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Mises à jour en droit de l'emploi canadienEpisode 8 - Workplace Harassment Law: Conducting the InvestigationThis podcast – the second of a two-part series— discusses harassment in the workplace. Building on the earlier discussion of employer and employee obligations, presenters Patrick Essiminy and Camille Foczeny turn their attention to the investigation process. Key points include the importance of having a clear complaint process, conducting investigations, and taking immediate action to address harassment. The episode also highlights mental health impacts, the need for interim measures during investigations and the protocols that should govern the process, including with respect to confidentiality. And although focused on Québec, the advice provided on handling harassment complaints is applicable nationwide.2024-12-0234 minMises à jour en droit de l'emploi canadienEpisode 7 - Workplace Harassment Law: Best Practices for EmployersHosted by Camille Foczeny and Patrick Essiminy, this episode addresses workplace harassment, with a focus on training, and employer and employee obligations. While largely based on Québec experience, the general principles may apply in other Canadian jurisdictions. The discussion emphasizes the importance of training for those managing harassment situations, and the employer's duty to prevent and respond to harassment, including the responsibility to act professionally and report incidents. Various forms of harassment, including psychological, sexual, and discriminatory harassment, as well as non-harassing acts, are defined with examples provided.2024-11-1120 min
Views From the MarketEpisode 122 - Smaller Isn’t Simpler: The Special Challenges of Midmarket TransactionsSpecial guests Nick Rotundo and Claudio Martellacci from Grewal Guyatt LLP join Mario for this edition of the podcast. Claudio and Nick discuss the unique aspects of working with mid-market companies, emphasizing their valuation specialization, one aspect of Grewal’s comprehensive advisory services in this space. They highlight the differences between low/mid-market deals and big Bay Street deals, noting that the former can often be more challenging because of owner-operators’ deep financial and emotional stakes in their businesses. The guests also share insights into current trends, such as a growing pool of ex-tech industry employees with cash to buy exis...2024-10-2417 min
Tank Talks By Ripple VenturesUnlocking Success in Mid-Market M&A: Insights from Mario Nigro of Stikeman Elliott, LLPOn this week's episode, we welcome Mario Nigro, a partner at Stikeman Elliott, to discuss navigating the world of search funds and recent trends in mid-cap M&A.Mario shares his journey to becoming an M&A expert and offers insights into the evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the Canadian market.He explains the rising popularity of the entrepreneurship-through-acquisition model and highlights the essential traits for aspiring search fund founders.We also explore current trends in mid-market M&A, the impact of rising interest rates, and the significant changes since...2024-08-1555 min
A New Wave of EntrepreneurshipMario Nigro: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Canadian Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)In this episode, Mario Nigro, a partner at Stikeman Elliott LLP and a key figure in the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) ecosystem in Canada, shares his experience as legal counsel, investor, and ecosystem builder. Mario provides insights into the world of ETA, discussing what to consider before pursuing ETA, the importance of resilience, and the evolving landscape of Canadian ETA funding.
Listeners will gain practical advice on navigating the complexities of acquisitions and learn about the key traits needed for success.
2024-06-2445 minViews From the MarketEpisode 112 - How Value Creation Services Benefit Midmarket BusinessesIn this edition of the podcast, Mario Nigro interviews Richter LLP’s Michael Black and Brett Miller about value creation services that can help midmarket businesses achieve their growth and transaction objectives. As Brett and Michael discuss, value creation can involve enhancing board design, optimizing processes, systems and technology and focusing the customer and product mix. Whether implemented internally or through an advisory firm like Richter, a value creation process involves long-term planning that prepares the business for expansion or sale, creating the information base to support target identification, due diligence, transaction execution, post-sale integration and succession planning.2024-06-0620 min
Mises à jour en droit de l'emploi canadienÉpisode 6 - Quand les expressions d'opinions politiques des employés franchissent-elles la limite?Cet épisode se consacre aux obligations légales des employeurs face aux tensions qui surviennent sur le lieu de travail en raison des opinions politiques. Notre discussion vous permettra de connaître les principes applicables en matière de liberté d'expression des salariés et ses limites dans le contexte du milieu du travail, accompagnés d'exemples tirés de la jurisprudence.2024-05-1336 min
NewGen MindsetBeyond Oil Ltd. (BOIL.CN/BEOLF) - Capital Market Series w/ Robert Kiesman (Director & VP)In the fifth episode of NewGen Mindset's "Capital Market Series," Nic & Dan sit down with Robert Kiesman from Beyond Oil Ltd. The discussion revolves around the revolutionary impact of Beyond Oil's product, its genesis, and the reasons behind its creation. The conversation delves into the three fundamental pillars that Beyond Oil prioritizes: health, cost, and sustainability. Their product appears to lead the charge in disrupting the food industry for the better.
