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Ask-Me-Anything: Gender Equality Law
04 Sep 2024
00:19:47
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our gender equality episode with Pam Hrick, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 Tell us about your journey of building a legal career that involves advocating for gender equality rights. 🔵 What do you think about the efficacy of the federal government's LGBTQ2+ Action Plan? 🔵 How would you describe the status of gender equality within the legal profession? 🔵 How does the concept of 'intersectionality' impact the area of gender equality law?
In part three of our gender equality episode with Pam Hrick, we discuss the federal private member’s bill regarding the criminalization of coercive control.
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our professional regulatory law episode with Rebecca Durcan, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What are some considerations to for regulators to apply when assessing whether and how to use their authority to discipline, revoke licenses and/or lay quasi-criminal charges? 🔵 How does Ontario compare to other provinces/jurisdictions in terms of the degree to which professions are regulated? 🔵 How do regulatory bodies balance the right to free speech with maintaining professional conduct and standards, particularly in light of current issues involving the “culture wars”? 🔵 What obligations, if any, do regulators owe to the professionals that they regulate? 🔵 What are some attributes that make an organization a “modern” regulator?
In part three of our professional regulatory law episode with Rebecca Durcan, we discuss how a new SCC decision (2023 SCC 31) will impact the role of Charter values in decision-making, even when Charter rights are not directly infringed.
In part two of our professional regulatory law episode with Rebecca Durcan, we speak how regulators can apply principles of compassion in their treatment of registrants and complainants.
BC's Bill 21 & the Independence of the Legal Profession
07 Aug 2024
00:12:11
In part one of our professional regulatory law episode with Rebecca Durcan, we discuss how and whether BC's modernization of the legal profession will meaningfully impact the independence of the regulator.
This week, we're speaking about professional regulatory law, with lawyer and bencher, Rebecca Durcan. Topics: BC's Bill 21 and the independence of the regulator, trauma-informed regulation; Charter values vs Charter rights; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
⚫ Would BC's modernization of the legal profession meaningfully impact the independence of the regulator? (9:33) ⚫ How can regulators apply principles of compassion in their treatment of registrants and complainants? (18:55) ⚫ How does a new SCC decision impact the role of Charter values in decision-making, even when Charter rights are not directly infringed. (29:18) ⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (39:05) 🔵 What are some considerations to for regulators to apply when assessing whether and how to use their authority to discipline, revoke licenses and/or lay quasi-criminal charges? (39:42) 🔵 How does Ontario compare to other provinces/jurisdictions in terms of the degree to which professions are regulated? (41:47 🔵 How do regulatory bodies balance the right to free speech with maintaining professional conduct and standards, particularly in light of current issues involving the “culture wars”? (43:52) 🔵 What obligations, if any, do regulators owe to the professionals that they regulate? (47:26) 🔵 What are some attributes that make an organization a “modern regulator"? (51:10)
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our social justice law episode with Alexi Wood, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What are some ways in which lawyers can get involved with legal issues involving social justice, particularly if the lawyer primarily works in a corporate/commercial practice? 🔵 How have you found public interest litigation change in the last several years? 🔵 Do you foresee any upcoming shifts in the manner in which the law addresses issues of systemic racism? 🔵 What are the primary barriers to access to justice for marginalized communities, and how can the legal profession address these challenges?
