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August 16, 2011 - Class action against eHealth Ontario
For all inquiries regarding the class action against eHealth Ontario, please contact Jacqueline L. King
Jacqueline can be reached at 416.214.5200 or ehealthclass@shibleyrighton.com.
July 26th, 2010 - Shibley Righton LLP partners with the University of Windsor for its Toronto alumni outreach program
UWindsor expands outreach to alumni and prospective students in the GTA
New Toronto Advancement office opens in heart of the financial district
(Windsor, Ontario, July 26, 2010) - The University of Windsor has announced two major initiatives that will enhance its outreach to alumni and friends, and expand ways of supporting existing and prospective students.
Through a partnership that includes Shibley Righton LLP, a law firm with offices in both Windsor and Toronto; and the University of Windsor Alumni Association, the University of Windsor has opened a University Advancement office in the heart of Toronto. Sheila MacKinnon, a partner in Shibley Righton and a member of the University of Windsor’s Board of Governors, coordinated the donation of office space at the firm’s Toronto office located at 250 University Avenue. The University of Windsor Alumni Association will be contributing $180,000 over three years to support alumni engagement in Toronto, and in other key cities and regions across the country.
“This new partnership is a reflection of the University’s past successes and future promise,” explained President Alan Wildeman during his announcement to more than 200 people who had gathered for the 2010 Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament and Dinner in LaSalle, Ontario. “We are deeply grateful to Shibley Righton and to the Alumni Association for underscoring with us the importance of reaching out to such a large community of supporters,” he said.
“In 2013 we will be raising the curtain on the next 50 years of the University, and with everyone’s support we can unveil to the world a University that is focused on students, offers state-of-the-art facilities for our education and research, and is helping to enrich our broader community,” said Dr. Wildeman.
John Bergholz, Vice President, University Advancement, had praise for the commitment of alumni to students and the future of the University. “More than 16,000 of our close to 100,000 alumni are in the Toronto region alone,” he said. “Whether across our city and region, in Toronto or elsewhere, the University of Windsor has a great story to tell and alumni are helping us tell it.”
Tom Porter, President of the Alumni Association, recognized that the Toronto office will also serve a broader role. “The Toronto office will be one more way in which we can reach out to prospective students, to tell them about the great education and experience they can get in Windsor,” he said. “It will make it much easier to launch student recruitment, fundraising and other activities to get people engaged.”
In addition to the Toronto office, the University also announced it is in the process of establishing a US foundation, called “Friends of the University of Windsor,” which will make it more convenient for donors in the US to contribute to the University. “This is one more step in making it easier for people to be engaged,” said Mr. Bergholz. “We have more than 3,500 alumni across the US who remain grateful for what the University of Windsor has done for them.”
A PDF Version of this release can be found here.
December 21st, 2009: Sheila MacKinnon appointed to University of Windsor Board of Governors
Shibley Righton LLP is pleased to announce that Sheila M. MacKinnon has been appointed to the Board of Governors of the University of Windsor. Sheila is a partner of the Firm in our Education & Public Law Group. Sheila began her practice in the areas of corporate-commercial law and income tax planning and litigation, and then developed an expertise in public law matters, particularly education law. She works with school boards across the province in matters involving school board governance, human rights, privacy and a wide range of other issues. Sheila is also currently Chair of the Board of the United Communities Credit Union.
November 30th, 2009 - The Complete Guide to School Law for K-12 Education Professionals
Osgoode Hall Law School is hosting “The Complete Guide to School Law for K-12 Education Professionals” to be held in Toronto on November 30th to December 1st, 2009. This two-day conference will provide education professionals with a unique opportunity to learn and apply the law, while obtaining practical tips and insights from top practitioners and education leaders who tackle these issues on a daily basis.
J. Paul R. Howard, one of the partners at Shibley Righton’s Windsor office, is speaking at the conference on the topic of “Understanding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Human Rights Code.” Mr. Howard’s presentation takes place on the 2nd day of the conference, December 1st.
Osgoode is also offering conference webcast and single-day registrations. For more information on the program and registration, please see the attached PDF brochure.
Please note that if you register with Osgoode and tell them that you were referred by Mr. Howard, you will be entitled to a 10% discount on the cost of the program.
December 3, 2009 – Extended Medical Leave - An Employers' Right to Medical Information
Employers today are often asked to accept and interpret doctors' notes that sometimes provide no information other than the employee is "unable to work." Employers are left wondering what action they can or cannot take when there is reason to doubt an illness or disability claimed by an employee. Correctly navigating the minefield of medical information, and knowing your legal rights regarding access to employee medical information, can mean the difference between a productive workplace and being found liable under various legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, the Human Rights Code, and various privacy legislation for payment of significant monetary damages. Employers need assistance. Shibley Righton LLP can provide it.
