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Aug 4, 2021

This week, we’re speaking with tenancy lawyer, Lisa Mackie, about the laws relating to the landlord-tenant dynamic

Topics: tenant smoking & human rights; landlord privacy obligations & COVID-19; terminating tenancies due to household violence; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment.

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⚫  What sorts of human rights protections apply within the tenancy law context? (7:18)
⚫  How can landlords balance protecting a tenant’s privacy rights while also managing the general health risk of a building? (16:42)
⚫  How can tenancy agreements be pre-emptively terminated in cases of household violence? (25:53)
⚫  Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:45)
🔵  What are some general tips that can help tenants and landlords to resolve disputes without resorting to protracted court hearings? (37:37)
🔵  Have you noticed any relationships between the changes in tenancy law and corresponding trends in affordable housing? (41:03)
🔵  Do you foresee any legal challenges that may arise out of COVID-related tenancy policies (e.g. prohibitions on evictions) (44:24)
🔵  What are some of the areas in which you think tenancy law may be evolving within the next few years? (47:31)

Jul 21, 2021

In our Ask-Me-Anything segment with wills and estates lawyer, Ziad Yehia, we cover the questions from members of the Lawyered Patreon community:

🔵  How has COVID-19 impacted the ways in which wills are executed?
🔵  What are some ways in which drafting a will differs from drafting a conventional contract?
🔵  What happens when other contractual documents intersect with the contents of a will?
🔵  How early is too early to start thinking about preparing a will?
🔵  What are some "client service" skills specific to the wills and estates process?

Jul 21, 2021

In part three of our interview with wills and estates lawyer, Ziad Yehia, we discuss legal and practical considerations for the succession planning process.

Jul 21, 2021

In part two of our interview with wills and estates lawyer, Ziad Yehia,  we discuss the obligations and the appointment process of Estate Trustees During Litigation (ETDLs)

Jul 21, 2021

In part one of our interview with wills and estates lawyer, Ziad Yehia, we discuss the specific considerations regarding the transfer of digital assets upon one’s death.

Jul 21, 2021

On this week's show, we’re speaking about wills and estates law with estates litigator, Ziad Yehia!

Topics: digital assets via testamentary transfer; estate trustees during litigation; succession planning and the law.

⚫  How do lawyers address the transfer of digital assets (e.g. social media accounts, crytocurrencies) after one's death? (6:10)
⚫  How do courts appoint an estate trustee while there is ongoing litigation amongst the relevant parties? (15:26)
⚫  What are some strategic considerations regarding succession planning? (27:39)
⚫  Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (35:58)
🔵  How has COVID-19 impacted the ways in which wills are executed? (36:37)
🔵  What are some ways in which drafting a will differs from drafting a conventional contract? (38:10)
🔵  What happens when other contractual documents intersect with the contents of a will? (39:50)
🔵  How early is too early to start thinking about preparing a will? (42:30)
🔵  What are some "client service" skills specific to the wills and estates process? (46:12)

Jul 7, 2021

In our latest bonus episode of Lawyered Unplugged, we're speaking with Avi Weiss about the lifestyle of the in-house counsel. Avi is an in-house counsel and is also the founder of Counselwell, a company dedicated to helping in-house lawyers develop their professional careers through the offering of helpful resources. He also has a prolific presence on LinkedIn and regularly posts engaging content for lawyers and non-lawyers as well.

In addition to tips for in-house counsel, this episode takes a deep-dive into personal branding, imposter syndrome and more!

NOTE: While the episode preview above is available for everyone, the full 1-hour version of this bonus episode is available exclusively for members of the Lawyered Patreon community. If you want to hear all of our bonus episodes (and unlock more bonus content), check out our Patreon page HERE!

Jun 23, 2021

In our Ask-Me-Anything segment with expropriation lawyer, Abbey Sinclair, we cover 4 questions from members of the Lawyered Patreon community:

🔵 What role does politics play in the expropriations landscape?
🔵 What are some non-legal considerations for landowners notified of proposed expropriations?
🔵 How has the provincial transit focus impacted the work of expropriation lawyers?
🔵 What are some of the exciting aspects of practicing as an expropriation lawyer?

Jun 23, 2021

In part three of our interview with expropriation lawyer, Abbey Sinclair,  we discuss the Shergar Court of Appeal decision which provides important guidance on the relationship between settlement offers and costs awards.

Jun 23, 2021

In part two of our interview with expropriation lawyer, Abbey Sinclair,  we discuss amendments from Bill 245 which adjust the structured negotiation process for the expropriations process.

Jun 23, 2021

In part one of our interview with expropriation lawyer, Abbey Sinclair, we discuss Ontario’s Transit-Oriented Community Development framework in which governments partner with landowners to create integrated projects to accelerate transit.

Jun 23, 2021

On this week's episode, we’re speaking about expropriation lawyer Abbey Sinclair about the laws involving development and government takings of private lands.

Topics: Ontario's Transit-Oriented development framework; changes to the structured negotiation process; and settlement offers versus costs awards.