In part two of our social justice law episode with Alexi Wood, we speak how the trend of retaliatory litigation has been used to silence survivors and advocates who speak out about sexual violence
In part one of our social justice law episode with Alexi Wood, we discuss we’ll discuss the Ontario court's decision to strike down the "ag gag" legislation that would have made it illegal for activists to secretly film or gain access to farms under false pretenses
On our Season 10 premiere, we chat about activism and social justice law issues, featuring Alexi Wood. Topics: "ag gag" and farm activism; retaliatory litigation; civility in the legal profession; and our Ask-Me-Anything Program. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
⚫ How does the striking down of "ag gag" rules impact the parameters of free speech for protestors? (8:18) ⚫ How can lawyers meaningfully respond to SLAPP suits that are specifically designed to silence the voices of survivors? (18:28) ⚫ What can our profession do to renew a sense of civility and candour? (26:54) ⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:53) 🔵 What are some ways in which lawyers can get involved with legal issues involving social justice, particularly if the lawyer primarily works in a corporate/commercial practice? (37:30) 🔵 How have you found public interest litigation change in the last several years? (40:49) 🔵 Do you foresee any upcoming shifts in the manner in which the law addresses issues of systemic racism? (45:06) 🔵 What are the primary barriers to access to justice for marginalized communities, and how can the legal profession address these challenges? (48:15)
In part two of our gender equality episode with Pam Hrick, we speak about the ongoing Saskatchewan litigation regarding the proposed pronoun policy for students
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our workplace investigations law episode with Christine Thomlinson, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 Does an employee have a legal obligation to participate in a workplace investigation? 🔵 How can companies balance the need for transparency with the need to protect sensitive information during an investigation? 🔵 Can you discuss the potential impact of social media on workplace investigations? 🔵 What are the differences between internal and external investigations, and when might one be preferred over the other? 🔵 What are some specific tactics for investigations involving high-level executives or top management?
In part three of our workplace investigations law episode with Christine Thomlinson, we discuss whether a workplace investigator owes a duty of care to complainants.
Improper Workplace Investigations: A Cautionary Tale
06 Dec 2023
00:12:50
In part two of our workplace investigations law episode with Christine Thomlinson, we speak about a cautionary tale in the workplace investigations context and about how these procedures can be conducted in a fair, objective, and confidential manner
In part one of our workplace investigations law episode with Christine Thomlinson, we discuss whether a complainant's participation in a toxic workplace culture can impact their legal rights or entitlements.
90: Workplace Investigations Law (Christine Thomlinson)
06 Dec 2023
00:57:51
On our Season 9 finale, we wrap up with an important conversation with Christine Thomlinson about recent cases and issues in workplace investigations law. Topics: participation in toxic workplace cultures; improper investigations; duties of care owed by investigators; and our Ask-Me-Anything Program. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
⚫ How can a complainant's participation in a toxic workplace culture impact their legal rights or entitlements? (5:20) ⚫ What best practices are available to ensure that a workplace investigation is conducted in a fair, objective, and confidential manner? (19:45) ⚫ Do workplace investigators owe a duty of care to complainants? (29:42) ⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (40:11) 🔵 Does an employee have a legal obligation to participate in a workplace investigation? (40:55) 🔵 How can companies balance the need for transparency with the need to protect sensitive information during an investigation? (43:35) 🔵 Can you discuss the potential impact of social media on workplace investigations? (47:23) 🔵 What are the differences between internal and external investigations, and when might one be preferred over the other? (49:24) 🔵 What are some specific tactics for investigations involving high-level executives or top management? (51:59)
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our psychedelics law episode with David Wood, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What is legal regarding psychedelics? What legal considerations are there for arranging psychedelics as a tool for therapy and are there different considerations across provinces? 🔵 What do you make of the mushroom commercial retail shops that are popping up across Canada? How does this compare to the rise of cannabis retail shops that occurred pre-legalization? 🔵 Do you think that psychedelic guides should be subject to professional regulation analogous to other health professionals? 🔵 Some commentators have suggested that requiring psychedelics to be administered only by a psychiatrist follows a Western medicalized structure. Are there other valid approaches - Indigenous, religious - that could be left behind?
Canada’s “Special Access Program” for Restricted Drugs
22 Nov 2023
00:10:39
In part three of our psychedelics law episode with David Wood, we discuss a new set of regulatory amendments that have Revived Canada’s “Special Access Program” for Restricted Drugs.
