Articles

The following articles are published by OBA Sections, including the Student Section. Members are encouraged to submit articles.

Editor: Yoann Emian

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Legal Aid Funding Cuts

  • May 22, 2019
  • Lisa Filgiano, Miller Thomson LLP

The Advocates Centre for the Elderly has issued an urgent message to its stakeholders requesting their support with respect to the recent cuts to Legal Aid Ontario by $133 million, retroactive to April 1, 2019, in the most recent provincial budget. Please continue reading for details on how you can provide your support to ACE and other organizations affected by the cuts.

Student Forum, Trusts and Estates Law

What's New in Pension and Benefits - May 2019

  • May 21, 2019
  • Evan Shapiro, Simon Laxon and Michelle Rival, Willis Towers Watson

Ontario's April budget, variable benefits and annuity purchase regulations, FSCO surplus polices and FAQs and CAPSA DB funding recommendations and priorities for 2019-2022.

Pensions and Benefits Law, Student Forum
Member Spotlight: Glenn Smith

Member Spotlight: Glenn Smith

  • May 21, 2019

Find out more about Glenn Smith, the 2019 recipient of the OBA Award for Excellence in Insurance Law, as he responds to a dozen diverse questions from the Insurance Law Section Executive.

Insurance Law, Student Forum
Member Spotlight: Mark Lerner

Member Spotlight: Mark Lerner

  • May 21, 2019

Get to know Mark Lerner, the 2019 recipient of the OBA Award for Excellence in Insurance Law, via this rapid-fire Q&A.

Insurance Law, Student Forum

Meet Your 2018-2019 Executive: Part V

  • May 21, 2019
  • Madeleine Tyber

Get to know the members of the Public Sector Lawyers section executive in this series of articles.

Public Sector Lawyers, Student Forum