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Employment, Human Rights and Labour
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As of January 1, 2026, new changes to the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”) have come into effect. These changes arise from the[...]
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Family Law
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In Ontario (Director, Family Responsibility Office) v. Petersoo, 2025 ONCJ 569, Justice Stanley Sherr delivers a compelling and instructive decision on the enforcement of child[...]
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Practice Management
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Recruitment season brings a mix of excitement, preparation, and uncertainty.  For many students, networking is one of the most talked-about aspects of the process, yet[...]
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Employment, Human Rights and Labour
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Posted December 8, 2025

As workplace holiday parties return in full-swing, employers should remember that seasonal celebrations require more than just picking the venue and catering, they also require[...]
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Wills, Trusts and Estates
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The American writer, William Faulkner wrote that the past isn’t dead. It isn’t even past. Indeed, early Roman values (up to 500BC) are alive and[...]
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Environmental Law
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Posted November 18, 2025

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of synthetic compounds valued for their resistance to heat, water, and oil. Their chemical stability has[...]
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Wills, Trusts and Estates
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Blowing out eighteen candles signifies more than a birthday in Ontario; it marks a significant milestone where young adults gain the legal right to vote,[...]
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Employment, Human Rights and Labour
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Posted October 28, 2025

Ghosting candidates? What is this, recruitment or a haunted house? If you’ve ever poured your heart into a job interview only to be met with[...]
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Employment, Human Rights and Labour
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A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court, Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc., 2025 ONSC 952 (Baker) provides helpful guidance for employers with[...]