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Parents At WorkHow PD Dads Navigate Work, Kids, and the UnexpectedLori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are so excited to introduce a new set of interviews with moms and dads in professional development. Lori and Jason are thrilled to welcome Joshua Troy and Neil Dennis to today’s podcast! Neil and Josh are both amazing dads in professional development.Josh Troy is the Director of Talent Management at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, where he engages with attorneys and staff to ensure their professional and personal success. Josh is a proud parent of two daughters, one almost six years old and the other four, who were excited to...
2023-05-1146 min
Lawyers Who LeadNALP’s 2023 AEC: The Importance of Reassurance with Neil DennisIn episode three of our coverage of NALP's 2023 Annual Education Conference (AEC) in Vancouver, B.C., Sigalle interviews Neil Dennis, Director of Professional Development at Blaney McMurtry LLP, one of Canada's premier law firms based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district.
Visit https://www.blaney.com/ to learn more.
National Association for Law Placement NALP is an association of over 2,500 legal career professionals who advise law students, lawyers, law offices, and law schools in North America and beyond. Visit https://www.nalp.org to learn more.
2023-05-0310 min
Law School Life & BeyondLaw School Life & Beyond Leadership Series - Dave Stern, Partner at Blaney McMurtry LLPThis week Katya is joined by Dave Stern! Dave is a partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP, located in downtown Toronto.
Dave provides creative and practical solutions for complex matters in the areas of Sports, Entertainment and Corporate/Commercial Law. Dave has a unique sports background, as he previously worked in the legal departments of both the Oakland Raiders and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd., where he was regularly involved in software licencing, the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, sponsorships, contests and promotions, collective bargaining, athlete/player contracts, broadcasting and distribution.
In this episode...
2021-06-1741 min
Greenferd Construction's "Behind the Build" Series -Commercial Construction InsightsGreen Circle Podcast - Episode 2: Getting back to work - A Legal PerspectiveIn this episode of the Green Circle Podcast Scott talks with Lea Nebel of Blaney McMurtry LLP, who practices construction law, about issues and challenges arising from the #COVID19 pandemic.
Specific topics that are covered include:
1. Health & Safety, on site PPE & risk assessment.
2. Landlord COVID-19 Policies.
3. Contracts that were paused at point of Lock-down.
4. Infected person on the job site.
Stay tuned as we continue this discussion from a commercial real estate perspective!
2020-05-2224 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Chad Kopach on Issues Facing the Construction Industry During COVID-19In this episode of the Blaneys Podcast, Chad Kopach, the co-chair of Blaneys’ construction group, discusses the challenges facing the construction industry caused by COVID-19, including the unintended consequences to the holdback regime caused by the Province’s emergency order suspending court deadlines, “essential workplace” issues, and site delays. Our producer and sound engineer Varoujan Arman (also a lawyer) joins in with an interesting recent anecdote regarding “essential workplaces”.
2020-04-1721 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast – Dennis Tobin on Commercial Leasing During the COVID-19 PandemicDuring the COVID-19 crisis, Blaneys is continuing its Podcast remotely, with a series of new Podcasts tackling the many challenging legal issues raised by the pandemic and the measures being taken to combat it. In this Podcast, our commercial leasing expert, Dennis Tobin, discusses the many legal and practical challenges facing both commercial landlords and tenants, but also how these parties are starting to cooperate to preserve their businesses without strictly relying on written contractual obligations of the lease.
2020-04-0619 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Jack Siegel on Employment During the COVID-19 PandemicDuring the COVID-19 crisis, Blaneys is continuing its Podcast remotely, with a series of new Podcasts tackling the many challenging legal issues raised by the pandemic and the measures being taken to combat it. In this episode, our labour and employment law expert, Jack Siegel, discusses the employment law issues that are impacting nearly all Canadians and Canadian employers during this unprecedented time.
2020-03-3020 min
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonFallout from the Pickering nuclear alert error, How Canada's Iranian community is affected by events in Iran & Possible legal action over the tragedy of Flight PS752The Scott Thompson Show Podcast
Yesterday, Ontarians received a mass alert about the Pickering Nucelar Generation station that was sent in error. First, NDP Energy Critic Peter Tabuns joined Scott to discuss the Pickering Nuclear Plant Alert and its effect on people. And then Scott found out more about Emergency Alert Systems, and what may have gone wrong.
Guests:
Peter Tabuns, NDP Energy Critic
Darryl Culley, President of Emergency Management & Training Inc
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How has Canada’s Iranian community been affected by everything that has happened in Ir...
2020-01-1353 min
Building InsightEpisode 13: Diversity in Construction Law: A Focus on Female LeadershipLena Wang, associate, and Kaleigh DuVernet, associate, discuss female leadership in construction law with Sandra Astolfo, partner at WeirFoulds LLP, and Lea Nebel, partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP.
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2019-09-1800 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: David Ma on CryptocurrencyIn this episode of the Blaneys Podcast, David Ma, our IT and technology law expert, discusses the function and purpose of cryptocurrencies. David tackles recent challenges such as the collapse of crypto exchange Quadriga CX, and the ongoing debate of whether governments should regulate the exchange of cryptocurrencies.
2019-04-2930 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaney’s Podcast: Panel Discussion on the New and Evolving Cannabis Industry in CanadaThis Blaneys’ Podcast features an exciting and insightful discussion of Canada’s brand new legalized recreational cannabis arena. The topics discussed will be of interest to any existing industry members, or to those thinking about becoming involved in the industry, whether from a production, processing, retail, or support services perspective. The panel members include:
Lou Brzezinski - Blaneys Partner and Podcast host, Co-Chair of the Blaney Cannabis Law Group
Nicholas Wong - Blaneys Partner and member of the Cannabis Law Group and Intellectual Property Law Group
Angela Smith - Founder and CEO of Catalyst Life Science Consulting, a consultancy firm offe...
2019-01-0832 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Maria Scarfo on Women in the Legal ProfessionIn this special episode of the Blaneys Podcast, we sit down with Maria Scarfo, the firm’s managing partner. Maria discusses the challenges faced by the legal industry with the retention of female lawyers, client expectations, her management style, and some of the unique qualities of Blaney McMurtry LLP.
2018-12-0415 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Lea Nebel on Ontario’s New Construction ActIn this episode of the Blaneys Podcast, Lea Nebel, co-chair of the firm’s Construction Law Group, discusses the large-scale revamping of Ontario’s Construction Lien Act, now known as the Construction Act, as of July 1, 2018.
2018-09-2813 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Panel discussion on B Corp certification in CanadaBusiness law is developing in a new direction in Canada. That direction is firmly based on profitability and material prosperity. However, that prosperity is increasingly being linked to a more sustainable, environmentally responsible, and widely shared model of carrying on business.
B Lab is an international NGO that certifies B Corps - for-profit companies that demonstrate their positive impact on society and the environment. In Canada, B Corp certification requires amendment of the corporation’s articles to lock in a Corporation’s mission. That is what we discuss in this podcast. We also discuss the difference between a Benefit Corporation and...
2018-09-1127 min
Best's Insurance Law PodcastEmerging Global Cyber Ransom Threats Require a Strategic Response From the C-SuiteAttorneys Ed Lewis from Weightmans LLP, David Mackenzie from Blaney McMurtry LLP and David Shannon with Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin discuss emerging cyber threats and associated global risks. Special thanks to our sponsor, A.M. Best Company, Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters, including Expert Service Providers.
2018-07-3114 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: James Edney on Upcoming Divorce Act ChangesIn this episode of the Blaneys Podcast, the head of Blaney McMurtry LLP’s Family Law Group, and a certified specialist in family law, James Edney provides an advance run down of the changes proposed for a coming major amendment to Canada’s federal Divorce Act; the first such overhaul in twenty years.
