Eyeglass Drive

Have you recently upgraded to a new style of eyeglasses or changed your prescription? Or perhaps you have a couple of old pairs laying around? OneSight is an organization that accepts both monetary and physical donations of eyeglasses and supplyies them to those without access to eye care (this encompasses 563 million people globally). The law school is facilitating a drive to collect eyeglasses and support this organization. Please show your support by bringing your used glasses to FA211 (Sara-Marni’s office). Your support of this important initiative is greatly appreciated! Please email krupa.kotecha@mail.utoronto.ca or sara.hubbard@utoronto.ca for further inquiries. 

CILP presents a Book Symposium: ‘What’s Wrong With Copying?’ by Abraham Drassinower

Scholars weigh in on Abraham Drassinower’s new book on copyright law, What’s Wrong with Copying? (Harvard University Press, 2015). Author and audience respond!

When: Friday, November 13, 2015, 2:00 – 5:00 pm

Where: Campbell Conference Facility, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto, 1 Devonshire Place

Who:  Jessica Litman, University of Michigan Law School; Simon Stern, U. of Toronto Faculty of Law; Christopher Buccafusco, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Andrea Rush, Blaney McMurtry, LLP; Michael Geist, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa; Lili Levi, University of Miami, School of Law; Margaret Jane Radin, Faculty of Law Distinguished Research Fellow, University of Toronto; Ariel Katz, U. of Toronto Faculty of Law; Abraham Drassinower, U. of Toronto Faculty of Law

To register, send an email to: centre.ilp@utoronto.ca

Law & Economics Workshop Series
presents 

Joanna Shepherd
Emory University Law School 

Partisanship in State Supreme Courts: 
The Empirical Relationship between Party Campaign Contributions and
Judicial Decisionmaking

(co-authored with Michael Kang) 

Tuesday, October 27, 2015
4:10 - 6:00
Solarium (room FA2) - Falconer Hall
84 Queen's Park  

In this Article, we explore the relationship between political parties, campaign contributions, and partisan voting among state supreme court judges elected in partisan elections. Using three different measures of partisan voting, we find that contributions from political parties are associated with partisanship in judicial decisionmaking. Campaign contributions from political parties are related to judicial voting in the party-preferred ideological direction, to cohesive voting among judges from the same political party, and to voting to the party’s political advantage in election cases. We find that the relationship between party contributions and partisan voting is stronger for Republican judges than Democratic judges.  

Joanna Shepherd teaches Torts, Law and Economics, Analytical Methods for Lawyers, Statistics for Lawyers, and Legal and Economic Issues in Health Policy. Before joining Emory, Professor Shepherd was an assistant professor of economics at Clemson University. In addition to her position at the law school, she currently serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Emory Department of Economics.  Much of Professor Shepherd's research focuses on topics in law and economics, especially on empirical analyses of legal changes and legal institutions. Her recent research has empirically examined issues related to the healthcare industry, tort reform, employment law, litigation practice, and judicial behavior. She has published broadly in law reviews, legal journals and economics journals. 

For more workshop information, please contact Nadia Gulezko at n.gulezko@utoronto.ca. 

CONSTITUTIONAL ROUNDTABLE

presents 

Zaid Al-Ali
Senior Adviser on Constitution Building, International IDEA and
Law and Public Affairs Fellow, Princeton University 

The Absence of Social Solidarity Amongst Arab Elites:
Causes and Consequences of the Failure of post-2011 Constitutional Reform  

Friday, October 30, 2015
12:30 – 2:00
Solarium (Room FA2) Falconer Hall
84 Queen’s Park 

Post-colonial constitutions in the Arab region were all based on the promise that they would correct the inequities of colonial rule with a new form of social justice.  Virtually all included references to political accountability, independence of the judiciary, as well as long lists of political, social and economic rights for all.  The 2011 uprisings demonstrated the extent to which these constitutions failed to achieve that promise, and the reform efforts that followed were an important opportunity to correct the institutional flaws that had become so apparent.  This paper will first demonstrate that the post-uprising reform efforts make close to no progress in comparison to the texts that they were designed to replace, particularly in so far as social justice is concerned.  Secondly, it will demonstrate that those few elements of progress that were made were the result of generally undemocratic processes (in the traditional sense).  Thirdly, the paper will explore the processes through which Arab countries reformed their constitutions, with a view to explaining why reliance on direct elections and other traditional democratic mechanisms did not generally lead to improved social justice for those individuals and communities who commenced the uprisings in the first place.  

