Ontario Bar Association Institute: Pensions an Benefits Law – What to Expect in 2020

It is often said that hindsight is 20/20, but in our profession, we need the tools and information to form a clear view of what is ahead. Let’s make 2020 the year of excellent foresight. Our experienced faculty of pensions and benefits practitioners will look back on recent trends and developments in this area of the law, and share their insights on what to expect in the year ahead.

Lancaster House: Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference

Are there certain types of conduct that raise concerns about the inclusion of a confidentiality provision in a settlement or release? What remedies have been awarded in cases in which one of the parties is found to be in violation of the confidentiality agreement? What factors do arbitrators consider when awarding remedies for breach of confidentiality provisions in settlements?

Osgoode Professional Development: The Osgoode Certificate in Regulatory Compliance & Legal Risk Management for Financial Institutions

Canadian financial institutions – including banks, credit unions, insurance companies and securities/investment firms – face an increasingly complex regulatory web. Regulators in Canada and globally are imposing increased pressure on financial institutions to assess, monitor and mitigate regulatory and operational risks.

The Advocates’ Society: Employment Litigation Advocacy

Hear practical advocacy advice from senior counsel who specialize in employment law litigation. Whether you act frequently on employment matters, or are looking to expand your expertise, this program offers insights for all.

The Canadian Bar Association: Workers Compensation Law Program

Lawyers practicing workers’ compensation law are presented with unique ethical and professional dilemmas. What are the tactics and strategies lawyers should use to make a persuasive case within the ethical bounds of the practice of law? What ethical and professional considerations do WSIAT Adjudicators expect during a hearing, especially when it involves self-represented parties? Join our stellar faculty in their roundtable discussion about the influence of ethics in their practice, argument and interpretation of the law from the moment they obtain the claim file to closing arguments at WSIAT.