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Happy New Year! Today, we celebrate the Year of the Ox. With the annual Dragon Gala hosted by the Chinese Canadian National Council London Chapter (CCNC) unable to proceed this year, we’re happy to share a compilation video of Dragon Gala 2020's lively festivities featuring Siskinds LLP business law lawyer and CCNC Board of Director member, Vivian Iron: bit.ly/2Z6QDnb

Siskinds LLP Chief Operations Officer, Brian MacDonald, recently spoke with Canadian Lawyer to discuss the firm’s transition towards technology that improves workflows and delivers services more efficiently. Brian has been an integral part of our firm’s redesign from traditional processes to more technological solutions. Read the article here: bit.ly/2N7cLeq

Siskinds LLP business law lawyer, Michael Weinberger, provided insight related to direct selling, including income disclosure requirements and managing distributor compliance at the DSA Canada's Legal and Regulatory Virtual Seminar. To learn about our direct selling legal services, click here: bit.ly/3pTDABn

On Thursday, February 25, Siskinds LLP labour and employment law partners Beth Traynor and Jennifer Costin will host a virtual training session to sharpen the skills of internal investigators. In this HRPA accredited workshop, these two experienced investigators will review the steps in a workplace investigation, identify new considerations for conducting one virtually, and provide hands-on practice by working through a scenario with some of the most common pitfalls. Registration is limited, so be sure to register today: bit.ly/2MGtCom

On Wednesday, February 10, the Ontario Bar Association will host a CPD accredited webcast to discuss class actions brought under the Securities Act. Join Siskinds LLP class actions lawyer, Michael Robb, as he and other field experts discuss materiality under Part XXIII.1 of the Securities Act, the public correction elements of the test as well as new developments in the caselaw. Register here: bit.ly/3d8OD6j

Siskinds LLP business and privacy law lawyer, Michael Weinberger, discusses how Bill C-11 proposes a new aspect to the role of the Privacy Commissioner that expands the role from investigating violations of PIPEDA to enforcing penalties. Read the blog post here: bit.ly/36qf5nx

Siskinds LLP business law lawyer, Michael Weinberger, examines how both Canada and the United States prohibit product-based pyramid schemes in different ways. To learn more about the legal asymmetries of the two countries, click here: bit.ly/3o36YUe

For 25 years, Life*Spin's Christmas Sponsorship Program has provided support to local families in need during the holidays. Yesterday, Siskinds LLP employees made a special delivery to LIFE*SPIN and provided gift card donations from various stores for sponsored families. With the holidays being particularly difficult this year, we’re especially happy to support LIFE*SPIN. To learn more about how you can help families in need this holiday season, visit bit.ly/33KtxWm.

Siskinds LLP personal injury lawyer, Anna Stoll, discuss a proposed Bill brought forward to legislation. The proposed Bill is in response to growing litigation arising from COVID-19 and relates to civil liability protection. Click here to learn more: bit.ly/3lFZkhR

Siskinds LLP business law lawyer, Katherine Serniwka, and Wills & estate planning lawyer, Laura Geddes, provide strategic tips for professionals to consider during estate planning. If you’d like to learn more about how to avoid probate fees or estate admin taxes, click here: bit.ly/35kWIAp

Siskinds LLP personal injury lawyer, Christina Martin, reviews a recent case against Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park. Christina also discusses the effects of signing the waiver documents that many of us are often presented with. Read the blog post here: bit.ly/39lb8Tj

Today at Siskinds LLP, we are wearing purple to show our support of the London Abused Women's Centre's #ShineTheLight campaign. There is still time to show your support by wearing purple for the remainder of the day and bringing awareness to efforts of this invaluable organization.

Siskinds LLP labour and employment lawyer, Jennifer Herpers, discusses Ontario’s recent enactment of the Supporting Ontario’s Recovery Act, 2020, and how employers may still be found liable if their employees contract COVID-19 while working. Read the full blog post here: bit.ly/2VepRrf

Siskinds LLP labour and employment lawyer, Beth Traynor, reviews recent practical advice from a British Columbia court about requests for family status accommodation. To learn more, click here: bit.ly/3k5mTPE

Siskinds LLP class actions lawyer, Stefani Cuberovic, defines the role of a representative plaintiff in a class actions case, and provides reasons for granting a monetary honorarium to a representative plaintiff. To learn more, click on the following link: bit.ly/2GAmneR

Yesterday, Siskinds LLP personal injury lawyers, Christina Martin and Anna Stoll, had the opportunity to present at the Middlesex Law Association's Quick & Dirty Personal Injury Update: Plaintiff & Defence Perspectives virtual event. Christina and Anna provided their case comments on the latest Licensing Appeal Tribunal cases.