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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. ✨ 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 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

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.  

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 ✨ 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 bail law episode featuring Trevin David, we speak about recent judicial guidance about excessive delays for bail hearings ✨ 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 bail law episode featuring Trevin David, we discuss the federal Bill C-48 and the reverse onus requirement for bail hearings. ✨ 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 having a timely discussion about bail law, featuring Toronto criminal lawyer, Trevin David. Topics: Bill C-48 and proposed reverse onus; excessive delays for bail hearings; caselaw post-Antic. This program contains 40 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ What will Bill C-48's reverse onus for bail matters impact existing systemic issues in the criminal justice system ? (7:06) ⚫ How are courts ruling on matters involving excessive delay for bail hearings? (18:41)⚫ How has the caselaw (and legislation) evolved in response to the 'ladder principle' for bail decisions? (29:05)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (38:23)

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our brand protection law episode with May Cheng, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.

In part three of our brand protection law episode with May Cheng, we discuss artists' rights in the context of AI-generated derivative products.  ✨ 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 brand protection law episode with May Cheng, we speak about the circumstances in which a court will expunge a trademark on the grounds of “bad faith registration” ✨ 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 brand protection law episode with May Cheng, we discuss Quebec’s controversial language bill and the corresponding impacts on brands’ advertising practices. ✨ 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 this episode, we're exploring the area of brand protection law, with award-winning practitioner, May Cheng. Topics: Bill 96 and New French Language Requirements; bad faith registrations; copyright law and AI derivative artworks. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.  ⚫ How will Quebec's new Bill 96 requirements impact companies' advertising requirements? (10:23)⚫ How will courts assess whether to expunge a trademark on the basis of bad faith registration? (19:18⚫ What copyright rights do artists maintain regarding derivative works that are generated by AI? (28:45)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (39:43)

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our indigenous law episode with Jeff Nicholls, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.  

In part three of our indigenous law episode with Jeff Nicholls, we discuss recent positive developments about contemporary reconciliation agreements. ✨ 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 indigenous law episode with Jeff Nicholls, we speak about British Columbia’s free entry mineral tenure regime and the corresponding impacts on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples   ✨ 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 indigenous law episode with Jeff Nicholls, we discuss the Dickson Supreme Court case about how the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies to self-governing First Nations Groups. ✨ 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 taking a candid look at reconciliation to explore the area of indigenous law, featuring Jeff Nicholls Topics: Charter application to Indigenous groups; mineral tenure system and DRIPA; contemporary reconciliation agreements and more.  ⚫ How does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms apply to Indigenous groups with self-government agreements? (9:05)⚫ How does the Gitxaała’s landmark legal challenge against BC’s “free entry” mineral tenure regime engage the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act? (20:53)⚫ What is the precedential value of a trend of co-governance in contemporary reconciliation agreements? (30:10)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (40:12)