ArticleVaccine Mandate Did Not Violate PrivacyOntario's Privacy Commissioner has ruled that a university's COVID-19 vaccine mandate did not violate student privacy.CanadaPrivacyLerners LLP
ArticleWhat is Cyber Liability?It is predicted that in 2020, the number of devices connected to the internet will reach 30 billion, up from an estimated 13 billion in 2015.CanadaPrivacyLerners LLP
ArticleMake ‘Em Pay: The Collection Of Common Expense ArrearsThe collection of common expense arrears is one of the most important duties that a Board of Directors of a condominium corporation undertakes. When common expenses are not paid and collected, the corporation can experience serious cash flow problems. CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionLerners LLP
ArticlePie And The EnvironmentWhen leasing commercial property in Ontario, one of the most significant risks faced by both landlords and tenants relates to potential liability for environmental contamination on the property.CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionLerners LLP
ArticleDaily Life Troubles: Who Do You Return A Leased Car To?There are many ways in which people run into disputes in daily life. Leasing a vehicle is an area of life where people can run into troubles. CanadaConsumer ProtectionLerners LLP
ArticleBaby on Board: Age Diversity and Boards of DirectorsOver the past few years there has been much discussion over the need to improve diversity on boards of directors, in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
ArticleBeing A Muslim Arab Woman In The Legal Profession: Closed Doors And Closed MindsThere is a quote: "How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you." I believe this principle is true of self-respect as well, that how you value yourself is how you teach others to value you.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
ArticleSolicitor`s Negligence Case Summary: Royal Laser v Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP (2012)Royal Laser (RL) was a publicly traded issuer. RL made an unsolicited offer to purchase all of the shares of Venture Steel Inc. (VSI) for $43.5 million, reserving a right of due diligence. Cassels Brock & Blackwell (CBB) was RL's solicitor for the intended transaction. CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
ArticleThe Boundaries Of Privilege In Workplace Investigations: Lessons From Recent JurisprudenceThe intersection of workplace investigations and legal privilege has become increasingly complex in contemporary employment law.CanadaEmployment and HRLerners LLP
ArticleFamily Law Considerations When Selling A Matrimonial HomeIf you're thinking of selling your matrimonial home, then you should be aware of the following considerations in the Family Law Act (FLA).CanadaFamily and MatrimonialLerners LLP
ArticleManaging Your Time As An Articling StudentAs an articling student, balancing the demands of legal work, professional development, and personal life can be overwhelming, but mastering time management is essential for success.CanadaLaw Department PerformanceLerners LLP
ArticleContracts: From Illiteracy To Uncertainty Can You Be Certain About The Meaning of Contract?Knowing what you have promised is important in business. The financial consequences of contracts can be beneficial or dire.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
ArticleThe Ontario Securities Commission’s Message to Bay Street: No NonsenseThe Ontario Securities Commission (the "OSC") in Re Azeff[1] found Mitchell Finkelstein, a corporate lawyer at a prominent Bay Street law firm, as well as four investment advisors at large financial institutions, guilty of insider tipping and/or trading.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
ArticleAn Important Update For Directors & Officers Of Ontario Corporations On Annual FilingsLast fall, the government of Ontario implemented a new system for the management of corporate and business entities and their variousCanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
ArticleBulk Sales Act - Repeal is ComingLess than a year from the 100th anniversary of its enactment, Ontario's Bulk Sales Act (the "BSA") seems set for repeal.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
VideoCertified "B" Corps: How To Do Good And Make Money At The Same TimeDavid Street, partner at Lerners LLP, describes how to use the power of this new business model to solve social and environmental problems.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
ArticleEarnouts In A Business SaleAn earnout is a term of sale that bases the final purchase price payable to the business vendor in part on how the business performs post-closing after the vendor has sold it.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
ArticleSo You're In A Band: How to Deal With "Creative Differences"An important concept for musicians to understand is that a band is a business, both generally and legally. CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Letters Rogatory in OntarioLetters Rogatory are known as Letters of Request in Ontario. U.S. litigants can use a Letter Rogatory to obtain evidence and testimony from witnesses within the jurisdiction of Ontario courts. CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP