Lawyered

It's the series finale of Lawyered! To cap off and celebrate 10 amazing years of podcasting, I'm switching roles and taking the hot seat as the guest! Hosting this special episode is the incredible Fatema Dada—mentor, lawyer, community leader and more. We'll dive into the show's origins and production journey, share tangible tips for content creators and lawyers, and explore what's next on the horizon.

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our episode about the right to a trial without delay, featuring Daniel Brown, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.⚫ How do issues like the availability of court resources and judicial vacancies contribute to delays in the criminal justice system? (41:49)⚫ How should the legal system balance the right to a timely trial with the need for thorough investigation and fair prosecution? (45:09)⚫ How do cultural and systemic biases within the judicial system impact the application of Section 11(b), particularly for marginalized communities? (48:10)⚫ What are some of the other significant ways in which the criminal law space has changed over the last 5-10 years? (51:31)⚫ What are some things that lawyers can do to improve access to justice? (54:42) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part three of our episode about the right to a trial without delay, featuring Daniel Brown, we'll canvas some progressive reforms to address systemic issues in the criminal justice system. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part two of our episode about the right to a trial without delay, featuring Daniel Brown, we'll discuss a new appellate decision that explains how the duration of interlocutory motions will impact the calculation of criminal trial delay.  ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part one of our episode about the right to a trial without delay, featuring Daniel Brown, we'll discuss a proposed federal bill (Bill C-392) that would allow the government to exempt certain types of offenses from the prescribed time limits for criminal trials.  ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

On our substantive series finale, we speak with iconic criminal defense lawyer, Daniel Brown, about section 11(b) of the Charter and the right to a trial within a reasonable time. Topics: Bill C-392, interlocutory motions and trial delay calculations; progressive solutions to address systemic issues in the criminal justice system; and our final Ask-Me-Anything segment. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our public law episode with Zain Naqi, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.

In part three of our public law episode with Zain Naqi, we'll speak an upcoming Supreme Court case regarding section 7 rights in the context of the “material benefit” offence of sex work provisions. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page  

In part two of our public law episode with Zain Naqi, we'll speak about a new legal test for recognizing Aboriginal rights under Section 35 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

This week, we're speaking about public law and government decision-making with Zain Naqi, a Toronto litigator with an extensive public law and appeals practice. Topics: evolving doctrines of crown immunity; a new test for Aboriginal title; and section 7 implication for sex work provisions. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.

In part one of our public law episode with Zain Naqi, we'll discuss the recent application of the doctrine of Crown immunity and the ability of the government to use legislation to immunize its decisions from challenge. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our private equity law episode with Enda Wong, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.

In part three of our private equity law episode with Enda Wong, we'll speak about the types of legal remedies available to a limited partner when conflicts of interest occur. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part two of our private equity law episode with Enda Wong, we'll speak about a new Ontario Court of Appeal ruling that considers whether shareholders can waive these dissent rights through contractual agreements, even if the shareholders' agreement doesn't explicitly state such waivers     ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part one of our private equity law episode with Enda Wong, we'll discuss the growing use of continuation funds —funds created by the same managers of the original fund to buy investments from it—and the corresponding legal issues.  ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website ✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

This week, we're speaking about private equity law with Enda Wong -- the Montréal Leader of McMillan LLP's Business Law Group. Topics: continuation funds; waiving shareholders' dissent rights; conflicts of interest and derivative actions. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our white collar criminal law episode with Chilwin Cheng, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.

In part three of our white collar criminal law episode with Chilwin Cheng, we'll speak about a new Supreme court ruling about health and safety obligations for project owners  ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part two of our white collar criminal law episode with Chilwin Cheng, we'll speak about a new Charter decision regarding whether police need warrants to access IP addresses ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part one of our white collar criminal law episode with Chilwin Cheng, we'll discuss some new judicial development about how directors and officers can be implicated for offences through secondary liability   ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

On this episode, we're chatting about white collar criminal law with British Columbia business litigator and defense lawyer, Chilwin Cheng. Topics: Mens rea elements for corporate directors' secondary liability, search warrants for IP addresses, & health and safety obligations for project owners. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ What is the mens rea element when corporate directors are charged with secondary liability offences? (10:14)⚫ What are the implications of the new requirement for police officers to obtain a warrant to access IP addresses? (19:11)⚫ Who bears the ultimate liability when a project owner hires a contractor to manage a project? (29:24)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (37:05)

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our transportation law episode with Heather Devine, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.

In part three of our transportation law episode with Heather Devine, we speak about a new Competition Act change regarding market share thresholds  ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part two of our transportation law episode with Heather Devine, we speak about the enforceability of carrier confirmation sheets for transportation brokers ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part one of our transportation law episode with Heather Devine, we discuss the new Ontario consumer protection legislation to regulate the towing industry through the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

This week, we're getting a move on with a conversation about transportation law, featuring Heather Devine, the Chief Legal Officer of TRAFFIX. Topics: Ontario's new regulation of the towing sector, carrier confirmation sheets and new Competition Act merger rules. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ How will large scale pipeline projects proceed in light of a new SCC constitutionality finding about the federal environmental assessment framework? (7:48)⚫ What do we know about the federal government's proposed regulations to cap oil and gas emissions? (18:48)⚫ How can a new tool, known as a Carbon Contracts for Difference, help to de-risk emission reduction projects? (27:20)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (35:13)⚫ What are some of the current/recent legal challenges facing major pipeline projects, like Trans Mountain? (36:00)

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our oil and gas law episode with Vivek Warrier, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.

