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SCOTUS Oral Arguments and OpinionsOpinion Summary: NRC v. Texas | Date Decided: 6/18/25 | Case No. 23–1300Opinion Summary: NRC v. Texas | Date Decided: 6/18/25 | Case No. 23–1300 This case was consolidated with: Interim Storage Partners, LLC V. Texas, Case No. 23-1312.Link to Docket: Here.Questions Presented:Whether the Hobbs Act, 28 U.S.C. 2341 et seq., which authorizes a "party aggrieved" by an agency's "final order" to petition for review in a court of appeals, 28 U.S.C. 2344, allows nonparties to obtain review of claims asserting that an agency order exceeds the agency's statutory authority.Whether the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, 42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq., and the Nuclear Waste Po...2025-06-1835 min
Perspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessFrom The Lobby - Shifting Polls and Tariff WarsIn this episode of From the Lobby, host Dan Brock is joined by Fasken Government Relations and Political Law group Alex Steinhouse, Andrew House, and Guy Giorno, along with special guest David Lametti, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. Against the backdrop of a growing tariff war between the US and a number of other countries, the discussion delves into the unfolding political landscape leading up to the Canadian federal election. With the Conservative Party of Canada previously leading the polls, recent data now shows a solidifying national lead for the Liberal Party of Canada. The p...2025-04-1616 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessFrom The Lobby - PM Mark Carney's Leadership Amid US TariffsThis week on From the Lobby, Prime Minister Mark Carney pauses his election campaign to address the escalating crisis caused by global tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Join us as we discuss this unique situation where a federal party leader, never before elected to office, steps into his prime ministerial role amidst an election. With no sitting parliament and no parliamentary opposition, how does the Canadian government navigate these extraordinary circumstances? Join host Dan Brock, along with our expert panel, Guy Giorno, Claudia Feldkamp, and Alex Steinhouse, as they discuss the implications and mechanics of governance in t...2025-04-0826 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessFrom The Lobby - Constitutional Questions in Canada’s Federal ElectionIn the latest episode of Fasken’s From The Lobby series, we dive into the Liberal leadership race, featuring front runners Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland. We explore the implications for Parliament and the next Prime Minister. Join hosts Guy Giorno, Alex Steinhouse, and Andrew House for an insightful discussion. (Recorded March 7)Visit Fasken's Canada-Trump Administration 2.0 page for in-depth insight and analysis.2025-03-0721 minSCOTUS Oral Arguments and OpinionsOral Argument: NRC v. Texas | Case No. 23-1300 | Date Argued: 3/5/25Case Info: NRC v. Texas | Case No. 23-1300 | Date Argued: 3/5/25Link to Docket: Here.Questions Presented:Whether the Hobbs Act, 28 U.S.C. 2341 et seq., which authorizes a "party aggrieved" by an agency's "final order" to petition for review in a court of appeals, 28 U.S.C. 2344, allows nonparties to obtain review of claims asserting that an agency order exceeds the agency's statutory authority.Whether the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, 42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq., and the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, 42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq., permit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to license pr...2025-03-051h 35
The Northern Miner PodcastFasken’s Clifford Sosnow on tariffs, metals and US-Canada tradeIn this week’s episode, Clifford Sosnow, partner at Fasken, explores the impact of tariffs on trade between Canada and the United States. He analyzes the impact of 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and their downstream derivatives, noting the potential for major disruptions in both economies, particularly in the automobile sector. Sosnow emphasizes that the effects will have lasting consequences and discusses the potential for diversifying trade relationships with Europe and Southeast Asia. He also highlights Canada's strategic leverage through its production of critical metals, positioning the country for greater influence on the global stage.All this and mo...2025-02-191h 19
The Northern Miner PodcastFasken’s Clifford Sosnow on tariffs, metals and US-Canada tradeIn this week’s episode, Clifford Sosnow, partner at Fasken, explores the impact of tariffs on trade between Canada and the United States. He analyzes the impact of 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and their downstream derivatives, noting the potential for major disruptions in both economies, particularly in the automobile sector. Sosnow emphasizes that the effects will have lasting consequences and discusses the potential for diversifying trade relationships with Europe and Southeast Asia. He also highlights Canada's strategic leverage through its production of critical metals, positioning the country for greater influence on the global stage.
