiating Name, Image and Likeness in Sports

  • 20 mars 2024
  • Kayley C. Leon

While Name, Image and Likeness rights are not new forms of athlete compensation, these rights have gained a newfound appreciation due to recent college-level rule changes in the United States. The following provides a high-level overview of NIL rights and recent developments in the area.

Droit du divertissement, de l'information et des télécommunications, Student Forum

Parents, Schools and Children's Rights: Session Recap

  • 12 mars 2024
  • Brittany Ross-Fichtner

On February 27, 2024, the University of Ottawa’s Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC) held an informative and engaging virtual program titled, “Parents, Schools and Children's Rights.”

Avocats du secteur public, Student Forum

Court of Appeal Rejects All Sums Approach to Long-Tail Claims

  • 06 mars 2024
  • Murray Stieber and Avi Sharabi

So-called “long-tail claims”, i.e. claims where the alleged damage spans a number of years, pose various coverage challenges for insurers and policyholders. On February 27, 2024, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in Loblaw Companies Limited v. Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada, 2024 ONCA 145 (CanLII) (“Loblaw”), where it tried to bring some clarity to some of the material coverage issues that arise with these types of claims.

Droit des assurances, Student Forum
head-shot photo of Robin Seligman

Breaking Barriers: Celebrating International Women's Day

  • 05 mars 2024
  • Aqsa Nadeem, Newsletter Editor, OBA Citizenship & Immigration Law Section

In honour of International Women's Day, we highlight the inspiring journey of Ms. Robin Seligman. From overcoming barriers to advocating for her clients, she shares her experiences and triumphs throughout the year. This article celebrates her resilience, dedication, and contribution to the field of law while shining a spotlight on the importance of supporting and empowering women in legal practice.

Citoyenneté et immigration, Student Forum
head-shot photo of author Mitchell Rose

Wrongful Dismissal & ADR: 2023 Caselaw in Review

  • 05 mars 2024
  • Mitchell Rose, LL.B., C. Med, Q. Arb

Court backlogs worsened in 2023 thereby significantly delaying wrongful dismissal actions. While ADR processes help to reduce backlogs, Ontario does not have province-wide mandatory mediation, and most arbitration is a result of contractual termination clauses that can be challenged. One way to encourage voluntary mediation is for courts to penalize parties for failure to participate. So, how did our Courts fare in 2023 in promoting mediation and arbitration in wrongful dismissal matters?

Droit du travail et de l’emploi, Student Forum

Duelling Definitions: The Meaning of the Term “Law” in Insurance Policy Interpretation

  • 29 février 2024
  • Michael A. Valdez, Stieber Berlach LLP

Legal arguments over the meaning of a single term may seem like little more than semantic squabbles to those unfamiliar with insurance law. However, small interpretative disputes are often at the center of high-value insurance claims. The analysis of these disputes frequently determines whether the case ends in a big payout, or with a justifiably denied claim.

Droit des assurances, Student Forum