Specialized Areas of Law
British Columbia Court Of Appeal Overturns British Columbia Supreme Court Decision Upholding Foundational $150,000 Human Rights Tribunal Decision
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has issued a precedent setting decision, upholding the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal’s (the “Tribunal”) decision which ordered a $150,000 injury to dignity award ...
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Ontario Court Deems Without Cause Provision Unenforceable: Baker v Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc.
In Baker v Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc., 2025 ONSC 952, the Ontario court analyzed the following “without cause” provision in an employment contact: Termination without cause: we may terminate ...
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New Webinar! Alberta’s New Privacy Legislation: What Lawyers Should Know
With plans to come into effect in Spring 2025, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) will be replaced by two separate pieces of legislation – the Protection of Privacy ...
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New FREE Webinar! Braiding Legal Traditions: Indigenous Laws and the Courts
Understanding the relationship between Indigenous legal traditions and Canadian-made law is important for legal professionals across all practice areas. This webinar will explore: The differences between Indigenous law and Aboriginal ...
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New Program Alert | Mediation of Family and Divorce Conflicts (Calgary)
Mediation is increasingly important in the practice of family law. Receive 40 hours of intensive, hands-on skills training in this in-depth, 5-day course. Develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding to ...
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New Program! Integrating AI into Legal Practice: Insights into Microsoft Copilot for Modern Legal Practices (Webinar)
Join us for a focused, practical webinar designed specifically for legal professionals who want to work smarter, not harder. In this session, you’ll learn how Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered assistant ...
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British Columbia Supreme Court Overturns $150,000 Human Rights Tribunal Decision Due to Error in Law & Procedural Unfairness
In 2022, the BC Human Rights Tribunal awarded an indigenous mother $150,000 in injury to dignify damages for having her children wrongfully taken away from her care by the respondent, ...
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Proposed Legislation Changes Introduce Amendments to Privacy Law in Alberta
Bill 33 and Bill 34 have recently received royal assent introducing foundational changes to Alberta’s privacy law. Notably, the Bills divide the existing Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy ...
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New Webinar | Contempt Proceedings: Particularities and Pitfalls
Understanding contempt is essential to preserving the integrity of the justice system. Join us for an exploration of the law of contempt of court, where we’ll unravel the complexities of ...
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Sponsor a LESA Program
Webinar and Single-Day Program Sponsorship Announcing new sponsorship opportunities at LESA! Law firms, companies, or organizations can now request sponsorship of a LESA webinar or single-day program with a quick ...
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