Robert Kiesman, VP & Director, is a private business owner and corporate lawyer specializing in securities law and M&A at Stikeman Elliott LLP. He also serves as Vice...2024-03-1934 minViews From the MarketEpisode 105 – After the Party: Post-purchase Disputes Take Centre StageOur guest on today’s podcast is Vimal Kotecha, a senior transactional advisor at Richter LLP with special expertise in business valuations and disputes. In the wake of the deal euphoria of 2021-22, many acquired businesses are not tracking projections, leading to a rising tide of post-purchase price disputes. Join Vimal and Mario for a wide-ranging discussion of what’s triggering these disputes, what the solutions are, and how dispute risk can be minimized in future transactions.2024-02-2923 min
The Arbitration ConversationEpisode 19: Douglas F. Harrison, Chair of the Toronto Commercial Arbitration SocietyIn this episode, Amy interviews Douglas F. Harrison. Mr. Harrison has acted as a presiding arbitrator, co-arbitrator and sole arbitrator in numerous ad hoc arbitrations and in arbitrations under the ICDR Canada, ICDR International, Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, and National Automobile Dealer Arbitration Program Rules.
He brings to his arbitration and mediation practice over 30 years of experience as a litigator with Stikeman Elliott LLP in Toronto, conducting a broad commercial litigation and arbitration practice for clients from around the world. He was also Vice-Chair of the firm's national Claims & Risk Management Committee for several years and a me...2024-02-0824 minMises à jour en droit de l'emploi canadienEpisode 5 - Québec’s Bill 96: What Every Business Needs to KnowThis episode looks at Québec’s Bill 96 language legislation – specifically, at the effect it will have on the use of French in commercial environments. Topics discussed include commercial agreements and obligations relating to employees, among others.2023-04-1430 minMises à jour en droit de l'emploi canadienÉpisode 4 – Projet de loi 96 : Ce que toutes les entreprises doivent savoirCet épisode se penche sur le projet de loi 96 sur la langue au Québec, et plus particulièrement sur l’effet qu’il aura sur l’utilisation du français dans un contexte commercial. Les sujets discutés comprennent entre autres les ententes commerciales et les obligations liées aux employés.2023-04-1237 min
ILTA VoicesManaging Expectations in eDiscoveryProject management skills are essential in litigation support to respect deadlines and deliverables. Similar to juggling many balls at once and the trick is not to drop one, two, or more. Get advice from experts on managing expectations - the key to success is not always known - but the key to failure is certainly trying to please everyone.
Questions Kathy will ask speakers:
- What are some of the most difficult expectations you have had to deal with and how have you dealt with them?
- Do you have any time management strategies you...2022-06-2716 min
Views From the MarketEpisode 44: Transaction Diligence in an Era of UncertaintyIn this episode, Mario Nigro speaks with Michelle Alphonso of Grant Thornton LLP about her recent experiences conducting financial diligence in midmarket M&A transactions. While opining on “sustainable EBITDA” can be a challenge in these uncertain times, Michelle and her team are able to identify and evaluate the variables that make up a company’s risk profile. Data analytics are playing an increasing role in this work – a development that has been accelerated during the pandemic.2022-06-0918 min
Mises à jour en droit de l'emploi canadienEp. 3: The Three Fundamental Challenges of Remote WorkIn this episode, Patrick Essiminy is joined by Charif El-Khouri, a senior associate in the Employment & Labour Group at Stikeman Elliott in Montréal recognized for his practical, business-minded advice. While the pandemic has proven that many remote work arrangements are mutually advantageous, Charif finds that employers attempting to integrate remote and hybrid scenarios into existing employment terms and conditions face three fundamental challenges.2022-05-2417 min
Mises à jour en droit de l'emploi canadienÉp. 2 – Projet de Loi 59 : Amendements sur les accidents du travail et des maladies professionnellesDans ce balado, Patrick Essiminy et Camille Foczeny poursuivent leur conversation sur les amendements déjà en vigueur et ceux à venir du projet de loi 59 tout en précisant les changements reliés à la Loi sur les accidents du travail et des maladies professionnelles en matière de recours administratifs, la réadaptation, les aspects médicaux et l'imputation.2022-04-2623 minMises à jour en droit de l'emploi canadienÉp. 1 – Projet de Loi 59 : Amendements sur la santé et la sécurité du travail au QuébecDans le premier épisode du balado, Patrick Essiminy invite Camille Foczeny, conseillère en santé et sécurité du travail au sein du groupe Emploi et travail de Stikeman Elliott, à faire le point sur la signification des changements, et principalement en matière de prévention, à la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail introduits par le projet de loi 59, la Loi modernisant le régime de santé et sécurité du travail.