Zaid Al-Ali is Senior Adviser on Constitution Building for International IDEA and is also a fellow and visiting lecturer at Princeton University’s Law and Public Affairs Program.  He has been practicing law since 1999, specializing in international commercial arbitration and comparative constitutional law.  He has law degrees from Harvard Law School, the Université de Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne) and King’s College London.  From 2005 to 2010, he was a legal adviser to the United Nations focusing on constitutional, parliamentary and judicial reform in Iraq.  Since the beginning of 2011, he has been working on constitutional reform throughout the Arab region, in particular in Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Yemen.  He has published widely on Iraq and on constitutional law.  His book on the post-2003 transition in Iraq (The Struggle for Iraq’s Future) was published by Yale University Press in February 2014 (http://yalepress.yale.edu/yupbooks/book.asp?isbn=9780300187267).   

A light lunch will be provided. 

For more workshop information, please contact Nadia Gulezko at n.gulezko@utoronto.ca

The Centre for Innovation Law and Policy, and the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, are pleased to present:

Susan Abramovitch

Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP

Recording and Music Publishing Business and Contracts

Friday, October 30, 3:00-6:00

Location: Room 120, Edward Johnson Building, Faculty of Music, 80 Queen's Park

The world of the music industry may seem simple: an artist writes and/or performs some songs, eventually gets signed to a recording deal with a record company, and then the artist and company go on to make money from record and touring sales.  It may seem odd to some that lawyers exist who base their entire practises on dealing with music industry issues.  The reality is that the music industry is a complicated maze of pitfalls, overlapping rights and rapidly changing technology.  Lawyers help navigate the myriad of rights that can exist within the realm of music. This presentation will provide a practical overview of the major legal issues arising in music recording and music publishing agreements, and how the development of online distribution is affecting the industry.

More about Susan Abramovitch, http://www.gowlings.com/OurPeople/susan-abramovitch

To register, send an email to: centre.ilp@utoronto.ca

Women and the Law and the Litigation Association present a Female Litigators Panel. Come join us to hear from some of Toronto's top female litigators. Thursday October 29th from 12:30-2,  EM119. Lunch will be served. All genders welcome! 

Sherrard Kuzz LLP is hosting a firm tour for UofT law students on Tuesday October 27, 2015 from 12:00PM to 1:30PM. Attending this event is a great way to learn about the area of labour and employment law.

To RSVP, please email leap.utoronto@gmail.com by Wednesday October 21.

This event is organized by Labour and Employment in Actual Practice (LEAP).

The Fashion Law Society (FLS) is proud to announce the University of Toronto Faculty of Law's first Fashion Law Panel, occurring November 9, 2015 at 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. A lunch will be provided, and there will be opportunity for networking and Q&A.

FLS aims to connect the student body with fashion law professionals experienced in the industry. The following panelists will be attending:

Mark Katz (Partner, Davies LLP - expertise in large-profit M&A cases, including acting for Grafton-Fraser Inc. in the acquisition of the Jones Apparel Canada section of the Jones New York Brand)

Shawn Hewson (Project Runway Canada Judge, ET Canada Correspondent, Co-Founder of Bustle Clothing, 2014 Nominee for the Canadian Arts & Fashion Award Menswear Designer of the Year)

Ashlee Froese (Partner, Fogler, Rubinoff LLP - Co-Chair of Fashion Group International, past Chair of the Toronto Intellectual Property Group, Guest Speaker at the US Bar Association's Fashion Law Seminar)

Ruth Promislow (Partner, Bennett Jones LLP - Commercial Litigation, IP Law relating to Fashion Trademarks, Fraud and Internal Investigations Specialist, Co-Founder of Bustle Clothing)

The location of the panel is to be announced. You can follow FLS at our wordpress: https://fashionlawuoft.wordpress.com/ or like us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/FashionLawUofT. Further information will be shared in the 2017 and 2018 FB Law Student Groups.