2018-06-1116 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Varoujan Arman on Civil LitigationIn this episode of the Blaneys Podcast, commercial litigator Varoujan Arman describes the steps involved in the civil litigation process, along with outside the box strategies to obtain favourable settlements.
2018-02-1228 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Dennis Tobin on Commercial Leasing in Canada- Part 2In this second of a two part Blaneys Podcast on commercial leasing in Canada, Dennis Tobin discusses key issues for negotiating an offer to lease in the Canadian real estate market. In an easy to listen to discussion format, this podcast addresses the following topics: remedies for breach of a commercial lease, subleasing and assignment and the differences between the two; how franchisees and franchisors might structure their lease arrangement; the significance of the “Use” clause; how your lease may impact proposed renovations; and a discussion of what “co-tenancy” clauses are and why you may use one in your offer to lease
2017-06-1514 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Dennis Tobin on Commercial Leasing in Canada- Part 1In this first of a two part Blaneys Podcast on commercial leasing in Canada, Dennis Tobin discusses key issues for negotiating an offer to lease in the Canadian real estate market. He highlights some of the priority issues from the perspectives of the landlord, purchaser, mortgagee and the tenant. He also discusses how the offer to lease relates to the lease. Co-tenancy, options to extend, percentage rent, termination rights and additional rent issues are discussed. Dennis reveals some “red flags” to watch out for and offers tips for negotiating an enforceable retail lease.
2016-10-2618 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Roger Horst on Class ActionsIn this episode of the Blaneys Podcast, Roger Horst, a pioneer of the class action regime in Ontario, discusses the ins and outs of this unique area of civil litigation. He provides an overview of all stages in a class action claim including certification, settlement and trial. Having acted for both the defendant and the plaintiff class, Roger has a well-rounded view on all sides and uncovers common issues with class actions including financing and risk.
2016-09-2721 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Jason Mangano on Additional Insured CoverageRennie Forsythe v. Michael Westfall, John Doe, Jevco Insurance Company and AXA Insurance Company, 2015 ONSC 758 affirmed 2015 ONCA 810 leave to appeal refused by 2016 CanLII 12153 (SCC).
2016-04-1215 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Sheldon On DefamationIn this episode of the Blaneys Podcast, Sheldon Inkol discusses defamation law and the issues commonly encountered on the internet.
2016-04-0415 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: David Mackenzie on Cyber Risk InsuranceIn this episode of the Blaneys Podcast, David Mackenzie, one of our insurance coverage experts, discusses the new and still developing area of insurance that offers coverage to businesses for cyber risk and data breaches.
2015-11-1823 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Roman Pekaruk on Residential Real Estate TransactionsIn this episode of the Blaneys Podcast, our residential real estate expert, Roman Pekaruk, walks through the important things to watch out for and keep in mind when participating in a residential real estate transaction.
2015-09-1419 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Lou Brzezinski on the Target CCAA Insolvency ProceedingIn this episode of the Blaneys Podcast, our usual host, Lou Brzezinski sits on the other side of the table to answer questions about the firm's involvement in the Target insolvency proceeding on behalf of unsecured creditors.
For more information, please contact:
Lou Brzezinski
[http://www.blaney.com/lawyers/lou-brzezinski]
416.593.2952
lbrzezinski@blaney.com
2015-03-2721 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Steve Popoff on Succession Planning for BusinessesIn this episode, Steve Popoff discusses the approaches to succession planning for the transitioning or winding up of a business.
For more information, please contact:
Steve Popoff
[http://www.blaney.com/lawyers/steve-popoff]
416.593.3972
spopoff@blaney.com
2015-03-0412 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: James Edney on Family Law - Finance IssuesIn this episode, James Edney discusses the legal issues relating to matters of finance that arise during family law disputes.
For more information, contact:
James Edney
[http://www.blaney.com/lawyers/james-edney]
416.593.3996
jedney@blaney.com
2015-01-2819 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Maria Kotsopoulos on Sexual Harassment in the WorkplaceIn this podcast, Maria Kotsopoulos discusses the timely issue of workplace harassment. The Blaneys Brief segment features Talia Gordner discussing a recent case on whether your private Facebook profile can be brought under scrutiny during a civil lawsuit.
