Pulse
-
February 18, 2025
Child protection work | Gary Joseph
I had the pleasure this week of attending by Zoom an event to recognize the accomplishments of Justice Carole Curtis of the Ontario Court of Justice. The event featured her being interviewed by Justice Stanley Sherr (one of my favorite judges) also of the OCJ.
-
February 18, 2025
Never say you are suicidal | David Dorson
On admission to any provincial jail or federal prison one of the first questions you will be asked is whether you have any suicidal feelings. This makes sense; the experience of being arrested can be quite traumatic, and sitting in a jail cell thinking about the consequences can easily bring thoughts of despair. Your life looks ruined and the future can seem bleak indeed.
-
February 14, 2025
Civil liberties groups say police use of facial recognition technology ‘demands critical scrutiny’
A coalition of civil liberties organizations from around the globe has developed a series of minimum principles they say law enforcement should follow when using facial recognition technology.
-
February 14, 2025
Quite the departure | Marcel Strigberger
“Only two things are infinite — the universe and man’s stupidity; and I’m not too sure about the universe.” — (often attributed to) Alberta Einstein
-
February 14, 2025
Wildeboer Dellelce LLP adds new lawyer to the firm
Wildeboer Dellelce LLP announced Kyra Flomen as a new lawyer to the firm. Kyra practises primarily in the areas of corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate and commercial law. She first joined the firm as a summer student in 2022 and articled with the firm in 2023-2024.
-
February 14, 2025
Hosel rockets: Time to drop the glove(s)? | Michael Cochrane
It had been a particularly hot and humid day for a round of golf, downright sticky and nothing was going right. This was not what I had imagined as I drove to the course that morning. Nor was it the breakthrough round I sensed was imminent as I warmed up on the range. No, after several holes too many bunkers had been excavated, my ball retriever was working overtime searching murky ponds and a sleeve of expensive new balls had disappeared after a mere one stroke each. And then there was the slow play. Our group was actively grousing about the delays. (“The front nine shouldn’t take three hours. Where’s the marshal?”)
-
February 14, 2025
Navigating the complexity of workplace romances
Workplace romances are not uncommon. In fact, studies show that approximately one-third of Canadians have been romantically involved with a colleague at some point in their careers. These relationships can sometimes bring positive outcomes, such as increased employee engagement and improved morale, but they also present a variety of challenges for employers.
-
February 13, 2025
Gardiner Roberts LLP welcomes new real estate partner
Gardiner Roberts LLP has announced that Jenette Boycott is now a member of the Commercial Real Estate Group. Boycott, the firm said, brings decades of experience in commercial real estate financings, acquisitions and dispositions. She also regularly acts for traditional and alternative lenders in conventional and complex financings. She was a partner with Bogart Robertson & Chu LLP (BRC), a real estate boutique that has recently merged with Gardiner Roberts.
-
February 13, 2025
Europe’s revenge: They may hit back harder | Hodine Williams
The imposition of tariffs by the United States on European Union goods has long been a crossroads in transatlantic trade relations. Historically, the U.S. has used tariffs to protect domestic industries, often citing national security or unfair trade practices as justification — yawn. The most notable recent example was the Trump administration’s 2018, decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on steel and a 10 per cent tariff on aluminium imports from the EU under s. 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which allows tariffs for national security reasons. The EU responded swiftly with retaliatory tariffs on iconic American products like alcohol, motorcycles and jeans. But as tensions grow, the question remains: how will the EU respond to U.S. tariffs, and what tools does it have at its disposal?
-
February 13, 2025
Law in the age of social media
The rise of social media has significantly impacted personal injury law, particularly in how courts handle surveillance and disclosure in civil litigation. As platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn have become integral parts of daily life, they now play a pivotal role in shaping legal proceedings.