Articles 2021

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CP Food: U.S. District Court Finds No Coverage Under Crime Policy for Insured’s Vicarious Liability for Theft of Customers’ Funds

  • 17 février 2019
  • David S. Wilson, Chris McKibbin and Stuart Woody

In the recent decision of CP Food & Beverage, Inc. v. United States Fire Insurance Company, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada held that coverage was not available under a crime policy where the insured’s employees had defrauded the insured’s customers through misuse of customer credit cards. 

Droit des assurances, Student Forum

No, AI is Not Here to Take Your Job

  • 17 février 2019
  • Sébastien Budd

Tax litigator Sébastien Budd shares his experience on how AI technology sharpens his practice.

Student Forum, Technologies de l'information et le droit de la propriété intellectuelle

Advising Clients on Retirement Living Options

  • 14 février 2019
  • Jillian Siskind, Jillian M. Siskind & Associates

As the Canadian population ages and the real estate market continues to adapt to provide a diverse set of retirement living options, there are certain considerations that Ontario real estate lawyers should be aware of, and in particular, the Retirement Homes Act (Ontario).

Droit immobilier, Student Forum

Digital Business Beware: New CRTC 2018-415 CASL Guidelines May Put Your Business At Risk

  • 14 février 2019
  • Satnam Dosanjh and Lisa Danay Wallace, WeirFoulds LLP

Telecom, internet service providers and digital businesses take note: CRTC's new guidance expands liability under Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation for a number of digital product or service provider intermediaries.

Student Forum, Technologies de l'information et le droit de la propriété intellectuelle

What's New in Pension and Benefits - January 2019

  • 14 février 2019
  • Evan Shapiro and Michelle Rival

PBGF changes, Member Disclosure, FSCO Guidance on Excess Contributions, Benefit Improvements, and the Meaning of a “Closed Plan”, JSPP Amendments, Proposed FSRA Budget and Priorities and Follow-up on FRSA Consultation on Fees and Assessments, CAPSA Guidelines Released.

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

Blaney's Appeals: Ontario Court of Appeal Summaries (February 4 – 8, 2019)

  • 14 février 2019
  • John Polyzogopoulos

Topics covered this week included the limitation period for enforcing foreign judgments (the later of the two years from the expiry of the appeal period from the foreign judgment and when the plaintiff knew or ought to have known that there were assets in Ontario against which the plaintiff could enforce its judgment), and striking pleadings as an abuse of process (attempt to re-litigate).

Litige civil, Student Forum

Half-Term Report from the Chair of the Trusts and Estates Law Section Executive

  • 14 février 2019
  • Pia Hundal, Dentons LLP

Half-Term Report from Pia Hundal, chair of the Trusts and Estates Law Section Executive, on recent work by the executive including Make a Will Month, response to Re Milne Estate, submissions to the Attorney General regarding proposed legislation on Electronic Beneficiary Designations, Brown Bag Lunches and a breadth of continuing professional development programs.

Student Forum, Droit des fiducies et des successions

Online Romance Scams Affecting Elder Persons

  • 13 février 2019
  • Brittany Sud

In 2018, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre cited romance scams as the top reported scams based on total dollar loss. Elderly persons are particularly susceptible to these types of scams. Unfortunately, the late Robert Hogg fell victim to a romance scam, which was not discovered until after his death.

Elder Law, Student Forum

Regional Senior Justice Daley Address re: Facilities 2018

  • 11 février 2019
  • The Honourable Justice Daley

This is an address by Justice Daley regarding the current state of the Brampton Court facilities, including examples of existing challenges and conditions, and how these may affect the Bench and Bar, and in turn how this is impacting the public.

Droit de la famille, Student Forum

A Love Note to the Offer to Settle

  • 11 février 2019
  • Christine Marchetti, partner, family lawyer, Stanchieri Family Law

This is an article, just in time for Valentine's Day, about Offers to Settle and issues that may arise; in particular when counsel signs the Offer on behalf of a client. This is a valuable piece on proper process and form of the Offer, as well as a reminder to make an Offer and make it early if possible!

Droit de la famille, Student Forum