Join hosts Ted Brook, Partner and Erin Brown, Partner of Norton Rose Fulbright, as they interview lawyers and industry leaders from key sectors, questioning the trends, issues and opportunities across Canada’s evolving legal landscape. Conversations will bring both a global perspective and a litigator's instinct for issue spotting to keep your business risk-ready.

Ted Brook and Erin Brown

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Latest episode

Contempt and consent: A case study in navigating regulatory boundaries

Complying with a court order is a serious undertaking. Do it wrong and you may find yourself facing contempt of court. In this episode, hosts Ted Brook and Erin Brown unpack an intriguing case involving a rare finding of contempt against an Ontario regulator. Joining them in the conversation are guests Chris Muir, a litigation partner in the Toronto office, and David Litwin, Senior Counsel at the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority. Together, they take a detailed look at the case, the key players and the contested conduct that triggered the contempt motion, breaking down the legal standard for civil contempt and debating whether the circumstances of this case warranted the severe result.

Season 2

A culture of employee engagement | S2 EP16

S2 EP16:
A culture of employee engagement

Have you noticed terms such as “the great resignation” and “quiet quitting” being thrown around in the last year or two?
Working with litigation experts | S2 EP15

S2 EP15:
Working with litigation experts

Experts have a vital role in helping the court understand technical issues to reach a fair and reasoned decision. But how do you pick the right expert for the case?

Just cause | S2 EP14

S2 EP14:
Just cause

When ending an employment contract, what constitutes just cause? Does employee misconduct mean they are not entitled to notice of termination or payment in lieu?

Securities enforcement | S2 EP13

S2 EP13:
Securities enforcement

What do cryptocurrency and cannabis have in common? They both attract new and unseasoned investors who may be exposed to significant risks.
Greenwashing | S2 EP12

S2 EP12:
Greenwashing

The conversation on climate change and sustainability disputes continues. In this episode, we’re talking about greenwashing.
Prompt payment | S2 EP11

S2 EP11:
Prompt payment

Across Canada, steps are being taken to tackle payment delays and disputes in the construction industry.

Web3, NFTs and the Metaverse | S2 EP10

S2 EP10:
Web3, NFTs and the Metaverse

As the Metaverse is expected to become a $1 trillion market, many of the world’s largest companies are investing, developing NFTs and building operating platforms.
Modern Slavery, part two | S2 EP9

S2 EP9:
Modern Slavery, part two

Part two of our series on Modern Slavery looks at what Canada is doing to tackle this global issue.
Modern Slavery, part one | S2 EP8

S2 EP8:
Modern Slavery, part one

Forty million. That is the estimated number of people trapped in modern slavery, with supply chains being a key risk area.

Contacts

Ted Brook
Ted Brook
Partner
Email
ted.brook@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +1 416 203 4457
Erin Brown
Erin Brown
Partner
Email
erin.brown@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +1 613 780 8618

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