John R. Kennedy, Long-Term Partner and Friend
Siskinds is deeply saddened to have lost our dear friend, valued partner and colleague John Kennedy on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Graeme Sperryn, a partner of John’s in the Business Law Group, writes: John will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was larger than life, an indefatigable optimist and blessed with ceaseless...
Continue reading the post titled John R. Kennedy, Long-Term Partner and FriendSame as it ever was? Divisional Court sets out Ontario law on honoraria in Doucet et al. v The Royal Winnipeg Ballet et al.
In March of 2022, we blogged about honoraria and observed that while Ontario was trending towards a more permissive approach where such payments are commonly approved, Justice Perell’s decision in Doucet v The Royal Winnipeg Ballet, 2022 ONSC 976 (“Doucet”),was an outlier that took Ontario law in the opposite direction, condemning the practice altogether. ...
Continue reading the post titled Same as it ever was? Divisional Court sets out Ontario law on honoraria in Doucet et al. v The Royal Winnipeg Ballet et al.Northstar/ Baker Order: Government doesn't have to explain its case
The Environmental Review Tribunal has ruled that the Director, Ministry of the Environment, doesn’t have to specify its basis for imposing personal liability, by order, on the former directors and officers of two Northstar companies (Baker v. Director), at least not now. Despite uncontradicted evidence that the individuals affected cannot understand what, if anything, they...
Continue reading the post titled Northstar/ Baker Order: Government doesn't have to explain its caseWhy can't we protect trees?
Theoretically, some laws are supposed to protect trees, they aren't actually effective in practice.
Continue reading the post titled Why can't we protect trees?Consumer Protection Class Actions – Obtaining recovery for unfair business practices where individual damages are small
In Ontario, class actions are a mechanism for groups of people to seek justice. In this article, Elizabeth deBoer looks at how the Consumer Protection Act plays a role in class actions and provides examples of situations where the public can use this legislation to access justice. The Ontario Consumer Protection Act, 2002 [1. Consumer...
Continue reading the post titled Consumer Protection Class Actions – Obtaining recovery for unfair business practices where individual damages are smallSo you want to be an environmental lawyer…
At least once a month, a lawyer or law student asks us for help getting into environmental law. Our reaction is bittersweet. On one hand, it is exciting and reassuring that so many talented young people want to devote their professional lives to environmental protection. On the other hand, there are far fewer jobs in...
Continue reading the post titled So you want to be an environmental lawyer…Toxic toys update
The US Center for Health, Environment & Justice (CHEJ) and the Teamsters Office of Consumer Affairs released its report, the National Commission of Inquiry into Toxic Toys, on November 18. While this report relates to toys for sale in the US, consumers should be aware of these chemical additives that might be in toys that end up...
Continue reading the post titled Toxic toys updateThe Trillium Drug Program: Managing the Cost of Prescription Drugs
Serious financial issues arise out of serious injuries. Difficulties with income, money management, cost of care, and cost of medication, go hand in hand with serious injury, and an inability to work. In many instances Siskinds LLP represents individuals who have been seriously injured in an accident. They are incapacitated, and need help to access...
Continue reading the post titled The Trillium Drug Program: Managing the Cost of Prescription DrugsWho has you covered? Ontario Court of Appeal narrows the availability of coverage for cyber matters under traditional insurance policies
Insuring your business may be costly, but gaps in your insurance may cost you more. A recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal could prevent you from making claims against your insurance policy if you happen to suffer a cyber security breach. In Family and Children’s Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville v. Co-operators...
Continue reading the post titled Who has you covered? Ontario Court of Appeal narrows the availability of coverage for cyber matters under traditional insurance policiesSiskinds files proposed class action against Facebook
Note: This article was also published on AdvocateDaily.com By Rob Lamberti, AdvocateDaily.com Contributor A class-action lawsuit filed by Siskinds LLP against Facebook continues to collect plaintiffs who may have had their data scraped by Cambridge Analytica through an app on the popular social media platform, says London, Ont. privacy lawyer Peter Dillon. The lawsuit represents at least...
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