Curious about your termination clause? Our lawyer George Hamzo and articling student Margaret Klassen discuss a recent case that may invalidate termination clauses in existing employment contracts. Discover how this might impact you as either an employee or employer!

Happy #TestimonialTuesday from Chris Dawson's client, G. Baillargeon! Thank you, G., for leaving Chris and his team such a glowing review and for your words of encouragement. 🌟 It was our pleasure to fight for a fair outcome for Benjamin's case. 💪

In a 2022 study, Université de Sherbrooke found that 72% of articling students have experienced psychological distress. In Chelsea McKee's latest blog, she highlights key steps that can be taken at both the individual and organizational levels to ensure better mental health:

Transitioning to law is a big step, and prioritizing your well-being is crucial as you navigate this new chapter. In a reflection on his time as an articling student, Sanan (Sunny) Mirza offers insight into how he prioritized well-being to make the most out of his experience:

It's no secret that an accident can significantly impact your life, especially if you can no longer work the same job. In their latest blog, Sandev Purewal 🇨🇦 and Margaret Klassen explain how you can recover compensation through the loss of earning capacity:

Today my friend and partner ⁦Lerners LLP⁩ Kevin Ross and I celebrate the 40th anniversary of our call to the bar. It has been an honour and privilege to serve our clients, our profession and our community. Congratulations to our colleagues including ⁦⁦Peter Hrastovec⁩

Interested in franchising?! Join us on April 23rd for London Chamber of Commerce's latest 'Ask the Experts'! Andrew Johnson will be joined by RBC guests Natalie Blake, Albert Shoeley, Ann Diab, and Brad Young to offer key insights on purchasing, scaling, and selling a franchised business:

Looking to stay up to date on all things labour law? Don't miss Law Society of Ontario's Eight-Minute Labour Lawyer program, where our very own Danielle Douek will speak about the latest Ontario legislation on non-disclosure agreements. Learn more here:

When Justin Martin of Lerners LLP and Zoë Hountalas of Koziebrocki Law moved into their Danforth-area house, the couple decorated it in the bohemian-contemporary style of Shea McGee, the star of Netflix’s Dream Home Makeover. Check out our photo series.

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I was honoured to give a talk to a standing room only crowd on municipal liability for the design of cycling infrastructure today at the Share the Road Ontario Bike Summit. Lots of exciting developments and great discussion happening! Lerner

What's cooking? Attend the London Young Advocates' Cooking Class on April 11 to enjoy a demonstrative class, drinks & samples, all while networking with members of the London legal community. Spaces are limited.
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Registration is now open! Hosted by Lerners LLP, join us for the Run for the FUNd, Sat. June 1 at College Ave Secondary School in Woodstock, ON. Gather your team and prepare to make a significant impact with Thames Valley Education Foundation buff.ly/3xnICyD @tvdsb

Could you speak up? My microphone can't hear you. This #LernersAppealWednesday , Carolyn McKeen emphasizes the importance of professionalism when conducting terminations, especially with the rise of covert recordings. Read more about the Superior Court of Justice (ON) decision here:

Join David Isaac at the 2024 Ontario Bike Summit! Speaking alongside thought leaders, policymakers, and advocates, David will discuss how we can make Ontario more bicycle-friendly. Learn more below and register now:

Join BIALR Committee Chair and trivia host Greg Willson on April 3rd, in this fun-filled event for the whole family! (All proceeds go directly to the purchase of helmets for kids in need). There’s still time to get your tickets – register now!

It was an honour to judge the final rounds of our First Year Advocacy Competition on Monday - such high-quality advocacy on display!

Congratulations to the finalists and all 70+ competitors.

Huge thanks to Lerners LLP for their ongoing support of advocacy at Western Law.