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Lawsuits involving the health and wellness industry happen, though they are not often the subject of reported decisions in Canada. It is crucial for regulated health professionals, non-regulated consultants, spa and medi-spa owners and operators in the industry to be wary of potential risks, which may leave them vulnerable to liability and negative publicity. This article examines five of Christine Laviolette and Lydia Wakulowsky's top risk management tips based on their experience in this area.

In our continuing efforts to introduce you to your OBA Executive, we wish to introduce you to Pantea Jafari, Member-At-Large. Read on to learn more about Pantea’s practice and her experiences.

In our continuing efforts to introduce you to your OBA Executive, we wish to introduce you to Les Morley, Regional Coordinator. Read on to learn more about Les’ practice, his experiences, and his motivations for serving on the OBA Citizenship and Immigration Section Executive.

In our continuing efforts to introduce you to your OBA Executive, we wish to introduce you to Anikka Hammet, Member-At-Large. Read on to learn more about Anikka’s practice, her experiences, and her motivations for serving on the OBA Citizenship and Immigration Section Executive.

An analysis of the recent British Columbia Supreme Court decision in Gully v. Gully, (2018) BCSC 1590 and a reminder of the risks related to property held in joint tenancy between a parent and an adult child.

Highlights from the April 16, 2019 Brown Bag Lunch, including a discussion about the recent provincial budget, the case of Law Society of Ontario v. Dinnen on conflicts of interest, the case of MaWhinney v. Scobie on proving a Will in solemn form and more.

An experienced lawyer who operates his own firm shares his tips for starting a law firm.

In Brazeau v. Canada, 2019 ONSC 1888, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice awarded $20 million in damages for class-wide systemic Charter breaches following a successful summary judgment motion by the class.

If you genuinely wish to implement bilingualism in your office, these tips will help to go beyond tokenism.