Other Areas of Practice
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December 17, 2024
Leave to appeal allowed for electricity costs decision not subject to judicial review
The Ontario Court of Appeal has allowed leave to appeal a decision concerning costs relating to electricity for a new development, noting that it would be important for public economic interest to determine whether the electricity regulator is subject to judicial review on the matter.
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December 16, 2024
Federal fiscal update after Freeland’s shock departure features tax, legal changes of note to bar
Boosting the number of judges in Ontario’s Unified Family Court and Court of Appeal, making “bail and sentencing laws stricter,” and new civil remedies — and criminal penalties of up to $1 million for corporations — under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, were among the new measures proposed in the 2024 fall fiscal update by the minority Liberal government after Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland stunned Ottawa by resigning from the Cabinet a few hours earlier.
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December 16, 2024
Security versus compassion | David Dorson
One of the men I got to know in prison — let’s call him Dan — had been there for many, many years, convicted of killing a family member. He was what one might call a model prisoner. He lived a quiet life, played many useful roles in the prison, tried hard to be helpful to newcomers, and involved himself in prison activities. I never heard him say a harsh word to anyone. He was widely trusted both by staff and other prisoners.
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December 13, 2024
Nova Scotia education minister moves to justice file
Nova Scotia has a new justice minister. Lawyer and former education minister Becky Druhan has been given the job of justice minister and attorney general following the Progressive Conservatives’ recent re-election as a majority government.
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December 13, 2024
Partner promotion announced at Neinstein LLP
A recent news release from Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers announced that Sonia Nijjar had been promoted to partner.
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December 13, 2024
Ontario proposes law to set standardized code of conduct for municipalities
Ontario has introduced legislation to establish a standardized code of conduct for municipalities in the province and outline a process to remove local councillors from office.
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December 12, 2024
Toronto Lawyers Association announces Emerging Excellence Award recipient
The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) announced that the 2025 Emerging Excellence Award will be presented to Adam Goldenberg at the TLA Awards Gala in March.
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December 11, 2024
Toronto Lawyers Association announces Honsberger Award recipient
The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) announced that the 2025 Honsberger Award will be presented to Shantona Chaudhury at the TLA Awards Gala in March.
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December 11, 2024
New partner joins Dipchand
A recent news release from Dipchand LLP announced the addition of Louis-Pierre Gravelle as a partner in the firm’s patent practice group.
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December 10, 2024
CBSA annual report notes increase in smuggling attempts and inadmissible entries
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has released its year in review report for 2024, highlighting that between Jan. 1 and Oct. 31, it “seized more dangerous drugs and firearms, and intercepted more stolen vehicles than in 2023.”