Pulse
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November 13, 2024
Securities administrators publish 10th report on gender diversity in corporate leadership
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently published its 10th-year report titled “Review of Disclosure Regarding Women on Boards and in Executive Officer Positions,” offering insights into the progress of gender diversity in corporate leadership among Canadian public companies. While meaningful steps have been taken, the report’s key findings reflect incremental advances and highlight areas for further improvement.
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November 12, 2024
New judicial appointments announced in British Columbia
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of Geoffrey B. Gomery as a justice of appeal of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia and Elin Sigurdson as a judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, a Nov. 12 news release announced.
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November 12, 2024
New judicial appointment announced in Quebec
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of Jean-François Roberge as a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec in Montreal, a Nov. 12 news release announced.
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November 12, 2024
Respecting differences: Why I really like LAWPRO’s CPD | Harjot Atwal
“Canada is … composed of many different groups, holding many different views. It is founded not on a demand for conformity but on a respect for difference. The Charter reminds us to respect that difference. And respecting that difference is important.” — former chief justice Beverley McLachlin
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November 12, 2024
Yes, you can! (Maybe) | Murray Gottheil
In my heyday of clients and billings, my largest client asked me to handle an outsourcing transaction. I would hazard a guess that, had it been completed, it would have made quite a ripple in the business community.
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November 11, 2024
9 articling students return to Lenczner Slaght as associates
Recent news releases from Lenczner Slaght announced the addition of Derek Hooper, Liza Leshchynska, Herschel Chaiet, Jennah Khaled, Mackenzie Faulkner, Alec Verch, Adam Davis, Madeleine Andrew-Gee and Alex Tuccillo as associates. All nine previously summered and articled for the firm.
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November 11, 2024
Cons, pros of unlimited paid time off policies
Unlimited paid time off (PTO) policies have something to offer employers and employees. However, this concept needs careful consideration before being implemented or accepted.
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November 08, 2024
SCC elaborates on framework, scope for judicial review of regs and other subordinate legislation
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled 9-0 that the Vavilov “reasonableness” standard for judicial review — informed by some of the Katz Group principles — presumptively applies when courts review whether subordinate legislation is authorized by law.
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November 08, 2024
Lerners welcomes 6 new associates in London
Recent news releases from Lerners LLP announced the addition of Greg Woodward, Kevin Wilbee, Emily Woods, Orion Boverhof, Megan Linaric and Daniele Sing as associates in the firm’s London offices.
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November 08, 2024
Breaking the (world) bank | Marcel Strigberger
“My object so sublime, I shall achieve in time, to let the punishment fit the crime, the punishment fit the crime.” — The Mikado