All this and more with host Ad...2025-02-161h 19Perspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessFrom The Lobby - Diving Deeper into the January Prorogation on the Canadian ParliamentIn this episode, Daniel Brock delves into the legal and political uncertainty related to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to prorogue the federal parliament at a critical time for Canada. The move has sparked some criticism, particularly given the potential crisis posed by the Trump administration 2.0. The episode also explores the legal and constitutional challenges to prorogation, highlighting a federal court case initiated by two Canadians from Nova Scotia aiming to overturn the decision. Daniel is joined by Claudia Feldkamp and Alex Steinhouse, senior counsel at Fasken Government Relations and Political Law team, who provide insights into the in...2025-02-0322 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessCanada-US political dynamics and the Federal Liberal leadership raceIn this episode, Daniel Brock discusses Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement to resign and the subsequent race to replace him as the Liberal leader. The episode delves into the political uncertainty created by Trudeau’s decision to prorogue the federal parliament at a critical time for Canada. The move has sparked criticism, particularly given the potential crisis posed by the Trump administration 2.0. The episode also explores the legal and constitutional challenges to prorogation, highlighting a federal court case initiated by two Canadians from Nova Scotia aiming to overturn the decision. Daniel is joined by Claudia Feldkamp and Alex Stei...2025-01-3136 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessNavigating Major Shifts in Immigration Policies and How it Can Affect Your BusinessOur immigration lawyers, Stephanie Heinsohn-Spiropoulos and Daniel Lee, discuss the recent immigration measures announced by the federal government and how they will impact Canadian businesses.2024-12-0222 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessExploring Market Inquiries StudiesFasken hosted a webinar in partnership with the French Chambers of South Africa on the topic of “Exploring Market Inquiries Studies”. Fasken’s Competition, Marketing & Foreign Investment Practice Group team members, Partner Lesley Morphet and Senior Associate Palesa Mpe were joined by esteemed guests Willard Mwemba, COMESA Director and CEO, and John Pecman, Fasken Senior Business Advisor, Competition, Marketing & Foreign Investment, and Former Commissioner of Competition of Canada. The webinar is incredibly insightful and has been converted into a podcast for listeners to deepen their understanding of Market Inquiries, as well as explore its significance within the realm...2024-12-021h 06
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Título original: Vengeance Valley
Año: 1951
Duración: 83 minutos
País: Estados Unidos
Dirección: Richard Thorpe
Guion: Irving Ravetch (basado en la novela de Luke Short)
Música: Rudolph G. Kopp
Fotografía: George J. Folsey (en Technicolor...2024-11-011h 22Clásicos en el AireEl Valle de la Venganza (con Burt Lancaster)"¡Gracias por escuchar este episodio! Puedes disfrutar de más contenido y seguir nuestro programa completo en iVoox: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-clasicos-aire_sq_f12479171_1.html
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Título original: Vengeance Valley
Año: 1951
Duración: 83 minutos
País: Estados Unidos
Dirección: Richard Thorpe
Guion: Irving Ravetch (basado en la novela de Luke Short)
Música: Rudolph G. Kopp
Fotografía: George J. Folsey (en Technicolor...2024-11-011h 22Perspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessThe Commission’s Approach to ESOPs in MergersDaphney Willem and Lesley Morphet discuss the Competition Commission’s requirements for employee share ownership plans (ESOPs) in merger cases, and how they align with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) codes.2024-10-1722 min
Highways and Byways.Episode 75 - Fasken Ghost Town.This week a look at the ghost town of Fasken Texas. Plus news and Texas in 1923.2024-10-1308 min
How I Lead ChangeEowynne Noble: Chief People Officer at FaskenWe are excited to introduce Eowynne Noble, the Chief People Officer at Fasken, Canada's largest law firm, which has more than 2,000 employees and operates in 10 offices across three continents.Eowynne talks about the important factors driving change in her firm, like employee well-being, AI adoption, sustainable economy and talent competition. She's leading change by prioritizing the development of people within the firm. www.pragilis.com2024-09-1117 min
