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Preparing for Court Hearings
Heading to trial? Learn how to prepare effectively, from gathering evidence to understanding court etiquette.
Arbitration Clause Disputes Are Heard by Arbitrators, Not Courts
Ontario’s top court confirms that most challenges to arbitration clauses must be decided by arbitrators—not judges—with limited exceptions.
First-in-Canada Class Action Reclassifies Volunteers as Employees
A legal first in Canada: volunteers on overseas trips successfully reclassified as employees in a class action settlement.
COVID‑19 Vaccination Requirements: No 'One‑Size‑Fits‑All' Answer
Legal experts predict a wave of litigation over whether employers can dismiss workers who refuse COVID‑19 vaccination—and agree each case will hinge on its specific facts.
Ontario Passes 'Disconnect from Work' Law and Bans Non‑Compete Agreements
New legislation requires employers to implement disconnect-from-work policies and prohibits non-compete agreements in most employment contracts.