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BONUS EP - The Series Finale (Husein Panju)
11 Dec 2024
01:21:22
It's the series finale of Lawyered! To cap off and celebrate 10 amazing years of podcasting, I'm switching roles and taking the hot seat as the guest! Hosting this special episode is the incredible Fatema Dada—mentor, lawyer, community leader and more.
We'll dive into the show's origins and production journey, share tangible tips for content creators and lawyers, and explore what's next on the horizon. 🔵 What inspired the creation of this podcast, both conceptually and practically? (10:09) 🔵 Can you walk us through the behind-the-scenes production process? (14:52) 🔵 What have been some of the standout moments and key lessons from the show? (32:16) 🔵 Who were some of the most memorable—or unexpected—guests you've featured? (41:41) 🔵 Why is now the right time for the podcast to come to an end? (47:01) 🔵 What are the most valuable insights you'd share with lawyers and content creators? (1:02:46)
✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website
Thank you to everyone who has supported the show over the past decade in our mission to declutter the law!
Ask-Me-Anything: Right to Trial Without Delay
27 Nov 2024
00:20:00
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our episode about the right to a trial without delay, featuring Daniel Brown, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
⚫ How do issues like the availability of court resources and judicial vacancies contribute to delays in the criminal justice system? (41:49) ⚫ How should the legal system balance the right to a timely trial with the need for thorough investigation and fair prosecution? (45:09) ⚫ How do cultural and systemic biases within the judicial system impact the application of Section 11(b), particularly for marginalized communities? (48:10) ⚫ What are some of the other significant ways in which the criminal law space has changed over the last 5-10 years? (51:31) ⚫ What are some things that lawyers can do to improve access to justice? (54:42)
Addressing Underlying Issues in the Criminal Justice System
27 Nov 2024
00:13:31
In part three of our episode about the right to a trial without delay, featuring Daniel Brown, we'll canvas some progressive reforms to address systemic issues in the criminal justice system.
In part two of our episode about the right to a trial without delay, featuring Daniel Brown, we'll discuss a new appellate decision that explains how the duration of interlocutory motions will impact the calculation of criminal trial delay.
Proposed Legislation to Override Jordan Timeframes
27 Nov 2024
00:12:13
In part one of our episode about the right to a trial without delay, featuring Daniel Brown, we'll discuss a proposed federal bill (Bill C-392) that would allow the government to exempt certain types of offenses from the prescribed time limits for criminal trials.
On our substantive series finale, we speak with iconic criminal defense lawyer, Daniel Brown, about section 11(b) of the Charter and the right to a trial within a reasonable time. Topics: Bill C-392, interlocutory motions and trial delay calculations; progressive solutions to address systemic issues in the criminal justice system; and our final Ask-Me-Anything segment. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
🔵 Could new legislation override the "Jordan timeframes" and the constitutional right to a trial within a reasonable time? (14:40) 🔵 How does the time allocated for interlocutory motions impact the calculation of trial delay? (22:57) 🔵 What are some progressive solutions that can address systemic delay issues within the criminal justice system? (31:31) 🔵 Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (41:27) ⚫ How do issues like the availability of court resources and judicial vacancies contribute to delays in the criminal justice system? (41:49) ⚫ How should the legal system balance the right to a timely trial with the need for thorough investigation and fair prosecution? (45:09) ⚫ How do cultural and systemic biases within the judicial system impact the application of Section 11(b), particularly for marginalized communities? (48:10) ⚫ What are some of the other significant ways in which the criminal law space has changed over the last 5-10 years? (51:31) ⚫ What are some things that lawyers can do to improve access to justice? (54:42)
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our public law episode with Zain Naqi, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What impact will recent decisions on public interest standing have on access to justice? (42:00) 🔵 What are your thoughts on the increasing invocation of the notwithstanding clause by provinces and the constitutional limits to its use? (45:40) 🔵 How has Canada's experience compared to the United States regarding concerns about the "politicization of the courts" and the separation of powers between the judiciary and the executive branches of government? (47:42) 🔵 What other public law developments do you anticipate courts will be facing in the near future? (51:00)
In part three of our public law episode with Zain Naqi, we'll speak an upcoming Supreme Court case regarding section 7 rights in the context of the "material benefit" offence of sex work provisions.
Recognizing Aboriginal Rights: Beyond the Van der Peet Test
13 Nov 2024
00:13:20
In part two of our public law episode with Zain Naqi, we'll speak about a new legal test for recognizing Aboriginal rights under Section 35 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
In part one of our public law episode with Zain Naqi, we'll discuss the recent application of the doctrine of Crown immunity and the ability of the government to use legislation to immunize its decisions from challenge.