Toth: Requesting Psychedelics for Professional Training
22 Nov 2023
00:12:25
In part two of our psychedelics law episode with David Wood, we speak about a recent Federal Court decision about whether healthcare practitioners can consume psychedelic substances in the course of their professional training.
Alberta's Regulation of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
22 Nov 2023
00:13:00
In part one of our psychedelics law episode with David Wood, we discuss Alberta’s decision to become the first Canadian province to regulate psychedelics for psychotherapy.
On this week’s episode, we’re chatting all about the changing rules involving psychedelics and other controlled substances, featuring lawyer and leading expert, David Wood. Topics: Alberta's regulation of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy; healthcare practitioners' access to psychedelics; Canada's Special Access Program; and our Ask-Me-Anything Program. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
⚫ How will Alberta's decision to regulate psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy meaningfully impact accessibility? (10:30) ⚫ What options are available to healthcare practitioners who want to consume psychedelics in the course of their own professional training (21:00) ⚫ How can Canada's "Special Access Program" make controlled substances more available for patients with serious or life-threatening conditions? (30:44) ⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (38:40) 🔵 What is legal regarding psychedelics? What legal considerations are there for arranging psychedelics as a tool for therapy and are there different considerations across provinces? (39:20) 🔵 What do you make of the mushroom commercial retail shops that are popping up across Canada? How does this compare to the rise of cannabis retail shops that occurred pre-legalization? (42:42) 🔵 Do you think that psychedelic guides should be subject to professional regulation analogous to other health professionals? (46:34) 🔵 Some commentators have suggested that requiring psychedelics to be administered only by a psychiatrist follows a Western medicalized structure. Are there other valid approaches - Indigenous, religious - that could be left behind? (48:47)
In part one of our gender equality episode with Pam Hrick, we discuss how section 28 of the Charter (regarding substantive gender equality rights) would apply to Quebec's controversial Bill 21.
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our cryptocurrency law episode with Sohaib Mohammad, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 Tell us about the recent case that you argued about whether a plaintiff can properly serve a defendant by way of an NFT airdrop. 🔵 What legal risks should cryptocurrency users be aware of when trading or investing in digital assets, especially with volatile currencies like bitcoin? 🔵 How can individuals and businesses stay updated on changes in Canadian cryptocurrency laws and regulations? 🔵 What do you see as the challenges and opportunities of blockchain technology adoption in various Canadian industries? 🔵 How do you see the area of crypto law evolving over the next few years?
Enhancing Investor Protection for Crypto Asset Trading Platforms
08 Nov 2023
00:12:13
In part three of our cryptocurrency law episode with Sohaib Mohammad, we discuss a new regulatory structure that seeks to enhance investor protection specifically for crypto asset trading platforms
In part two of our cryptocurrency law episode with Sohaib Mohammad, we speak about this first reported Canadian decision of a Mareva injunction that explicitly freezes cryptocurrencies
In part one of our cryptocurrency law episode with Sohaib Mohammad, we discuss a potential, new defense - known as the “Code is law” - which asserts that a programmed code constitutes the law and that exploiting vulnerabilities in the code is considered lawful.
On this episode, we’re chatting about the rules involving Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets featuring cryptocurrency lawyer Sohaib Mohammad: the "Code is Law" defense; asset-freezing orders for cryptocurrency; and enhancing investor protection for crypto asset trading platforms. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
⚫ What is the viability of a defense that asserts that exploiting vulnerabilities in programmed code is considered lawful? (9:33) ⚫ What authority do courts have to issue a Mareva injunction to freeze cryptocurrency assets? (17:22) ⚫ How would a more tightly regulated framework enhance investor protection for users of websites that sell cryptocurrencies? (24:51) ⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (34:04) 🔵 Tell us about the recent case in which you argued about whether a plaintiff can properly serve a defendant by way of an NFT airdrop. (34:41) 🔵 What legal risks should cryptocurrency users be aware of when trading or investing in digital assets, especially with volatile currencies like bitcoin? (37:28) 🔵 How can individuals and businesses stay updated on changes in Canadian cryptocurrency laws and regulations? (41:02) 🔵 What do you see as the challenges and opportunities of blockchain technology adoption in various Canadian industries? (42:34) 🔵 How do you see the area of crypto law evolving over the next few years? (45:13)
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our public health law episode with Jess Szabo, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵What are your thoughts on the means by which the government provides care services for those impacted by the opioid crisis? 🔵 What sorts of protections are currently in place to protect patients' health care data? 🔵 What is the legal basis for Nurse Practitioners providing access to primary care services in private medical clinics? 🔵 What changes or trends do you anticipate we will see (or are seeing) regarding the future of public health in Canada?
