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Canadian Lawyer names Lenczner Slaght top 10 boutique in Canada

Glenn Smith quoted in the Ottawa Citizen on potential impact of new summary judgment rule

Linda Fuerst's article in The Lawyers Weekly on constitutional challenges to the proposed federal securities regulatory regime

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Tom Curry represents former NHL referee in his battle for reinstatement

Lenczner Slaght partners with Western Law in Legal Ethics and Professionalism initiative.

Peter Griffin retained to appeal denial of $15-million award for personal injury.

Alan Lenczner heads defence team against $400-million class action lawsuit

Ronald Slaght awarded Advocates' Society Medal

The Advocates' Society has awarded the Advocates' Society Medal, the highest expression of esteem that the Society can convey to one of its members, to Ronald Slaght. It is intended to honour those who have demonstrated their preeminence as counsel and who are acknowledged unequivocally as leaders of the Bar; who have been dedicated and active members of the Advocates' Society; and who have made a significant contribution to the legal profession and to the well being of the community at large. The award will be made later this spring at a dinner to honour Ronald.

Peter Griffin speaks at the Osgoode Professional Development CLE on Effective Legal Risk Management During a Crisis

February 18, 2010

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Social Media: What You Need To Know - January 13, 2010

Will McDowell speaks about the increased use of social networking websites giving rise to several recent precedent-setting cases at Osgoode's Lunch N' Learn teleseminar.

Peter Griffin featured on the cover of Lexpert's 2009 Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Litigation Lawyers in Canada

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"Mississauga Judicial Inquiry - "a great deal remains unknown" Will McDowell

The City of Mississauga Judicial Inquiry opened on Monday, December 14, 2009, and is now adjourned for preparatory investigative work. The Inquiry is to resume no later than March 1, 2010.

The Trouble With Ponzi Class Actions

Read what Glenn Smith has to say in the Financial Post regarding class actions as a means to recover lost money.

Managing Risk to Limit Exposure

While companies might not be able to prevent class action litigation, Ronald Slaght encourages a proactive approach to minimize liability.

Tom Curry Representing Referee Dean Warren in Hearings Before the Ontario Labour Relations Board

Prosecuting and Defending Professional Discipline Cases: December 3-4, 2009

Linda Fuerst and Peter Osborne feature as course leaders in this Osgoode Professional Development CLE which gives expert guidance on all aspects of handling professional discipline files.

Nina Bombier discusses Assessing Duties and Powers with respect to the investigative process.

William McDowell and Naomi Loewith appointed to Judicial Inquiry

William McDowell has been appointed as Commission Counsel, and Naomi Loewith has been named Associate Commission Counsel, to the judicial inquiry to be conducted into the potential conflicts of interest with respect to the City of Mississauga's purchase of lands within the City Centre.

Mark Veneziano, a Lexpert Rising Star

Mark Veneziano was honoured as one of Canada’s Leading Lawyers Under 40 at a Gala Dinner on November 12, 2009. The event paid tribute to the accomplishments of the Rising Stars of the legal community from law firms and in-house. Congratulations Mark!

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Lenczner Slaght is sponsoring Gold Medal Plates Event on November 19, 2009

Gold Medal Plates is a celebration of Canadian athletic achievement while at the same time featuring excellence in cuisine, wine, entertainment and in support of Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Athletes.

Dressed to Bill

Lenczner Slaght sponsors Precedent Magazine's Second Annual Fashion Event on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009. Ten brave Toronto lawyers, including our own Kate McGrann, will model the hottest looks for Fall and Winter at Precedent's second anniversary celebration where law meets style.

Hot Topics in Expert Evidence

Linda Fuerst chairs breakfast program at the Toronto Lawyers' Association on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. This practical, information-packed session features leading civil and criminal practitioners who will provide substantive and procedural updates on the changing role of experts in litigation.

Advanced Litigation Skills Certificate Program: Advanced Practical Advocacy: Refreshed and Refined

Linda Fuerst speaks on What Criminal Lawyers Can Teach Civil Litigators about Evidence and Admissibility on October 30, 2009 at the Advanced Litigation Skills Certificate Program.

