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Oct 21, 2010

Government settlements can remain confidential

The Ontario Court of Appeal rules that confidential mediation and settlement records involving a government institution must not be disclosed under Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection…

Oct 6, 2010

George Rust-D’Eye appointed interim integrity commissioner

Municipal lawyer George Rust-D’Eye appointed interim integrity commissioner by Mississauga City Council.

Oct 4, 2010

Catching up on ethics

Mississauga city council votes to appoint an integrity commissioner and introduce a formal code of conduct.

Black lawyer on Bay St. no longer an oxymoron

Canadian Association of Black Lawyers honours black partners at Bay Street firms.

Sep 30, 2010

Showdown over Brantford Waterfront Master Plan

OMB hearings to continue over appeals to City of Brantford Waterfront Master Plan.

Mississauga city council approve code of conduct

Partner George Rust-D’Eye is appointed interim integrity commissioner to the City of Mississauga.

Mississauga council sets conduct code

Partner George Rust-D’Eye is appointed interim integrity commissioner to the City of Mississauga.

Sep 29, 2010

Law Group Toasts Black Bay Street Partners

The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) recognizes members who have become Bay Street partners, among them partner Frank Walwyn.

Sep 28, 2010

Chasing cash in the Caribbean

There is lots of legal work to be done in the Caribbean. When disputes arise with firms or hedge funds, the litigation path often follows the money…

Sep 27, 2010

Council to rush through conduct code

A code of conduct could be in place for members of City Council and the mayor when their new term of office begins on December 1.

Sep 15, 2010

Happy Birthday!

Managing partner Lisa Borsook and her partners at WeirFoulds are celebrating their 150th year as a law firm.

Sep 13, 2010

Employment-equity review leaves observers puzzled

Employment-equity policies in the federal public service reviewed by Treasury Board President Stockwell Day.

Aug 27, 2010

Council heads to appeal court; Holyday ‘amazed’ colleagues still fighting to get legal fees covered

Toronto City Councillors vote to pay “grants” to cover legal expenses of colleagues.

Aug 20, 2010

Bill Padding

Bill padding has been an issue much discussed within the legal profession and it recently returned on the radar of some lawyers as a topic in the…

Aug 17, 2010

Fearful councillors back down

No basis to appeal court ruling regarding City council’s vote to defend councillors caught up in election expenses disputes.

Aug 2, 2010

The Law of Electronic Discovery: New Book Unplugs Cyperspace

This text is almost certain to become the leading Canadian reference source for lawyers and litigants regarding electronic documents and the law of electronic discovery. Download a…

Mississauga’s invulnerable matriarch may finally be wounded

The Mayor’s legal team has said the Mayor did not violate the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, which applies specifically to attempts to influence a council vote.

Jul 21, 2010

Conrad Black’s Case: Implications on Policy

Interview of Peter Biro, Partner, by Business News Network regarding implications of Conrad Black case on policy going forward and what this case tells us about our…

Jun 30, 2010

Law Society of Upper Canada elects third-ever female leader

Derry Millar succeeded by Laurie Pawlitza as Treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Jun 29, 2010

Sandal’s Private Beach Tribunal Rules: Beach Front Belongs to Sandals

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Jun 28, 2010

PILT ruling gives cities ‘greater certainty’

Supreme Court of Canada decision in Montreal (City) v. Montreal Port Authority upholds authority to collect payments from federal Crown agencies.

Jun 24, 2010

Black’s Fraud Conviction Set Aside

Interview of Peter Biro, Partner, by Business News Network about the U.S. Supreme Court decision to set aside Conrad Black’s fraud convictions. Link: http://watch.bnn.ca/clip317894#clip317894.

Jun 21, 2010

Bay St. sees hope for P3s in LRT work

The federal government’s announcement that it would contribute $600 million to transform Ottawa’s transit system may provide the catalyst for another P3 opportunity.

Jun 1, 2010

Councillors going to court in bid for access to database

Three city councillors turn to courts to seek access to a computerized database of information.

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George Rust-D’Eye appointed interim integrity commissioner

Catching up on ethics

Black lawyer on Bay St. no longer an oxymoron

Showdown over Brantford Waterfront Master Plan

Mississauga city council approve code of conduct

Mississauga council sets conduct code

Law Group Toasts Black Bay Street Partners

Council to rush through conduct code

Happy Birthday!

Council heads to appeal court; Holyday ‘amazed’ colleagues still fighting to get legal fees covered

Bill Padding

Fearful councillors back down

Mississauga’s invulnerable matriarch may finally be wounded

Conrad Black’s Case: Implications on Policy

Law Society of Upper Canada elects third-ever female leader

Sandal’s Private Beach Tribunal Rules: Beach Front Belongs to Sandals

Black’s Fraud Conviction Set Aside

Councillors going to court in bid for access to database

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Government settlements can remain confidential

City loses Heart Lake appeal

George Rust-D’Eye appointed interim integrity commissioner

Catching up on ethics

Black lawyer on Bay St. no longer an oxymoron

Growing Pains – Legal Report: Wills, Trusts & Estates

Showdown over Brantford Waterfront Master Plan

Mississauga city council approve code of conduct

Mississauga council sets conduct code

Law Group Toasts Black Bay Street Partners

Chasing cash in the Caribbean

Council to rush through conduct code

Happy Birthday!

Employment-equity review leaves observers puzzled

Tribunal asked to suspend University of Windsor dean search over racist claim

Windsor law dean candidate alleges racism

Council heads to appeal court; Holyday ‘amazed’ colleagues still fighting to get legal fees covered

Bill Padding

Fearful councillors back down

The Law of Electronic Discovery: New Book Unplugs Cyperspace

Mississauga’s invulnerable matriarch may finally be wounded

Conrad Black’s Case: Implications on Policy

Heart Lake Appeal Heard in Court

Loomba wins human rights ruling

Turban trumps hard hat

Air India report faltered on racism issue: Attorney

Turban trumps hard hat; Tribunal

Home Depot discriminated against Sikh man

Law Society of Upper Canada elects third-ever female leader

Sandal’s Private Beach Tribunal Rules: Beach Front Belongs to Sandals

PILT ruling gives cities ‘greater certainty’

Architect calls for ‘defensive’ building design

Black’s Fraud Conviction Set Aside

Bay St. sees hope for P3s in LRT work

Councillors going to court in bid for access to database

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