This week, we're speaking about public law and government decision-making with Zain Naqi, a Toronto litigator with an extensive public law and appeals practice. Topics: evolving doctrines of crown immunity; a new test for Aboriginal title; and section 7 implication for sex work provisions.This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
🔵 How has recent caselaw influenced the Crown's ability to immunize its own operational decisions from legal challenge? (13:36) 🔵 How might a recent Quebec Superior Court decision revise the Van der Peet test for identifying Aboriginal rights? (22:26) 🔵 What are the section 7 Charter implications of an upcoming Supreme Court hearing 🔵 Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (41:28) ⚫ What impact will recent decisions on public interest standing have on access to justice? (42:00) ⚫ What are your thoughts on the increasing invocation of the notwithstanding clause by provinces and the constitutional limits to its use? (45:40) ⚫ How has Canada's experience compared to the United States regarding concerns about the "politicization of the courts" and the separation of powers between the judiciary and the executive branches of government? (47:42) ⚫ What other public law developments do you anticipate courts will be facing in the near future? (51:00)
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our private equity law episode with Enda Wong, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What does the work of a private equity lawyer typically look like? 🔵 What are some strategies that private equity lawyers can employ to streamline the due diligence process? 🔵 What are the key clauses or provisions a lawyer typically focuses on when negotiating investor rights in a private equity agreement? 🔵 How have private equity firms adapted to mitigate risks in cross-border transactions given the tightening of the foreign investment review process? 🔵 What are some of the upcoming changes that you foresee private equity lawyers will be grappling with in the years to come?
In part three of our private equity law episode with Enda Wong, we'll speak about the types of legal remedies available to a limited partner when conflicts of interest occur.
In part two of our private equity law episode with Enda Wong, we'll speak about a new Ontario Court of Appeal ruling that considers whether shareholders can waive these dissent rights through contractual agreements, even if the shareholders' agreement doesn't explicitly state such waivers
In part one of our private equity law episode with Enda Wong, we'll discuss the growing use of continuation funds —funds created by the same managers of the original fund to buy investments from it—and the corresponding legal issues.
This week, we're speaking about private equity law with Enda Wong -- the Montréal Leader of McMillan LLP's Business Law Group. Topics: continuation funds; waiving shareholders' dissent rights; conflicts of interest and derivative actions. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
🔵 What are the advantages in using continuation funds as an investment strategy? (8:33) 🔵 Can corporate shareholders waive their dissent rights through contractual agreements? (17:45) 🔵 How can conflicts of interest lead to derivative actions in the private equity context? (26:18) 🔵 Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:08) ⚫ What does the work of a private equity lawyer typically look like? ⚫ What are some strategies that private equity lawyers can employ to streamline the due diligence process? ⚫What are the key clauses or provisions a lawyer typically focuses on when negotiating investor rights in a private equity agreement? ⚫ How have private equity firms adapted to mitigate risks in cross-border transactions given the tightening of the foreign investment review process? ⚫ What are some of the upcoming changes that you foresee private equity lawyers will be grappling with in the years to come??
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our white collar criminal law episode with Chilwin Cheng, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 What are the differences that a lawyer faces in representing a person accused with white collar crimes as opposed to other kinds of crimes? 🔵 What governmental and policy steps have been the most effective in combatting money laundering? 🔵 Given the concerns regarding insider trading, is being offered the option of employee stock options a meaningful benefit? 🔵 What can you say about the popular perception that white collar criminals can "pay their way" out of criminal consequences? 🔵 How do we bridge the gap between white collar crimes and the people they impact?
In part three of our white collar criminal law episode with Chilwin Cheng, we'll speak about a new Supreme court ruling about health and safety obligations for project owners
In part two of our white collar criminal law episode with Chilwin Cheng, we'll speak about a new Charter decision regarding whether police need warrants to access IP addresses
In part one of our white collar criminal law episode with Chilwin Cheng, we'll discuss some new judicial development about how directors and officers can be implicated for offences through secondary liability
On this episode, we're chatting about white collar criminal law with British Columbia business litigator and defense lawyer, Chilwin Cheng. Topics: Mens rea elements for corporate directors' secondary liability, search warrants for IP addresses, & health and safety obligations for project owners. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
⚫ What is the mens rea element when corporate directors are charged with secondary liability offences? (10:14) ⚫ What are the implications of the new requirement for police officers to obtain a warrant to access IP addresses? (19:11) ⚫ Who bears the ultimate liability when a project owner hires a contractor to manage a project? (29:24) ⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (37:05) 🔵 What are the differences that a lawyer faces in representing a person accused with white collar crimes as opposed to other kinds of crimes? (37:43) 🔵 What governmental and policy steps have been the most effective in combatting money laundering? (40:37) 🔵 Given the concerns regarding insider trading, is being offered the option of employee stock options a meaningful benefit? (44:14) 🔵 What can you say about the popular perception that white collar criminals can "pay their way" out of criminal consequences? (46:06) 🔵 How do we bridge the gap between white collar crimes and the people they impact? (49:33)
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our transportation law episode with Heather Devine, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 How will the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act impact the logistics and transportation space? 🔵 What are some practical things for transportation lawyers to consider when managing the legal risks associated with climate change and extreme weather events? 🔵 How has the rise of e-commerce influenced transportation regulations, particularly concerning last-mile delivery services? 🔵 What are some of the unique skills that are required when heading a legal department with a larger North American presence?
