Helping out in the Gambia
Our associate, Meredith James, recently returned from some pro bono guest lectures at the University of the Gambia’s Faculty of Law. She spoke to the first year torts class about environmental torts and how they might be used in local scenarios. For example, open burning of waste is a common…
View the post titled Helping out in the GambiaWaterpower is not always green
I’ve supported renewable energy for more than 30 years, even before my years as legal counsel for the Ministry of Energy. And I’m a strong supporter of the Green Energy Act. But every type of energy generation has drawbacks, and none of them are suitable everywhere. Most solar, w…
View the post titled Waterpower is not always greenPractical Tips for Conducting the Termination Meeting
So the decision has been made to terminate an employee, and you are in charge of delivering the bad news. As difficult as that may be for you, it will undoubtedly be more difficult and uncomfortable for the employee. Below are a number of practical tips to reduce the stress, tension and p…
View the post titled Practical Tips for Conducting the Termination MeetingVale Fined $150,000 For Failing To Report Spill
Fines for not reporting environmental spills are soaring. Vale Canada Limited has pled guilty to one violation under the Ontario Environmental Protection Act for failing to notify the Ministry of the Environment of an oleum acid escape during tanker loading.
View the post titled Vale Fined $150,000 For Failing To Report SpillPaul Strickland named to the 2012 United Way Campaign Cabinet for London & Middlesex
Siskinds is pleased to announce that Paul Strickland, Partner with Siskinds has been named to the 2012 United Way Campaign Cabinet.Click here for today’s London Free Press Announcement
View the post titled Paul Strickland named to the 2012 United Way Campaign Cabinet for London & MiddlesexSiskinds LLP Retains Title as Top Ranked Canadian Securities Class Actions Firm
Siskinds LLP named top-ranked Canadian Securities Firm in the “SCAS 50” a global ranking of the world’s 50 leading securities class action law firms.For full details, read here.
View the post titled Siskinds LLP Retains Title as Top Ranked Canadian Securities Class Actions FirmLooking for Car Insurance in Ontario? Topics for Speaking with Your Insurance Broker
We all drive with the hope and misplaced expectation that we will not be involved in a car crash. Unfortunately, a lack of foresight and proper planning can lead to devastating consequences in the event of a motor vehicle accident and you do not have the proper amounts of auto insurance to w…
View the post titled Looking for Car Insurance in Ontario? Topics for Speaking with Your Insurance BrokerOttawa, N.S. seek to appeal C.B. class action certification
http://thechronicleherald.ca reports on the certification of a class action that was launched eight years ago by area residents seeking compensation for years of exposure to toxic pollution from the former Sydney Steel plant. Siskinds LLP is co-counsel for the residents. To view the article,…
View the post titled Ottawa, N.S. seek to appeal C.B. class action certificationPesticides, good news and bad
The good news: What ever happened to spray drift? We used to get frequent reports on prosecutions and civil suits relating to damage caused by spray drift onto trees, gardens, and fields. Now, such problems seem much less common. Why?
View the post titled Pesticides, good news and badLong-time London lawyer honoured by law society
Londoncommunitynews.com reports on Jim Caskey, a senior partner with Siskinds LLP, being one of six recipients of the 2012 Law Society Medal. To read the article, please click here.
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