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ArticleI Haven't Taken Vacation In Three Years Because Of Staff Shortages. Am I Entitled To Pay?I've been working for the same company for three years as a full-time, salaried employee. My employment offer was for equal-time shifts, which means two weeks on and two weeks off...CanadaEmployment and HRLerners LLP
ArticleConsignment: Recovering Goods Or Proceeds From A Bankrupt ClientWhen a client goes bankrupt, an unpaid supplier is often left with few remedies. CanadaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringLerners LLP
ArticleCounsel Fees Can Be Based On Overall Value Of Settlement, Not Just Amounts In A Settlement FundIn Patel v Groupon Inc., 2013 ONSC 6679, Justice Belobaba heard a consent motion to certify a class action against Groupon Inc. ("Groupon") as well as motions to approve the settlement and class counsel fees.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
ArticleCurrent Trends In The Risk Of Self-Incrimination In Cross-Border DisputesCases such as Treat Canada Ltd. v. Leonidas, and Catalyst Fund General Partner I Inc. v. Hollinger Inc. show Canadian courts tend to avoid addressing the risk of self-incrimination in cross-border disputes head on in favour of crafting safeguards to protect the right.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
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ArticleHaving Breached Their Obligations, Do Estate Trustees Still Get Paid?An Estate Trustee owes fiduciary duties to the Estate. They are typically entitled to compensation for their efforts. However, what if the Estate Trustee breaches their fiduciary duties to the estate...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
ArticleIs Time On Your Mind? Part OneAre there items yet to be checked off your daily, monthly, or yearly to-do list? With the end of the year fast approaching...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
ArticleCourt Of Appeal Holds That Waivers Are EnforceableIn 2017, two Superior Court judges held that certain provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 precluded an occupier from relying on a waiver in the recreational sports context ...CanadaConsumer ProtectionLerners LLP
ArticleThe Importance Of Giving Back And Community Building During Law School And BeyondThe journey to pursue law can be deeply personal, and for me, a commitment to community has always been central to my choice of career. From a young age...CanadaConsumer ProtectionLerners LLP
ArticleDerivative ActionsThe powerful but infrequently-used remedy known as the "derivative action" permits a shareholder or other complainant to advance an action on behalf of the corporation when the corporation refuses to bring the action itself.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
ArticleDirector & Officer Liability: Where Are The Risks?At law, a corporation is a separate legal entity with its own assets and liabilities.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
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ArticleEmbracing Equity For All, By AllThis year's theme for International Women's Day is "#EmbraceEquity." This is a theme that everyone can engage with. The theme fosters a focus on introspection...CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
ArticleFrom Friends To Enemies: A Common Oppression Remedy ThemeMany businesses are started by friends or family with an initial similar interest and vision. Unfortunately, relationships can sour over time, particularly when the goals and interests of the individuals change.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
ArticleOppression Remedies May Be Lost Through DelayIf the affairs of a company are conducted in a manner that is unfairly prejudicial to or that unfairly disregards the interests of a complainant (such as a shareholder, director or officer), ..CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
ArticleRecent Employment Law Changes In Ontario: The Working For Workers Act, 2021On October 25, 2021, the Ontario government announced that it would be introducing Bill 27 or the Working for Workers Act, 2021CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
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