Advocate Daily

Bruce Baron says while great strides have been made to reduce the stigma surrounding mental-health issues, some employers still seem to be unaware of their legal obligation to accommodate.

Bruce Baron says a recent motion for summary judgment is a “shining example” of how the courts are favourably interpreting the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Hryniak v. Mauldin and providing “efficient justice.”

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal (OCA) decision is “interesting” because it galvanizes the very high threshold required to succeed with a breach of contractual duty of good faith claim in Ontario, Toronto.

Ontario Superior Court decision involving a woman who provided her employer with written notice of retirement only to rescind it a month later offers overdue clarity on the law of employee resignation.

Ontario Court of Appeal decision offers further clarity for employers in drafting termination clauses in employment agreements.

Court of Appeal ruling is a “stark warning” to employers to be vigilant when drafting employment agreements.

Federal Court case successfully argued by Toronto civil litigator, Bruce Baron, is a reminder that the limitation period for actions brought under the Copyright Act does not necessarily run from the time an alleged infringement is discovered.

A case successfully argued in Ontario’s Superior Court by Toronto civil, gives new guidance on drafting default clauses within settlement agreements.

Bruce Baron says accommodating employees’ long-term disabilities can often be a minefield for employers.

Bullying a worker after they have been fired in an attempt to thwart a wrongful termination suit can be a costly mistake.

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision serves as a reminder that people who assume a supervisory role with a sports league owe a duty of care to players but will not be held liable for the impulsive acts of a team member who had no history of aggressive or violent behaviour.

With morality clauses becoming more commonplace in the ‘post-Weinstein era,’ there could be increased litigation over what behaviour rightfully triggers the termination of a contract.