In R. v. McLeod 2024 ONSC 6906 - ADMISSIBILITY OF STATEMENTS TO HOCKEY CANADA The November 2024 decision of Justice Bruce Thomas dealing with statements made by the defendants to…
This is a follow up from my post dealing with the role of the mediator – should they keep quiet or speak up when dealing with an issue that has…
The recent bad news at Hudson’s Bay has again caused a review of the rights, or lack of them, of employees who have been terminated due to the insolvency. In…
Suing for Workplace Sexual Harassment - or Human Rights ? There has been much debate as to the best forum for advancing a claim for workplace sexual harassment. The administrative…
At a recent mediation, it occurred to me that one party had missed an important issue in the case. What then is the duty of the mediator ? This may…
When is a Deal not a Deal ? Often when concluding a settlement agreement, it is late in the day. The participants are eager to cement the deal and go…
The Statute As is well known, Ontario amended its legislation effective June 30, 2008 to allow for civil proceedings to seek a remedy under the Human Rights Code where there…
A 2023 decision of the Alberta King’s Bench considered a non-solicitation clause which had been agreed to between the parties. The clause was upheld and damages were allowed against the…
The British Columbia Court of Appeal, in December of 2023, upheld a trial judgment dismissing the wrongful dismissal claim of the plaintiff for just cause, based on dishonesty. The…