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In part one of our oil and gas law episode with Vivek Warrier, we discuss the new Supreme Court decision regarding the constitutionality of the Impact Assessment Act.

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On this episode, we learn about oil and gas law from Vivek Warrier - the president of the Canadian Energy Law Foundation and partner with Osler's Calgary office. Topics: SCC's constitutionality decision regarding the Impact Assessment Act, emissions reduction targets, and Carbon Contracts for Difference. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ How will large scale pipeline projects proceed in light of a new SCC constitutionality finding about the federal environmental assessment framework? (7:48)⚫ What do we know about the federal government's proposed regulations to cap oil and gas emissions? (18:48)⚫ How can a new tool, known as a Carbon Contracts for Difference, help to de-risk emission reduction projects? (27:20)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (35:13)⚫ What are some of the current/recent legal challenges facing major pipeline projects, like Trans Mountain? (36:00)🔵 How have ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria influenced investment and the legal issues in the oil and gas sector? (39:04)🔵 How has the oil and gas sector responding to the rise in investment and public support of renewable and alternative energy sources? (42:11)🔵 How is the rise of climate litigation affecting the legal strategies of oil and gas companies in Canada? (43:53)🔵 What are some considerations related to indigenous co-ownership / joint ventures on oil and gas ventures on their land? (45:33)

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In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our gender equality episode with Pam Hrick, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.

🔵 Tell us about your journey of building a legal career that involves advocating for gender equality rights.🔵 What do you think about the efficacy of the federal government's LGBTQ2+ Action Plan?🔵 How would you describe the status of gender equality within the legal profession?🔵 How does the concept of 'intersectionality' impact the area of gender equality law?✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part three of our gender equality episode with Pam Hrick, we discuss the federal private member's bill regarding the criminalization of coercive control.

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In part two of our gender equality episode with Pam Hrick, we speak about the ongoing Saskatchewan litigation regarding the proposed pronoun policy for students

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In part one of our gender equality episode with Pam Hrick, we discuss how section 28 of the Charter (regarding substantive gender equality rights) would apply to Quebec's controversial Bill 21.

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This week, we're chatting with Pam Hrick - the Executive Director of LEAF - about gender equality law and the progress that remains. Topics: Quebec's Bill 21 and substantive gender equality; Saskatchewan's pronoun school pronoun policy; and coercive control as a criminal offence. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.

⚫ How could Quebec's controversial Bill 21 (banning religious symbols) engage the Charter right to substantive gender equality? (8:03)⚫ How would a requirement to notify parents of students' preferred pronouns impact sections 7 and 15 of the Charter? (17:43)⚫ What sorts of consequences could result from the federal criminalization of coercive control? (27:12)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (37:57)🔵 Tell us about your journey of building a legal career that involves advocating for gender equality rights. (38:35)🔵 What do you think about the efficacy of the federal government's LGBTQ2+ Action Plan? (41:40)🔵 How would you describe the status of gender equality within the legal profession? (44:40)🔵 How does the concept of 'intersectionality' impact the area of gender equality law? (49:21)

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In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our startup law episode with Mark Asfar, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.

🔵 What are things that a startup lawyer can do to bring some order and structure to an early-stage startup? 🔵 What factors should startups consider when deciding between different corporate structures, such as incorporation versus limited partnerships?🔵 How should founders approach equity distribution among co-founders, employees, and investors to avoid future legal disputes?🔵 What are some legal considerations for startups who are seeking venture capital or angel investment?🔵 What are some key ways in which the work of a startup lawyer differs from a "typical" corporate/commercial lawyer?

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In part three of our startup law episode with Mark Asfar, we cover the rising trend of representations and warranty insurance in the start-up landscape

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In part two of our startup law episode with Mark Asfar, we speak about a cautionary tale in the workplace investigations context and about how these procedures can be conducted in a fair, objective, and confidential manner

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