For more information, contact:
Maria Kotsopoulos
[http://www.blaney.com/lawyers/maria-kotsopoulos]
416.593.2987
mkotsopoulos@blaney.com
2014-12-1622 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Margaret Rintoul on Power of Attorney (Part 2)In this podcast, Margaret Rintoul discusses the common issues that arise regarding wills and estates and powers of attorney in the context of family disputes. The Blaneys Brief segment features a discussion by articling student Paul Pimentel, a member of Transparency International Canada, regarding its mandate.
For more information, contact:
Margaret Rintoul
[http://www.blaney.com/lawyers/margaret-rintoul]
416.593.2981
mrintoul@blaney.com
2014-11-2417 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: James Edney on Family Law - Custody IssuesIn this episode, James Edney discusses the legal issues surrounding the custody of children during family law disputes. The Blaneys Brief segment features Chad Kopach discussing a case that had to consider ghosts.
For more information, contact:
James Edney
[http://www.blaney.com/lawyers/james-edney]
416.593.3996
jedney@blaney.com
2014-10-1623 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: The Articling Experience at Blaneys: An Interview with Lisa and SimonIn this podcast, two of Blaneys’ current articling students, Lisa Bruni and Simon Reis, give us insight into a day in the life of an articling student at the firm.
2014-09-1815 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Margaret Rintoul on Power of AttorneyIn this podcast, Margaret Rintoul discusses the common issues that arise, and the obligations involved, when an individual is given a power of attorney. The Blaneys Brief segment features a discussion by Catherine MacInnis on “contractual troubleshooting,” where a party to a contract has been wronged.
For more information, contact:
Margaret Rintoul
[http://www.blaney.com/lawyers/margaret-rintoul]
416.593.2981
mrintoul@blaney.com
2014-08-2021 min
Blaneys PodcastBlaneys Podcast: Bill Anderson on Termination from the WorkplaceIn this podcast, Bill Anderson discusses the practical realities of employee termination from the workplace, including wrongful dismissal and constructive dismissal. The Blaneys Brief segment addresses an Alberta judge who lost patience with the “Freeman on the Land” movement, who believe Canada’s laws do not apply to them.
For more information, contact:
Bill Anderson
[http://www.blaney.com/lawyers/william-anderson]
416.593.3901
banderson@blaney.com
2014-08-2018 min
Hull on EstatesEpisode # 239 - Institute This week on Hull on Estates and Succession Planning, Natalia Angelini and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss a recent Institute, Brave New World: Building a Thriving Trusts & Estates Practice in the 21st Century, which was held on Thursday February 3, 2011. There were variety of topics at the Institute, including: · Planning for Disabled Beneficiaries: How Recent Legislative Amendments have Changed Estate Planning Nimali D. Gamage, Jan Goddard & Associates · The Role of Social Media in Marketing an Estates and Trusts Practice Suzana Popovic-Montag, Hull & Hull LLP Terry Fallis, Thornley Fallis Communications · The Impact of Divorce, Remarriage and Common Law Relationships on Estate Planning Daniel S. Mel...
2011-02-1512 minHull on EstatesEpisode # 239 - Institute This week on Hull on Estates and Succession Planning, Natalia Angelini and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss a recent Institute, Brave New World: Building a Thriving Trusts & Estates Practice in the 21st Century, which was held on Thursday February 3, 2011. There were variety of topics at the Institute, including: · Planning for Disabled Beneficiaries: How Recent Legislative Amendments have Changed Estate Planning Nimali D. Gamage, Jan Goddard & Associates · The Role of Social Media in Marketing an Estates and Trusts Practice Suzana Popovic-Montag, Hull & Hull LLP Terry Fallis, Thornley Fallis Communications · The Impact of Divorce, Remarriage and Common Law Relationships on Estate Planning Daniel S. Mel...
2011-02-1512 min