News & Events
Anthony Guindon Quoted in Benefits Canada Article on AIMCo Leadership Changes
November 22, 2024
Anthony Guindon was quoted in a Benefits Canada article, commenting on the termination of AIMCo’s CEO, top executives and board of directors. To view the article, please click here.
Celeste Poltak Awarded the 2024 OBA Award for Excellence in Class Actions
November 20, 2024
We are delighted to announce that Celeste Poltak has been named as the recipient of the 2024 Ontario Bar Association’s Award for Excellence in Class Actions. This prestigious honour is awarded annually to recognize an outstanding member of the OBA for exceptional achievements and distinguished service in the field of class action law. Recipients demonstrate
Arleen Huggins to Speak at the OBA’s Business Law Program
October 25, 2024
Arleen Huggins will be speaking at the OBA’s Business Law Program, Buying and Selling a Business: Your Comprehensive Guide on November 14, 2024. The Program will take place at the OBA Conference Centre in Toronto. To view the Program details, click here.
Ontario Government Releases Final Regulations Governing Target Benefit Pension Plans
October 23, 2024
On October 16, 2024, the Government of Ontario filed the final regulations to implement its long-awaited framework for target benefit pension plans in Ontario. The release of these regulations follows a long process of consultation, and is being implemented through the enactment of amendments to existing regulations, as well as new regulations governing target benefit
Practice Area
Pension and Benefits
Koskie Minsky Ranked in the 2025 Edition of Chambers Canada
September 26, 2024
Koskie Minsky is proud to have once again been ranked in the 2025 edition of Chambers Canada. Koskie Minsky earned 2 Band 1 rankings, Chambers’ highest distinction. In addition to Koskie Minsky’s practice band rankings, 12 lawyers were recognized as leaders across 4 practice areas. Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Plaintiff) Employment & Labour: Labour for
Bad Facts Make Bad Law – Injunctions Restraining Competition in British Columbia
September 16, 2024
We know that non-competition agreements are generally not enforceable in the employment context in Ontario if they were entered into after October 25, 2021, except in a handful of situations. However, that still leaves: the rest of Canada; agreements prior to the magic date; those handful of exceptions; and of course, independent contractors. In short,
Expertise
Employment Law
Niki Manwani to speak at The Six-Minute Debtor-Creditor and Insolvency Lawyer 2024 Program.
September 3, 2024
Niki Manwani will be speaking at the Law Society of Ontario’s upcoming program The Six-Minute Debtor-Creditor and Insolvency Lawyer 2024, on October 16, 2024. The Program will take place at the Donald Lamont Learning Centre in Toronto and Niki will speak on the topic “Setting Aside an Ex -Parte Mareva Order.” To view the full
Twenty Two KM Lawyers Listed In The 19th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™
August 29, 2024
We are pleased to announce that 22 of the Firm’s lawyers were chosen by their fellow professionals to be listed in the 19th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. Below is a complete list of KM lawyers, by practice area, recognized in the 19th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada: Jeffrey Armel – Construction
Eight KM Lawyers Named To 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch In Canada™
August 29, 2024
We are pleased to announce that 8 KM lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in Canada. Kamal Bakhazi – Labour and
KM Lawyers Attend Reunion for Advocates for Injured Workers
August 15, 2024
On May 27, 2024, lawyers from each department of Koskie Minsky attended a Reunion to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Advocates for Injured Workers Legal Clinic. The Reunion brought together those who had volunteered at the AIW while studying at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. The Reunion raised more than $40, 000