Patrick et Camille discutent des impacts des amendements notamment la mise en place de programmes de prévention et de plans d’actions pour les employeurs et l...2022-04-2614 min
The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw SelectionMario Nigro on the Most Impressive M&A ProcessesToday’s GuestOn this episode, we welcome Mario Nigro, Partner at Stikeman Elliott LLP, and Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.What You’ll LearnWhat PE firms should improve onMost impressive M&A ProcessesProprietary Base VS M&A Advisor and Investment BankerHow to be a top performerDiversity in private equity firmsBreakdown[00:28] Introducing Mario [01:43] Common mistakes by PE firms [05:54] What PE Firms Should Improve On [09:17] Impressive M&A Proc...2022-01-1136 minILTA VoicesSkills Roadmap: What to Learn First (Aimed at New to Industry)
Litigation support can be daunting to those new to the industry – not only are there technical skills to learn, but also legal considerations, project management and communication & presentation skills are all keys to your success. In this podcast, we will discuss the kinds of transferable skills which will help you in your new role, how best to learn those important technical skills, and how to identify the opportunities to develop and improve your skills.
Moderator:
@Rachel McAdams - eDiscovery Technical Specialist, A&L Goodbody Solicitors
Speakers:
@Kathy Dallaire, CEDS - eDiscovery and Litigation Support...2021-07-2614 min
Yonge and DundasS2E13 - Shiri Gawrielman: Leadership, Student Engagement, and The Human In HR"What makes a great student leader is someone who is passionate. Someone who really wants to help other people while gaining value themselves" - Shiri Gawrielman About Shiri Gawrielman President of the MBA Student Association for the current academic year. She completed her undergraduate degree at TRSM studying business management and double majored in human resources management and business law. While at Ryerson, Shiri took advantage of the many opportunities offered within TRSM and the general Ryerson student community. She facilitated a mandatory first year strategy for success course as well as trained and coached in...2021-02-2819 min
ELO Network PodcastELO Webinar: Rob Wildeboer on "A Call For Christian Marketplace Leaders: Facing The Economic Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic"ELO hosts Rob Wildeboer for a Webinar and Q&A with Dr. Rick Goossen on May 20th, 2020. Rob Wildeboer is the Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Martinrea International Inc., a global auto parts supplier, specializing in automotive fluid systems and metal forming products. Martinrea has over 17,000 employees at 38 divisions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Europe and China and generates almost $4 billion in revenue.
View the video recording of this conversation here>>
Rob Wildeboer recently had to lay off 13,000 of his 17,000 employees at Martinrea. He is dealing with the unprecedented economic challenges of the c...2020-05-2257 minILTA VoicesInterview with New Leaders: Adriana De MarcoPlease enjoy the final installment of the two-part "snackable" podcast series which is focused on highlighting those in the field whom has recently been promoted to a director or C level position or changed firms in those roles. You will learn how they dealt with their new teams and lawyers, crafted their transition plans and share advice for others who in a similar situation.
Host:
@Scott David - Senior Manager - Service Support at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Interviewee:
@Adriana De Marco - Director, Knowledge Management & Innovation at Stikeman Elliott LLP
2019-06-0314 min
Mises à jour en droit de l'emploi canadienCannabis Legalization in Canada: Employment ChallengesPatrick Essiminy, a partner with Stikeman Elliott’s employment
group discusses the employment challenges that surround the
upcoming legalization of cannabis in Canada.2018-09-2015 min
Mises à jour en droit de l'emploi canadienThe #MeToo Movement: What it Means for Canadian EmployersStephanie Weschler, a partner with Stikeman Elliott’s employment group discusses the impact which the #MeToo movement has had on workplaces in Canada and key legal considerations for employers.2018-09-1318 minILTA VoicesHow to Build Your Brand in Litigation Support in Your Organization and IndustryEvery day you build your brand without even knowing it! Through day-to-day conversations, social media presence, published articles and participation at conferences and industry events, you put yourself out there and leave impressions. These impressions organically build your brand. This lively conversation explores practical tips on building your brand. We discuss why your personal brand is important, how it can help open doors to new opportunities and simple ways to put yourself out there successfully.
Speakers:
Carolyn Anger is the Manager of Litigation Support and eDiscovery at Stikeman Elliott LLP. With over 15 years of experience in...2018-06-121h 04