3 Questions3 Questions about Estate Planning an American resident should ask before moving to CanadaJoining me is Rahul Sharma. Rahul is a Partner with Fasken, an industry leader in the Canadian private client/private wealth sector for over a century. In addition, Fasken has over 800 lawyers based in four continents (but no offices in the U.S.). Rahul is based in the Toronto, Ontario office. He advises international and Canadian clients on a variety of tax, trust, and estate planning matters. He is particularly experienced with cross border and international trust and estate matters, as well as matters involving offshore, or non resident trusts with ties to Canada. First aired 3/23/2023 2024-07-3115 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessThe Intersection of Business and Human RightsOur business and human rights colleagues, Claudia Feldkamp and Brian Burkett, explore the critical intersection of business and human rights in a compelling podcast episode, focusing on forced labour and child labour within economic globalisation. In a timely and insightful discussion relating to corporate human rights behaviour in today’s world, they explore recent developments, international trends and the Canadian experience of the corporate response to the changing legislative and regulatory environment.2024-07-0326 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessComplexities of product liability issues in order to navigate consumer complaints and recalls effectivelyFasken’s South Africa Product Liability team provides valuable insights on consumer rights and the necessary steps for filing complaints in terms of the Consumer Protection Act. This information is especially relevant to businesses dealing with consumer complaints. The team discusses the various dispute resolution bodies outlined in the Consumer Protection Act and the circumstances in which the respective bodies can be approached businesses should understand the complexities of product liability issues and recalls in order to navigate consumer complaints and recalls effectively.2024-05-2714 min
The CEO Series with McGill's Karl MooreFrançois Brais, Managing Partner at Fasken QuebecThis week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with François Brais, Managing Partner of Fasken’s Quebec Region. Tune in to learn more about mental health in the legal profession, practicing law and managing lawyers at a big law firm, and the implications of a bijural Quebec.2024-05-2739 minThe CEO Series with McGill's Karl MooreFrançois Brais, Managing Partner at Fasken QuebecThis week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with François Brais, Managing Partner of Fasken’s Quebec Region. Tune in to learn more about mental health in the legal profession, practicing law and managing lawyers at a big law firm, and the implications of a bijural Quebec.2024-05-2739 min
Dig DeepExploring the Deal Landscape in Critical Minerals with Guy WinterIn this episode, we chat with Guy Winter, who is an Energy and Natural Resources Partner at Fasken, who are a leading international law firm providing practical and innovative legal services to solve the most complex business and litigation challenges faced by organisations in various industries including in the mining and resources industry. Guy’s background is in M&A, Equity Capital Markets, Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Restructures, and advises clients across the entire battery minerals value chain. Today he talks about why the Mining Majors haven’t done more deals in the critical minerals sector and...2024-04-1838 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessNavigating Product Liability and Product RecallsFasken Product Liability specialists in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group from the South African office share valuable insights in this next episode focusing on product recalls and recourses. This episode is beneficial for organisations interested in the legal aspects of product recalls and seeking guidance on how to address such issues.2024-02-2009 min
Perspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesProgrammes d'embauche des travailleurs étrangersDans ce nouvel épisode de Perspectives, Jean-François Cloutier et Stephanie Heinsohn-Spiropoulos, avocats du groupe Travail, emploi et droits de la personne, discutent du processus de recrutement de travailleurs à l’étranger.Le Canada fait actuellement face à une pénurie de main d’œuvre touchant pratiquement tous les secteurs d’affaires. Ainsi, le recrutement de travailleurs à l’international devient de plus en plus attrayant pour les employeurs québécois. Quel est le processus d’embauche de travailleurs étrangers et comment faire face aux démarches administratives ? Jean-François Cloutier et Stephanie Heinsohn-Spiropoulos abordent le sujet et discutent des démarc...2024-02-0829 min
LawNextKM Keynotes: Andrea Alliston, KM Leader At Fasken, and Mark Smolik, GC at DHL, On Disruption and Innovation in LegalToday’s episode features two interviews on disruption and innovation in legal, with the two keynote speakers from the inaugural Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal Conference held recently in New York City: Andrea Alliston, partner and leader of knowledge and practice innovation programs at Fasken, Canada’s largest law firm, and Mark Smolik, chief legal officer at DHL Supply Chain Americas. This conference, held in New York in October, was organized by Patrick DiDomenico, president and founder of InspireKM Consulting, and Joshua Fireman, president and founder of the strategic consulting firm Fireman & Company, an Epiq Company. This was t...2023-12-1833 min
Music Ally FocusIP Lawyer Eliane Ellbogen answers our questions on how copyright laws will apply to AI-generated music – and the human artists whose music it sounds like.Ep 131: We have been puzzling over the impact of AI-generated music and how it will align with the laws that have made the music business, well, the music business. Eliane Ellbogen is an intellectual property lawyer at Fasken law firm in Montreal, and has spoken at a number of conferences about the legal implications that accompany AI Music. She joined Music Ally's Editor Joe Sparrow, who lobbed some (depending on your point of view) tricky and/or stupid legal questions at Eliane – who answered them with patience and clarity.
