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In part one of our foreign investment law episode with Dany Assaf, we discuss the federal government's new approach regarding acquisitions of control of Canadian mineral businesses ✨ Read the full episode transcript  HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the  Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the  Lawyered crowdfunding page

This week, we learn what's new in foreign investment law, featuring lawyer and best-selling author, Dany Assaf. Topics: critical mineral investments; the National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act; and voluntary notifications. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.   ⚫ How is the federal government changing its app...

In this bonus episode, we speak about lifelong learning and professional development with Gina Alexandris, certified coach and long-serving education advocate. We discuss the specific tactics that incoming lawyers need before entering the workforce as well as skill development tools that are applicable for all legal professionals.  NOTE : While the episode preview above is available for everyone,...

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our pensions law episode with Ross Gascho , we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community. 🔵 How do provincial and federal legislation differ concerning pension and benefit plans in Canada? 🔵 How much say (if any) do employees have in the direction and strategy of their company's pensions plan? 🔵 Tell us about the role and responsibi...

In part three of our pensions law episode with Ross Gascho, we chat about how recent Income Tax Act amendments can provide more flexibility as to how defined contribution pensions plans can correct for under-contributions and over-contributions. ✨ Read the full episode transcript  HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the  Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the  Lawyered crow...

In part two of our pensions law episode with Ross Gascho, we speak about the Larkin v. Johnson BCCA decision and how the fiduciary duties of pension plan trustees impact their ability to make discretionary decisions. ✨ Read the full episode transcript  HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the  Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the  Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part one of our pensions law episode with Ross Gascho, we discuss the recently-passed Pension Protection Act (Bill C-228) and canvass the broader implications of pension plan payments taking a "super-priority" in insolvency proceedings. ✨ Read the full episode transcript  HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the  Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the  Lawyered crowdfundi...

On this episode, we're discussing the most current topics in the area of pensions law, featuring the head of Fasken's practice group, Ross Gascho. Topics: "super-priorities" and the Pension Protection Act; fiduciary duties for pension plan trustees; correcting for pension over- and under-contributions.   ⚫ When pension plan payments take a "super-priority" in insolvency proceedings, how will that...

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our bail law episode featuring Trevin David , we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.   🔵 What are some best practices in drafting a cease-and-desist letter to ensure compliance? 🔵 What are some tactics that businesses can use to ensure that their proposed business name/trademark is mark is available for use and is protectable?...

In part three of our bail law episode featuring Trevin David, we  speak about recent case law following the case of R v. Antic including the application of the ladder principle ✨ Read the full episode transcript  HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the  Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the  Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part two of our bail law episode featuring Trevin David, we speak about recent judicial guidance about excessive delays for bail hearings ✨ Read the full episode transcript  HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the  Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the  Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part one of our bail law episode featuring Trevin David, we discuss the federal Bill C-48 and the reverse onus requirement for bail hearings . ✨ Read the full episode transcript  HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the  Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the  Lawyered crowdfunding page

This week, we're having a timely discussion about bail law, featuring Toronto criminal lawyer, Trevin David. Topics: Bill C-48 and proposed reverse onus; excessive delays for bail hearings; caselaw post- Antic . This program contains 40 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ What will Bill C-48's reverse onus for bail matters impact existing systemic i...

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our brand protection law episode with May Cheng , we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community. 🔵 What are some best practices in drafting a cease-and-desist letter to ensure compliance? 🔵 What are some tactics that businesses can use to ensure that their proposed business name/trademark is mark is available for use and is protectabl...

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our brand protection law episode with May Cheng , we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community. 🔵 What are some best practices in drafting a cease-and-desist letter to ensure compliance? 🔵 What are some tactics that businesses can use to ensure that their proposed business name/trademark is mark is available for use and is protectabl...

In part three of our brand protection law episode with May Cheng, we discuss artists' rights in the context of AI-generated derivative products.  ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part three of our brand protection law episode with May Cheng, we discuss artists' rights in the context of AI-generated derivative products.  ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part two of our brand protection law episode with May Cheng, we speak about the circumstances in which a court will expunge a trademark on the grounds of "bad faith registration" ✨ Read the full episode transcript  HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the  Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the  Lawyered crowdfunding page  

In part one of our brand protection law episode with May Cheng, we discuss Quebec's controversial language bill and the corresponding impacts on brands' advertising practices. ✨ Read the full episode transcript  HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the  Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the  Lawyered crowdfunding page

On this episode, we're exploring the area of brand protection law, with award-winning practitioner, May Cheng. Topics: Bill 96 and New French Language Requirements; bad faith registrations; copyright law and AI derivative artworks. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.  ⚫ How will Quebec's new Bill 96 requirements impact compani...

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our indigenous law episode with Jeff Nicholls , we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.   🔵 How has the implementation of UNDRIP influenced Indigenous law in Canada? 🔵 What sorts of "duty to consult" issues will courts be grappling with in the near future? 🔵 There have been some recent noteworthy settlements in recent months r...

In part three of our indigenous law episode with Jeff Nicholls, we discuss recent positive developments about contemporary reconciliation agreements. ✨ Read the full episode transcript  HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the  Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the  Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part two of our indigenous law episode with Jeff Nicholls, we speak about British Columbia's free entry mineral tenure regime and the corresponding impacts on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples   ✨ Read the full episode transcript  HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the  Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the  Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part one of our indigenous law episode with Jeff Nicholls, we discuss the Dickson Supreme Court case about how the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies to self-governing First Nations Groups. ✨ Read the full episode transcript  HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the  Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the  Lawyered crowdfunding page

This week, we're taking a candid look at reconciliation to explore the area of indigenous law, featuring Jeff Nicholls Topics: Charter application to Indigenous groups; mineral tenure system and DRIPA; contemporary reconciliation agreements and more.  ⚫ How does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms apply to Indigenous groups with self-government agreements? (9:05) ⚫ How does the Gitxaała'...