If you have any questions about the panel, you are more than welcome to contact either Tamie Dolny or Amna Rehman at tamie.dolny@mail.utoronto.ca and amna.rehman@mail.utoronto.ca.

Join us for coffee, tea, and snacks on Monday, October 26th from 5-7 p.m. in the Victoria College Chapel. Professor Niblett and Professor Phillips will MC as our students showcase their many talents!

Date:  Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Location:  Webinar

Law Practice Program (LPP) - Program Overview - “Be Part Of The Future”

Over 220 Candidates successfully completed the 2014/2015 LPP. Our work placement employers (located here: http://ryerson.ca/content/dam/lpp/documents/OR%20Thank%20You%20Acknowled...) mentioned that LPP Candidates: “were able to hit the ground running"; “were right there with my first year associates, no limitations"; and “were able to add value." This year over 225 law school graduates have chosen the 2015/2016 LPP as their preferred licensing path in Ontario.

To learn more about the LPP please join us on October 29th at 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a live webcast which will provide you with information about the program and will also allow you to meet alumni from your law school who are currently participating in the program.

To Register please click on the following link: https://ryersonevents.webex.com/ryersonevents/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2ee4a1...

For more information, please contact ann.vuletin@utoronto.ca

The CDO has set aside some blocks of time over the following weeks to notarize student documents pertaining to the 2016/2017 Lawyer Licensing applications (please see the attached document from the Law Society of Upper Canada for further details). Kindly diarize the following dates and times:

Monday, November 16^th - Thursday, November 19^th

• 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Monday, November 23^rd – Thursday, November 26^th

• 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Friday, November 27^th  

• 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, November 30^th  

• 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

****PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CDO WILL BE CLOSED ON DECEMBER 1ST ATTENDING AN OFF-SITE MEETING.  THE CDO STAFF WILL BE UNABLE TO NOTARIZE DOCUMENTS FOR STUDENTS ON THIS DAY.****

If you would like your application commissioned or notarized, please bring the following:

1. Your completed lawyer licensing application form
2. 1 original proof of legal name document as outlined below by The Law Society of Upper Canada:

• If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, passports, Baptismal Certificates, Registrations of Birth, Drivers Licenses and Certificates of Indian Status cards are NOT proof of your full legal name. If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you must submit ONE of the items listed below from a) to e) below as your proof of legal name. You are to ensure the document is duly commissioned or notarized before you submit it to the Law Society.

1. Canadian Birth Certificate
2. Canadian Citizenship Identification
   Wallet-sized Canadian Citizenship ID card or the citizenship certificate issued after February 1, 2012. Both sides of the ID card are required as your name of common usage on the photo side is not acceptable. Those who obtained Canadian Citizenship prior to February 15, 1977 must submit a certified copy of the document issued at the time by Citizenship Canada.
3. Canadian Immigration Record
   Permanent Resident Card from the government of Canada or an IMM 1000, IMM 5292 or IMM 5688 Form.
4. Canadian Certificate of Birth Abroad
5. Statement of Birth or Statement of Live Birth
6. Official Canadian Name Change Certificate
   Applicants must also submit one of a), b), c), d) or e)
7. Marriage Certificate
   Need only be submitted by those applicants adopting a spousal surname. Applicants must also submit one of a), b), c), d) or e).
8. 1 photocopy of your proof of legal name document
9. 1 original piece of photo I.D. such as a driver's license or passport

For more information about completing the lawyer licensing process application, including deadlines and necessary documents, please go to http://www.lsuc.on.ca/licensingprocess.aspx?id=2147495567&langtype=1033

To expedite the process, kindly complete the address and date portion at the end of the commissioner's form. Our address is

84 Queens Park
Room 201K
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C5

Please do not sign the commissioner's form (at the end of your application) until you are in front of either Jordana or Lisa having your documents notarized.