For instance: can an AI author music? Can hu...2023-11-1632 min
Carlos's PodcastWhat are the best law firms in Canada 2023?In 2023, Canada continues to be home to numerous reputable law firms that offer a wide range of legal services. These firms are known for their expertise, professionalism, and dedication to providing exceptional legal counsel. Substancelaw.com is one of the noteworthy firms in Canada. Here are some of the best law firms in Canada in 2023:Substancelaw.com:Website: Substancelaw.comSubstancelaw.com is a prominent law firm in Canada known for its expertise in various legal areas. Their team of experienced lawyers provides comprehensive legal services, including corporate law, litigation, real estate, and more. With a strong...2023-11-0803 minPerspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesDemande d'accès aux renseignements personnelsDans ce nouvel épisode de Perspectives, Jean-François Cloutier et Marilou Simard, avocats du groupe Travail, emploi et droits de la personne, discutent de l’ABC d’une demande d’accès aux renseignements personnels.Toute entreprise collecte de l’information concernant ses employés et ses clients. Quels sont les principes généraux en matière d’accès aux renseignements personnels et que doit faire une entreprise lorsqu’elle reçoit une telle demande?Jean-François Cloutier et Marilou Simard abordent ce sujet encadré par la Loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le sect...2023-10-2721 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessValuable Insights on Product Liability and Product RecallsIn this introductory podcast, Fasken Product Liability professionals from the Life Sciences Industry Group in our South African office share their valuable insights on the landscape of product liability and product recalls. Learn about the critical aspects of managing product risks and ensuring compliance in the life sciences industry. 2023-09-1210 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessFasken Competition, Marketing & Foreign Investment team insights for Women’s Month in South AfricaFasken Competition, Marketing & Foreign Investment team members partner Lesley Morphet, partner Veronica Cadman and senior associate Palesa Mpe share personal insights for Women’s Month in South Africa.2023-08-3010 minPerspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesL’étendue de l’obligation de loyauté d’un employéDans ce nouvel épisode de Perspectives, Jean-François Cloutier et Raphaël Buruiana, avocats du groupe Travail, emploi et droits de la personne, discutent de l’étendue de l’obligation de loyauté d’un employé, un concept très connu, mais souvent mal maîtrisé.Bien que les questionnements à ce sujet surviennent souvent à la suite d’une fin d’emploi, les auditeurs pourraient être surpris par l’étendue de cette obligation durant la période d’emploi.Qu’est-ce que l’obligation de loyauté, quels en sont les limites pendant et après l’emploi et dans quels contextes est-elle rée...2023-08-0526 minPerspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesABC d’une fin d’emploiDans ce nouvel épisode de Perspectives, Valérie Gareau-Dalpé et Florence Gauthier, avocates du groupe Travail, emploi et droits de la personne, discutent d’un événement auquel toutes les entreprises sont éventuellement confrontées : la fin d’emploi d’un membre de leur personnel.La fin d’emploi peut sembler simple, mais dans un contexte disciplinaire, plusieurs facteurs doivent être pris en compte afin d’assurer un processus efficace et concluant, tout en minimisant les risques pour l’employeur. Valérie et Florence échangent sur des éléments fondamentaux à considérer tels que : la catégorie de poste de l’empl...2023-07-2517 minPerspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesNouvelles dispositions de la Charte de la langue française (Loi 96)Dans ce nouvel épisode de Perspectives, Antoine Aylwin et Iara Griffith, avocats du groupe de pratique Vie privée et cybersécurité, discutent des nouvelles dispositions apportées à la Charte de la langue française par la Loi 96 et ses impacts sur le milieu des affaires.Un an après l’entrée en vigueur des modifications à la Charte, Antoine et Iara font le point sur les nouvelles dispositions applicables au 1er juin 2023. Ils présentent les faits saillants de la Loi 96 et discutent des changements qu’elle pourrait engendrer pour les entreprises au Québec. Ils abordent l...2023-07-1419 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessNew provisions of the Charter of the French language (Bill 96)In this new episode of Perspectives, Antoine Aylwin and Iara Griffith, lawyers in the Privacy and Cybersecurity Law group, discuss the new provisions brought to the Charter of the French language by Bill 96 and their impact on the business community.One year after the amendments to the Charter came into force, Antoine and Iara report on the new provisions applicable as of June 1, 2023. They present the highlights of Bill 96 and discuss the changes it implies for companies in Quebec.They discuss membership contracts and their exceptions, the consumer protection law as well as the legal...2023-07-1418 minPerspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesLes formes subtiles de discrimination au travailDans ce nouvel épisode de Perspectives, Valérie Gareau-Dalpé et Florence Longval, avocates du groupe de pratique Travail, emploi et droit de la personne, discutent des formes subtiles de discrimination au travail.Florence, dont la pratique couvre tous les aspects de la relation d’emploi incluant le droit de la personne, explique les différentes facettes que la discrimination peut prendre dans le milieu professionnel. Elle détaille aussi les obligations d’accommodement auxquelles l’employeur doit se conformer.En étayant ses propos par des exemples concrets de situations où il pourrait y avoir une forme subtile...2023-03-1714 min
Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community PodcastEfforts to Regulate AlgorithmsInformation Literacy
We have discussed the dangers embedded in algorithms in previous episodes. Therefore, there is a need for oversight and regulation. On this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill talks about the efforts to regulate algorithms, provides a historical perspective, and explains what is being done in the U.S. and other countries. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum.
