Pulse
-
May 27, 2024
New associate joins Henein Hutchison Robitaille
A recent news release announced the addition of Sarina Nezhadian as an associate at Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP. Practising primarily civil litigation, Nezhadian will also be focusing on criminal and regulatory matters at the firm.
-
May 24, 2024
Ontario Convocation talks criminal charge disclosure, heats up over bullying, money for diversity
A committee with Ontario’s law society is considering recommending that the regulator expand the amount of lawyer information it makes public — including if a member has been hit with criminal charges.
-
May 24, 2024
Grand theft d’auto: Parallel universe parking | Marcel Strigberger
“The road not taken ...” — Robert Frost. Actually, this story is about Oliver Frost, about a car not taken or, rather, not returned. This Frost of Montreal had his Honda CR-V recently pinched and, to boot, a few days later he received a parking ticket in the mail for $156. He complains wondering why his car was not flagged by the police in order to enable the parking officer to know the car was hot. If it were no doubt the officer may have thought twice about ticketing the vehicle. He may have said to himself, “Hmmm. Stolen car. What to do? Then again we are talking a fire hydrant. Let the owner work it out with the thief.” Who knows?
-
May 24, 2024
New partner bolsters Gowling trademark, brands & designs group
A recent news release from Gowling WLG announced the addition of new partner Andrea Pitts to its trademark, brands and design group in Ottawa.
-
May 24, 2024
Dentons Calgary expands with new partner
Matthew Epp joined the Calgary office of Dentons as a partner in the litigation and dispute resolution group, a news release from the firm announced.
-
May 24, 2024
Lessons learned from the ‘get tough on car theft’ movement | John L. Hill
There is a saying that locks prevent honest people from breaking in. The statement seems an appropriate response to the proposed action by Justice Minister Arif Virani to combat rising auto thefts, as reported by John Schofield in Law360 Canada. The article quotes the justice minister as saying, “We know that auto thefts are increasing, and in some areas, these crimes are becoming more violent. This is why we have advanced changes to the Criminal Code that would provide new, stronger tools for enforcement and prosecutors.”
-
May 24, 2024
Four-day work week: A trend on the rise
Today’s world of work has undergone massive changes many companies would not have anticipated only a few years ago. From fully remote workplaces to pets in the office and more flexibility, the current workforce has undoubtedly stepped away from more traditional approaches to getting things done.
-
May 23, 2024
Regulator limited the tort liability of a regulated entity | Sara Blake
Can a regulator limit a utility’s liability in tort as a term of approval to do a project? Yes, says the British Columbia Court of Appeal in City of Richmond v. British Columbia Utilities Commission, 2024 BCCA 16.
-
May 23, 2024
New partner joins Gowling WLG Toronto
Jason Kroft joined as a partner as well as head of the structured finance and securitization group at Gowling WLG, a news release from the firm announced.
-
May 23, 2024
New member joins Ontario law foundation’s class proceedings committee
A recent news report from the Law Foundation of Ontario announced the appointment of Elizabeth Bowker to its class proceedings committee.