There is no need to call or e-mail ahead of the drop-ins. You can stop by at any point during the above times. Kindly come to the CDO as soon as your application is ready. 

Sincerely,

Your CDO Team

lawyer_lp_application_info-16-17.pdf

Always wanted to try acting on the stage…
instead of in the courtroom??? 

It’s official. Nightwood Theatre has posted the audition call for our first LAWYER SHOW MUSICAL! 

GUYS AND DOLLS

CLICK HERE to visit our audition page and sign up!

Nightwood Theatre is accepting submissions for our seventh annual Lawyer Show, where 35 members of the legal community take the stage as actors (and new this year: musicians!). All lawyers involved will be supported by a team of professional directors, designers and vocal coaches – while raising funds for Nightwood, a charitable organization that is one of Canada’s most vital and vibrant theatre companies. Performance opportunities are available for principal, secondary, chorus and cameo roles! No previous acting experience is required – all are welcome!

Here is the weblink: http://www.nightwoodtheatre.net/index.php/lawyer_show/lawyer_show_2016_casting_call

The deadline to submit is NOVEMBER 2nd, so get those applications in!

To celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, the British Consulate in Toronto and
Magna Carta Canada are pleased to invite Toronto area law students and faculty to Fort York
for a private viewing of Durham Cathedral’s original copy of the Magna Carta. The Magna Carta
and its companion document, the Charter of the Forest, set the groundwork for many concepts
that continue to define democratic life today. As symbols of justice, they also act as powerful
reminders that those who govern do so only by the consent of the people.

Event Information

The Indian Residential School Legacy:
A Tragic Past, A Hopeful Future

A Lecture by The Hon. Frank Iacobucci

Please join us for this timely lecture, in which Former Justice Iacobucci intends to talk on the events leading up to the recently released Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report (TRC), namely, the Indian Residential School (IRS) tragic experience, the efforts to reach, and a description of, the Settlement of the legal claims arising from the IRS episode, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report itself.  He will also offer some comments about how Canada can improve its relationship with Aboriginal people.

Tue Nov 3, 2015, 7:00 pm

Location: George Ignatieff Theatre (GIT)

For more information see: http://db.trinity.utoronto.ca/trincal3/goto.php?Code=794f84beab40f6e3cf8...

Ontario’s Sex Education Curriculum and Controversy

Perspectives on the controversy from academic experts and community leaders

with

• David Rayside, Professor Emeritus (UT), Political Science, former Director of the Mark Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies, Activist
• Kathy Bickmore, Professor, Curriculum Studies (OISE/UT)
• Lauren Bialystok, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Justice Education, OISE, University of Toronto
• TBD

Thursday, October 29, 2015

4 – 6 pm

Nexus Lounge, OISE, 252 Bloor Street West

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Centre for Ethics, University of Toronto

Dr. Marguerite (Peggy) Hill Lecture on Indigenous Health

  Presents
Phil Fontaine & Michael Dan

What are the next steps towards reconciliation?

November 23^th 2015
at 6:30 pm

Medical Sciences Building

Room 3153

1 King’s College Circle

University of Toronto

RSVP and More Info:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dr-marguerite-peggy-hill-lecture-on-indigenous-health-tickets-18956057077

Should you and/or your guest(s) have a disability for which you require accommodation, please let us know rochelle.allan@utoronto.ca

Sponsored by  Medical Alumni Association

In partnership with the Office of Indigenous Medical Education

Event Information

The Canadian Constitution Foundation is hosting our annual Law and Freedom conference from January 8 to 10, 2016 at the University of Toronto's downtown campus. We'll be discussing the most important issues in Canadian constitutional law and how they impact human freedom and prosperity.

You can find out more and register here:

theccf.ca/2016conference

This is a great opportunity for law students to network and a great place to learn some new things from experienced legal scholars and practising lawyers. There are discounts available for both early-bird registration and for students.

Conference flyer