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Ferguson, C., P’ng, J., & Whiteside, H. (2022, October 18). The Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Canada and Abroad: Comparing the Proposed AIDA and EU AI Act. Fasken. Retrieved https://www.fasken.com/en...2023-02-1707 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessInsights for Employers and HR Teams: How to handle romantic relationships in the workplaceFasken Labour and Employment practice group partners Daphney Willem and Owethu Mbambo chat on this podcast about romantic relationships in the workplace in South Africa this Valentine’s Day. They cover what the law says and doesn’t say about these relationships in the workplace, as well as share important considerations for employers on this topic. 2023-02-1407 minPerspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesLes relations amoureuses au travailDans ce nouvel épisode de Perspectives, Amélya Garcia et Jean-François Cloutier, avocats du groupe de pratique Travail, emploi et droit de la personne, discutent des relations amoureuses dans le milieu professionnel. Amélya spécifie le cadre juridique de telles relations et détaille les droits et les obligations de l’employé ainsi que de l’employeur dans l’éventualité d’une relation amoureuse entre collègues. Amélya donne aussi des conseils pratiques aux employeurs comme la nécessité d’établir une politique en matière de conflits d’intérêts.Amélya assiste d’ailleur...2023-02-1414 min
The TRU Business Law Society PodcastS3 E2 - Paul Blyschak of Fasken CalgaryOn Episode 2 of Season 3 of the TRU Business Law Society Podcast, we are joined by Paul Blyschak of Fasken Calgary. We discuss the basics of M&A law practice, including the key players and steps involved in an M&A transaction, the pros and cons of being a “rainmaker in M&A,” and the general life of an M&A lawyer. We also discuss Paul’s journey from previously being a Partner at Blakes to transitioning into a Counsel role at Fasken, allowing him to publish his upcoming book, “M&A Agreements in Canada: Transactions & Litigation.”
2023-01-0951 minPerspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesUtilisation des réseaux sociaux au travailDans ce nouvel épisode de Perspectives, Jean-François Cloutier et Deborah Furtado, avocats du groupe de pratique Travail, emploi et droits de la personne, abordent la question de l’utilisation des réseaux sociaux dans le milieu professionnel. Deborah détaille les situations dans lesquelles un employeur peut intervenir dans l’éventualité d’une publication par un employé qui nuirait à la réputation de l’entreprise, par exemple. Deborah donne aussi des conseils pratiques aux employeurs pour se parer face à ce genre de situations. Elle explique ainsi la nécessité de rédiger ou de réviser les politique...2022-12-1528 minPerspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesGestion de la performance et du rendement au travailDans ce nouvel épisode de Perspectives, Valérie Gareau-Dalpé et Louis Thomas Bélanger, avocats du groupe de pratique Travail, emploi et droits de la personne, abordent la question de la gestion de la performance et du rendement au travail. Louis Thomas détaille les moyens offerts à l’employeur pour gérer la performance des employés et qui se déclinent sous la forme d’un test en 6 étapes. Ces moyens, développés par la jurisprudence, s’inscrivent dans le cadre de l’approche administrative face à un comportement fautif de l’employé.2022-11-1720 minPerspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesMarques de commerce - Des briques aux clicsDans cet épisode de Perspectives, Patricia Seguin et Jane Wu, avocates et agentes de marques de commerce du groupe de propriété intellectuelle, répondent à vos questions concernant les marques de commerce et l’univers numérique par des exemples concrets et d’actualité.Du métavers aux jetons non fongibles (NFTs) en passant par la vente en ligne et l’utilisation des mots-clics (hashtag), on vous propose des pistes de solutions pour vous aider à prendre les meilleures décisions dans ce monde en constante évolution. Pour évaluer si vous avez de bonnes pratiques en marque de commerce...2022-10-2027 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessIn conversation with Christine Elliott, former Deputy Premier and Minister of Health in Ontario, and the newest member of Fasken’s Health Law GroupPlease join us to introduce Christine Elliott, former Deputy Premier and Minister of Health in Ontario who has recently joined Fasken.As Ontario – and every other jurisdiction – tackles the task of understanding the lessons learned over the past two and one half years and the appropriate balance between continuity, innovation and change in our health care system, there are few in this country better positioned than Christine Elliott to help those in the health care, life sciences and technology sectors better understand the opportunities and potential pitfalls. In this Q & A, among other matters, Christine addresses her new po...2022-10-0515 minPerspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesGestion d'une plainte de harcèlement psychologiqueDans ce nouvel épisode de Perspectives et premier de la série du groupe de pratique Travail, emploi et droits de la personne, Valérie Gareau-Dalpé et Cynthia Bachaalani discutent des plaintes de harcèlement psychologique en milieu du travail. Cynthia nous explique l’obligation de l’employeur de prévenir, mais aussi de faire cesser toute conduite qui s’apparente à du harcèlement psychologique en mettant en place une politique claire contre le harcèlement. Par ailleurs, elle aborde aussi la question de l’enquête sur le harcèlement psychologique : comment procéder ainsi que les différentes étapes.2022-10-0524 min