BNN talks to Linda Fuerst about Tang and his Ponzi Scheme

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Peter Osborne is co-presenting a program at CLEAR's 2009 Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado on September 12th, 2009 - Coloring Between the Lines - Weaving Together the Investigation and the Prosecution.

Glenn Smith speaks at Canadian Institute's 10th Annual National Forum on Class Actions Litigation - September 23-24, 2009 in Toronto

Glenn Smith participates on the panel discussing the practicalities of managing class actions litigation and conducting e-discovery.

"The Woman Advocate: Is There a Difference?"

Linda Fuerst will act as a mentor at the Advocates' Society conference on October 1, 2009: "The Woman Advocate: Is There a Difference?"

"What Criminal Lawyers Can Teach Civil Litigators About Evidence and Admissibility"

Linda Fuerst is speaking at the Advocates' Society Advanced Practical Advocacy Program on October 30, 2009 on "What Criminal Lawyers Can Teach Civil Litigators About Evidence and Admissibility".

Osgoode's Professional Development CLE: The Thirteenth Annual Course on Written Advocacy

Peter Griffin is part of a team of trial and appellate judges, writing professionals and top legal practitioners to give instruction on how to improve written argument at Osgoode's Professional Development CLE: The Thirteenth Annual Course on Written Advocacy, November 13-14, 2009.

Glenn Smith presents at Osgoode Professional Development CLE in preparation for Rule changes - June 10 and 11, 2009 in Toronto

Glenn speaks about the impact of the Ontario Civil Procedure Rule changes, coming into effect on January 1, 2010, in a session entitled "The Law on Discovery and Production of Electronic Evidence: Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going?".

Peter Griffin and Jamie Spotswood set aside trial judgment from 22 day arson trial due to failure of trial judge to make vital credibility findings.

Court of Appeal applies latest Supreme Court of Canada jurisprudence on adequacy of reasons of trial judges.

Will McDowell appears in the Ottawa trial of Mayor Larry O'Brien as a friend of the court in a hearing on the use of cameras and blackberries in the courtroom

Linda Fuerst and Paola Calce teach at the 2009 Osgoode Hall Law School Part-time LLM Program on Securities Law - May 7, 2009

Linda and Paola lectured on private securities law remedies, including common law and statutory causes of action under the Securities Act and corporate legislation, and certification of class proceedings pursuant to s. 138 of the Securities Act.

Ronald Slaght speaks at the CBA Program “Advocacy Before the Federal Court in Intellectual Property Matters – Appeal Proceedings”, April 30, 2009 in Gatineau.

Ronald speaks for the appellant about writing the persuasive factum, making a strong first impression, emphasizing strengths and selecting and organizing the most effective facts. Ron is also part of the panel which will discuss Supreme Court of Canada Issues on intervention, bringing motions, and handling the media and other publicity issues.

Peter Osborne provides an update and review of the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 on May 4, 2009

Peter presented to members of the College of Psychologists of Ontario at the 2009 Barbara Wand Seminar in Professional Ethics, Standards and Conduct.

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Glenn Smith and Linda Fuerst present at the Osgoode Professional Development CLE: 3rd Annual Managing Internal and Regulatory Investigations on April 20, 2009 in Toronto

Linda's panel discussed managing external enforcement investigations by securities regulatory agencies, including procedural fairness in OSC investigations and procedures. Glenn addressed what general counsel, compliance officers and related professionals need to know about the preservation and collection of electronic evidence.

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Linda Fuerst co-chairs a Special Litigation Presentation on April 17, 2009 at the Advocates' Society: The Judges Respond

Judges from across the province talk frankly about what issues the bench feels the profession should be meeting, and how counsel can improve their performance as advocates, and the results they achieve for their client.

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Ensuring Cost Effective and Compliant E-Discovery Power Point Presentation - Glenn Smith

Anne Posno's Home Featured in Precedent Magazine

Ronald Slaght, Peter Osborne and Kris Borg-Olivier feature in the Big Suits section of the April issue of Lexpert Magazine for their representation of Société Générale in the settlement of a class action approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

Alan Lenczner: “Rebel with a Cause”

Alan and several other members of the “Dickson Circle” are featured in the April issue of Lexpert Magazine for their rewarding pro bono work.