In part three of our public health law episode with Jess Szabo, we discuss a series of developments that open the door for private actors to participate in the public healthcare system.
Bill 7 - Transitioning Patients from Hospitals to Long-Term Care
25 Oct 2023
00:13:59
In part two of our public health law episode with Jess Szabo, we speak about Ontario’s controversial Bill 7 that would allow hospitals to transfer elderly patients to nursing homes without their consent.
Mental Illness and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
25 Oct 2023
00:13:51
In part one of our public health law episode with Jess Szabo, we discuss the latest development in the federal government’s regulation of medical assistance in dying (MAID) with a specific focus on access for persons suffering from a mental illness.
This week, we're speaking with Jess Szabo about all things related to public health law: MAID and mental illness; forced transfers to long-term care homes; and private actors in the public healthcare system.
⚫ How will the federal government decide whether persons suffering "only" from a mental illness will have access to medical assistance in dying? (9:38) ⚫ What is the role of consent within a new Ontario bill that would allow patients to be transferred from nursing homes? (20:33) ⚫ Do recent permissions for private sector bodies open the door for the privatization of public healthcare? (31:24) ⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (39:14) 🔵 How do you envision the partnership between government and business in unleashing the potential of Canada's citizens? (37:22) 🔵What are your thoughts on the means by which the government provides care services for those impacted by the opioid crisis? (40:03) 🔵 What sorts of protections are currently in place to protect patients' health care data? (43:59) 🔵 What is the legal basis for Nurse Practitioners providing access to primary care services in private medical clinics? (46:22) 🔵 What changes or trends do you anticipate we will see (or are seeing) regarding the future of public health in Canada? (49:20)
This week, we're chatting with Pam Hrick - the Executive Director of LEAF - about gender equality law and the progress that remains. Topics: Quebec's Bill 21 and substantive gender equality; Saskatchewan's pronoun school pronoun policy; and coercive control as a criminal offence. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
⚫ How could Quebec's controversial Bill 21 (banning religious symbols) engage the Charter right to substantive gender equality? (8:03) ⚫ How would a requirement to notify parents of students' preferred pronouns impact sections 7 and 15 of the Charter? (17:43) ⚫ What sorts of consequences could result from the federal criminalization of coercive control? (27:12) ⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (37:57) 🔵 Tell us about your journey of building a legal career that involves advocating for gender equality rights. (38:35) 🔵 What do you think about the efficacy of the federal government's LGBTQ2+ Action Plan? (41:40) 🔵 How would you describe the status of gender equality within the legal profession? (44:40) 🔵 How does the concept of 'intersectionality' impact the area of gender equality law? (49:21)
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our foreign investment law episode with Dany Assaf, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 How do you envision the partnership between government and business in unleashing the potential of Canada's citizens? 🔵 What aspects should foreign investors consider when they are looking to navigate the cultural and regulatory nuances when conducting business in Canada? 🔵 Are there any specific strategies that you have found useful for foreign investors trying to affect policy change with the government? 🔵 Tell us about the role of ESG considerations in the evaluation of foreign investment proposals in Canada? 🔵 How important is it for foreign investment lawyers to have political acuity in their day-to-day work?
