November 2024

Preserving Evidence: The Importance of Avoiding Spoliation in Litigation Introduction After Donald Trump became President-elect to begin his second non-consecutive term as President of the United States, The Committee on the Judiciary sent this notice to Mr. Jack Smith, Special Counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice. This notice directed Mr. Smith to preserve all...Read More

Ontario Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, Receives Royal Assent – What Impact Will It Have on Employers and Employees? On October 28, 2024, the Ontario Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, S.O. 2024, c. 19 – Bill 190 (the “Act”), received royal assent. This Act amends several pieces of legislation, including the Employment Standards...Read More

Ontario Divisional Court Says Labour Arbitrator Failed to Apply Proper Test for Discrimination According to Judge Ryan Bell (“Bell J”) an arbitrator incorrectly dismissed a request that there be a finding of discrimination, which was made by the Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario (“AMAPCEO”). Bell J overturned that decision because the...Read More

Walker Law Professional Corporation, a downtown Toronto civil litigation and commercial litigation law firm, started the litigation proceedings against the “Crypto King”. Tanya Walker, an experienced civil litigator, represented a company that initiated the case by obtaining a worldwide Mareva injunction against Aiden Pleterski and his company, which froze his assets. See the Endorsement of...Read More