Employment-equity review leaves observers puzzled
Employment-equity policies in the federal public service reviewed by Treasury Board President Stockwell Day.
Tribunal asked to suspend University of Windsor dean search over racist claim
A University of Windsor law professor asks the Human Rights Tribunal to suspend the search for a new law dean on campus.
Windsor law dean candidate alleges racism
A law professor asks the Human Rights Tribunal to force the University of Windsor to appoint her dean of law after her candidacy was spoiled by accusations.
Ontario Rules of Pre-trial Documentary Discovery
The top ten reasons to choose Ontario for your litigation. Download the PDF on the left for the full article.
The Law of Electronic Discovery: New Book Unplugs Cyperspace
This text is almost certain to become the leading Canadian reference source for lawyers and litigants regarding electronic documents and the law of electronic discovery. Download a PDF of the […]
Damages for Unconstitutional Actions: A Rule in Search of a Rationale
The courts have severely restricted the scope for damages as a remedy for constitutional violations.
Quiz: Workplace Violence and Harassment – New Obligations for Employers under OHSA
Recent amendments to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act provide heightened health and safety protection for workers.
Effective Cost Management in Litigation
Changes made to the Rules of Civil Procedure in Ontario in January of this year have given judges a new power to determine key issues in a lawsuit, before a full-blown trial.
Conrad Black’s Case: Implications on Policy
Interview of Peter Biro, Partner, by Business News Network regarding implications of Conrad Black case on policy going forward and what this case tells us about our society and culture. […]
Councillor Successful in Protecting Council Funds
The City of Toronto had no legal power to indemnify two Council members for legal costs incurred in responding to compliance audit requests.
Heart Lake Appeal Heard in Court
The lawyers presented their arguments and now a judge will take the next few weeks to decide whether the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) was right to approve a multi-building high-rise […]
Case Comment: Try and Try Again CCAA Court Orders Union Members to a Second Vote
Judgment of Quebec Superior Court (June 11, 2010) in restructuring proceedings of AbitibiBowater Inc.
Loomba wins human rights ruling
Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal has ruled that one of Home Depot’s senior employees discriminated against a Sikh security guard.
Turban trumps hard hat; Tribunal
Tribunal rules that Sikh security guard discriminated against for refusing to replace turban with hard hat.
Home Depot discriminated against Sikh man
Tribunal says company ‘selectively enforced’ hard-hat rule and targeted turban-wearing guard.