The seminar will be held at the Holiday Inn Select, 1855 Huron Church Road, Windsor. Brian Nolan, Sheila MacKinnon, Paul Howard and Bryce Chandler will be speaking at the seminar series.
October 22, 2009 – Employment & Labour Law Seminar Series - Human Rights in the Workplace
The number and frequency of harassment and discrimination claims have risen exponentially in recent years. Speakers will explain the relevant provisions of the Human Rights Code and will review the components of adequate internal harassment and discrimination policies. Speakers will also review the human rights complaint process, changes to the enforcement scheme under Bill 107, how employers can best avoid complaints, and what action is needed if a discrimination claim is initiated against the employer and its managers.
The next seminar in our Employment & Labour Law Seminar Series will address the legal issues involved in "Human Rights in the Workplace" and will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009, from 9 am to 12 noon.
The seminar will be held at the Holiday Inn Select, 1855 Huron Church Road, Windsor. Brian Nolan, Sheila MacKinnon, Paul Howard and Bryce Chandler will be speaking at the seminar series.
August 13, 2009 - Employment & Labour Law Seminar Series - Staffing Reductions: Termination of the Employment Relationship
In the current economy, employers need to have effective strategies for employee downsizing and restructuring to ensure optimal efficiency of their workforce. The next seminar in our Employment & Labour Law Seminar Series will address the legal issues involved in "Staffing Reductions: Termination of the Employment Relationship" and will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2009, from 9 am to 12 noon.
This half-day seminar will examine several key issues relating to employee terminations, from both the legal and practical perspectives, including the difference between dismissals with cause and terminations without cause for permanent employees and contract employees; notice and severance provisions under the Employment Standards Act; reasonable notice requirements imposed by the common law; how to modify terms of employment without constructively dismissing employees; how to discharge employees without incurring liability for Wallace damages; and how the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Keays v. Honda Canada will impact employers.
The seminar will be held at the Holiday Inn Select, 1855 Huron Church Road, Windsor. Brian Nolan, Sheila MacKinnon, Paul Howard and Bryce Chandler will be speaking at the seminar series.
For more information about the August 13th session or the rest of our Seminar Series, please contact Tanya McAvoy or Tanya Allison at 519-969-9844 or 1-866-422-7988 or e-mail seminars@shibleyrighton.com. Please click to download the conference brochure and registration form in PDF format.
June 2009 – Employment & Labour Law Seminar Series
Shibley Righton LLP is hosting a series of half-day seminars over the next several months, designed to assist employers with current issues in Employment & Labour Law. The first seminar in the series, Corrective Discipline – A Measured Response, will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at the Holiday Inn Select, 1855 Huron Church Road, Windsor. Brian Nolan, Sheila MacKinnon, Paul Howard & Bryce Chandler will be speaking at the seminar series.
For more information about the seminar series, please contact Tanya McAvoy or Tanya Allison at 519-969-9844 or 1-866-422-7988 or e-mail seminars@shibleyrighton.com. Please click to download the conference brochure and registration form in PDF format.
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Paul Howard and Sheila MacKinnon of Shibley Righton LLP will be speaking at a conference presented by Insight Information Co. on "Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness in Education: Building Opportunities for All Students to Succeed" on May 24-26, 2005, in Toronto at the Courtyard By Marriott Downtown.
When registering, mention Shibley Righton LLP, Paul Howard or Sheila MacKinnon and receive 10% off the registration fee. Please click here for more information.
THIS HALF-DAY MULTIDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR FOR
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY PRIVATE SCHOOLS WILL BE PRESENTED BY
SHIBLEY RIGHTON LLP, Monday, April 18, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the YMCA – 2nd Floor Auditorium, 20 Grosvenor Street, Toronto.
Please Click here for more informaiton
Paul Howard and Sheila MacKinnon of Shibley Righton LLP will be speaking at the "School Principals Summit" conference presented by LexisNexis Conference Series, on Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at the Holiday Inn on King, Toronto. Paul is chairing the conference, which also includes speakers from the Toronto District School Board and the Ontario Principals' Council.
Call LexisNexis customer service at 1-800-668-6481 or 905-479-2665 when registering, tell them you were referred by Paul Howard or Sheila MacKinnon and receive 20% off the registration fee.
Please click here for the conference brochure and registration form.
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