On Record PRThe Impact of Legal Marketing on the Business of Law with Brenda Plowman, Chief Marketing Officer at FaskenIn this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Brenda Plowman, chief marketing officer at Fasken and the president of the Legal Marketing Association, to discuss what it means to be a legal marketer and the impact of legal marketing on the business of law. Learn More In her day job, Brenda is the CMO for Fasken, a Canadian-based international law firm with ten offices. She drives change, ensuring that the purpose for transformation is meaningful to clients, lawyers, and staff alike. She leads a talented group of marketing, business development...2022-09-1231 min
The TomCastLosing Scott with Jill FaskenJill Fasken, the former owner of Colorado Document Security located in Grand Junction, Colorado joins Tom on this episode. Jill describes how she and her husband Scott started the company in 2003, and the growth and development of it over the years. But, the focus of the conversation is how Jill responded and dealt with Scott's unexpected death in 2019, and the immediate and ongoing actions she took to lead the business forward. Learn how she transitioned from her administrative and financial roles in the business to fully running it despite the profound emotional loss she was experiencing. Jill also shares...2022-08-0243 minThe TomCastLosing Scott with Jill FaskenJill Fasken, the former owner of Colorado Document Security located in Grand Junction, Colorado joins Tom on this episode. Jill describes how she and her husband Scott started the company in 2003, and the growth and development of it over the years. But, the focus of the conversation is how Jill responded and dealt with Scott's unexpected death in 2019, and the immediate and ongoing actions she took to lead the business forward. Learn how she transitioned from her administrative and financial roles in the business to fully running it despite the profound emotional loss she was experiencing. Jill also shares...2022-08-0243 minPerspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesImpacts de la pandémie sur la conduite des litiges civils et commerciauxDans cet épisode de Perspectives, Lucie Lanctuit et Charlie Marineau discutent des impacts de la pandémie sur la conduite des litiges civils et commerciaux devant les tribunaux du Québec. Au cours de cet épisode, elles abordent de manière pratique les différents modes alternatifs de prévention et de règlement des différends qui ont été particulièrement utilisés ces deux dernières années et parlent des changements dans la conduite et le traitement des dossiers litigieux.2022-05-3020 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessCybersecurity, Leadership, Risk, Regulations and ComplianceIn this podcast episode dispute resolution partner Jesicca Rajpal along side candidate attorney's Catherine Hendriks and Alice Letsoalo discuss governance risk in cyber crimes as it relates to the Cyber Crimes Act. In their conversation they address how cybersecurity also has an impact on organizations. In addition the team provide a brief overview of key elements of contracts with service providers who ensure the overall cybersecurity hygiene of your organization.2022-05-2814 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessRussia-Ukraine and the WorldIn this special podcast episode, Mr. Raymond Chrétien, C.C., Partner and Strategic Counsel, on behalf of the Fasken partners, hosted a virtual event on May 19, 2022, in honour of Mrs. Anne Leahy, former Ambassador of Canada to Russia and Poland.In conversation, they discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its fallout for the world. They also look further into the geopolitical, diplomatic, humanitarian, economic and commercial aspects of this conflict. This event was held mainly in English, with a question period in English, French or Russian.2022-05-191h 00
Perspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesEn français s’il vous plaît: Amendments to the Charter of the French LanguageWith the assent of Bill 96, An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec, https://prodcm9.fasken.com/en/antoine-aylwin (Antoine Aylwin) and https://prodcm9.fasken.com/en/iara-griffith (Iara Griffith) discuss the new Bill’s impact on the use of French in Quebec. In this episode of Perspectives, they review the main changes that will affect companies located in or doing business in Quebec in their day-to-day. They tackle the following themes: scope, the language of work, francization, the language of commerce, public signage, and finally, penalties and effective dates.
