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In part one of our social justice law episode with Alexi Wood, we discuss we'll discuss the Ontario court's decision to strike down the "ag gag" legislation that would have made it illegal for activists to secretly film or gain access to farms under false pretenses

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On our Season 10 premiere, we chat about activism and social justice law issues, featuring Alexi Wood. Topics: "ag gag" and farm activism; retaliatory litigation; civility in the legal profession; and our Ask-Me-Anything Program. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ How does the striking down of "ag gag" rules impact the parameters of free speech for protestors? (8:18)⚫ How can lawyers meaningfully respond to SLAPP suits that are specifically designed to silence the voices of survivors? (18:28)⚫ What can our profession do to renew a sense of civility and candour? (26:54)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:53)🔵 What are some ways in which lawyers can get involved with legal issues involving social justice, particularly if the lawyer primarily works in a corporate/commercial practice? (37:30)🔵 How have you found public interest litigation change in the last several years? (40:49)🔵 Do you foresee any upcoming shifts in the manner in which the law addresses issues of systemic racism? (45:06)🔵 What are the primary barriers to access to justice for marginalized communities, and how can the legal profession address these challenges? (48:15) ✨ 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 our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our workplace investigations law episode with Christine Thomlinson, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.

🔵 Does an employee have a legal obligation to participate in a workplace investigation?🔵 How can companies balance the need for transparency with the need to protect sensitive information during an investigation?🔵 Can you discuss the potential impact of social media on workplace investigations?🔵 What are the differences between internal and external investigations, and when might one be preferred over the other?🔵 What are some specific tactics for investigations involving high-level executives or top management?✨ 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 workplace investigations law episode with Christine Thomlinson, we discuss whether a workplace investigator owes a duty of care to complainants.

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In part two of our workplace investigations law episode with Christine Thomlinson, 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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In part one of our workplace investigations law episode with Christine Thomlinson, we discuss whether a complainant's participation in a toxic workplace culture can impact their legal rights or entitlements.

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On our Season 9 finale, we wrap up with an important conversation with Christine Thomlinson about recent cases and issues in workplace investigations law. Topics: participation in toxic workplace cultures; improper investigations; duties of care owed by investigators; and our Ask-Me-Anything Program. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ How can a complainant's participation in a toxic workplace culture impact their legal rights or entitlements? (5:20)⚫ What best practices are available to ensure that a workplace investigation is conducted in a fair, objective, and confidential manner? (19:45)⚫ Do workplace investigators owe a duty of care to complainants? (29:42)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (40:11)🔵 Does an employee have a legal obligation to participate in a workplace investigation? (40:55)🔵 How can companies balance the need for transparency with the need to protect sensitive information during an investigation? (43:35)🔵 Can you discuss the potential impact of social media on workplace investigations? (47:23)🔵 What are the differences between internal and external investigations, and when might one be preferred over the other? (49:24)🔵 What are some specific tactics for investigations involving high-level executives or top management? (51:59) ✨ 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 our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our psychedelics law episode with David Wood, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.

🔵 What is legal regarding psychedelics? What legal considerations are there for arranging psychedelics as a tool for therapy and are there different considerations across provinces?🔵 What do you make of the mushroom commercial retail shops that are popping up across Canada? How does this compare to the rise of cannabis retail shops that occurred pre-legalization?🔵 Do you think that psychedelic guides should be subject to professional regulation analogous to other health professionals? 🔵 Some commentators have suggested that requiring psychedelics to be administered only by a psychiatrist follows a Western medicalized structure. Are there other valid approaches - Indigenous, religious - that could be left behind?✨ 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 psychedelics law episode with David Wood, we discuss a new set of regulatory amendments that have Revived Canada's "Special Access Program" for Restricted Drugs.

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In part two of our psychedelics law episode with David Wood, we speak about a recent Federal Court decision about whether healthcare practitioners can consume psychedelic substances in the course of their professional training.