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On October 23rd, 2019, the Ontario government announced new changes that will be made to Rule 76 (Simplified Procedure) under the Rules of Civil Procedure as well as changes to the monetary value of claims that can be brought in Small Claims Court. The purpose of these changes is to expedite court proceedings and to

Michael Mazzuca will be speaking at Lancaster House’s 2019 Toronto Pensions Conference on November 28. The Conference will take place at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto. Michael will be participating in a panel discussion on “Gold-Standard Governance: Making the grade in an era of changing expectations”.

The Employment Standards Act, 2000: Now What does it Say? Koskie Minsky’s employment lawyers will illuminate the most recent and important issues in the areas of: Overtime Vacation and statutory holidays Termination and severance calculations & exemptions to termination and severance pay leaves Reinstatements from leaves & reprisals This program [PROGRAM ID 207182] has been

Arleen Huggins will be speaking at the OBA’s Business Law Program, Commercial Agreements Bootcamp: Building Essential Negotiating and Drafting Skills on November 20, 2019. The Program will take place at the OBA Conference Centre in Toronto. Arleen will speak about “Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements”.

Tera Armel and Megan Wong of jack.org were warmly welcomed at Koskie Minsky’s offices on August 29, when they presented lawyers and staff with an inspirational session (Jack Talk) on the organization’s important work with young adults across Canada and the ways in which our support has helped to expand their programming. Jack.org is a grass roots organization working

Arleen Huggins will be speaking at the The Advocates’ Society “Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for Litigators” Program on October 3, 2019. The Program will take place at The Advocates’ Society in Toronto. Arleen will be on a panel about “Knowing your Witness: Working with Diverse Backgrounds and Skillsets”. For more information about the Program, please

Arleen Huggins will be speaking at the OBA’s Labour and Employment Law Program (Ontario Chapter): “Ending the Employment Relationship” on October 29, 2019. The Program will take place at the OBA Conference Centre in Toronto. Arleen will be speaking on the topic of “When You Don’t Mean to: Constructive Dismissal.” For more information about the

As Labour Day approaches, it is important and timely to remember the many positive contributions of trade unions and their members. Like many of our other trade union clients, LIUNA Local 506 has a longstanding program of awarding scholarships and bursaries to the children of its members in order that they can continue their education.

In a recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal[1], the Court confirmed that 37 years of service in a senior management role does not constitute “exceptional circumstances” to justify a notice period over 24 months. Michael Dawe (“Dawe”) was employed with the Defendant, The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada (“Equitable Life”) for 37

Koskie Minsky LLP is pleased to announce that 10 of the Firm’s lawyers were chosen by their fellow professionals to be listed in the 14th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. Below is a complete list of KM lawyers, by practice area, recognized in the 14th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada: Jeffrey