For more information, we invite you to...2022-05-1120 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessEn français s’il vous plaît: Amendments to the Charter of the French LanguageWith the assent of Bill 96, An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec, Antoine Aylwin and Iara Griffith discuss the new Bill’s impact on the use of French in Quebec. In this episode of Perspectives, they review the main changes that will affect companies located in or doing business in Quebec in their day-to-day. They tackle the following themes: scope, the language of work, francization, the language of commerce, public signage, and finally, penalties and effective dates.For more information, we invite you to consult our Resource Center and our Annotated Charter of...2022-05-1020 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessCase Law Developments for Pension Funds - ‘I was not a member, so return my full contributions with interest’In this podcast episode pension law partner Rosemary Hunter and Labour and Employment Law associate Tshepo Mokoana discuss the Constitutional Court judgment, Municipal Employees Pension Fund and another v Dineo Mongwaketse and another, handed down on 14 March 2022. In their conversation they discuss the Constitutional Court’s ruling, its impact and the finding that pension contributions of a person who was erroneously enrolled as a member of the pension fund must be refunded with interest. In addition the team discusses the finding that you do not need to have been a member, beneficiary, participating employer or board of a fund in...2022-04-0515 min
The Speakers SocietyJeff Dennis - Author, Entrepreneur in Residence at Fasken Law FirmIn this episode, we are diving into the world of Jeff Dennis; a Canadian serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, public speaker, and public company director. He has is the author of the book "Lesson from the Edge: Survival Skills for Starting and Growing a Company" and is currently the Entrepreneur in Residence at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, a Toronto, Ontario-based international law firm.2022-04-0444 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessCan an employee be dismissed by an AI system?Senior associates Venolan Naidoo and Daphney Willem sit down to chat together in this podcast recording titled “Can an employee be dismissed by an AI system?”. They discuss the role played by AI systems in the selection of candidates employment and the possible dismissal of employees. This is often quite a big challenge for organisations, especially with the rapid advancement of technology, and so they approach the subject in a practical manner by examining this topic through the lens of POPIA, as well as looking at the dynamics around employers and employees, and the impact of technology in the work...2021-12-0611 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessThe commissioning of affidavits virtually – What the courts have to sayThe commissioning of statements or affidavits is an imperative process that has been done in a particular manner over decades. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown regulations forced the world to find new ways of doing things. South African courts have followed suit by ruling that there is an acceptable alternative way of commissioning affidavits from the norm, and this is virtual commissioning. The team unpack the rules that govern the commissioning of affidavits, they look at recent judgments on virtual commissioning of affidavits, and whether this will be beneficial or not, and the...2021-12-0308 minPerspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesPremière décision sur la vaccination en milieu de travailDans ce nouvel épisode de Perspectives, Deborah Furtado et Jean-François Cloutier discutent de la première décision sur la vaccination en milieu de travail rendue au Québec le 15 novembre 2021. Depuis la pandémie, de nombreux employeurs canadiens se questionnent sur leurs droits et leurs obligations relativement à la mise en place d’une exigence vaccinale contre la COVID-19 afin que leurs employés puissent accéder à un lieu de travail. Que faire lorsqu’un employeur, à titre de prestataire de services, est soumis aux politiques de son client exigeant que l’ensemble des personnes qui accèdent à son ét...2021-11-1929 minPerspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesChangement à la loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels, ce que vous devez savoir – Partie 2PARTIE 2 - Dans cet épisode de Perspectives, Kateri-Anne Grenier et Antoine Aylwin, discutent de la Loi modernisant des dispositions législatives en matière de protection des renseignements personnels qui a été adoptée et sanctionnée en septembre dernier. Bien que cette réforme majeure du régime de protection de la vie privée au Québec vise tant les entreprises privées que les organismes publics, cet épisode spécial en deux parties souligne les changements marquants pour le secteur privé. Dans la première partie, nos avocats présentent le Projet de Loi 64 et discut...2021-11-1534 minPerspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesChangement à la loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels, ce que vous devez savoir – Partie 1PARTIE 1 - Dans cet épisode de Perspectives, Kateri-Anne Grenier et Antoine Aylwin, discutent de la Loi modernisant des dispositions législatives en matière de protection des renseignements personnels qui a été adoptée et sanctionnée en septembre dernier. Bien que cette réforme majeure du régime