Successfully defended a post-secondary institution against a complaint by a former student that his failure to successfully complete his academic program was due to discrimination and harassment by a faculty member; this case also clarified the legal requirements with respect to family status accommodation.
Work
We offer legal services that include advice, courtroom and tribunal advocacy, negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, policy development and strategic planning. Below are examples of work we have performed for our clients.
Chief Legal Counsel for the Ontario government in negotiations with the Ontario Medical Association.
Successfully argued to have a human rights complaint dismissed against a college due to the applicant’s disrespectful and inappropriate conduct.
Successfully represented hospitality and gaming client in summary dismissal of claim before the Human Rights Tribunal.
Successfully represented a construction client on a collective bargaining dispute before Ontario Labour Relations Board.
Successfully resolved litigation before the Ontario Labour Relations Board on behalf of a social services client.
Ongoing representation to private, public, and municipal sector in disability benefits/accommodation litigation.
Successfully represented municipalities in Weber Motions to strike a Statements of Claim.
Successful motion to dismiss an action bought by an employee of a technology company, seeking damages for defamation, misrepresentation of fact, abuse of authority, abuse of process, negligent investigation, loss of employment opportunities, loss of reputation, subsequent loss of income, and constructive dismissal, for improper service and for failure to disclose a reasonable cause of action.
Successful in having a proposed class proceeding dismissed on jurisdiction and limitations grounds in the Ontario Court of Appeal, on behalf of several corporate and individual clients.