In part two of our transportation law episode with Heather Devine, we speak about the enforceability of carrier confirmation sheets for transportation brokers
In part one of our transportation law episode with Heather Devine, we discuss the new Ontario consumer protection legislation to regulate the towing industry through the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021.
This week, we're getting a move on with a conversation about transportation law, featuring Heather Devine, the Chief Legal Officer of TRAFFIX. Topics: Ontario's new regulation of the towing sector, carrier confirmation sheets and new Competition Act merger rules.This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
⚫ How will large scale pipeline projects proceed in light of a new SCC constitutionality finding about the federal environmental assessment framework? (7:48) ⚫ What do we know about the federal government's proposed regulations to cap oil and gas emissions? (18:48) ⚫ How can a new tool, known as a Carbon Contracts for Difference, help to de-risk emission reduction projects? (27:20) ⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (35:13) ⚫ What are some of the current/recent legal challenges facing major pipeline projects, like Trans Mountain? (36:00) 🔵 How have ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria influenced investment and the legal issues in the oil and gas sector? (39:04) 🔵 How has the oil and gas sector responding to the rise in investment and public support of renewable and alternative energy sources? (42:11) 🔵 How is the rise of climate litigation affecting the legal strategies of oil and gas companies in Canada? (43:53) 🔵 What are some considerations related to indigenous co-ownership / joint ventures on oil and gas ventures on their land? (45:33)
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our oil and gas law episode with Vivek Warrier, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 How have ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria influenced investment and the legal issues in the oil and gas sector? 🔵 How has the oil and gas sector responding to the rise in investment and public support of renewable and alternative energy sources? 🔵 How is the rise of climate litigation affecting the legal strategies of oil and gas companies in Canada? 🔵 What are some considerations related to indigenous co-ownership / joint ventures on oil and gas ventures on their land?
In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our oil and gas law episode with Vivek Warrier, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 How have ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria influenced investment and the legal issues in the oil and gas sector? 🔵 How has the oil and gas sector responding to the rise in investment and public support of renewable and alternative energy sources? 🔵 How is the rise of climate litigation affecting the legal strategies of oil and gas companies in Canada? 🔵 What are some considerations related to indigenous co-ownership / joint ventures on oil and gas ventures on their land?
The Impact Assessment Act and the Constitutionality of Designating Projects
18 Sep 2024
00:13:33
In part one of our oil and gas law episode with Vivek Warrier, we discuss the new Supreme Court decision regarding the constitutionality of the Impact Assessment Act.
On this episode, we learn about oil and gas law from Vivek Warrier - the president of the Canadian Energy Law Foundation and partner with Osler's Calgary office. Topics: SCC's constitutionality decision regarding the Impact Assessment Act, emissions reduction targets, and Carbon Contracts for Difference.This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
⚫ How will large scale pipeline projects proceed in light of a new SCC constitutionality finding about the federal environmental assessment framework? (7:48) ⚫ What do we know about the federal government's proposed regulations to cap oil and gas emissions? (18:48) ⚫ How can a new tool, known as a Carbon Contracts for Difference, help to de-risk emission reduction projects? (27:20) ⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (35:13) ⚫ What are some of the current/recent legal challenges facing major pipeline projects, like Trans Mountain? (36:00) 🔵 How have ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria influenced investment and the legal issues in the oil and gas sector? (39:04) 🔵 How has the oil and gas sector responding to the rise in investment and public support of renewable and alternative energy sources? (42:11) 🔵 How is the rise of climate litigation affecting the legal strategies of oil and gas companies in Canada? (43:53) 🔵 What are some considerations related to indigenous co-ownership / joint ventures on oil and gas ventures on their land? (45:33)
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 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 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.
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 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?
Representation and Warranties Insurance for M&A Deals
21 Aug 2024
00:11:55
In part three of our startup law episode with Mark Asfar, we cover the rising trend of representations and warranty insurance in the start-up landscape
Artificial Intelligence Growth in the Startup Space
21 Aug 2024
00:14:14
In part two of our startup law episode with Mark Asfar, 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 startup law episode with Mark Asfar, we discuss some new appellate guidance regarding the role of "reasonable expectations" in corporate agreements
On this episode, we speak with startup lawyer, Mark Asfar, about the fast pace of legal issues involving startups and emerging growth companies. Topics: contracts & reasonable expectations for founders; AI in the startup space; representations and warranties experience. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
⚫ How can co-founders ensure that their written agreements reflect the true nature of their business relationships? (9:35) ⚫ How is artificial intelligence tangibly changing the startup space? (19:02) ⚫ How can representations and warranties insurance impact the negotiation process in an M&A context? (29:59) 🔵 Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (38:45) 🔵 What are things that a startup lawyer can do to bring some order and structure to an early-stage startup? (39:22) 🔵 What factors should startups consider when deciding between different corporate structures, such as incorporation versus limited partnerships? (42:26) 🔵 How should founders approach equity distribution among co-founders, employees, and investors to avoid future legal disputes? (44:24) 🔵 What are some legal considerations for startups who are seeking venture capital or angel investment? (46:41) 🔵 What are some key ways in which the work of a startup lawyer differs from a "typical" corporate/commercial lawyer? (48:50)
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