de protection de la vie privée au Québec vise tant les entreprises privées que les organismes publics, cet épisode spécial en deux parties souligne les changements marquants pour le secteur privé. Dans la première partie, nos avocats présentent le Projet de Loi 64 et discut...2021-11-1521 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessPOPI - The right of a data subject to institute civil action against a responsible partyFasken Associates in the Johannesburg office Dispute Resolution & Litigation practice group Emma Alimohammadi and Andricia Hinckemann examine the damages as a result of a breach in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (otherwise known as POPI or POPIA).Section 22 of POPI, deals with a responsible parties obligation to notify data subjects of security compromises and may also result in civil action to be taken against the responsible party. An example of non-compliance with this section may include instances where an unauthorised person accesses or acquires the personal information of a data subject and the...2021-11-0510 minPerspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesEnregistrer sa marque à l’étranger : le Protocole de Madrid est-il la meilleure stratégie?La protection des actifs de propriété intellectuelle, y compris les marques de commerce, est essentielle pour les entreprises à l’échelle nationale et internationale. Dans cet épisode de Perspectives, Patricia Séguin et Jane Wu discutent du Protocole de Madrid qui se révèle être un outil utile pour étendre la protection des marques de commerce sur le plan mondial. Elles répondent aux questions fréquemment posées sur le sujet et vous offrent un éclairage sur le processus et les procédures connexes de cette démarche.Pour en savoir plus sur le sujet, nous vous invitons...2021-09-2129 minPerspectives – la voix juridique de la communauté d'affairesEn français s’il vous plait : modifications à la Charte de la langue françaiseDans cet épisode de Perspectives, Antoine Aylwin et William Deneault-Rouillard discutent du Projet de loi n° 96, Loi sur la langue officielle et commune du Québec, le français et de ses impacts sur l’utilisation de la langue française au Québec. Au cours de l’épisode, ils reviennent sur les principales modifications qui influenceront concrètement le quotidien des entreprises au Québec ou qui font affaires au Québec selon quatre thèmes : le milieu de travail, le marketing et l’affichage public, les perspectives juridiques et finalement les sanctions et les dates d’entrée en vigueur envisagé...2021-09-2037 minPerspectives – Legal Voices on BusinessCan artificial intelligence software or machine learning systems, used at workplaces, be impacted by POPI?Fasken Senior Associates in the Johannesburg office Labour & Employment Law Daphney Willem and Venolan Naidoo delve into the world of artificial intelligence, the impact of the 4th Industrial Revolution and the possible impact of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) on workforce technology usage. This includes from chatbots that attend to general queries; systems that train or coach individuals on best sales/marketing techniques; or biometric technology, automation of administratively repetitive tasks; cyber security or fraud detection; or robotic process automation in the healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics industries. These are already part of the changes employers...2021-09-2009 min
LMA PodcastThe Importance of Women in LeadershipEpisode: 74
Series: LMA Leaders
Episode Description:
In the latest LMA Podcast, Fasken’s Brenda Plowman, 2021 LMA president-elect, speaks with Hillary Sale — a recognized expert in leadership and corporate governance, and chair of the Women’s Leadership Initiative at Harvard Law School. They discuss the importance of women in leadership and provide tools to help women strategically navigate their careers.
Speakers:
Brenda Plowman, Chief Marketing Officer at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Hillary Sale, Faculty Chair, Women’s Leadership Initiative and Women’s Leadership: Adapting and Advocating in a Remote Environment at Harvard Law School; Associate Dean for Strategy, Professor of Law and Professor...2021-03-1830 min
FTX Radio34. Course aux stages épisode 18 - FaskenLe dix-huitième épisode de la série Course aux Stages, en compagnie de Me Anabel Quessy, est maintenant disponible. Dans cette entrevue vous apprendrez à en connaitre plus sur le cabinet Fasken. Découvrez tous les champs d'expertise du cabinet et le système de rotation des stagiaires au sein de ce cabinet qui compte plus de 700 professionnels répartis sur quatre continents.Invitée: Me Anabel QuessyBaladodiffuseur : Ahmed BenabdiMontage: Lina Hammi2021-02-0510 min
Serious PrivacyOh Canada: on DCIA, CPPA and PIPEDA (with Jennifer Stoddart & Constantine Karbaliotis)Send us a textOn 17 November 2020, the Canadian Minister of Information Science and Economic Development, Navdeep Bains, introduced bill C-11, the long-awaited update to the federal Canadian privacy legislation. For many years, this legislative update had been rumoured, and now that it was finally put on the table, we can see some sweeping changes. The Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020, which includes the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, "would significantly increase protections to Canadians' personal information by giving Canadians more control and greater transparency when companies handle their personal information", the minister said. This week, we will t...2020-12-1546 min