In part three of our oil and gas law episode with Vivek Warrier, we speak about the Canada Growth Fund tool known as Carbon Contracts for Difference.  ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part two of our oil and gas law episode with Vivek Warrier, we speak about the proposed federal approach to capping oil and gas emissions ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part one of our oil and gas law episode with Vivek Warrier, we discuss the new Supreme Court decision regarding the constitutionality of the Impact Assessment Act.  ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

On this episode, we learn about oil and gas law from Vivek Warrier - the president of the Canadian Energy Law Foundation and partner with Osler's Calgary office. Topics: SCC's constitutionality decision regarding the Impact Assessment Act, emissions reduction targets, and Carbon Contracts for Difference. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ How will large scale pipeline projects proceed in light of a new SCC constitutionality finding about the federal environmental assessment framework? (7:48)⚫ What do we know about the federal government's proposed regulations to cap oil and gas emissions? (18:48)⚫ How can a new tool, known as a Carbon Contracts for Difference, help to de-risk emission reduction projects? (27:20)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (35:13)⚫ What are some of the current/recent legal challenges facing major pipeline projects, like Trans Mountain? (36:00)

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our gender equality episode with Pam Hrick, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.

In part three of our gender equality episode with Pam Hrick, we discuss the federal private member's bill regarding the criminalization of coercive control. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part two of our gender equality episode with Pam Hrick, we speak about the ongoing Saskatchewan litigation regarding the proposed pronoun policy for students ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part one of our gender equality episode with Pam Hrick, we discuss how section 28 of the Charter (regarding substantive gender equality rights) would apply to Quebec's controversial Bill 21. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

This week, we're chatting with Pam Hrick - the Executive Director of LEAF - about gender equality law and the progress that remains. Topics: Quebec's Bill 21 and substantive gender equality; Saskatchewan's pronoun school pronoun policy; and coercive control as a criminal offence. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ How could Quebec's controversial Bill 21 (banning religious symbols) engage the Charter right to substantive gender equality? (8:03)⚫ How would a requirement to notify parents of students' preferred pronouns impact sections 7 and 15 of the Charter? (17:43)⚫ What sorts of consequences could result from the federal criminalization of coercive control? (27:12)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (37:57)

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our startup law episode with Mark Asfar, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.

In part three of our startup law episode with Mark Asfar, we cover the rising trend of representations and warranty insurance in the start-up landscape ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part two of our startup law episode with Mark Asfar, we speak about a cautionary tale in the workplace investigations context and about how these procedures can be conducted in a fair, objective, and confidential manner   ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part one of our startup law episode with Mark Asfar, we discuss some new appellate guidance regarding the role of “reasonable expectations” in corporate agreements ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

On this episode, we speak with startup lawyer, Mark Asfar, about the fast pace of legal issues involving startups and emerging growth companies. Topics: contracts & reasonable expectations for founders; AI in the startup space; representations and warranties experience. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ How can co-founders ensure that their written agreements reflect the true nature of their business relationships? (9:35)⚫ How is artificial intelligence tangibly changing the startup space?  (19:02)⚫ How can representations and warranties insurance impact the negotiation process in an M&A context? (29:59)

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our professional regulatory law episode with Rebecca Durcan, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.

In part three of our professional regulatory law episode with Rebecca Durcan, we discuss how a new SCC decision (2023 SCC 31) will impact the role of Charter values in decision-making, even when Charter rights are not directly infringed.   ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part two of our professional regulatory law episode with Rebecca Durcan, we speak how regulators can apply principles of compassion in their treatment of registrants and complainants. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part one of our professional regulatory law episode with Rebecca Durcan, we discuss how and whether BC's modernization of the legal profession will meaningfully impact the independence of the regulator. ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

  This week, we're speaking about professional regulatory law, with lawyer and bencher, Rebecca Durcan. Topics: BC's Bill 21 and the independence of the regulator, trauma-informed regulation; Charter values vs Charter rights; and our Ask-Me-Anything segment. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ Would BC's modernization of the legal profession meaningfully impact the independence of the regulator? (9:33)⚫ How can regulators apply principles of compassion in their treatment of registrants and complainants?  (18:55)⚫ How does a new SCC decision impact the role of Charter values in decision-making, even when Charter rights are not directly infringed. (29:18)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (39:05)

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our social justice law episode with Alexi Wood, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.

In part three of our social justice law episode with Alexi Wood, we discuss the role of civility and professionalism in the legal profession ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part two of our social justice law episode with Alexi Wood, we speak how the trend of retaliatory litigation has been used to silence survivors and advocates who speak out about sexual violence ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page  

In part one of our social justice law episode with Alexi Wood, we discuss we'll discuss the Ontario court's decision to strike down the "ag gag" legislation that would have made it illegal for activists to secretly film or gain access to farms under false pretenses  ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

On our Season 10 premiere, we chat about activism and social justice law issues, featuring Alexi Wood. Topics: "ag gag" and farm activism; retaliatory litigation; civility in the legal profession; and our Ask-Me-Anything Program. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ How does the striking down of "ag gag" rules impact the parameters of free speech for protestors? (8:18)⚫ How can lawyers meaningfully respond to SLAPP suits that are specifically designed to silence the voices of survivors? (18:28)⚫ What can our profession do to renew a sense of civility and candour? (26:54)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:53)