Linda Fuerst speaks at Canadian Institute's 8th Annual Advanced Forum on Securities Litigation and Enforcement on Procedural Fairness in OSC Investigations and Proceedings

in Toronto on April 20 and 21, 2009 on "New Procedural Issues and Litigation Trends at OSC Hearings: What Every Securities Litigator Needs to Know Now".

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Nina Bombier and Anne Posno speaking at the OBA PD Program: Critical Issues in Health Law: Case Law and Legislation Updates, on April 17, 2009 in Toronto

Nina will discuss the implications of Gore v. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario for the prosecution and defence of professional misconduct complaints. Anne will provide a case law update on wrongful life and the duty of care owed to a fetus.

U.S. Libel Tourism Law Silences Foreign Courts

Read what William McDowell has to say in The Lawyers Weekly, March 27, 2009, on US libel tourism and the Libel Terrorism Protection Act passed in New York State in 2008.

Firm sponsors Spring 2009 CCCA Conference in Montreal

Glenn Smith moderates Panel 301 on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 9:45am – 11:15am - Ensuring Cost Effective and Compliant E-Discovery

The sheer volume of electronic information produced in the course of business today presents a serious challenge for corporations that initiate or become embroiled in litigation. In this session, leading e-discovery experts will share proactive approaches to help you get control of discoverable electronic content and preventative strategies and technology solutions that can help any legal department control the rising costs of e-discovery, including how to ensure your evidence will be admissible in court and how protect your legal team and your IT department from being overwhelmed by demands for production. Learn how corporate counsel and IT managers are working together to save time and money by finding smart ways to store, search and produce electronic evidence.

“A Lawyer’s Duty to Ensure Access to Justice” by William McDowell and Usman M. Sheikh, prepared for The Advocates’ Society Symposium on Professionalism (27 January 2009)

Eli Lederman Speaks at the Canadian Institute's 9th Annual Conference

Eli Lederman, one of the faculty speaking at the Canadian Institute's 9th Annual Conference on Managing Legal Risks and Responsibilities in Mental Health Care on April 2-3, 2009 at the Sutton Place Hotel in Toronto. Eli will speak on the topic of "Managing the Risk of Liability Posed by Suicidal or Violent Patients: Developing a Suicide Prevention Program".

Linda Fuerst and Lawrence Thacker: A Trial from A to Z

Linda Fuerst will speak on "Trial Preparation", and Lawrence Thacker will be providing individualized feedback to participants at The Advocates' Society Civil Litigation Skills Development Program: A Trial from A to Z on April 1, 2009 in Toronto.

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6th General Counsel's Role in Maximizing Board Effectiveness Course

Lawrence Thacker was an instructor at the Federated Press’ Sixth Annual Intensive Seminar on General Counsel’s Role in Maximizing Board Effectiveness on March 11-12, 2009. Lawrence Thacker delivered a paper called Counsel as the Board’s Information Gatekeepers. The seminar was attended by a large number of general counsel for Canadian and U.S. corporations.

Will McDowell, amicus curiae, advises talking the best solution in injunction case against native protestors

Will McDowell, appointed amicus curiae (or friend of the court), advises the court of the best recourse legally and sensibly in the injunction brought against native protestors by the City of Brantford. To read the full article in The Brantford Expositor click below.

The Lawyer's Weekly publishes article by Linda Fuerst "National securities legislation doesn’t protect Canadians."

Ronald Slaght, Monique Jilesen and Michael Hunziker successful at trial in setting aside judgment on the grounds of fraud

Ronald Slaght to receive the Toronto Lawyers' Association Award of Distinction

Ronald Slaght to receive the Toronto Lawyers' Association Award of Distinction on February 12, 2009 for his contribution to the integrity and worth of the law and to the legal profession

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Ronald Slaght quoted in the Financial Post on recalls and product liability claims

Linda Fuerst speaks at Canadian Institute's 19th Annual Securities Superconference on the Right Against Self-incrimination: Disclosure in Cross-Border Investigations

in Toronto February 17 and 18, 2009 on "Update on Securities Enforcement in Canada and Beyond"

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Alan Lenczner speaks at dinner for the Toronto Litigator's Group, an informal group of young civil litigators co founded by Jamie Spotswood.

Elizabeth Dipchand comments on recent IP Supreme Court decision in Lawyers Weekly

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