Bill C-34 – The National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act
11 Oct 2023
00:11:48
In part three of our foreign investment law episode with Dany Assaf, we discuss a new mechanism that will allow foreign investors to voluntarily notify the government about investments that could raise national security concerns.
Bill C-34 – The National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act
11 Oct 2023
00:12:35
In part two of our foreign investment law episode with Dany Assaf, we speak about Bill C-34 – a proposed new statute that seeks to strike a balance between welcoming investment and safeguarding national security interests
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
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 approach regarding acquisitions of control of Canadian mineral businesses? (10:00) ⚫ How could a new bill strike a balance between welcoming investment and safeguarding national security interests? (19:02) ⚫ Why would foreign investors voluntarily notify the government about investments that could raise national security concerns? (28:16) ⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:42) 🔵 How do you envision the partnership between government and business in unleashing the potential of Canada's citizens? (37:22) 🔵 What aspects should foreign investors consider when they are looking to navigate the cultural and regulatory nuances when conducting business in Canada? (42:21) 🔵 Are there any specific strategies that you have found useful for foreign investors trying to affect policy change with the government? (43:48) 🔵 Tell us about the role of ESG considerations in the evaluation of foreign investment proposals in Canada? (46:59) 🔵 How important is it for foreign investment lawyers to have political acuity in their day-to-day work? (48:42)
BONUS PREVIEW EP 6: Lifelong Learning (Gina Alexandris)
27 Sep 2023
01:14:12
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, the full ~120 minute version of this bonus episode is available exclusively for members of the Lawyered Patreon community. If you want to hear all of our bonus episodes (and unlock more bonus content), check out our Patreon page HERE!
In the full episode, you'll hear Gina discuss a number of topics, including: 🔵 What does professional development look like, beyond the basic regulatory requirements? 🔵 What enhancements can law schools incorporate to make their curricula more responsive to the practice of law? 🔵 What do law students (and junior lawyers) need to know about the business of law? 🔵 How does emotional intelligence practically accelerate career progress? 🔵 How can a lawyer organically develop a mentor-mentee relationship? 🔵 What does it look like to have a curiosity mindset?
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 responsibilities of pension plan administrators and their potential liabilities. 🔵 What sorts of ADR mechanisms are typically used to resolve pensions-related disputes?
Correcting for Pension Over- and Under-Contributions
13 Sep 2023
00:11:06
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.
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.
"Super-Priorities" and the Pension Protection Act (Bill C-228)
13 Sep 2023
00:12:29
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.
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our startup law episode with Mark Asfar, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What are things that a startup lawyer can do to bring some order and structure to an early-stage startup? 🔵 What factors should startups consider when deciding between different corporate structures, such as incorporation versus limited partnerships? 🔵 How should founders approach equity distribution among co-founders, employees, and investors to avoid future legal disputes? 🔵 What are some legal considerations for startups who are seeking venture capital or angel investment? 🔵 What are some key ways in which the work of a startup lawyer differs from a “typical” corporate/commercial lawyer?
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 impact broader financing objectives? (8:59) ⚫ What sorts of fiduciary obligations are owed by pension plan trustees? (18:18) ⚫ How will new ITA amendments help to correct for under- and over-contributions for defined contribution pension plans? (29:15) ⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (37:00 🔵 How do provincial and federal legislation differ concerning pension and benefit plans in Canada? (37:39) 🔵 How much say (if any) do employees have in the direction and strategy of their company’s pensions plan? (40:45) 🔵 Tell us about the role and responsibilities of pension plan administrators and their potential liabilities. (43:20) 🔵 What sorts of ADR mechanisms are typically used to resolve pensions-related disputes? (45:48)
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? 🔵 How can companies meaningfully monitor if other individuals are counterfeiting/imitating their trademarks/products, especially given the high volume of content on social media? 🔵 How did you get into this area of brand protection law and what keeps you still engaged?
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