Lawyered

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)

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.

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.   ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

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. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

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. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

  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)

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.

In part three of our social justice law episode with Alexi Wood, we discuss the role of civility and professionalism in the legal profession ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

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 ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page  

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  ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

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)

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.

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. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

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 ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

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. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

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)

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.  

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. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

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.

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. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page