Videos

Legal Research in Practice: What You Didn’t Learn in Law School

Marco P. Falco

Jun 24, 2022

Civil Appeals and Judicial Reviews: Common Pitfalls and Mistakes

Marco P. Falco

Jun 24, 2022

These relationship red flags are pretty accurate signs you're headed for a breakup

Laurie H. Pawlitza It’s rare that a relationship breakdown comes as a complete surprise. In fact, in hindsight, most spouses have a Spidey sense about their pending brea...

Jul 11, 2019

Laurie Pawlitza on the biggest mistakes couples make when they separate

Laurie H. Pawlitza Laurie Pawlitza of our Family Law Group breaks down the biggest mistakes people make when separating. Hint: there’s little be gained by being vindicti...

Jul 4, 2019

Laurie Pawlitza on the top five things you need to know about marriage contracts

Laurie H. Pawlitza As you might imagine, a marriage contract — an agreement that says what will happen in the event that you separate — is rarely seen as a romantic gest...

Jun 25, 2019

Marijuana and the Canadian Workplace - Peter Straszynski – Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video

Peter C. Straszynski Peter Straszynski explains the workplace challenges of accommodating the legal use of marijuana for medical purposes, and recommends a number of steps...

Sep 22, 2016

Working from Home – Legal Issues You May Not Have Considered - Tom Stefanik – Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video

Thomas A. Stefanik Tom Stefanik discusses a number of key legal issues that employers should consider when deciding whether or not to allow employees to telecommute...

Sep 22, 2016

Gender Identity and Expression in the Workplace – Peter Straszynski – Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video

Peter C. Straszynski Peter Straszynski describes the recently-recognized rights of trans people and outlines a number of steps employers can take to ensure that their work...

Sep 21, 2016

The Unexpected Costs of “Contractors” – Peter Straszynski – Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video

Peter C. Straszynski Peter Straszynski discusses a recent court case that demonstrates the risks of mischaracterizing workers as independent contractors.

Sep 20, 2016

Contract Workers versus Employees – Gillian Howe – Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video

Gillian Howe Gillian Howe explains how the development of new technologies and business structures has increased the need to clearly define whether a worker is an ...

Sep 20, 2016

Be Prepared for Workplace Accidents – Daniel Pugen – Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video

Daniel Pugen Daniel Pugen outlines an employer’s obligations if an employee suffers a workplace accident, and describes what employers can expect during a vi...

Sep 19, 2016

Jail Time for Health & Safety Violations – Peter Straszynski – Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video

Peter C. Straszynski Peter Straszynski reports on the latest developments in a landmark health and safety case that resulted in a series of criminal convictions.

Sep 19, 2016

New Ontario “Tip” Protection Legislation – Peter Straszynski – Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video

Peter C. Straszynski Peter Straszynski explains the new rules for employers whose employees collect tips or gratuities as part of their compensation.

Sep 16, 2016

What is Pay Equity? – Lisa Corrente – Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video

Lisa Corrente Lisa Corrente explains the goals of the Pay Equity Act and provides an overview of an employer’s obligations under the Act

Sep 16, 2016

Reinstatements Following Leaves of Absence with Tom Stefanik - Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video

Thomas A. Stefanik Tom Stefanik discusses reinstatements following leaves of absence as part of the Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video Series.

Nov 26, 2015

Human Rights and Accommodation with Peter Straszynski - Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video

Peter C. Straszynski Peter Straszynski discusses human rights and accommodation as part of the Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video Series.

Nov 26, 2015

Accommodating Mental Health Disabilities and Addictions with Tom Stefanik - Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video

Thomas A. Stefanik Tom Stefanik discusses issues in accommodating mental health disabilities and addictions as part of the Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video Series.

Nov 25, 2015

Identifying and Responding to Sexual Harassment in the Ontario Workplace with Lisa Corrente - Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video

Lisa Corrente Lisa Corrente discusses identifying and responding to sexual harassment in the Ontario workplace as part of the Torkin Manes LegalPoint Video Series.