⚫  How does the transit-oriented development concept work and what does it mean? (6:45)
⚫  How are the changes to the structured negotiation process impacting the way that lawyers and clients interact? (18:30)
⚫  What kinds of settlement offers 'count' when a court is assessing legal costs? (30:00)
⚫  Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (40:44)
🔵  What role does politics play in the expropriations landscape? (41:34)
🔵  What are some non-legal considerations for landowners notified of proposed expropriations? (43:17)
🔵  How has the provincial transit focus impacted the work of expropriation lawyers? (46:00)
🔵  What are some of the exciting aspects of practicing as an expropriation lawyer? (47:49)

 

Jun 9, 2021

In our Ask-Me-Anything segment, Michelle Alton answers workplace compensation law questions from members of the Lawyered Patreon community"

🔵  How does your role as tribunal counsel shape the way that you think about access-to-justice?
🔵  How can tribunals strike the balance between creating a user-centric process while also ensuring fairness for all parties?
🔵  How has COVID impacted the way that workplace compensation law and workplace safety operate?
🔵  What are some of the ways in which you foresee this area of law changing in the next few years?
🔵  Are virtual hearings here to stay?

Jun 9, 2021

In part three of our interview with workplace compensation lawyer, Michelle Alton, we discuss how a shifting legal view of chronic mental stress has been applied to the workplace.

Jun 9, 2021

In part two of our interview with workplace compensation lawyer, Michelle Alton, we a discuss how a new employer rate framework may change the way that employers measure and assess their own risk management

Jun 9, 2021

In part one of our interview with workplace compensation lawyer, Michelle Alton, we discuss how COVID-19 may impact workers' eligibility to benefits under the WSIB framework

Jun 9, 2021

This week, we’re speaking about workplace compensation law with Michelle Alton, general counsel at the Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal.

Topics: COVID-19 and workplace benefits; a new employer rate framework and mental stress claims in the workplace

 

⚫  How does COVID impact worker's eligibility to benefits under the WSIB framework? (7:57)
⚫  How does a new employer rate framework change the way that employers measure and assess their own risk management?
⚫  How has the shifting legal view of chronic mental stress apply to the workplace? (27:25)
⚫  Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring five questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (38:44)
🔵  How does your role as tribunal counsel shape the way that you think about access-to-justice? (39:27)
🔵  How can tribunals strike the balance between creating a user-centric process while also ensuring fairness for all parties? (43:00)
🔵  How has COVID impacted the way that workplace compensation law and workplace safety operate? (45:27)
🔵  What are some of the ways in which you foresee this area of law changing in the next few years? (48:18)
🔵  Are virtual hearings here to stay? (50:03)

May 26, 2021

In our Ask-Me-Anything segment with data protection lawyer, Kris Klein, we canvass 5 questions from members of the Lawyered Patreon community:

🔵 How does a career as a data protection lawyer impact how you personally interact with technology?
🔵 Are there concerns about whether Canadian privacy law will remain "adequate" by EU standards?
🔵 What is expected of the public sector in light of the changes proposed by Bill C-11?
🔵 How do data protection lawyers advise clients on privacy law given the inconsistent level of enforcement?
🔵 What is the relationship between being a lawyer and a policy advocate?

May 26, 2021

In part three of our interview with data protection lawyer, Kris Klein, we discuss the remaining fall-out of the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal and what this forecasts for future of data.

May 26, 2021

In part two of our interview with data protection lawyer, Kris Klein, we discuss a recent case study about the use of facial recognition technology, and the differences between publicly-available versus publicly-accessible information.

May 26, 2021

In part one of our interview with data protection lawyer, Kris Klein, we discuss elements of Bill C-11 - the biggest overhaul to privacy legislation in decades.

May 26, 2021

On this episode, we're chatting about data protection law with Kris Klein, renowned privacy lawyer and the Canadian Managing Director of the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

Topics: Bill C-21 (the biggest privacy legislation overhaul in decades); facial recognition technology; the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal and our Ask-Me-Anything segment.

⚫ What does the biggest overhaul of Canada's privacy legislation really look like? (6:32)
⚫ What are the parameters within which facial technology can operate legally? (18:47)
⚫ What does the fall-out from the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal tell us about proper social media practices? (27:27)
⚫ Our new Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring five questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (25:30)
🔵 How does a career as a data protection lawyer impact how you personally interact with technology? (36:43)
🔵 Are there concerns about whether Canadian privacy law will remain "adequate" by EU standards? (39:44)
🔵 What is expected of the public sector in light of the changes proposed by Bill C-11? (44:29)
🔵 How do data protection lawyers advise clients on privacy law given the relatively low level of practical enforcement? (47:29)
🔵 What is the relationship between being a lawyer and a policy advocate? (50:00)

More info about this episode HERE.
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May 12, 2021

In our Ask-Me-Anything segment with Colonel-Maitre Michel Drapeau, we cover the military law questions submitted by members of the Lawyered Patreon community:

🔵 How does the military justice system consider mental health issues (particularly PTSD) when applicable to military justice?
🔵 How does military justice in “real life” differ from how it operates in movies / TV shows (e.g. All the President’s Men, JAG, etc)
🔵 How does politics impact the work of a refugee/immigration lawyer?
🔵 What are some of the legal issues that are engaged in friendly fire incidents?
🔵 In combat zones, where legality can often be blurred, how do lawyers review small unit actions?
🔵 What are some things that lawyers can do to positively impact the culture of the military justice system?

May 12, 2021

In part three of our interview with Colonel-Maitre Michel Drapeau, we discuss existing and proposed legal mechanisms to address the trend of sexual assaults within the military.

May 12, 2021

In part two of our interview with Colonel-Maitre Michel Drapeau, we discuss Bill C-77 and the proposed reforms to the disciplinary summary hearing process for members of the Armed Forces.

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